Friday 17 September 2010

Softly....softly....

I love making bespoke orders for customers! 

This necklace is made with AA grade dove grey freshwater pearls, rock crystal at the nape of the neck, and a cluster of labradorite, pearls and crystal to finish.......

It's so classy and delicate looking - it'll be great with all this seasons colours and will go great with red, as well as all the neutrals.

Wednesday 15 September 2010

Autumn Issue......UK Handmade

The Autumn issue of the wonderful UK Handmade Magazine is out now to read. 

Packed with great articles, interviews, makes and reviews for you to feast your crafty eyes over........so pop the kettle on, get comfy and get creative!

Thursday 9 September 2010

The Mill....

Yesterday I was down at The Mill doing my freelance work. 

I love it there as it is such a creative environment, peaceful and rather special.  I don't know of anywhere else that home grows so much stock, including Acers, grafted and unusual Conifers and much much more.  It really is worth a visit.   

I managed to catch a photograph of this stunning peacock butterfly......


and was kindly given these pretty tomatoes by Gordon which he grew in his own garden, which I plan to roast with garlic from my vegetable delivery and drizzle with balsamic, washed down with a large glass of red.

Monday 6 September 2010

Mias Mars Bar Cake

This scrummy cake is ridiculously easy to make, and I can assure you - does not last long!!! I made 16 generous slices last week and they were gone in a matter of moments and I had nothing to do with it!

Adults and kids alike adore it...so here goes.....


5 Mars Bars
5 oz organic butter
5 oz rice crispies

Chop the Mars Bars.
Melt the Mars Bars and butter together over a pan of boiling water, until all dissolved.
Mix with the rice crispies.
Shove in a 8 inch cake tin, packed the buggars in! (I find the silicone ones work the best)
Chill for a couple of hours (the cake not you)
Slice and watch disappear!

Thursday 2 September 2010

Dundee Jamboree!!

Next Saturday you can find me attending this event in Dundee at the Botanics!
There will be a host a talent, music and handmade goodies to boot.....really looking forward to this one....

Find out more information here and purchase tickets here, hope to see you there!

Wednesday 1 September 2010

September Newness.....

New in the Mimi Pearl Boutique is this very versatile little number.......


A perfect solution for all those people unsure whether someone will suit a piece, this pretty pendant compliments all colourings and is available in both 16 and 18 inch versions.

Handcrafted with a organically shaped rock crystal centrepiece, surrounded by a cluster of moonstone, pearl, rock crystal and finished with a sterling silver ring detail.....perfect!