About Me!

Update August 2016:


Life is busy but I still love making special pieces for special people. If there is something you'd like please do send an e-mail to me at tanja.pearce@gmail.com and we can chat

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

The Nativity Collection by Robert J. Morgan


This book houses a small collection of short stories, accompanied by photos, that are centred around Christmas, however they may surprise you with their untraditional Christmas content. A stolen car, a last minute purchase at the end of an unhappy honeymoon, and young boy snowbound with his sickly grandfather are just some of the scenarios you’ll find.

I read this book out loud to my 2 young children while they were playing and I enjoyed the fact they were long enough to entertain them for a little while, but not too long as to become chore some. However my children didn’t find the pictures included very interesting or relevant to the stories. I thought the stories themselves were lovely and send out a lovely message of what Christmas should be about, rather than the over commercialised and over indulgent holiday it has become. I’d recommend the book to anyone who loves Christmas or would like to read some Christmas stories to their children that contain the true spirit of Christmas. It would also make a lovely gift book!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com http://BookSneeze.com>\ book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Starry starry night!

I made another washer necklace the other day and quite enjoyed all the stars!

Friday, October 22, 2010

Knitted Hairband

It's been ages since I posted about any personal crafts, mainly cause I don't have much time to do any of them at the moment lol

I thought I'd share this though, just a plain and simple knitted hair band. I made this just after she was born during the first wonderful week I spent cuddling her in bed...it turned out a bit big for her back then but now finally fits.

I want to try my hand at a crochet hairband sometime, but for now here's the one I already made

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Something to Inspire...

Washer Bracelet

I got an order for a very special person the other day, I hope it helps her see through this challenge!
One side
The other side

Friday, October 15, 2010

2 Little Love Birds

Market Day!

I had a stall at a lovely little market this last weekend. It was held by a Waldorf school and really had such a nice relaxed vibe to it.

The only pity was that there were so many lovely stalls I spent all my money :)

A few stalls with the school house behind them

My stall

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Kiddies Knives!!!

I've had lots of enquiries about knives to go with my kid's cutlery sets, but until now I haven't managed to source children's knives in the quantities I need.
Today though I happened upon these whilst shopping and though they would work nicely, they are "officially" a pate knife but if you won't tell neither will I ;)

Size wise I think they are a perfect fit with the fork & spoon, they are totally blunt, so completely child friendly, and are also stainless steel, dishwashable etc.

The price for a knife, fork & spoon set is a R105 each.

If you're interested please let me know as soon as possible, stocks are limited!

You can contact me through my website, whose address is at the top of the page :)

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

My Website is Up!!!

Things are slowly but surely coming together, not only do I have my very own business cards but phase 1 of my website been completed (DH is busy with phase 2 which will allow me to control the content myself and will have much more information & products etc).

www.whatnots.co.za


WOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Roll out the champagne, it's time to celebrate :)

I'm very happy with the site, I do think he's done a wonderful job of my top priority which was "Please just make it pretty.."

I'd love to hear your comments on the site if you're willing to share, good and bad feedback welcome, we'd like to improve the site where we can.

And cause I can, here's a pic of my cards

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

What's In The Box?

A whole set of personalised cutlery!
I hope many a fabulous meal is enjoyed with them :D

Hop, hop, hop...

Friday, October 1, 2010

Some more orders done!

It's been a busy week for me and sadly I haven't managed to take photos of everything I've done. I did get a few snaps though, so here they are

Heart pendant
And a whole bunch of keyrings!