Country Living and Country Delights

With so little time away from sending out orders, here are just a few of my favourite things from the recent Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair

Hilarious tea towels from Poppy Treffry - way too lovely to use

One of our favourites at many shows, these potato print pictures from Red Hen Originals

For perfection to detail in wood, check out Jenny Burt's work

And I love this amazing reindeer from Pollyfields

This cute little dog caught my fancy, from Angel Bill. I like the wooden hares too...

Bill Brown bags are a favourite in our family, with some in Wales and Prague. Mine travelled around Australia with me filled with iPad, sketch book and pens.

And if I were still weaving, I'd be proud to be producing these (from The Swedish Rug Company)

Just a few of my favourite things from the show. What a wealth of creativity and inspiration from some grat British designers and makers.

Which ones grab your fancy?

 

A note from Prague

Hi from Prague!

I’ve been living here in Prague for almost four months now, teaching English, and I’m very much enjoying it. I’ve met some really interesting people, and made some good friends.

We’ve already had our first snowfall here! Learning how to work our heating is quickly becoming a priority! There are already a few Christmas markets popping up throughout the city, they do a very good “hot wine” and cinnamon trdelnik ( a rolled pastry). Yummy!

We’re used to celebrating birthdays here in the United Kingdom, but what about Name Days? In the Czech Republic, everyday corresponds to a different name, and people celebrate on the day that relates to their name. It is most commonly just a family celebration with a few gifts or flowers….and I’m sure a lot of beer! You can find out when your name day is here (any excuse for a celebration!)

My name day (Ema) is April 8th, but sadly Mum's name doesn't seem to exist over here

I’m having a great time here, but am slightly jealous that I haven't been able to help out at the big London shows that Mum is doing – they’re always a lot of fun!

Emma