Ignore the title, this post has nothing to do with nonsense or balderdash, I just like the sound of the word. This post has everything to do with The Poppies, a virtual awards ceremony to celebrate the handmade community, over at Poppytalk. Click here to nominate your favourites. I have voted in some of the categories but I am not finished yet, it is so hard to choose! Here are my nominations so far, do add your voice to mine if you agree.

Margie Oomen of Resurrection Fern
Nicole Licht of Astulabee
Jessica Marquez of Miniature Rhino
Belinda Kemp of Gretchenmist
Julia Pott
Lizzie Stewart

and the nominations continue:

Mathyld of Encore Petite
Diane of Hibou Caillou Chou
Maya of Designs Maya Made
Maria of Psarokokalo
Regina of Every Eskimo
Melissa of Acts of Kindness

There is just enough time left to nominate if you haven’t already, quick, quick!

Here is a peek at a bit of embroidery work, I have some others along similar lines in (slow) progress, I thought they might be nice for Valentine gifts but I’m not sure if they will make it into the shop in time.

I can’t stop looking at Elisabeth Dunker’s blog Fine little Day. I think it is the light.

A Quick hello from me today, really just to drop in with my Etsy picks this week. Enjoy! Coral 2 original (above) Walnut

The Little Key from BROOKLYNrehab, well of course!

Blue Artichokes Shirt from A Little Lark

Vintage Bowl from All Things White

LOVEBIRDS (3-Pack) Custom Color Wedding Papel Picado Banners from Ay Mujer

Acorn Pouch from Fun Is Cool

Spice Shakers from RouDesigns

German promotional cat scrap from Plundered

Vintage Imperial Mark XII Camera from Vintology

When the Wolf Rests – Original Drawing from Swan Bones

STOCKHOLM Everyday Purse Navy Blue from Ika Bags

Tea Cup and Saucer Pink Floral and Duck Head Plaque from Art School Girl

Rooster Dish Towel – Apron from Chakra Pennywhistle

Bright Ideas Notebooks from Albertine Press

A leg to stand on, three-legged deer from Every Eskimo

6 Brush Embroidery Cookies from Sweet Ambs

Pinstripe Button Down Shirt from Lamixx

Dancing octopus leggings from Hibou Caillou Chou

Russian Pin Pack from Nora Aoyagi

Lace Pottery Ornamental Porcelain Platter from Maggie Weldon

Vintage Ceramic Fawns from Baby Bomb

Modern Apothecary Jar from Modern Nest

Fox Mug from Genevieve Dionne

White Blossom corsage brooch from A Alicia Handmade Acessories

Hazel Atlas Red Candy Stripe Teacup and Saucer from Jadite Kate

Floral Studded Bracelet from Persephone Vintage

Big Plastic & Chain Necklace from Psarokokalo

‘ The Princess, my daughter’ – Kay Nielsen Illustration from Petit Poulailler

The Simplicity Sachet Keychain from Inklore

Greta is not amused- brooch from Mary’s Granddaughter

1/2 Ration Noir Dress from Artlab