Posts Tagged ‘handcrafted’

Guest Label: Ollie&Agnes

Thursday, September 24th, 2009


Hurrah! I’m so pleased to announce the first company to accept my invitation to join the ‘Guest Label’ spot is Ollie&Agnes.

Who have conjured up a range of hand-knitted hats and hand-knitted woollen flower chokers; made in the UK, using UK acrylic wool. These items have a truly old-fashioned feel and are lovely to WEAR! Can’t take my Olive Beret off my head – perfect just in time for those autumnal walks…
The hats are already on sale in a couple of shops on the south coast.

Ollie&Agnes also sell the quirky birdie necklaces and with more stuff on the way they definitely ones to watch!

Ollie&agnes, an environmentally conscious young label, is taking small steps in the big world of fashion.

My perfect day…

Saturday, May 23rd, 2009

As we all move through this time-space-reality as a mass energy, individually making our own reality, I ponder upon my perfect NOW. A perfect day handcrafted, thought out after 31 odd years of knowledge gathering… it’s fun to do too!

No boundaries – just a perfect Jim’ll Fix It – thy will be done – 30 day money back guarantee of the perfect, perfect day

7.45 – awaken refreshed and energised, see the sunny warm day peep through the blinds

7.50 – relax and let soft hypnotic meditation wash over you, feel wellness..

8.00 – walk downstairs to a sparkling shower-room to freshen up, skin brushing and apply various creams

8.15 – drink some water & lemon, a handful of grapes / strawberries

8.20 – stretch, visit the beach for some yoga or  round at a friends for an energising work out

9.20 – take a quick refreshing shower, put on favourite matching underwear and something fabulous to wear

9.35 – finishing touches to hair and make-up, switch on laptop to check e-mails, orders and tuck into  a bowl of cereal

9.40 – create wares, design, draw, sew, knit, crochet, mend, cut, at Extinct HQ

11.00 – rest a while with a delicious mint tea and some more fruit

11.15 – either off to the shops to collect more items to sell, make or mend or some virtual shopping online

12.45 – lunchtime – something satisfying and just what my body requires, eaten with glee and appreciation

1.30 – listening to the radio, more creating, taking photos, editing photos, updating the site

5.30 – meet with a friend for a natter and drink, while I make a start on something tasty for tea

6.30 – my lovely man arrives home and we finish off the tea-making together, sit and eat a while

7.30 – go out to see a show, some friends or dim the lights for a film at home, relax, read

9.00 – tidy away anything left out, chatting with each other as we go

9.45 – clime up to bed with a good book, sketch pad, laptop, man eager to massage me!

10.45 – drift into blissful sleepdom, clean cosy sheets, smile on my face….

This really is my perfect day – and I’ve got this! Create your perfect day, think about what you really want and go get it!

Surround yourself with everything you love and everyone you love, whether physically or just using pictures – it can really lift your spirit!

Have fun!