The Christmas prep has started...

Christmas seems like it's been going for months already! But then considering I started working on festive themed ideas back in September it's probably fair to say that it actually HAS been going on for months already! I've tried not to get to into it just yet! I knew that come Christmas day I'll be sick of the festive cheer so I've reigned it in ... until tomorrow that is! For me the 1st December is when it's acceptable to listen to the xmas tunes, feast on mince pies for breakfast and watch really naff Christmas movies when I should really be working! Not to mention all the present wrapping which has to be one of my favourite jobs! (Even though I start off trying to wrap really neatly but then halfway through the pile to be wrapped you start to be a bit slap dash and give up all hope of trying to make the presents look pretty ... and don't get me started on those really awkwardly shaped presents that end up looking like a mess of paper and cellotape!)

This year I've had a go at making Christmas cake and Christmas pudding as well! (Is that a sign of getting old?!) They're all made up and I'm feeding them with alcohol, whenever I remember, they look pretty edible so we should get away without being poisoned on Christmas day!

I was photographing some of the Christmas baubles that are for sale on the website during the week so I had to put the Christmas tree up! I resisted in putting the whole tree up though and only did a section! I think the crop feature on the computer is my new best friend! If only could of seen what it really looked like out of the finished images!

         

    





How are your Christmas preparations going?

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FACEBOOK GIVEAWAY!

...GIVEAWAY!!...

It's giveaway time over on the Random Button facebook page! All you have to do to get your hands on this lovely trio of bunting designs is 'LIKE' Random Button and 'SHARE' the giveaway post - once you've liked and shared leave a comment under the pic on facebook to say you have done so.

The first share will be given number 1, the second number 2 and so on then all numbers will go into an online number generator where the winner will b

e picked at 11am WEDNESDAY 21ST NOVEMBER so you have until then to share!

Giveaway items include: A knitted cushion with stitched bunting detail, a knitted heart with stitched bunting detail and a stitched polkadot bunting blank card!

Giveaway open to UK & Europe only I'm afraid! 

So head on over to facebook NOW for your chance to win!
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(This giveaway is in no way connected or endorsed by facebook)

RosieB Home and Interiors

I haven't done a shop feature for a while so I thought with everyone starting to look for Christmas presents I would point you in the direction of RosieB Home and Interiors in Chipping Norton.

Nestled away in Horsefair this gem of a shop is full to the brim of lovely shabby chic and vintage items all handpicked by the owner Rosie. She has a great eye for unique gifts for the whole family so you're sure to find something for everyone in this shop!

 

 

Inside this treasure trove you'll find painted furniture, country & vintage style homeware, accessories & gifts, beautifully handmade artisan products (including Random Button!), lampshades & soft furnishings and gorgeous soaps & fragrances.

 

 

If you're anything like me you'll walk around constantly saying "ooooo", "wow" or "I want one of those!"

So if you're in the Chipping Norton area and you're looking for gifts or a treat for yourself - even if you just fancy a walk and a browse around then head on over to RosieB Home and Interiors!

You can visit the Rosie B website here and check out the Facebook page here.


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Procrastination and Pinterest...

I haven't blogged for a while so I thought I might pop in and write a quick blog post ... otherwise known as a tactic to put off tackling the ever growing 'to do' list! (It's amazing the things you can think of to do to avoid doing something else!)

Joining Pinterest was another of those avoidence moments! Gosh it's so easy to while away the hours on there! Luckily I was given a handy tip to keep me on track ... I get an egg timer and set it to 15 minutes (the timer on a phone works just as well but for novelty value the egg timer is much better!) once that alarm goes that's it I log out, with some restraint, and save more browsing through lovely photo's for another day!

Apparently Pinterest is the new tool for advertising your crafts/business so I thought in the interests of Random Button it was worth checking out even though these days there seems to be something new every month that's set to be the next big interent hit! (That makes me sound really old!)

If you like vintagey, crafty, buttony, romanticy pretty images and products then feel free to follow me here - www.pinterest.com/randombutton

Here's what my Pinterest page is looking like so far...



The Random Button Pinterest page - Romantic Vintage - For the love of Shabby Chic
 

In other news I've decided to close my Not Mass Produced shop. I just can't maintain it as much as I would want to and have to admit that it gets a little neglected! It will close on Thursday 1st November and until then everything has been put into the sale! There is only one of everything so grab it all now at a discounted price before it all goes!

Click this link to be taken to the site - http://www.notmassproduced.com/artizan-product-list/7369643d383333/random-button.htm

Here's one of the pieces available and in the sale...



Lavender Love Heart by Random Button

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

Yes it might be September but Christmas is in full swing here at Random Button! Preparations are in order for the festive season that I hate to say is fast approaching! I know it was only a week or two ago that we were all enjoying the lovely Summer sunshine but Autumn is firmly upon us and with that Christmas is only just round the corner! This year I'm making all things traditionally festive! Items including handmade bunting, cinnamon and clove scented hanging hearts, stitched Christmas bunting cards and mini Christmas tree shaped decorations are all in production as we speak with more pieces in the pipe line too!

Here's a few shots of work in progress...



Christmas fabrics ready to be made into lovely pieces!

Bunting ready to go through the final sewing stage.

The finished bunting...

Stitched bunting cards made using festive papers and printed with 'Merry Christmas inside
 

Cinnamon and Clove scented hearts that smell delicious!
 

You can find the Random Button Christmas Shop HERE on www.randombutton.co.uk

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Wedding Season!

So as the wedding season is in full swing and lots of happy couples are walking down the aisle I thought I'd indulge in some wedding themed blogging! There's so many lovely wedding items available out there and whether you're planning your own big day or if you've been invited as a guest you'll easily find something special for the day!

Here's 4 of my favourite pieces available from Wow Thank You!

A great idea these days is to have a sweet table at your wedding (who doesn't like sweets right!!?) - it's a great alternative to wedding favours as well! These paper bags from By Elinor Rose ... Vintage Stationery add a lovely romantic twist!

   

If you're looking for a gift and want something to give to the couple that will stay with them forever then this personalised print is a great idea. Handmade by Pickle Pie Creations these prints can be made in the couples wedding colours with their names, dates and even the wedding location!

This quirky bunting by Perfect Day Wishes is a great decoration piece for a wedding reception! It can be made in shades to match your wedding and at only £6.00 what's not to love about it!

If your after a romantic vintage themed gift then this lavender scented heart is a great idea! Made by Random Button (yep I couldn't leave without a bit of self promotion!) using vintage lace, ribbon bows and delicate paper flowers this 'Happily Ever After' heart is a perfect keepsake!

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