Dommie

Cottage on the Common

I have been meaning to write about my friend Sarah's work for such a long time.

A mum of two
she juggles a full time job, family and creating
and is a very lovely person too - of course.

Cottage on the Common
Born not too long ago
is going from strength to strength

and as well as taking person orders
Sarah will be at the Craft Fair in Cowbridge on November 28th

It is worth a visit
or if you cannot make it and are interested in any of Sarah's gifts
drop me an e-mail at dommie@dommie.com
and I will be sure to pass it on to her for you.

 

I am hoping to be making another trip
as cowbridge is such a lovely place too. 

 

 

 ♥ dommie ♥

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Oh Alexander !!!!!

♥ dommie ♥

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New ..... Old Things

I have neatly placed some rather cute things in auction
and am loving my new studio backdrop

Cath Kidston Wallpaper and a cork table ..... perfect

I have so much planned for the future
and even thought about Chrrrrristmas today !!!!! ...... yep maybe just slipping into second gear
and heading up that highway to baubles, happy times and goodies galore in my shops.

With that in mind
I am going to clear my mind and sketch ideas in my new book
and then create a VERY special birthday card
for my little sister.

Nighty Night
(someone said this to me at 5.30pm today ..... I thought it was a quirkier way than saying goodbye).

♥ dommie ♥

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We'll be friends until we can't remember how old we are

I LOVE this birthday card
from Marks and Spencer
and bought it for my very special friend.

SUCH FUN !!!!!

On having a peek at their website this evening I spotted this beautiful section
aptly called
125 years ..... Fabulous Vintage Styles Inspired by our archives
as that is what they are celebrating at the moment.

And my my my the styles are fabulous
my favourites
just take a look

 

I have always championed M&S

 

Maybe I have grown into them

 

or maybe now
as goldilocks said
they are juuuuust right

 

I feel that they are such a wonderful brand
that have moved and sometimes dramatically shifted
to accommodate and wow a shifting market in a changing world .....

 

plus giving us value for money gorgeous clothing and accessories
and their food (lemon drizzle cake my No1) is simply ace.

 

So to M&S
I say congratulations
and thank you for employing me
for 5 years
(oh yes I forgot to mention that .....
I worked for them whilst doing my art foundation course
and Graphic Design Degree)

I had the greatest time working there
and the best student fridge you can imagine
even though I have to say that they were the reason that I cannot cook
as their ready meals were just too convenient .....
oh and fresh flowers for the whole student house.

oooooh he joys of the staff shop.

I was even offered a management trainee position
which to this day I wonder if I should have taken as I have a passion for retail and display
but saying that
that sits within my many ARTY loves
so maybe a job suited and booted would not have quite been for me.

I am off now to think about which dress to buy .....
I feel that the first one is giving me a little nudge and a wink.

♥ dommie ♥

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Bling* ..... My NEW Jewellery Hands for Rings and Pretty Things

One of my most favourite things in the world is to think of a new product idea
Sketch
Research
and squirrel around for required bits and bobs
and then the icing on my cupcake of creativity ..... make

Oh ..... and then of course stage and take piccies.

My idea for BLING* jewellery hands came out of the blue
and it has not taken too long on this one to finally have them in my etsy shop and in auction.

I am rather happy with them just cos the colours are quite yummy
and I yearn to make more soon and I know that the basic design will evolve.

Made from rubber with a soft padding, my new Bling* Jewellery Hands
can hold a multitude of jewels and as they are squishy soft
make it easy peasy to add and take offrings from the fingers and bracelets around the wrists.

Necklaces also look gorgeous draped over the hand.

Each hand is trimmed with super bright felt and ribbon
wrapped around a solid base and completed with a felt bow.

If you wish to give this Bling* Jewellery Hand as a gift,
each one comes with a gift slip and a gingham sticker to stick onto your parcel.

♥ dommie ♥

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My favourite find ..... quite possibly ever !!!!! ever !!!!! ever !!!!! going into my Vintage Auction

 

 

 

Well they say a picture paints a thousand words
so what else can I say ? !!!!!

This is quite possibly my favourite find for my shop .....
ever !!!!! ever !!!!! ever !!!!!

I popped out yesterday
and and had a browse in the morning sun
and my eyes rather popped out when I saw this.

I did not even need to know the price.

Simply asked the lovely chappy to wrap it up for me, paid him
and strolled off to find more goodies knowing that I had found THE treasure of the day already.

I am placing it in auction
starting Monday 11th May for ten days
so the auction will finish on
Thursday 21st May 9pm GMT with all my other Vintage delights.

Plus ..... let me tell you
there are over 100 in this auction
and I simply cannot wait to unveil them all to you all.

So put a date in your diary
Thursday 21st May 9pm GMT
to view the end of my
huge auction
bring cakes and snacks
get comfy at your computer screen
and maybe bag yourself a treasure or three.

♥ dommie ♥

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Full to the Brim

It has been a busy old few weeks as you will see in my ebay shop.

Lots of thrifting and now ..... ta dah .....
I have tonnes of goodies stocked
and plenty of exciting auctions running as we speak ..... eeeeek
and all starting at just £0.01.

So after a day of
uploading
packing
wrapping
and listening to tunes
I have just one hour to get ready for a date.

Wish me luck ..... I am gunna need it today as I kinda look a state.

♥ dommie ♥

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I'm your present

 

I have been loving I'm your Present for such a long time.

I feel like I am browsing through a sweet shop
smelling of candy floss and jelly beans.

I have yet to decide what my first purchase will be.

Not sure that my 35 years and ample thighs will look too hot
in one of the adorable Romper Suits ..... I can dream eh !!!!

So .....

Maybe I am better off getting this Eiffel Tower Necklace

or in pink perhaps ?

 

and while I am at it I think that these leggings

 

are a must have !!!!!

Gotta go ..... a girl has serious shopping to do

♥ dommie ♥

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A shooting star in the heart of Covent Garden . London ..... ROKIT ..... Vintage Bliss ..... Thrifted Heaven

This weekend my family and I had THE best time in London.

It was my Nan's 80th birthday party, the sequel
and after an early start (6am ..... yawn) travelling up there with my little sis
we managed to squeeze in some shopping time in Covent Garden
before meeting the family in the most amazing restaurant
(pictures to follow)
enjoy every minute of Oliver the Musical on Drury Lane
and then back to my Aunty's house for a super party in the evening.

My Nan's dancing was so bonkers that I think she could be making her debut on You Tube.

So ..... back to the shopping extravaganza

I adore Covent Garden
and just soaked in all of the atmosphere
and we loved browsing and sitting in a cute little coffee shop
watching the stylish world walk by.

and ..... filled with cappuccino and a sticky bun
we stumbled on ROKIT

What a joy !!!!!

It was a bit of a :( as we were running out of time and the shop was huge
that my sister and I hurried through the racks with our little faces full of glee.

Not only were the items out of this world and such a selection
but the prices were too !!!!!

One of the vintage dresses I bought was just £3

I recommend it to all and if you cannot make it to Covent Garden
then make sure you check out their website

www.rokit.co.uk

Happy Shopping !!!!!

♥ dommie ♥

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Big Bead Sale

I have decided to de-clutter .....
well I do not really have clutter but I do have lots and lots of beads in storage
so slowly but surely I aim to get them into my ebay Auctions (all starting at £0.01).

The Auction Ends at 13.00pm GMT
on Tuesday 2nd December and I am off now to busily take photos
of lots of NEW Home Interior Items.

Very tired but having lots of fun and just love clearing cluttery beauty.

Apologies for the odd colour and fuzzyiness.

I took these whilst watching X Factor whilst sitting in my cosy lounge
(which appears to have odd yellow lighting that the camera has picked up).

dommie ♥

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