Shopping Archives - Victoria Peat

For me, I know Christmas is coming when John Lewis launch their Christmas campaign, and today is that day! Over the past few years they have made some wonderful Christmas television advertisements and this year is no different. It’s such a lovely story that has been animated by some of the people that have worked with Disney in the past…

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Grab yourself a bargain

Victoria PeatFebruary 4, 2013

Kirsty over at LovePaperFish.com is having a sale in her Etsy stores, not an ordinary sale, but a mammoth sale! I have been assured that there will be some amazing offers and there will be free postage in the UK, just enter FREEUK in the coupon box at checkout For more information about the sale, which is on Tuesday 8am-8pm (UK time)….that’s tomorrow, have a…

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Shifting Sands Scarf: Ta-dah!

Victoria PeatMarch 27, 2012

My not so recent (my word, it’s well over a month ago) trip to London allowed me some knitting time on the train and I ever so nearly finished my Shifting Sands scarf. I was on the train frantically trying to get to the end of my second skien of yarn, which by the way worked out to be a…

Knitting & Crochet Shopping

Perfectly Purple

Victoria PeatJanuary 6, 2012

For my birthday last year my Mum (and Dad, although I suspect that he had less to do with the gift selection) sent me some rather lovely jewellery. It was a set of earings and a necklace from Thomas Sabo. It was a really lovely and generous gift (particularly when you factor in the postage and customs charges from Australia…

Sewing Shopping

Christmas Shopping

Victoria PeatNovember 21, 2011

As you may know, I am on maternity leave from Little Black Duck for the time being. The other day it occurred to me that this will be the first Christmas since leaving university (which was quite a long time ago now) that I will not be working in the run up to the big day. It’s exciting to think…

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SAD (seasonal affective disorder) also known as an excuse for shopping

Victoria PeatOctober 25, 2011

You know what, I honestly think that I suffer from a little touch of SAD. I really hate the gloomy weather and the dark mornings and evenings. Maybe it is something to do with growing up in Australia, I am perhaps not built for the British winter. I really do struggle at this time of year when the clocks are…

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Little Black Duck introduces Little Yellow Birds

Victoria PeatJuly 18, 2011

Some local friends of mine have recently launched the rather lovely Little Yellow Birds They sell a nice selection of cheerful children’s interiors, gifts and toys. My favourite (other than my very own pencil rolls) is the felt ball rug

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Charity shop finds….or lack of

Victoria PeatJuly 5, 2011

I read a number of blogs and have a few friends that seem to have the magic touch when it comes to finding fab things in charity shops! Every time I go I seem to come back empty handed, disappointed that I’ve not found anything truly amazing! My most recent trip was not too different to any other, although this time…

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New Folksy Shop

Victoria PeatJuly 21, 2010

I have finally decided to open a shop on Folksy. If you are unaware of Folksy it’s a UK based site that promotes the sale of handmade goods from the UK and the rest of the world. There are some great things on the site. Here are a few things that caught my eye whilst having a browse…research, it was…

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A little bit of shopping

Victoria PeatJuly 12, 2010

Ready for some more shopping? The Not On The High Street.com ‘Home & Family’ catalogue is now out I’ve had a quick flip through and have decided on two items: Now that I seem to be rapidly expanding I am no longer buying new clothes (ok except for three items from Isabella Oliver….40% off! and three items from Blooming Marvellous),…

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