Twitter/Blog Swap

As you know I am a hoarder. I had a major clean out of my room last week (harder than it seems).
As you may have guessed I hoard FAR too many things. In the hope that I will use them at a later date for crafting.
Well you have guessed it my mother ensured that I sorted the box out once and for all.
Needless to say I found 2 pairs of unworn shoes that have been nabbed by an eagle eyed tweeter and far too many notebooks and body washes. These are off to a good home I have been reassured. The shoes are shown below,

Loafers - Finale - £70

I bought the black and white pair from a local shop called “Finale” which is based in the picturesque village of Corbridge. They sell high end bags and shoes that is very well known to have fab sales, I snapped these up as soon as I saw them. I think it was one of those spur of the moment buys as they have lain unworn and unloved in the box ever since. These have been sent off to the lovely Marion who helps fundraise for deserving charities maybe she will send me images of the lucky recipient wearing them?

Shoes - Everything5pounds.com

These shoes were bought online after my favourite Clarks shoes snapped in two. I have yet to find a pair that make my feet feel as comfortable as they did. Any ideas on a postcard – they can’t cost the earth but Ebay is a good start. I always say that I will invest in a decent pair of shoes. I have decided that I will be buying a pair from www.duo.co.uk an amazing site that makes shoes for the larger legged lady.  
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Necklace - The Sage Gateshead - Gift

I found this necklace in my card drawer as you do. It could be used as a bracelet or a necklace and reminds me of a snake, the colour is a lovely vibrant green with gold dotted in it. I got given it as a present. Due to the fact I am so picky about jewellery (I wear alot of silver and NEVER take my charm bracelet off).

Soap - Jo Malone - £10 for 8

Whilst rooting around my box of presents I found a Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin soap that was a steal from ebay. I bought a job lot of 8 soaps and never got around to using it all. Jo Malone is a big brand in my house. My mother went to the store in Leeds a few years back and bought me Rose perfume. I know I risk sounding like an old lady but the smell is so timeless and doesn’t make my skin itch. My mother has Pomegranate and I just love the smell. If you can’t afford Jo Malone another cheaper alternative is Crabtree and Evelyn.

Beret - Unknown - Unknown

I am renowned in my family for my hat and scarf wearing. My mantra is “A scarf/hat can change an outfit from drab to fab”. I thought I would pass my woollen Beret on which is just adorable. The lucky recipient is yet to be decided.

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Material - Oxfam - £2.50

I bought this material over a year ago to make a pillow and never got around to finishing it. The bright red colour is what attracted me to it in the first place. I have wanted to meet like minded crafters locally but there seems to very few knitting clubs or craft groups that I would feel comfortable going to. www.sohouseproud.com shall be receiving this and hopefully doing a little blog about the things that she has produced with the material. There is a lot of it.

I want to start a Twitter/Blog Swap Shop so that we crafty folk can use things that we usually wouldn't find in our local area or use it as an excuse to get rid of unwanted stock. I have learnt over the past few weeks that there is a thin linme between thriftiness and a hoarder.


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Chat Later xx