With the clocks going backwards, it really does feel like winter now - such a long time to spring. I understand we are going to have some nice weather over the next few days with unusually high temperatures for this time of year, so all is not yet lost.
How has your week been? I know for all small businesses, particularly those of us in the world of handmade, this time of year is really hectic. It's that time of 'I can leave that for a few days' and then realise that was not the best decision to have made. It's a time when two (or more?) pairs of hands would be good, as well as 48-hour days and, of course, not having anything else to do other than create.I have split my time this week between event organisation and making stock for my forthcoming events. Really could have done with one or two 48-hour days or preferably two pairs of hands.
Here is one of my completed wreaths. It has 11 metres of burgundy-coloured velvet ribbon wrapped the polystyrene ring and a gorgeous glittery peacock fixed to the bottom. I am not too sure whether (and what) to add to the wreath or just leave it with the peacock adorning it. I am happy as it it, but do wonder if it is a little bare.
On the event organisation side of my life, I have an Early Christmas Bazaar taking place in the Tongham Village Hall on 1 November and this coming week will see me out delivering flyers, putting up posters and banners and hoping the weather stays good until after next Saturday. This is anew venue for me, so am anxious about it being successful. I am always anxious about any of the events I organise, but a new place brings with it new challenges and they are often very ahrd to manage. I tell myself it is all part of life's rich pattern (although the pattern is sometimes not my choice).
A short post this week as it is back to work and finishing off some more wreaths. I hope you all have a good week and don't forget to drop in on my fellow crafting bloggers taking part in this week's Handmade Monday.
