Tuesday thoughts - winter is coming, my hazel eyed boy and what is in my store .....

He warms my heart every day.... He is exhausted at the moment with school assignments and assessments and his semester of uni  is finally coming to an end but he always has a smile on his face.... He will bake again this weekend for his final fundraiser for Barb's home of angels then in 4 weeks I think he will want to sleep for the 2 weeks of break....

A few new charms, some gorgeous new cotton ribbons are now in store. Coming soon new magazines from Sweet Paul, Kinfolk and Jeanne d arc Living....

{images via pinterest}
The weather in my little cottage has turned very cold.... We have had 3 frosts already and the daytime temperature have been around 9 - 13 degrees.... Just makes me want to snuggle up with a good book or magazine in front of the fire.... Until next week my friends.....Stay warm ..... 

Tuesday's thoughts - New Studio room, Exciting News but can't share yet, Relay for Life and whats in stock...

Sitting here in my Pj's, listening to the rain gently fall on my tin roof, house work to do and a studio to finish but  as the days roll by as fast as can be I thought I would share what is happening this week .... Images of my studio as I slowly put it back together....Electrician coming tomorrow to put my light fitting up...

In store at the moment and loads of new magazines on the way over the next month so keep an eye out .... New stock to source and fun things ahead ....More information coming soon ...

Well what a year it is turning out to be for my hazel eyed boy... These images have been taken over the last 9 months or so... He is excited about the thought of  finishing school but yet sad all at at the same time...He is working beyond hard and was so excited yeserday after sitting a preliminary exam that he did very well....  He will be involved in Relay for Life this coming weekend so please if you would like to support him...Click HERE

Collages that I create most days from pinterest images.... You can find them on my facebook page and please like my page if you haven't yet as I will have some exciting  news coming over the next couple of months .....

Listening to the safe haven soundtrack in the car (lovely mother's day present)...Love it !!!! and I have a feeling Gilmore Girls may come out again over the next few months....I hope your week is as wonderful as you all are.... and thank you for the constant support...  If it wasn't for you all I wouldn't be able to live my dream .....

GIVE EVERY DAY THE CHANCE TO BECOME THE MOST BEAUTIFUL OF YOUR LIFE - Mark Twain

Monday Thoughts - Studio move, my hazel eyed boy, in store and a little pretty inspiration.....

I have been talking seriously with my hazel eyed man about swapping our bedroom with my studio.... We are on a very strict budget this year and when I moved my studio into my hazel eyed girls old bedroom I didn't realise how bad the lighting was and I have only one electrical socket....and I don't want to spend any money so my easiest solution was to move rooms ....plus I have fun doing it ......

It is and has already been a crazy last year of school for my hazel eyed boy...He spent the weekend working on another 200 or so macaroons for another fund raiser tomorrow { plus making some timber carved trophies with his dad to try and get some pocket money for europe}.... This semester he is also doing uni and I can promise you I am not one of those mums that push my kids to do anything, when he gets an idea he just runs with it no matter what (he may have got a little of that trait from me)  On the 18th and 19th of this month he will be involved in relay for life raising money for the cancer council.... You can sponsor him here

My beautiful hazel eyed girl is pushing her way through a very hectic first 4 months of the year and goes on prac for uni on the 13th for three weeks...She is very blessed to have some dear friends at uni that keep her sane....

I released a few new charms yesterday in my store.  and I only have a couple left so go and take a look .....

Soul of Maia jewellery is on sale till 5 pm tomorrow all you need to do is type the word "soulofmaia" in the discount code box at checkout in my store.

images from my pinterest page...

As for me I have been creating, watching jane austen movies on my laptop and dreaming about europe . If you have time  please click on my page on facebook CATHY PENTON ATELIER and click the like button....I would love to see you there...

Monday Thoughts - its been too long..my hazel eyed ones...my shop ...pretty inspiration

Someone asked me about my hazel eyed boy the other day and all I could say was - he is a doll and yes I am biased... He still loves to sit and have hot chocolate at the table with his mum every morning, he works so hard to do well at school, play sport, and make a difference by raising money for different charities at the moment that is Relay for Life and baking macaroons for Barbs home of angels and really all I have done is Love on him because he is the most independent, strong spirited person I know... 

My beautiful hazel eyed girl is working so, so hard... Only 19, going to uni , working on weekends, trying to be the best wife and keep house...  I treasure every moment I get to spend with her because she gives my heart so much joy it nearly hurts and then when we work together well that is just pure bliss... She can't wait for her degree to be over so she can have her own classroom and she will be amazing.

I spend a little time every morning on pinterest searching for pretty images that I share on my facebook page.
I love designing these pretty collages to share a little of what I love with you all...

I am constantly designing in my head trying to think of new things to add to my little shop.  It is still a work in progress but I love where I am going with it and enjoy the challenge...  I am plotting some new and exciting things that I will share with you real soon but if you have a shop and would love a range of charms please contact me by email.

Please drop by my facebook page and like Cathy Penton Atelier as this is what you will get to see most mornings....I am so blessed to live and work in my tiny little cottage, spend time connecting with friends near and far, work with amazing designers and shops around the world .....and most importantly have the most gorgeous family that anyone could ask for ..... until next week.... stay true to you and you will end up incredibly happy !!!!!!

a little sale in my store today :)

A very wet and chilly morning in my little cottage so I thought it was about time for a little SALE....Please drop by my STORE as I am having 15% off my entire stock for this weekend only.  All you need to do is type the word "autumn" in the discount code box at check out.....Happy Shopping !!!

Me & My Mum Collection -

A lovely afternoon with my hazel eyed girl yesterday, watching episodes of parenthood as we pieced together the start of a new range in time for mother's day...My hazel eyed girl came up with the foundation of this range {her gorgeous glass bead bracelets, vintage wallpaper pieces in soft colours and gorgeous italian cotton ribbon to tie them on}.... I must say after the wedding Kirstie and I love everything bunting so it inspired me to get these new shapes cut and I must say I love them.... Just need to find the perfect words and sayings to go on the backs and a little soldering and they will be done.... It is such a blessing creating with her.....  Coming soon to my STORE...

Wednesday thoughts - the beauty of old with new

As I sit in my 1880's cottage and the beautiful sunlight filters through the very old window in my atelier room, I smile because it is my little world, the world I have lived in now for over 20 years... I think I have made it pretty clear that I love pinterest but I laugh at myself at how picky I am when pinning images....but then on the other hand there is so much beauty out there I feel like I am constantly in a dream start....Just like looking at these stunning bistro chairs...I suppose I think of europe or the different and altered paint colours...I love everything about them....Anyway a little autumn cleaning on the list today, washing down my front verandah while it is sunny, a little mowing and a few orders to post off....My hazel eyed boy is having a well earned sleep on his autumn break from school.....Have a beautiful week everyone .....