Craft Fair Diary

Here is a list of the fairs I will be attending over the coming months. Hope to see you there!

Sat 11th October 10 - 4.30
Clarke Foley Centre, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

Sun 2nd November 9.30 - 4.30
Bankfield Hotel (Ramada) Bingley, West Yorkshire

Sat 15th November 10 - 4.00
Crafts and Peace, Victoria Hall,
Saltaire, Shipley, West Yorkshire

Sun 16th November 10 - 4.30
Arts and Crafts Fair Glusburn
Institute, Glusburn, West Yorkshire

Sun 23rd November 9.30 - 4.30
Bankfield Hotel (Ramada), Bingley, West Yorkshire

Sun 7th December 9.30 - 4.30
Bankfield Hotel (Ramada), Bingley, West Yorkshire

A Good Day!

At the weekend I attended the Saltaire Arts Trail Makers' Fair. It was a great two days! Sales were good, the people very friendly and the atmosphere was just lovely.

The venue was Victoria Hall which is a really grand building:

There were musicians playing throughout the day which made the day even more festive!

Despite a very busy day I met some really creative, talented people. Hugh Leighman is a woodturner who makes the most beautiful pieces, you can visit his site here

See the pale coloured choppping boards in this picture? I could see them from my stall. I could also see them disappearing before my eyes! So I have one now sitting in my kitchen. It is a truly beautiful thing. It looks pebble smooth and it really is. When my little girl saw it she actually rubbed her cheek against it. Thats exactly what I wanted to do when I saw them for sale. Strange what you can get away with at 3 that just won't fly at 35.

Hugh also told me about a Crafts and Peace Fair organised by Yorkshire CND, this takes place on Saturday 15th November at Victoria Hall. Following a great weekend I didn't want to miss this so tis booked already!

Next time I will show you my other little purchase:)

Loveliness

It always seems to work this way doesn't it? I really wasn't looking to buy new shoes. I very rarely wear shoes, especially not heels - I'm usually in boots or flip flops. But when I saw these I just loved them! I love the vintage style, rounded toes and cross bar straps, right down to the golden paisley insole. They even have butterflies on the soles:)

And all this for £20 now I couldn't have left without these could I?

On another note, if you are in the area it is the Saltaire Arts Trail Makers' Fair this Saturday and Sunday. Please say hello if you are passing:)

Bargain!!!

I popped into Sainsburys supermarket today for a few bits of groceries. On my way out I noticed they were selling a Canon 400D (known as the Rebel XTi in the US).
I have been lusting after this camera for a lonnng time.
I've seen it for sale in various places and at different prices. Most recently I saw it in an electrical store for £420.
But today it was on sale for £299 yep, £299.
It is now mine!!!
They also reluctantly included a camera bag priced at £39.99 which was mistakenly included in the offer.
Hehehehe!
It is a very beautiful thing. It is also the most expensive trip to the supermarket I have ever made.
I may not be allowed to go there again. But I care not a jot I will be busy taking photos.
So if you are near a Sainsburys in the next few days it might be worth checking out:)

I can hardly believe...

September is here already!

I'm not going to whinge about the weather, it has been pretty wet the last two months, so we have just had to be a bit more creative in keeping everyone entertained.

We have spent a few days in the garden, dodging showers, and dashing out to play when we can.

Just yesterday when I was picking peas my husband found this wee frog. It was way too wet for the kids to come outside so nature went to them!
I love the inquisitive look on his face (no, not the frog's face).