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Posted on 27 March 2013 10:20
For those of you that live close enough to visit Polkadot's Bricks & Mortar Shop have you ever ventured 5 miles or so along the A413 to visit The Littlecote Soap Shop? Not only do the girls make & sell the most delicious soaps, creams, lotions & potions but they also sell fabulous free range eggs! (made by Ben & Pearl's chickens). At just £1.50 a dozen I defy you to find a better deal anywhere! |
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Posted on 12 October 2012 07:20
With the busy Christmas Craft Fair season just around the corner what can you do to maximize your sales? Here's some good advice I've found whilst browsing blogs And don't forget it's Winslow Festive Handmade & Vintage Fair on 18th November in Winslow Public Hall |
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Posted on 03 September 2012 09:45
I awoke this morning to the first mist of autumn. So whilst walking the hound this morning I had my camera at the ready. John Keats, “To Autumn” |
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Posted on 29 May 2012 13:31
I've had a little trip down the High Street today snapping the lovely window displays of our fabulous shops here in Winslow. Winslow business really do take pride in their shops & their town & they all looked a treat in their Jubilee finery...  | Truly Scrumptious Traditional Sweet Shop |
GillyFlowers Lovely Gift shop selling Emma Bridgewater amongst other things |  |
 | Beautifully Different If it's scarves, accessories or jewellery you're after this is the place!
www.beautifullydifferent.com |
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Posted on 28 May 2012 17:47
So Winslow has been decked out in red white & blue! With the double whammy of the Jubilee & the Olympic torch coming down the High Street on July 9th right outside all the shop fronts everyone is making the effort to decorate in suitable fashion. Bunting has gone up all around the Market Square & along the High Street curtesy of the Council & with the help of the local Firemen & rather spiffing it looks too! The Bell Hotel Market Square with Polkadot, Aston Kitchens & Rhubarb & Roses & Scotts Trading |
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Posted on 17 April 2012 16:38
Miss Dottie has had a lovely, albeit quite afternoon at Polkadot. 'Why?' I hear you cry. Because I've had the inks out! I do so love working in ink. You can achieve really delicate effects but still with lovely intense colours. I was wondering what to do with the finished articles, cards - yes, gift tags - maybe & then I thought wouldn't they look nice as tin badges, how can I do that? When I remembered Jeff on the high street. Jeff makes badges! So off I toddled & yes indeedy Jeff could run me off a batch of badges no problem. |
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Posted on 13 April 2012 07:34
I've just been listening to the radio & it said the National Trust has just issued a list of things to do before you're 11 including things like playing conkers & building a den to encourage children to get away from the tele & computers & GET OUTSIDE. I was having a conversation last week with helen from http://www.facebook.com/pages/Walkies-Little-felted-dogs-and-animals/215725751791522 about den building & the different tecqniques & materials we used as children & the fact that our own children with all the technology available to them still relished dragging sheets & towels out of cupboards, finding carboard boxes big enough to sit in & pulling sofas away from the walls to burrow behind. |
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Posted on 05 April 2012 21:41
Myself & Mr Wright have been discussing how to obtain more space for my painting & crafting as the garage, kitchen table & fair sized shop just doesn't seem to be enough! He suggested a summer house. I suggested a Gypsy Caravan. + I've always hankered after a gypsy caravan. They're so romantic & beautiful, a little getaway to be creative. Portable too, the perfect studio space which could be taken to shows & transformed into a shop if needed. Much research has been undertaken this week. |
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Posted on 28 March 2012 09:53
Wednesday has rolled around again which means working from home day. This morning I have already made all of my clay orders which are currently cooking in the kiln & should come out something like this  I have a few holes to drill in wooden plaques & a few advertising photos to shoot & then I am considering taking the rest of the day off. And what a beaut of a day it is! Days off don't happen very often when you have you own business (as very many of you know all too well) & I was given some very good advice this week which roughly translated as 'All work & no play makes Lisa a very grumpy & uninspired girl! |
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Posted on 25 March 2012 20:01
What a lovely weekend The Wright family have had! I had the weekend away from the shop & spent Saturday afternoon at the lovely Mrs Scoops tea party. The 'Hobbit' had her 17th birthday on Saturday. Ty seems to be improving after a horrible week of operations & infections. Today we have had family over for dinner & myself & Mr Wright have been channelling our inner hillbillies this afternoon by splitting kindling &practising shooting beer cans off the fence |
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Posted on 28 February 2012 07:36
Once more I have found myself awake far too early & having done my chores have a few minutes to add a few more little tasters of who will be at our next Handmade & Vintage Fair on 11th March. We are thrilled that Lucie Green of Feathers & Pearls will be back having recently opened http://www.luciegreenbridal.co.uk/ in Kingston, MK & she will have some vintage bridal gowns for you to drool over! Gladys Arnott will be there with her collection of vintage handbags, furniture & she always manages to find some fab wicker baskets! |
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Posted on 25 February 2012 07:30
There will be a mix of vintage clothes from maggie vintage & Julie Lovett. Martin Siderman, our local bobby will be there for the first time with his handmade ceramics. Liz Philpot will be bringing along her shabby chic painted furniture. We also have |
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Posted on 22 February 2012 18:23
Well, our next handmade & vintage fair is fast approaching on Sunday 11th March & my, what treats we have in store for you this time!  Many of the old favourites will be with us - Hetty Spaghetty with her absolutely stunning vintage repro dresses (don't forget Hetty has a concession in our very own Beautifully Different, Louise from Passionflour Bakery will be there with delicious morsels to tempt you 'Finds from Dad's attic' will be there with some interesting bits & bobs which include a rather fabulous set of hanging scales & old copper scoops for dry goods. |
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Posted on 19 February 2012 18:06
Today I shall be introducing you to Joanne Forrest. Well, what a little gem she is! Jo started to stock Polkadot with her amazing Christmas decs & 'do it yourself kits' My favs were the shepherd complete with wooley sheep & The 3 Kings Just this week Jo popped in with her fantastic little brides & grooms in time for next weekend! |
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Posted on 18 February 2012 07:24
Today I thought I would start to introduce you to some of the ever so clever locals who 'make' for the shop. There are many to chose from, handcrafting the most amazing & unique pieces for you to fall in love with & take home. Helen is one of those people who can turn her hand to most things & produce fabby results every time. But the things that sets her apart are her little felt sculptures of our four legged friends. |
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