Bee happy!

Before blogging introduced me to others Christmas traditions around the world, I hadn’t really appreciated that Christmas crackers weren’t gracing everyone’s table on Christmas Day! I think they have reached the shores of Canada and Australia and other Commonwealth countries, but if you are reading this from another corner of the world, do let me…

On Saturday morning I had the opportunity to teach a jewellery making workshop in Memento, Portrush.  As you probably know, I run a handcrafted jewellery business over at www.janmarydesigns.com. I love creating new designs and supplying independent retailers and galleries with my unique pieces. I enjoy teaching jewellery making at parties (kids and adults) but…