tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45810771142743646112025-07-15T02:18:14.589+01:00a girl, a shed & a jewellers bench - a look inside The Silver ShedAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00084130570452554445noreply@blogger.comBlogger178125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4581077114274364611.post-30577651172512213862014-11-17T11:51:00.000+00:002014-11-17T11:51:58.516+00:00

Sometimes it is needed to sit quietly with a cup of tea and some reading material, just for a little while, so that I can stop my mind racing about all the things I have going on. Now, I do love to read books but just don't have the time to really get in to one at the moment, so magazines do the trick. I don't buy many (I would if funds let me) so the ones I do buy are a treat, one being

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I can't tell you how excited and nervous I'm getting about doing my first Renegade Craft fair, I really hope it's going to be the first of many. To get you in the mood here is the roster for the London show which is now only a week away, just click here to preview who you want to visit - you are coming right?

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Eeeeeeek! It's almost here, the big festive bonanza. I have two very big Christmas markets around the corner and I'm not gonna lie, there may have been tears and tantrums, but it is all beginning to come together nicely. For the first time I am taking my jewellery to London, on November 22-23 I will be taking part in Renegade Craft Fair at the Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane. Visit their website

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I was recently questioned about my Pinterest boards and blog, a lady wanted to know why I link these personal things to my shops and Facebook page, so I thought I'd explain here too. I do pin and blog about personal things but I feel that it is all relevant to the way that I work, these are the things that inspire me or ramblings about the days that make me want to make something new. I link

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Finally there is a hint of summer in the air, dreams of beach days and festival fields are nearer to reality. With this firmly in mind I have been working on pieces to adorn your summer wardrobe, think pretty toes and bohemian dresses with layers of folk inspired jewellery. See what you think... oh! so pretty anklets £20 each oh! so pretty toe rings £15 each primitive arrow

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This is, as you all know, the weekend of love, so it was obviously the perfect time to celebrate one of my best friends upcoming wedding. Firstly though I must mention the #sheepishheartbomb that happened on Valentines day itself. Last year I joined the followers of the gorgeous One Sheepish Girl in their quest to cover the world in knitted, crotched and fabric hearts. It was such a success that

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My pinterest boards are definitely filling up with a freshness that the dream of spring brings, the simplicity and light and bright colour is what I am clearly craving... ART Pins believed to be originally from - minimalmovieposters.tunbler - stylecarrot.com DESIGN Pins believed to be originally from - stylabl.com - alchemy925.com - designlovefest.com - Maryanne Moodie

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Today, as well as working on my new collections, I decided to start updating my online shops for 2014. There are one or two newer pieces added to the shop as well as giving some firm old favourites a little make over. Over the weekend I managed to pick up some lovely props to use in my photographs, these include old keys, some glass ink wells, pocket watch movements and a beautiful early 19th

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Well, I was finally back in the studio today and what a lovely feeling that was. After the manic end to 2013 and the excesses of Christmas and New Year I took some time out, but being in the studio is where I actually feel I need to be. I started out by playing with some simple designs but there are already lots of ideas floating around so watch this space for new pieces, including more rings and

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It is now just two days until my stint at the Bath Christmas Market, I can't wait to see you there: Dec 4th-9th from 10 am on Bath Street (by bhs). I am also very excited to show you some new pieces that I have made for the occasion...This bunny/hare is an image I designed for some Christmas cards last year, the card was very popular so I decided to try it in silver and fell in love with it.

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I am both excited and terrified at having my own chalet at Bath Christmas Market for the first time this year, it's a pretty big deal! Mother A. has been helping keep me calm and put a lot of love into making me this most snazzy market trader apron to wear. She must have faith that I'm going to do well as the cash pocket is pretty spacious :D 

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This last weekend has seen an abundance of cloud pendants, some new snowflake pendants and wedding rings for a happy London couple getting wed this month. Oh and a trip to Wells carnival...

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So it's fair to say I have been somewhat absent of late. There have been some personal issues to deal with and I have been incredibly busy getting ready for the Bath Christmas Market, so no time for blogs and bits I'm afraid. I think it's fair to say that for the foreseeable future typically.pretty.english will have to go back to being a shop blog. I will keep you all up to date with markets and

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The new season of Paper.Scissors.Stone has opened and along with Made in Bristol and The Print Shop. Unfortunately I was not able to attend the opening night bash but here are some photographs from the evening and it looks like a great time was had by all. Be sure to go and check out the shops at Quakers Friars, Cabot's Circus as you will find many talented folk selling wonderful things.

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Working on stock for Bath Christmas Market and that means a few cloudy days!

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I don't know about you but I am loving that autumn is here. Don't get me wrong I'm not a huge fan of grey rainy days and I love summer, especially when it is like the one we have just had, but autumn is possibly my favourite. Most folk talk of new beginnings with the start of a new year or the coming of spring, but for me September has always be a time for fresh starts. I think it comes from it

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I have 4 weeks of #explore52's for you today and they show a small change from late summer into early autumn. First of all we have this little gem of old advertising on the side of a city centre building, it could quite easily be missed if you weren't looking but I happen to think it's rather lovely. Secondly is this corner of the Abbey which is a little bit hidden. The gothic curves

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Worked on a commission piece today, my first Christening bangle. I have to say that I'm pretty darned pleased with it.

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So my friends here are some pictures of my movements over the last few weeks, I have been taking a break from the computer to get in preparation for the impending Christmas making season. To get in the right headspace I have been making plenty of time to be with good friends on the halcyon days of summer. I have made some wonderful memories and here are a few snaps of trips to the coast,

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Hello my lovely little following, I need to say a huge sorry for not being around of late. I needed a break from computer land and ran away for a little while. However I will be back very soon to update you with all that has been going on this summer xxxxx

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What's been happening the past few weeks with me? Honestly couldn't tell you, my days seem to disappear and suddenly it's the end of the week!! I did get a chance to have a quick stop at a fave cafe of mine on Friday though. Jacob's is a rare thing, it is homely and comfortable but busy and central at the same time. Frequented by locals and tourists alike and situated right at the heart if the

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Beautiful things to be seen in the early hours of the morning this week. I stayed up to watch those falling stars and made a wish or two, how bout you?*Image taken from BBC news website

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I have another one of my favourite spots to have tea as my #explore52 for you today. My local garden centre has a lovely tea room looking out over the Somerset countryside, the village of Englishcombe can be seen nestling in the hills and there is a tranquility about the place that is good for the soul. 

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Today I have been answering a few questions for the Made in Bristol blog Meet the Maker spot and thought I would share some of the photographs that were taken to go with it. Be sure to check out their blog and pop along to the two pop-up shops in Quakers Friars, Bristol.

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My #explore52 this week is a view of the canal running through Bath from a bridge that runs from Widcombe across to the train station. This is a fairly quiet spot and the people who use it are usually rushing to catch a train or just cutting through, but it's actually a lovely spot to just stop a while and watch the barges travelling by. 

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