Christmas is coming...

I hate to say it, but now that Halloween is over, Christmas is well and truly on the way - eeek!

Now, you can can check this one with Mr Red Bird, but I am sure that he will more than confirm that I have a bit of a soft spot-come-fetish for cushions. I don't know what exactly the appeal is, but all the fabulous designs, textures, fabrics and colours that just get me buying more than our little flat can cope with!

I bought this great one last Christmas for Mr Red Bird from Society6 - which he grew to love after I convinced him that it was a gift for him and not for 'the house'. He loves wearing his Icelandic jumper in the Winter months and foxes, so I thought this very apt!

Icelandic Foxes Cushion by Ulrika Kestere 

Now...I have just come across these two beauties. One by one of my current favourite local artist, Charlotte Farmer for Ohh Deer & another by Alice Potter seen on Wolf & Badger, a London based lass. I now see that there may be a running theme with these cushions, in that they are all animal based....hmmm, what does that say about me?

Tiger Kitty Cushion by Alice Potter 

Hip Hip Hello Cushion by Charlotte Farmer

m a r k e t s : b a t h a r t i s a n m a r k e t

Okay.... So much for committing myself to writing regular short and sweet blog posts in attempt to make them regular - hmmm, I must try harder!

The second Sunday of every month I have been holding a stall at the wonderful Bath Artisan Market in glorious Green Park Station which is an amazing grade II listed building having formally been a train station, now converted into undercover marketplace. The building has an amazing high vaulted glass roof in a single-span wrought iron arch structure which is pretty cool.

You can find me along with many other excellent artisan stalls here at this monthly event which definately makes a great day out for the whole family. You can check out more photo's from the May market here on their Facebook page.


Yesterdays trip to Bath was very eventful for me seeing as my trusty little van was getting some repairs done at the garage. I managed to squeeze all I needed into my huge travel backpack and cycled my squeaky 80's bike to cycle to Temple Meads station. It was pretty hard work but once on the train all was good - phew!
...x

Carolyn of Carolyn Slater Ceramics

Gorgeous vintage clothes & accessories

Gemma of The Silver Shed

Two Hundred and Fifty Eight

The Bath Artisan Market was so wonderful yesterday! It is a grade II listed building located in Green Park Station in the heart of Bath. An old victorian train station which is now used for all kinds of events, playing host to The Bath Artisan Market. Christmas trees, mulled cider, christmas tunes & the cold weather all made the this perfect for the Early Bird Christmas Market! Lots of lovely people & tons of excited faces made this day even better.

This is the very talented work of my friend Sally of My Bear Hands

This is Eleanor from Eleanor Christine Jewellery

Thank you to those that came...spread the word & see you in a few weeks for the big Christmas Market on Sunday 9th December 9.30am - 4pm...

Day Eighty-Nine

.·:*:·. Jubilee Celebrations...! .·:*:·.


I was super pleased to see my 'Eco Felt Union Jack Cushion' & 'Teapot Stamp Cushion' in Bath Life Magazine's double page spread which featured Jubilee themed 'Best of British' buys.
This was my little bit of creativity towards the celebrations of the Queen's Jubilee and fabulous additions to my felt cushions range!!
I source my felt from here in the UK and it is 100% made using recycled post consumer plastic bottles - how fab is that! So, not only are these cushions pretty but they're also ethically made.
You can pick yours up from 'Charlie Boots', Bath or order one online and get it delivered!

Jubilee Cushions - Bath Life Magazine

Jubilee Cushions - Bath Life Magazine

...Happy Bank Holiday ♥

Day Forty

Emergency Tea Print by What Katie Does

What Katie Does...!


Well indeed... I joined as one of Katie's Blog followers after seeing her beautiful prints on Etsy. Little did I know that London based Katie was going to make a trip to the lovely city of Bath, where our 'Charlie Boots' shop resides. Her escape from London was made for her boyfriends mother's birthday and she describes the highlights of her trip to this 'pocket-sized city'. Among her snapshots of this idyllic city was a photo of our shop window on Broad Street - wohoo! I am pretty chuffed that Katie thought our shop window good enough to warrant a photo in her mention of 'the nice mix of independant shops'. Anyway, take a look here and have a read for yourself...http://www.whatkatiedoes.net - thankyou Katie!