Donna Wilson at YSP

I went to see the new Donna Wilson exhibiton at the Sculpture Park this morning. Miserable day so the park was lovely and quiet; perfect for a mooch without the hoards of folk.

Donna Wilson's work is so bright and quirky, it really brought a smile to my face and made me want to pick my knitting needles up again!

As a little Christmas treat for myself (again!) I have booked onto Donna's Cushion workshop in February..can't wait!

Aprons and Rock music...yes, honestly!

Well what a funny ol' weekend I have had! Talk about extremes... On Saturday evening I went into Town to see AC/DC tribute band 'Dirty DC'. According to 'Kerrang' magazine they are one of the UK's best tribute bands!..I like most kinds of music and love a good 'mosh' but to be honest i am not that clued up on AC/DC. I went along as it was as part of a friends birthday night out and I can honestly say I enjoyed it! I especially liked the bassist in the blonde wig!! The apron part? ..well I have decided to part with a few lovely textile finds this weekend too. I find it very hard to pass on vintage textiles and the 3 little aprons I have listed on Etsy are especially lovely...but I guess you can only wear one at once!

Here is a little peek at some of my newest listings...some lovely retro christmas decorations amongst them!

I have been away for a week so in need of a big catch up!.....still, time for that later! In the meantime here is my latest treasury add

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/Nzg3NDE0OHw5ODA1NTA1OTQ/coffee-vodka

Rob Ryan at YSP

Well I had been awaiting this day for quite sometime.. Rob Ryan's new book signing at the Yorkshire Sculture Park. Before joining the humongous queue to meet Rob, I decided to have a browse around the Jaume Plensa exhibition in the underground gallery, WOW! it was amazing. A little eerie and also very calming...which unfortunately was spent whilst waiting in the Rob Ryan queue!..nearly 2 hours of queing was rewarded with a chat with Rob, what a lovely man!

Rain, rain go away.....

What a miserable day! Such a change from last weekends heat wave...I am now sat with the radiators on, oh well at least it means I can be all cosy whilst listing my latest things in my little shop...check them out here http://www.etsy.com/shop/lovelottie

Other than that, I haven't really been up to anything exciting....I AM looking forward however to meeting Mr Rob Ryan at the YSP next saturday for his latest book signing!

Thank Crunchie It's Friday...well, almost!

What a week it has been! Last weekend was spent with 78 11 year olds on an outdoors residential. It was an action packed time, zip wires, 3G swing and leap Of Faith to name but a few activities. Needless to say, I have spent most of this week at work in a daze...Mind you, the fabulous (although somewhat freaky!) weather has helped put a spring in my step.

Oh yeah, I still found time to post a few more goodies in the little shop too!http://www.etsy.com/shop/lovelottie

Ice, ice baby!....

It is definately getting a little chillier and the nights are drawing in..one positive though is that it is ice hockey season again! I went to see the Sheffield Steelers yesterday evening with the familia and the other half.

 First game of the season and new team set up, but they won 4-1 against the Dundee Stars. It was a great game, some slick passing and some fisticuffs from both sides...A great start to the season, long may it last!

Another day, another treasury list!

Etsy is beginning to take over but I love it! I woke up this morning to find one of my items added to another treasury list...it's a great list, really unusual.

This afternoon I am going to visit my best friend and indulge in a bit of gossip and girly time..I can't believe that the holidays are coming to an end so intend to pack the remainder with as much as I can!

And there's more!......

What a busy day it's been! I have been photographing and listing all day but at last my little Etsy shop seems to have a nice selection of items. I also got my first 'treasury' listing today which has resulted in another sale! I really hope that i get the time to make and list some handmade stuff at some point but at least it's a start!

love lottie on Etsy!

Etsy here I come!.... I have been thinking for ages about starting a little online venture and I have at last joined Etsy. The summer hols have given me an ideal opportunity to get photographing and listing all my little re-found treasures that I have collected over the years and it is about time I shared them (and made room for some more!)

Please take a look, I appreciate any constructive feedback!

Good Boy..well sometimes!

Thought it was about time I added some more updated pics of Bertie. I can't believe how time flies and it seems only yesterday when he was a tiny little pup.

Hen Party!

I spent this afternoon on a hen keeping course at Raw Green Cottages in Cawthorne...I have been thinking about getting some hens for a while and thought it a good idea to get some expert advice... I had a lovely time and the tea, cake and goodie bags made it even more enjoyable! Only problem is I am now stuck on which variety to choose.....really fancying at least one 'bluebelle'