Shadow in the sun

Shadow is a young, happy dog. 

Always full of energy, ready to play and run, just as every young dog should be. Shadow is a part of Poppy's park pack. Poppy met Shadow when he was almost her size, now even that he is few times bigger they still enjoy a good tease and run around the park now and then.

Vera, the German Shepard

No two dogs are the same.

This furious, strong and vicious dog is a beloved home pet. 
 Vera, 7 year old German Shepard.

Stevenson's story

This is a sad story, but with a happy ending.
While visiting Poland, at my Grandparent's 50th Wedding Anniversary party, after hours spent at the table, we went for a walk into the nearby forest .
My grandparents live in a small village, far away from everything.
Suddenly, the beloved dog of my grandma, Sonia, started sniffing and barking suspiciously into the bushes.

Is this really what you want to write about?

I have been running this blog quite negligently, and I have to also admit, without much effort.
I got lost somewhere in the blogging sphere, in deep dark corners of internet, filled with useless texts, cosmetics recommendations and ridiculous give-aways.

Several incidents in my personal life made me re-think this whole blogging idea and ask myself the simplest question to answer, ever:
IS THIS REALLY WHAT YOU WANT TO WRITE ABOUT?

The Handmade Market Stockport

I am a big fan of handmade items. And of customised/personalised items. In today's world, where everyone is obsessed with buying more and more stuff, replacing heir wardrobe completely with every season by buying the same model of trousers/blouse/sweater as thousands of other customers, it is nice to have something that will not only stand out of the crowd of identical items, but will be unique and exclusive to the owner, and the owner only. Consumerism is brining us to the point where we buy just for the sake of buying, without valuing the purchased item. Why would we anyway, when it will be soon replaced by another item? 

With this not-so-short digression I wanted to invite you to have a look at the photos I took today at The Handmade Market in Stockport.

The Market takes place on 3rd Sunday of every month at the Historic Covered Market Hall in Stockport Town Centre. More info here:

www.facebook.com/TheHandmadeMarketStockport

I have seen many lovely handmade items: from chocolate sweets to patchwork pleads. Everything made with passion and love, hand crafted to very hight standards. All craftsmen greeted me with a smile and a small talk, it was a tough decision to choose only few items to buy from all those gems.

But, as usual, I had my favourites. 

Monique DecoArt

www.facebook.com/moniquedecoart

www.moniquedecoart.com

A very talented artisan. Home decor/furniture/boxes decorated with the decoupage technique. 

Our Lady of The Single Needle

www.facebook.com/Ourladyofthesingleneedle

Crochet items in rainbow of colours.  I was impressed by amazing yarns used (I loved the tweed-yarn items) and stunning colourful mandalas. Obviously crochet birds in the nest have to be mentioned here as one of my favourite items in her collection!

Nerys Rose Designs

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A stall different from all the others. Laser cut designs in acrylic, paper and wood. Simple, delicate and modern. My favourite items are the acrylic Christmas Threes. Obviously took them home with me.

Support local businesses. Have a look at their pages. Visit local markets. You might find the perfect gift for someone special and I can reassure you that it will be THE GIFT: unique, original and one of a kind.