Mum and Dad on Dad's 80th birthday

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…

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…