A spending spree!

Hi everyone!

Cecily has now moved from home to her new life at university. We are hugely proud of both the children.

Dave and I are now back at work and starting to make plans for the future. With decisions about our shop, ideas for the websites and continuing our search for fab accessories and furniture to be done; the next few weeks look like they are going to be incredibly busy!

We are really pleased that our new range of Pretty Practicals scented candles is due to arrive next week. Each one is nicely presented in their own tin with a lid to keep the fragrance strong until it is ready for burning. They come with lovely aromas like vanilla and ginger, cinnamon and orange or cranberry spice and of course, my favourite fragrance, lavender.

Our own label bath salts, shower gels and body lotions are also arriving any day now, it's very exciting to be able to stock up on all our favourite goodies, which until now we haven't offered for sale. With the shop due to open in about 7 weeks time, I can really enjoy myself and order in lots of products that I use here at home and know are of beautiful quality.

I have ordered a selection of gorgeous hand-made cards from one of my ever-so-clever friends. She sent one to me a little while ago and I was bowled over by the quality of it, so she is creating a range for Pretty Practicals ~ hooray!

Dave is still working hard on developing our new websites which will offer slightly different styles of furniture that will be available to order only (we'll order them from our suppliers as required), these will include some very contemporary ranges and the black baroque style and moulin noir ranges that are gaining popularity at the moment.

I've been designing the layout of the shop, which will have to change several times before I am actually happy with it and then change again when we get into the building (my spacial awareness is not one of my best senses), but I am having great fun and really enjoying the process.

Well, I think it must be time for a cuppa, chat soon, Liz