News from Sarah Painter

  • Pretty things

    I love candles and use those bumper bags of tealights from IKEA around the house. However, for a treat (or as a gift) something a bit different it required. This hurricane lamp has antique lace embedded in a wax holder. When you pop a tea light inside, the pattern is…

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  • Shaun of the Dead cross stitch

    I love it when geekery and craft come together. The Pixel People range of cross stitch patterns includes Firefly, Hellboy, The Breakfast Club, and Star Wars. I particular like this Shaun of the Dead one. Genius. Available from Etsy shop Wee Little Stitches.

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  • Kicking The Fear

    As I believe I may have mentioned once or twice already; writing is hard. There’s the self-discipline, the battle with procrastination, the RSI, the inability to leave the house wearing appropriate clothes, and the loneliness, but, worst of all, there’s The Fear. You know The Fear, don’t you? (Please say…

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