I love my beach hut.

 So now I have a nice bright place to work outside through the summer, it's time to get back to work.

I'm really enjoying this project.

Dull and threatening rain!

Well, yesterday I made a start at painting the inside of my beach hut; and when  I woke to a miserable day, I decided to try to get that finished.  I haven't managed that, but almost...certainly, by the end of this week it will be done.
It will be a great place to chill and plan and write; a lovely summer retreat.  So, spiders will have to find some other summer residence,  we really don't mix.  Pictures to follow.

Sketchbook.take a look.

Sketchbook

Beautiful day, garden-based

Well, I didn't waste a minute yesterday. By 8.30am I had organised the studio, ready to work, and cut all the grass outside, in beautiful sunshine.  Sat out with a coffee and came in again at 9 pm.  I've got lots of catching up inside to do today, but the forecast is rain for most of the day....so great decision.

if you have a little time...please!

I am asking a favour here; trying to get some idea of how my posts are being accepted and what the viewers think...I really don't mind any type of critique so long as it is honest...I really would appreciate your views on the products I am trying to sell, or interests you may have for future creations.  I appreciate the time it takes to respond and will be donating two pieces randomly into a draw of  those who offer comments.  I will make a random draw in two weeks time; 25th May 2015. The results of the draw will be made on this site and the winners will have the opportunity to select which piece they would like to receive.  The piece will be sent free of charge.

Princess Charlotte

First piece is nearly finished.  I should have it in the shop by tomorrow.

Have made a start on the Princess Charlotte pieces.

Have now made a start on this exciting project.  I'm totally enjoying making the first prototypes and now realise that, being so special, they need special treatment and detail.  I have the first four on the go...I will need to revisit pricing, as they will take longer than anticipated to complete, but they will be gorgeous.  I don't usually divulge any part-made pictures, but on this occasion I will. I am going to stick to my 50 maximum, and will be making a contribution to Centrepoint for each sold piece, which is a major aspect of making these celebratory pieces. I hope you will bear with me on the time scale...I will post up each piece, as completed.

sample head, not finished,

bonnet decoration glass and crystal.

glass bead and Swarovski  crystal detail, and embroidery.