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Who Are The Heavenly Knitters in Chandler’s Ford?

December 29, 2013 By Janet Williams 6 Comments

Who are the Heavenly Knitters in Chandler’s Ford?

When I did my last-minute Christmas shopping a week ago, I spotted a chain of beautiful knitting on the railings around the shops in Fryern Arcade in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about Who Are The Heavenly Knitters in Chandler’s Ford?

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Charming Dickensian Christmas in Chandler’s Ford

December 28, 2013 By Janet Williams 8 Comments

Dickensian Christmas by Knitters' Natters from Chandler's Ford.

Where could you find the Dickensian Christmas?

I found the most charming knitted displays in The Coffee Room at the Methodist Church last week.

One set is Carol Singers, and another is Dickensian Christmas. They are created by talented ladies from Knitters’ Natters in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about Charming Dickensian Christmas in Chandler’s Ford

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More Than Just Gift Wrap: Traidcraft Eastern Flower Gift Wrap

March 31, 2013 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

I bought Traidcraft Eastern Flower Gift Wrap (£5) last week and I’m totally mesmerised by the texture, colours and beauty of the paper.

Over the past few days, I used the wrapping paper to make beautiful origami objects. Who said a gift wrap is only for wrapping gifts? [Read more…] about More Than Just Gift Wrap: Traidcraft Eastern Flower Gift Wrap

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International Day of Happiness

March 20, 2013 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

This morning, I learnt from Leyla Torres from Origami Spirit that today, March 20th, is the first International Day of Happiness, initiated by the United Nations.

My initial emotion to the International Day of Happiness was bafflement. I pondered briefly, why do we need a specific day for happiness? I don’t need people to remind me of eating, drinking, or sleeping, but why do I need to be reminded of happiness? [Read more…] about International Day of Happiness

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