Thursday, July 9, 2009

Whirlwind few weeks!

I have to admit that I was not looking forward to turning 30, pretty silly really as its only a number and now I don't feel any different than when I was in my 20's! I guess 30 just sounds more grown up and it gave me a little "what am I doing with my life, what have I done with my life so far" crisis!

Luckily I have such a wonderful fella, family and friends I did not time to worry about not achieving the so called things you should be doing at 30 because they made me realise all the things I'd not planned but achieved instead, at the end of the day The most valuable things in life are not measured in monetary terms. The really important things are not houses and lands, stocks and bonds, automobiles and real state, but friendships, trust, confidence, empathy, mercy, love and faith.” and they made me realise I certainly have all that so for me life's sweet! I may not have a house or lots of money, but I do have lots of people in my life that spoilt me rotten and made me so grateful for turning 30!!


So the last few weeks I have been a whirlwind, I finished my NVQ job and decided to take a month off work before starting work back for Bucks County Council! Its been a great month starting with the trip to New York! (See last post!)

Then I had a surprise party arranged by my wicked special mate Kim, it was a Toffs and Chavs fancy dress party which was so much fun! we had lots of laughs, started by the crazy outfits my friends had gone to so much trouble over and a 3 hours power cut that just added to the fun! it was a brilliant night.


Kim, me and Chelle, I'm so lucky to have these lovely ladies in my life, they keep me going through the tough times. They also got me the most wicked present which I'll tell you about in another post!


My favorite boys! Sean, Lex, Simon and Phil

Karl, Lex and me!

Pretty Ladies, two of my oldest friends, Kim (curly Kim, as I have two Kim's) and Kelly

Next I'll post some photos of my trip to Canterbury, but that will have to wait for another day!

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

The Perfect Trip

Here's a few pictures from my perfect New York trip, its was truly amazing and I really did'nt want to come home, I would recommend everyone to go there, I will certainly be going again!
Central Park

Ooooo such beautiful shoes

Who you gonna call?!

Me and Kim in Central Park


View from the Top of the Rock

Lunch at Trump Towers!

My Tiffany's purchase!

The original Winnie the Pooh

Outside the New York Public Library, my favourite building and its were Carrie nearly married Big in the Sex and the City movie!

Friday, June 12, 2009

New York Baby!

I'm sooooooooooooo excited in 3 sleeps I'll be jetting off to New York!!!!!!!!! Woooooo yeah! Its been on my list of things to do before I'm 30 and have just about squeezed it in as I turn 30 in a few weeks. I'll be going with my best mate Kim who turns 30 this weekend, (Happy Birthday Kimmy Kim.xx) We are going to shop till we drop, drink cocktails in cool bars, eat burgers in diners and cause mayhem wherever we go taking lots of photos!


The thing I most looking forward to is visiting Tiffany's! Breakfast at Tiffany's is one of my favourite films and I'll be there one morning with my coffee and danish definitely not with the "reds", I'm going to buy myself a little something in there too, well you only turn 30 once!!!

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Available Bears

Here's the bears and mice that have for sale right now, these will probably be the last available for a while as I'll start work on bears (and mice!) for Hugglets very soon. If any of these take your fancy please email me for more details @ shantockbears@tiscali.co.uk


"Peaches"

SOLD


"Theodore World Explorer"

£140 + P&P, 12" bear in box, full of items he has collected on his travels! Includes an orgainal piece of art by my talented mate Phil of BadMan Art

"Sailor Bleu"

SOLD

"Andrez" , £60 + P&P, 11cm

"Mink" , £58 +P&P, 10cm


"Elmo" , £60 + P&P, 12cm

"Bagolino",

SOLD

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Last few bears

Here's a mouse and the competition bear I finished yesterday. I will be working hard all day (and maybe most of the night) to finish one last little brown mouse.

Looking forward to seeing you tommorow.

"Sailor Bleu"

"Theodore World Explorer"

Friday, June 5, 2009

Teddy Bear Artist Event

Its the Teddy Bear Artist Event this Sunday and I thought I'd pop a little preview up her for you to see a few of the little fellows I'll be bringing along.
The show is set in the beautiful Stratford Upon Avon at the civic centre and last year it was a wonderful day, this year sets to be even better, for more information on the show go to the shows website.
http://www.teddybearartistevent.co.uk/

"Mink"


"Bagolino"


"Andrez"


"Pedrolino"

SOLD


"Elmo"


"Stig"

SOLD


"Peaches"

Thursday, May 28, 2009

London Bound Bears

Here's a selection of some of the bears that have just took the train to Hamleys toy shop in London!