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you'll be pleased to know my mac is back home and behaving itself on it's minty desk, despite it being tested for several days, the tech guys couldn't find anything wrong with it at all *typical*
since it's return i have been wading through approx. 999 emails (and counting) i received whilst it was away being fixed (but not fixed, because it wasn't broken lesighhh).
i also decided to sort out ALL my files into organised folders, i should probably start naming files when i save them so i can actually find what i'm looking for later, instead of kjhsjsdh.jpg or ojhfjoh.psd ...

i've been lucky enough to get some sweet blog features over the last week or so :
lovely lady kellee rich (check out her new shop!) featured a little interview with me in her friday faves, and some of my lovely customers shared some of my products on their blogs too which was very sweet of them :
tasha from so on trend as been making her ipad cat-tastic
becky from milkbubbletea shared the iphone case her boyfriend bought her for christmas (she has a pet hedgehog! omg! ♡)
and karyn from manualforastylishlife wrote some very very nice words too!
my customers are the best!

i was also featured on the super awesome we say meow blog, which totally made my day! hooray!

speaking of cats ... i now have instagram! follow me ♥

farewell 2012

last year i set myself some goals for 2012, it's been fun to read back through them and reflect. although i've not managed to complete them all i'm pretty happy with my 2012. some highlights :

▴ moving house
▴ money, actually saving it. i'm very proud of myself for being smarter with my pennies. i definitely  think twice before spending, if i *really* need the item i'm about to buy and where i'm buying from, of my impact on the world and trying to have less of a throw away mentality
▴ being less hard on myself and more realistic. in all aspects of life and work.
▴ reading more books
▴ almost finishing my epic crocheted chair cover which i started in the summer - photos to come!
▴ going freelance! being able to leave my part time job to focus on illustrating and working on my etsy shop full time is undoubtably my favourite part of 2012. my work has been featured in some fantastic places and i've gained some wonderful stockists. i started the year with 50 etsy sales and ended on 810! to say my goal for the year was to reach 100, i am beyond happy! a big fat *t h a n k  y o u* to everyone who has supported me, by following me, commenting on posts, sharing my work online through twitter, pinterest, facebook etc or featuring my work on your sites, and of course buying from my little shop, i am so so grateful to you all and have never been happier.


as for this year's resolutions, i was going to make a list of '27 things to do in the year i turn 27' ... but then i got slightly disturbed by the fact i'll be turning twenty-seven ... so i've decided to just focus on a few points:
▴ grow my business brain - i've always been a bit nonchalant towards my business plans, but this year i'd like to change that
▴ make more things! (not just for work)
▴ make time for friends and family
▴ take more photos, write more letters
▴ have fun


it's been nice to have a few weeks break from work things. unfortunately just before christmas my imac had a funny turn and was sent away to be fixed by the apple geniuses. (luke was kind enough to let me share his macbook so i've been able to keep up to date with etsy and not lose my mind completely.) i've got 6 days 'til it returns. but now i'm looking forward to focussing solely on some new drawings starting .... now!

happy new year!

quickkkk ...

i've had to make a slight change to my last posting dates as i realised i'm out all day tomorrow ... SO! if any of you last minute UK gift buyers were planning on giving things from my shop for christmas be quick and order by the end of the day today, and i will post first thing tomorrow (which is royal mail's last posting day for christmas)

stocking up ...

i've been sewing up new things! different sizes and styles of purses, ipad cases and cushion covers which are now in the shop waiting for you. obviously perfect for giving away as gifts, or keeping for yourself (or both!)
also! kitty tatts are now back in stock, all new and improved and as cat-tastic as ever ... gogogo!

cowes food and gift show

fancy a trip to the island??
i will be selling my wares at the cowes food and gift show this sunday 9th december, which is being organised by red funnel ferries ... they are offering a special rate for any of you mainlanders wanting to come across for the day, a super cheap £6 return on the red jet!

really worth a trip as you'll be able to sample lots of isle of wight goodness all in one place.
i'll be sharing a stall with the lovely mooksgoo (aka meeshypoo moonpig clarke)

admission is fee, and there's lots going on throughout the day, full details can be found over on the cowes xmas show website

i'll be there from 10 til 5, sipping mulled wine, eating mince pies and (hopefully) selling my things, so do say hello if you make it across