Thank you Bubba Chenille

Many thanks to Bubba ChenilleI won a give away last week and it arrived today all the way from Australia. The postman thinks I am a jet setter now, receiving foreign parcels on a Tuesday.

I now have lots of goodies to play and create with. Here is a wee look at what I found when I opened my Air Mail package.  It will all be put to good use.
I'm planning a button necklace for myself as I usually put everything I make in the shop and...... wait and see.

Valentine's Windows.

As promised here are some photos of the Valentine's Windows here in Alyth. You will probably notice the photographer (me) reflected in just about every one. I have never claimed to be a photographer though so I think I can get away with that little mistake.

So what can you see then? Lots of hearts and flowers, teddy bears, beautiful Barbie smiling out from the bakers. It is lovely to see so many shops taking part and these are just the shops neighbouring Buy Design. There may well be some more round on the square so if you are local you will just have to pop round for a look.

More Valentine's Windows

Love is definately in the air here in Alyth. I've just been out to buy milk ---- bit of a last minute dash as we had run out ---- and as I was going down the street I noticed just how many of the shops have risen to the challenge of decorating their windows for Valentine's day.
It's a bit too dark right now but I will be out tomorrow with my camera and by lunch time I should have a nice bunch of pictures on here.
Time for a nice cup of tea now (with milk)

Love is in the Air(lie Street)

Well here are a few photos of my Valentine's Window. It's all been a bit of fun really. Started with the notion to learn to crochet and ended with a crocheted window. I may have lost the plot with the wine bottle on the left but hey ho !!

The little red roses are brooches and would make a nice and lasting Valentine's gift. Why have real roses which are only going to die in a vase when you can wear a lasting reminder of how loved you are.

Sylvia has brought down some very pretty Valentine's cards along with some others which although they do not have a Valentine's message, would also be very suitable for the occasion.

I'm a Winner

I have just won a blog give-away. What a great start to the day. Miriam at Bubbachennille is celebrating her 200th blog and picked me out of the bowl. I will now be stalking the poor postman.
I really enjoy reading Miriam's blog which is all about sewing and handmade shows and family and allsorts.
Work to be done now, window to finish, pictures to take.

Window Dressing

If you have been here before you may have read about the window competitions here in Alyth. The Christmas Competition is always the best and every shop takes part. Easter, last year was pretty good too. But now we have the challenge of the Valentine's Window.
I have been busy making lots of little goodies : mostly with my newly learned crochet skills. It's been lots of fun and I thought I was well prepared.
I only went and forgot just how big my window is. Off I went today, climbing the step ladder, hanging crocheted hearts, full of the joys of life.
An hour later I stepped outside to have a look and was soo disappointed. It all looks a bit minimalist, and while that might be seen as a good thing, it's not quite the look I was after.
I'm taking a wee break now from the crochet hook but have just finished another heart pillow and rose corsage to add to the display.
Hopefully be back tomorrow with piccies of the finished display.

New Look

I have been playing around a bit with my layout. I keep visiting blogs that look fabulous and decided I needed a bit of a face lift. What do you think ? Any comments or advice would be welcomed.
Fiona x