Busy....

I hope you have all had a great Easter and are now enjoying this glorious sunshine?

I managed to spend a fair amount of time in the garden... which now looks like it's had a very drastic haircut! It will survive though and look so much better once it has recovered... it's a case of being cruel to be kind! I actually loved being outside, feeling the sun on my skin, tending my garden, listening to the birds singing and discovering the new buds springing up everywhere.

I seem to have been very busy this week, as well as a new project... sneek peek coming, I have been buzzing about. Today I set off bright and early, the sun shining and the buds bursting.....

... the gorse flourishing......

.... the sea sparkling ......

... and arrived in Sidmouth... it was stunning today.

I was asked to run a jewellery making workshop here......

... Kennaway House. This property has recently been renovated and is beginning to offer a variety of craft workshops, gallery space, wedding and function services. The room we had was bright and airy with views over the putting green.... once the garden of the property... towards the sea... it was beautiful.

Six ladies and I spent a very happy day making jewellery....

This lady is wearing a necklace she made earlier, and is now working on a purple lariat necklace....

Concentrating hard...

Some of the finished products... rings and bracelets.

It was a fabulous day, lots of amazing jewellery was made, yummy food was eaten and friendships formed......

We have booked another date in the diary for a wire working day.. Tuesday 1st June.... it's during half term, so if you're in the area... living or on holiday.... book yourself in and have a wonderful, creative day in beautiful Sidmouth.

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Before I go, here is a sneek peek at my big project that I am working on at the moment.....

Hmmmmmm.... here's looking at you....

Cheeky????

... any ideas????

I'm hoping to have it finished by the beginning of next week so watch this space for the big reveal....!!!

Lots of love xxxx

You were missed.....

Another gorgeous day dawned, the sun was beginning to peek through the clouds, snow was attempting to fall and I set off to teach at The Bead Lagoon in Sidmouth. The journey there was just beautiful..... and as I dropped into Sidmouth the sun was glinting off the sea, calling me to walk and enjoy, but first I had a lesson to teach.

But... by 1.30 I was off.... straight to the beach....

..... and a walk along the prom.....

to Jacob's Ladder..

I have spent many a happy hour here in the past and the memories came flooding back... It was good to remember!

Phew!!! I made it to the top!

Looking back towards the town.... more pondering!....

What a shame you couldn't join me for a cuppa here... you were missed!

A quick stroll back through the gardens...

One last look at the beach...

Before heading off to Pebbles to catch up with some special people... my parents. xxx

Speaking of Pebbles, I will be running a jewellery making workshop there, morning and evening, on March 23rd. If you would like to come and have a play with beads and wire I would love to see you.... why not treat yourself to a stay there as well???? Email me for details.

I hope you've had as lovely a day as I've had.

Wishing you and yours a very happy weekend.

xxxxx