I have a loyal team here. They keep me company, but make sure I leave my desk to stretch my legs. They also remind me when I leave a half finished drink around, vitally stop paper blowing away, and quality test things by sitting on them or patting them onto the floor.  

Yup, like many creative folks, my "staff "are the pets. I introduced you a while ago to Theramin, Shade and Londo here. 

Now, we also have  a Marco!

Ah, being a maker!  The ideas, the crafts, the glue under your nails, the beads in the hoover! Enjoying people's reactions when they spot that you've made just the thing they are looking for!

And then there's making sure your website complies with standards for online sales of goods... yup, it isn't glam, but it's part of being a small business owner. 

If you want to be sure your website is all a-ok, (even if you just sell via a facebook page) read on for the three things you need in place, and useful links to create them.

You loved them when they appeared on my Instagram, and I kept showing peeps of them on facebook... the beaded key necklaces are now available! 

These are the first three, and I have many more real vintage keys waiting for their new lease of life!  

If you are lucky enough to get your hands on some old keys, and fancy being a bit crafty, you can make your own with only a little existing know-how. Check out my wee video on the right for a quick run through.