Winner * Winner * Winner... of Pip Lincolne's gorgeous new book

 It is Sunday... and i was just about to walk the dog....

then i thought, i shall draw this GIVEAWAY Winner now, or it will never happen!

 So: *drum rrroooolllllll*

It is YOU Joanne - http://rosedahlia.blogspot.com/ - from this place here

and Jo has 2 sons and a daughter and has been finding the time to do some very cool Christmas Crafting.

She shames us that she can find the time! Please go and see her amazing knitted NOEL letters. I am in awe of her talents.

I do not *know* Jo so it all Legit. like. But i know her now :)

Well Done my Lovely and i do wish everyone could win it though.

 And i thought i would stuff this little lot in to show you something new and wacky i made t'other week...

 It is a felt 'Paper Chain'

and i find it so amusing that my business is actually called PaperFish,

there is very VERY little to do with paper in anything i do....

Even my paperchain is felt!

This was hugely time consuming and it took me around 2 hours to complete a piece of chain barely over 2 metres long. Tcha, but it was very satisfying!

I might try some more colourways and styles.

Ya know, i have so much more to talk to you all about.

2012 is going to be so big for me. So special. i can just feel it!

And i am so grateful that people pop in, read for a bit, enter the giveaways and like sharing all this stuff too. ThankU xxx

After School Tea Party...

 Last Week's Post School TEA PARTY

no need for an excuse - it's a 'just because' party

and we invited Grandma and Grandad too....

 I don't reeecccaaallll inviting the dog.

But he seems to have found himself a comfortable seat at the table.

 mmmm, tea and cake.

Sweeties and pretty china.

Fresh tealeaves and candles for fun

 And a *new* Sweetie Wreath in the GingerBread World Christams Collection.

 And i sold some more GIANT Lime Wreaths!

Sooo cool.

I have just made a new version of this Cath Kidston Christmas Butnting with Fresh Aqua Stripes to replace the traditional green spot.

Peoples: the sun is apparantly gonna shine this week...

Go Make Hay!!!! xxx

He can Run...

 For those who are interested in the Life and Loves of me n my dog...

He can run!

Despite his very short legs - he is keen. He ran 3 miles today.

 I didn't want to push him too hard ya know, but i think, with training, he could do a few runs with me.

Not the big runs though...

He still hasn't been off the lead but we are getting used to our life.

He's so much fun!

 He does keep putting his nose into my laces though, whilst i'm trying to get my Runners on.

Do you think he wants a pair? (or two?)

 He is also a keen gardener - hurrah!

Not too much digging up of existing plants, thus far (fingers crossed)

But he enjoyed our late night Potting Session....

 Bringing the Tomatos on - i'm potting up a but late on these but i hope to get the fruit for longer and later. We'll see how it goes.

There is a *bit* of an unspoken competition going on between PaFish, BroFish, SisFish and myself, on the tomato front. I did mine from seed and i *think* they bought plants. So i am a bit behind anyway.

Besides, i have a secret weapon.... SmallFish has the greenest of fingers!

 The Rosemary was potted as opposed to 'bedded' as it can get so wild and woody in a plot.

I may transplant it, when i get my bedding sorted.

I have a herb bed planned but i bet it won't see 2011....

 The Rocket and lettuces have gone straight into the outdoor tray without any Greenhouse time.

I have high hopes that they will sprout now the weather seems continually warmer.

If in abundance, i shall be swapping some of this for BroFish's Peas or a cauliflower.

 Elderflower Cordial = done

 Elderflower and Pear Cordial = needing to be done

Bring on the Brambles! I have feeling they too will be Early this year.

Come on Boy, get yourself a drink.

That won't be your last ever 5k mate!

xxx *is in love with dog* xxx

Me n' Him...

 That's me.

New Dress :)  Loving the mass of cotton and crazy TieDye.

Feeling Over Tired but sort of serene.

 Crazy hair - 3 months since it was last cut.

*must take better care of Oneself*

 ...and that's Him.

(he is sat at my feet as i type)

 Who'dve thunk it - me living with another Boy!

I had said "Never Again" (to another Boy, not a dog)

 Welcome Scottie!

(We didn't name him, The Dog's Trust did.

It seemed cruel to change it, even if it is a naff name for a Scottie Dog)

There he is, hiding in his 'Safe Place' because little dogs need a refuge.

Much like their Grown Up owners...

We all need a little Snuggle Space now and then.