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A clever designer

We have had what can only be described as an ‘extreme makeover’ for the website. I can’t keep the smile off my face when I look at it and see how the site finally reflects the business.

It is so important that everything about your business feels right. Just like anything you put a lot of effort . . . → Read More: A clever designer

HOW HUMANS FACE DISASTER

As many will know, I have been on the periphery of the flooding in Queensland, watching the impact a flooded house and the loss of almost all their belongings has had on my mother and stepfather. Theirs is not really my story to tell, nor is it ‘my’ disaster, however, it is a situation that has . . . → Read More: HOW HUMANS FACE DISASTER

A COMMENT ON THE QUEENSLAND FLOODS

It is so hard to put into words, so I will just say – to everyone affected by the events in Queensland and other parts of Australia, I send my thoughts and hopes for a positive recovery.

I have seen it first hand, as unfortunately my mother’s house was one of those affected. The water filled the . . . → Read More: A COMMENT ON THE QUEENSLAND FLOODS

As the year draws to a close….

The mad rush to get orders finished by xmas is upon us. Phil, Ferdinand and Ann in the workshop (and Michael in his studio) will be exhausted by the 24th and absolutely deserving of their two and a half week break.

So much has been happening that I have had no time to blog, I think . . . → Read More: As the year draws to a close….

History of the betrothal ring

31/07/2009

Betrothal, commitment, engagement, poesy, promise…rings of this nature have an interesting and long history. Please note, there are several versions of the history of such rings – so serious historians please don’t pick the eyes out of the following ‘facts’.

It is thought that the practice of placing a ring on the finger of ones ‘wife’ evolved . . . → Read More: History of the betrothal ring