Every now and then something makes you smile and you know you need to have it in your life. That's how I felt about this little jar who is now sitting on my kitchen shelf, fat with sugar and ready to make me smile each time I glance in his direction (and the perfect antidote to toilet training blues!)
Unfortunately for my bank balance the little shop he came from was stuffed full of irresistible things and so I snapped up a couple of new cups too! Perfect for a nice cuppa while browsing a magazine (especially one that I get a mention in - thanks to Elizabeth for the lovely write up in October's Quick and Crafty)
If, like me you have a little birthday money left over to spend or just want to put something smile-inducing on your shelf pop over and visit Velda's lovely shop - she's just got some new stock in!
That jar is so cute ^_^
Posted by: Sinta | September 23, 2008 at 10:02 AM
Thanks for the great link Julie....I will have to save the purchases for later though...but I'm waiting to pounce on a Little Cotton Rabbit! Seriously. I have money in my paypal account earmarked for one. I just need to be in the right place at the right time to nab one!
The little jar is a jolly little guy. Congratulations on the magazine mention. Who could deserve it more?
Cheers
Jen
Posted by: frazzy dazzles | September 23, 2008 at 10:59 AM
fame at last! woohoo!
cute crockery too.
Posted by: susetheslowknitta | September 23, 2008 at 10:59 AM
Thanks for the great link Julie....I will have to save the purchases for later though...but I'm waiting to pounce on a Little Cotton Rabbit! Seriously. I have money in my paypal account earmarked for one. I just need to be in the right place at the right time to nab one!
The little jar is a jolly little guy. Congratulations on the magazine mention. Who could deserve it more?
Cheers
Jen
Posted by: frazzy dazzles | September 23, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Oh here I am - just pootling on with this and that and WHAM! That site is such a huge temptation! Full of lovliness! t.x
Posted by: kitschen pink | September 23, 2008 at 11:03 AM
Hi Julie,
Thank you so much for this fantastic link! I love everything over there! I'm thinking... a lot of potential Christmas presents to be bought there. I wanted to make a lot of presents this year but I just don't think I'm going to have the time and this could be my saviour.
Thank you x
Posted by: Gemma | September 23, 2008 at 11:42 AM
Oooh, those are very lovely goodies. I particularly like the mugs!
Posted by: dottycookie | September 23, 2008 at 12:23 PM
Thanks for the link, the little mushrooms themed items are wonderful! Any more new designs in the pipeline? How is the badger going? Esther x
Posted by: Esther | September 23, 2008 at 01:02 PM
Oh how cute!
About the training blues - this may be a silly idea, please forgive me; but perhaps using of reusable diapers would have some affect? It worked on my girls, but they are not autistic, so perhaps this is a wrong way. Anyway, the modern ones are easy to use and wash... like these (the first one I found by google) http://www.diapersetc.com/categories/all-in-one-diapers/
Forgive me, if it was a silly idea. :)
Posted by: Mari | September 23, 2008 at 01:02 PM
How sweet! (and the cup's not half bad either...) Kitchen crockery is such a weakness... for me, it's my Salt Pig. ;-) Congrats on the props! You are well deserving!
Posted by: Jennifer | September 23, 2008 at 02:11 PM
Your jar is very beautiful. I also saw a very nice nesting egg set on the link you gave us.
Posted by: Annelies | September 23, 2008 at 04:07 PM
HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY JULIE!!!!!
I had it in my file to remember...and I forgot!
Love the sugar jar....he looks ready to inspire baking something grand.
Pippa arrived! The LCR gang and my son love her so much, I've hardly got to see her.
XX Hugs
Posted by: Shawn Mary | September 23, 2008 at 05:24 PM
After this blog post I couldn't resist doing some shopping! I love the tea mugs in that shop ^_^ Awwwwwwwww. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Sinta | September 23, 2008 at 05:59 PM
Happy Belated Birthday!
I have my fingers crossed for you for success in your toilet training efforts.
George arrived yesterday and is delighted to have Rosalie's company, they seem to get on quite well together! :)
Posted by: Pink Sky | September 23, 2008 at 07:03 PM
Hi Julie
I was reading back through your blog and there is a picture of your bookcase with (what looks like) two nice big fat catalogues on it, one with Debbie Bliss written on it, and one with Rowan . Are they catalogues or just magazines/books? I tried to get contact details on the web but to no avail? Did I dream this?!
Jo
Posted by: Jo | September 23, 2008 at 07:23 PM
Yep, yummiliciousness with every click! Hopped right over to the link.
Made my order.
Will wait by the postbox.
Thanks for the link.
Posted by: Cheryl | September 24, 2008 at 12:55 AM
Oh my, what a gorgeous shop, and good choice on your purchases.
Posted by: Fancy Elastic | September 24, 2008 at 09:27 AM
That is a fun jar! I like the mug as well, I need some new mugs - I daren't buy 'nice' ones as anything like that seems to get broken here *sigh*
I think that washable nappies can be helpful with toilet training as the child is more likely to feel 'wet' - however, they have to actually be uncomfortable with that for it to work (another *sigh* here as ds3 just couldn't care less and isn't showing much sign of being bothered any time soon).
Posted by: dottyspots | September 24, 2008 at 12:03 PM
He is so adorable. Might actually use sugar in my coffee if I had him to go to every morning. How cute!!
Suzanne
Posted by: Suzanne | September 24, 2008 at 12:05 PM
Julie,
That is exactly what your sweet little animals are for me. Everytime I come here (almost every day) I just have to smile. Hopefully someday I will have one of your little bears of my own to set on a shelf like your cute little sugar jar. Until then I so enjoy just looking at all your creations on this site. Thank-you again for your inspiration and the joy of just seeing your little wonders.
Happy knitting,
Donna
Posted by: Donna | September 24, 2008 at 02:04 PM
That's a dangerous link!
Posted by: Ali | September 24, 2008 at 02:32 PM
Your blog is so sweet & inspiring - I try to read everyday. I've posted a "Fast Facts on Humpday" post on my blog and tagged YOU to do the same !
http://churchlady.typepad.com/daily/2008/09/fast-facts-on-humpday.html
Have a great day today !
Posted by: =^..^= | September 24, 2008 at 03:33 PM
Oh Julie. That Sugar man is adorable!
So so so cute infact. I feel for you about the toilet training.
Laura x
Posted by: LAura | September 24, 2008 at 05:24 PM
Hi J
thankyou for the comment on my piece about whisper the other day, i'm so pleased to hear amy enjoyed seeing her picture up on the post too.Xx
Thankyou for posting here about Ellie i will certainly send off a card.I know how much of a difference they make.
and cute mugs and sugar man, thanks for the shop link i will go look now, Kat xox
Posted by: Kat | September 25, 2008 at 04:12 PM
Oh, you're so wicked! Did you have to post that link?? Some of us have weak wills when it comes to Paypal you know!
Many congrats on another magazine feature.
:)
Posted by: monkee maker | September 25, 2008 at 05:37 PM
Thanks for the wonderful link. Have already bought a few things i just couldn't resist they are just soooo cute!!
Posted by: Beth | September 27, 2008 at 04:10 PM