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Get an oil / wax melt burner!

Get an oil / wax melt burner!

PSA for my candle friends - BUY AN OIL  / WAX MELT BURNER! It’s so great to scrape out the wax from ‘finished’ candles and burn them here - they last so much longer! I should time them, but this small amount of wax has lasted around 20 hours so far … it’s crazy!  (on top of a candle that burned for 40 hours already). In these economic times, I don’t want to give up my luxuries … but also, it’s great to get so much out of them! How about you - have you tried this? Of course, you...

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January is 'clean up your computer month'!

January is 'clean up your computer month'!

Did you know this?That’s hilarious - mine is a total hot mess … so when I saw this, I was inspired to get started :D I found these old pics of Anita wearing my original scarves that I was selling back in 2013!The first pic was taken where we used to live at Hallett Cove - we lived right near the cliff, and the beach further down is gorgeously rocky and picturesque! For the second pic - we took photos at a ruin called Old Kangaroo Inn, between Robe and Penola.  We’ll have to visit there again, it’s awesome! I...

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New scarves in the shop!

New scarves in the shop!

Yes, I have updated the shop (which is looking a little empty right now!).  I have added a few Fruit Tingles scarves, which are the ones that have a dusty pink warp. Go and have a look!  :)

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Cutting a tapestry off the loom!

Cutting a tapestry off the loom!

It's always exciting cutting a tapestry off the loom!

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Coming out of the closet ...

Coming out of the closet ...

No, I’m not telling you I’m queer - you all know that :DI’ve just been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).I’ve known that I was autistic for a long time, but felt I had to get a formal diagnosis because … well, I’m autistic and feel that I need formal confirmation before telling anyone ;) - but also, my niece has been diagnosed, and I want to show her that autism is a SUPERPOWER, and it can really help with following your dreams.Everyone who knows me IRL is probably not surprised, but I’m only posting this here because I’m sick...

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