tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23932827450546979582024-03-06T00:58:23.492+00:00Betty & Violet ~ Message in a TeacupBetty & Violet ~ Message in a TeacupAli @ Betty and Violethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10995422008800977636noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393282745054697958.post-20223624835794089032013-06-04T21:40:00.003+01:002013-06-04T21:40:52.718+01:00Vintage by Nina ~ Coming Soon!<div style="text-align: justify;">
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exclusive distributor of Vintage by Nina books within the UK. </span></div>
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and admired around the world, Nina Hartmann’s books will now be
available with English text in the UK for the first time! Nina is an
internationally renowned interior stylist with an established business
in Sweden specialising in sourcing beautiful goods in the French Nordic
style. The books reflect her love of authentic vintage & antique
pieces and are exquisitely photographed capturing every last detail of
Nina’s style and the unique patina of the past.<br /><br />The books will be
available to purchase from Betty & Violet and selected retailers
across the country. If you have a shop and are interested in stocking
the books for your customers, please do contact me! </span></div>
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<span style="color: dimgrey; font-family: Palatino Linotype;">The original Vintage by Nina book is now in stock ready for immediate despatch, available from my website at <a href="http://www.bettyandviolet.com/">www.bettyandviolet.com</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="color: dimgrey; font-family: Palatino Linotype;"><br /></span>Ali @ Betty and Violethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10995422008800977636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393282745054697958.post-39843747272903376642013-05-31T11:46:00.003+01:002013-05-31T11:46:45.656+01:00Summertime?I do hope that Summer might have finally arrived ~ we have a lovely sunny day here today...<br />
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The new Jeanne d'Arc Living magazine, June issue has just arrived in stock from Denmark and is full of inspirational photographs to cheer me up after all the horrid weather in the UK over the past few days!<br />
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I shall be attending the Vintage Festival at <a href="https://farnhammaltings.com/festivals/vintage/" target="_blank">Farnham Maltings</a> in Surrey for the first time this Sunday ~ really looking forward to this busy fair, lots of fabulous stallholders! It would be lovely to see some familiar faces if you can make it... <br />
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<br />Ali @ Betty and Violethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10995422008800977636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393282745054697958.post-21486806636370804392013-03-07T18:20:00.001+00:002013-03-07T18:20:48.916+00:00Hospital camp beds...<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Five nights later with lots of care and the right medicines I am very glad to say that she is home again and well on her way to recovery ~ her smile has come back!</div>
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I wanted to say a big thank you to all customers, friends and people I have never met before for such kind emails, texts and messages over the past week and for your patience if you were waiting for an order to arrive! I am just about catching up with packages so if you haven't received it yet, it should be with you in the next couple of days and I do apologise for the slight delay in despatching them. Normally, I am the fastest shipper in the West!</div>
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I must admit I feel a bit shell shocked and am gently easing myself back into normality...</div>
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I had to cancel my space at The Vintage Bazaar at Devizes on Saturday, sorry that I missed you, but I will be out and about next month in Hartley Wintney and Frome ~ and I am glad to say that there will be another at Devizes later in the year and I will be there! </div>
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So, in the meantime I plan to catch up on a bit of creativity, making lots more stock for my website and fairs, alongside some tidying up and sorting out! I am planning a workroom declutter and will be making up some 'Betty & Violet Special Vintage Selection Packs' with scraps of antique and vintage textiles, buttons, ribbons, ephemera etc. </div>
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I also have re-stocked my online bookstore with Jeanne d'Arc Living books that were previously out of stock, so if you were after a copy of 'Fairytale Easter', 'Amazing Retreats', 'Best Recipes' or the original 'Christmas' book I have limited quantities available <a href="http://www.bettyandviolet.com/category_22/Jeanne-dArc-Living.htm" target="_blank"><i>here</i></a>.</div>
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The March issue of the magazine is also available ~ with lots of gorgeous inspiration for Springtime....</div>
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<br />Ali @ Betty and Violethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10995422008800977636noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393282745054697958.post-55301418830214507242013-02-27T13:18:00.001+00:002013-02-27T13:18:25.820+00:00Beautiful books...Due to popular demand, I will have back in stock a small selection of books from the Jeanne d'Arc Living range including 'Fairytale Easter', 'Amazing Retreats', 'Best Recipes' and 'Christmas'.<br />
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There will be a limited quantity available only...copies can be pre-ordered <a href="http://www.bettyandviolet.com/category_22/Jeanne-dArc-Living.htm" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<br />Ali @ Betty and Violethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10995422008800977636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393282745054697958.post-38834847619505183532013-02-18T11:40:00.001+00:002013-02-18T11:40:37.763+00:00Catching up...Gosh, where does the time disappear to? Busy bees all of us....<br />
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Looking forward to my next fair on Saturday 2nd March '<a href="http://thevintagebazaar.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Vintage Bazaar</a>' which is taking place at the Corn Exchange in Devizes, Wiltshire. The first time for this new venue which looks great!</div>
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Have been busy with some new stock, stitching, painting, gluing & writing to get ready for a nice display for the occasion! I love putting my 'pop up shop' together for the day and the girls at the VB always organise such lovely events ~ and so looking forward to catching up with the vintage gang (sellers and customers!)</div>
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Here is a little taster of what I shall be bringing with me...</div>
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Lots of gorgeous trims & lace ~ I have recently acquired quite a lot of beautiful collector's lace pieces including a Victorian Honiton veil, stunning Maltese lace Bertha collars, whitework embroidered cuffs and some shorter lengths of rare lace including the small piece of 17th century Venetian needle-lace known as Rose Point.</div>
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I will also have the March issue of Jeanne d'Arc Living magazine with me...<br />
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In the meantime, I am a very lucky girl as I am going to Venice this weekend (wellies or waders at the ready as it is mostly underwater at the moment!) and am hoping to take some photos to inspire my next collection of hand-made designs. I've never been and it is somewhere that has been on my wish list for years...<br />
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Ciao until next time!<br />
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Ali x<br />
<br />Ali @ Betty and Violethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10995422008800977636noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393282745054697958.post-62210503269487786892013-02-15T07:56:00.000+00:002013-02-15T07:56:05.610+00:00And the winner is....Liz at Shortbread & Ginger!<br />
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Please email me your address ~ there is a link to my email on the sidebar of my blog on the right hand side. I can then pop the magazine in the post for you!<br />
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Congratulations!<br />
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Ali xAli @ Betty and Violethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10995422008800977636noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393282745054697958.post-43158866236207342402013-01-30T19:03:00.000+00:002013-01-30T19:03:12.948+00:00Jeanne d'Arc Living Magazine Giveaway<div style="text-align: justify;">
The new Jeanne d'Arc Living magazine ~ February issue, is so wonderfully, gorgeously covetable and joyful ~ perfect for this gloomy time of year to lift our spirits and provide us with pages of inspiration and glossy loveliness. </div>
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<br />Ali @ Betty and Violethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10995422008800977636noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393282745054697958.post-55954506617322658572012-12-14T21:53:00.000+00:002012-12-14T21:53:03.452+00:00Fairy dolls looking for good homes...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I shall miss them...the last little gathering of hand-made fairy dolls has been added to my website today. These are the last ones available and are looking for trees to adorn, and loving homes ~ for Christmas and forever...</div>
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Gathered together with 36 other talented sellers, we will be creating a vintage winter wonderland of
beautifully displayed, original vintage & antique goods and artisan
wares. We are all like-minded
souls who love vintage style, many of us creating our own original designs that
cannot be found on the high street. There will be a mixture of sellers
travelling from around the country and local businesses too, all selected not only for their amazing
products but for their skill and creativity in setting up magical ‘pop up
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We will have an amazing array of authentic vintage and
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linens and textiles, furniture, homewares, accessories and jewellery. For
the vintage addict who loves to make, find haberdashery, trims and
ephemera ~ vintage Christmas heaven! Designer/makers will be showcasing
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Betty & Violet’s Tea Salon will be serving hot and cold beverages, sandwiches, homemade cakes and
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on the tables, silver gilt chairs and white table linen ~ hope you get
the picture! We are also delighted to have Fiona Harrison, a costume
artist and vintage style singer entertaining us with music from the 1920’s ~ 50’s.</div>
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The event will be a perfect girls’ vintage style day out,
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The Sculpture Gallery at Woburn Abbey is an old orangery and the building provides the most stunning backdrop; a twinkling, festive emporium for the day!</div>
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Ali @ Betty and Violethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10995422008800977636noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393282745054697958.post-42083097374547832202012-10-29T08:49:00.002+00:002012-10-29T08:49:42.386+00:00The winner is...Julie at The Cloth Shed!!<br />
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You have won a copy of the October edition of Jeanne d'Arc Living magazine! Please email me at by using the contact me link on my sidebar with your address details and I will pop the magazine in the post for you!<br />
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Happy Reading....<br />
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Ali xxAli @ Betty and Violethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10995422008800977636noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393282745054697958.post-3143556742665692452012-10-24T09:19:00.006+01:002012-10-24T09:19:56.925+01:00Jeanne d'Arc Living Magazine Giveaway...I feel that I have neglected my blog and followers for a little while ~ too much going on! So, as a little thank you to everyone for sticking with me I would like to have a little giveaway!<br />
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For a chance to win the latest edition of the Jeanne d'Arc Living magazine, simply leave a comment on my blog before midnight GMT on Sunday 28th October.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>For a while I have had an idea of writing a little series of posts about some of the talented and creative customers that I meet (in person and online via my website). I am always intrigued and often amazed by the wonderful businesses out there and love to know how customers use the items that they buy from me. Many purchase trims and haberdashery to finish beautifully made fashion pieces and home accessories, some are fellow dealers buying to sell on to their own customers. I also have a growing list of customers who buy Jeanne d'Arc Living magazine and books for inspiration and a love of the French Nordic style that I also share...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>Madeleine Lee is one such customer...we have never met in person but I know that if we did we would click immediately as we have done via email. Madeleine is Creative Director of Swedish Interior Design and a UK ambassador for Swedish fashion label Ewa I Walla. She also writes a Swedish cooking blog! I would love to share with you some photos of Madeleine's home and her business ~ I think it is just beautiful.... </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I asked Madeleine where her inspiration came from and why she started her business...here is her reply...</span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"My
mother is Swedish and we spent our holidays in Sweden - I have always brought
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">My
husband and I started <a href="http://www.swedishinteriordesign.co.uk/" target="_blank">Swedish Interior Design</a> seven years ago. It started with
an 1800's antique sleigh that my father bought us for a Christmas gift
that we turned into a sofa and we then decorated our Victorian apartment in Hove with
antique Swedish furniture. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Everyone
who visited asked us where they could get the stunning Swedish pieces and Mora
clocks , so we thought we'd give it a go as a business and Swedish Interior Design
was born. </span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">My
vision was always built around creating a lifestyle - one that we live every
day surrounded by beauty, art and craftsmanship. We use our home as the
showpiece for what we do and our design ideas. Each room has a different theme
- the fairy tale white bedroom, grand Gustavian living room, country folk art
kitchen, Swedish grey office, country manor house hallway etc.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We
also launched a specialist bespoke workshop crafting amazing one off beds, armoires, mirrors, dressing tables, server tables and
much more in antique wood with special finishes. We also make beautiful rugs and runners from antique hemp linen and soft furnishings using antique lace that we collect in Sweden.</span></span></div>
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have around 50 antique Mora clocks in stock ~ the largest selection in Europe! We have a beautiful 2220sq ft showroom and specialist workshop in Brighton and ship to customers all over the world."</div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">....saving up for a Mora clock and Gustavian bench!</span></div>
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<br />Ali @ Betty and Violethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10995422008800977636noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393282745054697958.post-4289969973036528022012-10-05T20:42:00.001+01:002012-10-05T20:48:50.472+01:00Save the date...and win tickets!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For the chance to win a pair of complimentary VIP entrance tickets (normally £5 each) to The Vintage Christmas Boutique at Woburn Abbey on Thursday 15th November, simply subscribe to my mailing list by clicking <a href="http://eepurl.com/qf-cr" target="_blank">here</a>. All new subscribers to add their details before midnight on 31st October will be entered into a draw with the winner notified on 1st November.<br />
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Good luck and hope to see you there!<br />
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<br />Ali @ Betty and Violethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10995422008800977636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393282745054697958.post-1303541601344529712012-09-28T17:53:00.000+01:002012-09-28T17:53:05.783+01:00If I sit down...I won't get up again, so I just keep going...!<br />
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This week has been a whirlwind without much time even to take a breath. I am just about to pack the car in preparation for tomorrow's trip to Chipping Sodbury for the Vintage & Handmade Textile Fair. This is a lovely, friendly and jolly fair brimming with vintage goodies ~ really looking forward to it.<br />
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The Vintage & Handmade Textile Fair<br />
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall<br />
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<span class="caption">Ali x</span>Ali @ Betty and Violethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10995422008800977636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393282745054697958.post-2139617584925615592012-09-13T12:55:00.000+01:002012-09-13T12:55:04.506+01:00On the calendar..The Vintage Bazaar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A lovely new venue for this event at the Victoria Halls in Hartley Wintney, Hampshire. It promises to be just as good as its established sister event in Frome ~ I'm really looking forward to it and it's not too far from home either!<br />
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I will be there with some lovely new stock ~ lots of buttons, trims and other haberdashery perfect for getting creative along with my usual array of pretty textiles, handbags, ephemera and a few sparkly bits...<br />
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I will also have the latest issue of Jeanne d'Arc Living magazine which features one of my favourite items to collect and display ~ vintage mannequins. The home photographed for this issue is full of them!<br />
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Please do come along to the fair if you can ~ Saturday 22nd September. Full details of the event can be found <a href="http://thevintagebazaar.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Ali xAli @ Betty and Violethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10995422008800977636noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393282745054697958.post-20540858389318775212012-08-31T08:41:00.001+01:002012-08-31T08:41:50.631+01:00The Windsor Emporium...<br />
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I shall be attending this lovely fair for the first time this weekend on Sunday 2nd September. Held at The Guildhall ~ a beautiful building in the centre of Windsor, it has a vintage style tea room open all day and a great variety of sellers. <br />
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More information can be found at <a href="http://www.windsoremporium.co.uk/">www.windsoremporium.co.uk</a>.<br />
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<br />Ali @ Betty and Violethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10995422008800977636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393282745054697958.post-73721665745720618202012-08-23T08:04:00.000+01:002012-08-23T08:04:18.087+01:00This Weekend ~ The Cotswolds Vintage Fair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just a reminder that the 3rd annual <a href="http://www.thecotswoldsvintagefair.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cotswolds Vintage Fair</a> takes place this bank holiday weekend on Saturday 25th August.</div>
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We have grown in size this year and have a fantastic
gathering of over 40 specialist sellers, kindred spirits
who come together because we all love vintage. As well as the village hall, we take advantage of the gorgeous lawn at the back overlooking the pretty Cotswold countryside with a large marquee and outdoor sellers. <br />
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There will be lots of fabulous vintage stock and artisan made goods ~ everything from the
tiniest button to larger pieces of furniture. Homewares, kitchen &
gardenalia, fashion, textiles & haberdashery, ephemera, jewellery ~
something for everyone. We take pleasure and
pride in displaying our goods and hand~made wares at our pop up shops for
the day. Expect high quality, with creative displays to inspire....<br />
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Lavinia's Tea Party will once again be creating a vintage style tea room
and we shall have seating outside on the terrace (let's be optimistic
about the weather!). Home~made refreshments will be available all day.<br />
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We also have Sheunique with us who will be offering mini vintage style
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Lots of free parking opposite the hall (thanks to the local farmer!)</div>
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We open at 10.00am ~ finishing at 4.00pm</div>
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Entry £2.00 (children under 16 and OAP's free)</div>
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It promises to be a great day out again ~ hope to see you there!</div>
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<br />Ali @ Betty and Violethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10995422008800977636noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393282745054697958.post-87494203697410709012012-08-01T15:16:00.000+01:002012-08-01T15:16:58.938+01:00A unique vintage fair...<br />
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In case you hadn't quite got the message by now, I thought I would say it again ~ I love vintage...and I love Christmas....<br />
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So, a new and unique event has been created to combine these passions... <br />
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carefully selected purveyors creating a vintage winter wonderland of beautiful,
original goods and artisan wares including; homewares, textiles, fashion,
furniture, jewellery, kitchen and gardenalia, decorative accessories and much
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vintage…and <i>you </i>love Christmas, this is the event to find one~off gifts that
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</span>There will be a vintage fashion boutique with dressing room to try on
pieces before buying and ideas for unusual festive decorations for the
home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For the vintage addict who loves
to make, find haberdashery, fabrics, trims & ephemera ~ vintage Christmas
heaven!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A vintage style tea room will be
serving home~made refreshments to complete the vintage experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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Boutique takes place on Thursday 15<sup>th</sup> November 2012 at Woburn Abbey,
Woburn, Bedfordshire, MK17 9WA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Opening
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<span style="color: #943634; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; mso-themecolor: accent2; mso-themeshade: 191;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">I have been so quiet on the blog due to working hard to get this new event up and running and of course, putting the finishing touches to <a href="http://www.thecotswoldsvintagefair.blogspot.com/">The Cotswolds Vintage Fair</a> taking place on Saturday 25th August. </span></span></div>
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<br />Ali @ Betty and Violethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10995422008800977636noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393282745054697958.post-383211575308349912012-05-22T20:40:00.000+01:002012-05-22T20:40:00.515+01:00The Avington Brocante 24th MayJust a reminder that the lovely Avington Brocante takes place this Thursday!<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.chloeantiques.co.uk/fairs-a-events.html">here</a> for all the details...<br />
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I finally got something ticked off my long term 'wish list' ~ a visit to Monaco! We had a long weekend break with some friends ~ a grown up weekend ~ the kind where you can take a neat handbag on the flight without the need for a backpack containing wipes, snacks, toys and other items to be used for bribery...</div>
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It lived up to all my expectations ~ we even stayed in a hotel on The Avenue Princess Grace. Grace Kelly is one of my all time favourite actresses and we visited a small exhibition of some of her personal belongings including some gorgeous handbags, and clothing (sadly I wasn't allowed to take photos inside).</div>
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The buildings were beautiful ~ they reminded me of delicately iced wedding cakes with pastel coloured render and pale paintwork shutters. I dream of having a little apartment with a front door like this one...</div>
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We didn't gamble ~ but decided to spend our money on champagne cocktails instead in the famous American Bar inside the Hotel de Paris on Casino Square ~ I was instantly transported back in time, and sat gazing at old photographs of movie stars from the 1950's sitting exactly where I was....</div>
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<br />Ali @ Betty and Violethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10995422008800977636noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393282745054697958.post-75441934267238570932012-04-20T10:47:00.003+01:002012-04-20T10:47:52.354+01:00The anticipation of a fair....So looking forward to <a href="http://thevintagebazaar.blogspot.co.uk/">The Vintage Bazaar</a> tomorrow...<br />
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Getting my stock ready...a few more price labels to write out ~ there is never enough time to get everything done! I've got some gorgeous vintage bags, lots of sparkly bits and trims, buttons galore, fairy dolls and pretty things! Mum will also be with me this time with a selection of fabulous vintage jewellery ~ bringing some old fashioned glamour to our stall!</div>
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<br />Ali @ Betty and Violethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10995422008800977636noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393282745054697958.post-81921810969176893042012-03-23T11:58:00.005+00:002012-03-23T14:42:28.749+00:00Best of The Country Living FairI went to the Country Living Fair in London yesterday for the first time in a couple of years ~ can I be brutally honest without offending anyone? I think I can probably count on the fingers of 2 hands; stands that were unique, British made or hand~made. I thought that those were the values of Country Living magazine or am I missing something?<br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />There were more fashion/clothing stalls than I remember from last time; I started to lose the will to live after one too many rails of scarves ~ many of which were made overseas, and quite a bit of bought in product that actually was repeated on a few of the stalls. Hmm, so that was the bad....<br /></div><br />Now here is the good...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">There were some exceptional sellers there, with beautiful displays of lovingly handmade wares and from them, I took home lots of inspiration and a few purchases!<br /><br />Wonderful handmade cushions, bunnies and lavender sachets from <a href="http://www.chloeantiques.co.uk/">Chloe Vintage</a>, handmade ceramics from <a href="http://www.amanda-mercer.co.uk/">Amanda Mercer</a>, vintage ribbons from <a href="http://www.rosiesarmoire.co.uk/">Rosie's Armoire</a>. <a href="http://talesfromtheseagarden.blogspot.co.uk/">The Sea Garden </a>had created once again a fantastic stand, with so much detail in it you didn't know where to start! Kitty's had a glorious, colourful display of Easter decorations and vintage treasures and Caroline Zoob's stand was so perfect I could have just moved in!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I didn't manage to take photos of very much due to the crowds of people and the lack of space, but I did quickly snap Chloe's stall and some photos of the goodies I found.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I also bought a copy of Country Living's new book, called 'Create Your Own Country Home' which is a sort of compilation of all the best bits from the magazine ~ and I love it!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNGyfHB8U-on38IJvdfoemD6KFUO8zyh4al4-DwHxk9n_pzgIy8C6TXJqIXTCR75QhBwW5m9bXNo3CaBgmPh5AIVYvIB414QGPEUy6G2sqONpXKklqeqA_IVssTs-JVLLzHmlMGBR7-FW/s1600/141a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 316px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNGyfHB8U-on38IJvdfoemD6KFUO8zyh4al4-DwHxk9n_pzgIy8C6TXJqIXTCR75QhBwW5m9bXNo3CaBgmPh5AIVYvIB414QGPEUy6G2sqONpXKklqeqA_IVssTs-JVLLzHmlMGBR7-FW/s400/141a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723096888393413058" border="0" /></a><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT5rKEjkDSArIVX7m23FVEZd_5gY9soBANXcDuZgceWkvEqG4nkunlf-l3WIcSYHyZVZ0YNGqL6L8-tq5b09fRnFccJgiKAk-Gd87K_hUd94K3aV-95bk0k5KRX4dGe9FqkqygnDj3Fs4x/s1600/140a.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 322px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_QVoGnWj4XdRvedhytyas13IRaxs6brYqmtJ1nPoGtngwz89_qyB88G8ltOBXS_ViupQDyD05Ot8EALh9TioI5umF203LDaGZtxTRm_YE6lIIA73yfI6pPzlPSiNEdh8Be_mwT7hyphenhyphenaZy-/s400/IMG_7710.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723097555545008354" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwvhAVo4HjGHEkpCNkTDKK7GIrakArwJ2g7xe6WdKxhiwmj_jbgrwUi1DRdVf2HKCHgwJ3xyYU63PpHDIKO2_HrmrNRsvcHRNTtcxSQECdlI79pW-RHk0x2awa2WW7IVsD6cKx-8telufI/s1600/IMG_7695a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwvhAVo4HjGHEkpCNkTDKK7GIrakArwJ2g7xe6WdKxhiwmj_jbgrwUi1DRdVf2HKCHgwJ3xyYU63PpHDIKO2_HrmrNRsvcHRNTtcxSQECdlI79pW-RHk0x2awa2WW7IVsD6cKx-8telufI/s400/IMG_7695a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723101756709564514" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">In case you hadn't heard ~ The Vintage Jumble takes place tomorrow (Saturday 24th) at Rangeworthy Village Hall, Glos. Organised by Jayne & Michelle from the legendary <a href="http://vintageandhandmade.blogspot.co.uk">Vintage & Handmade Fairs</a>, it promises to be a perfect opportunity to have a good old fashioned rummage. I shall be having a stall ~ look out, I am having a workroom clearing out session!<br /></div><br />Hopefully see some familiar faces there...<br /><br />Until next time<br />Ali xAli @ Betty and Violethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10995422008800977636noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393282745054697958.post-1429819092708031972012-03-19T18:05:00.004+00:002012-03-19T18:42:35.321+00:00Jeanne D'Arc Living ~ New Lower Price!<div style="text-align: justify;">As a very proud purveyor of the delectable Jeanne D'Arc Living magazine I am so pleased to announce that I am now able to offer my lovely customers a new <span style="font-style: italic;">lower </span>cover price of £9.95!<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />From April, the magazine will also be published <span style="font-style: italic;">monthly!</span><br /><br />As always, print runs are small and quantities are limited but I will continue to offer the magazine for pre-ordering via my website to avoid disappointment.<br /><br />I have for a limited period only a special offer of a year's <a href="http://www.bettyandviolet.com/item_200/Jeanne-DArc-Living-Magazine-Subscription-2012-UK-Only.htm">subscription</a> (12 issues) at £12 per copy delivered to your door.<br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.bettyandviolet.com/item_326/Jeanne-DArc-Living-Magazine-No.-3-April-2012.htm"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 304px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMa4NWXH4UO3AgrPAP-fxE-ViTTbTjftC-4eN4DZMAnZBymEsNa6njobVTaqRLhLjaUk-hcjfXieSY50o9Owht2EkgWPsf9T5s_VcKgdr5W810fZ5ASX9eXhj7dy79TARsyzIioKQIZ4o_/s400/JDL+April+12.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721678544121965858" border="0" /></a>The next issue as pictured will be released on the 2nd April but can be reserved <a href="http://www.bettyandviolet.com/item_326/Jeanne-DArc-Living-Magazine-No.-3-April-2012.htm">here</a>.<br /><br />The fabulous coffee table book <a href="http://www.bettyandviolet.com/item_215/Amazing-Retreats-Book-from-Jeanne-DArc-Living.htm">'Amazing Retreats'</a> is now also in stock again...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bettyandviolet.com/item_215/Amazing-Retreats-Book-from-Jeanne-DArc-Living.htm"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCRC8r-ZqN7iL5V-20AQheutSH3vPZvaNlk6FnBaEH4P-d6n5_4aMiyEQtvMDbAsnjLhswqOzL38C5_0zi5y8ooWYJ2NC47wcROBLlqZzPTciJgKRTC3vNbV4FyjvM4LHNzclvdvesWfx_/s400/Amazing+Retreats.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721679955950674066" border="0" /></a>Happy reading...<br /><br />Ali x<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Ali @ Betty and Violethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10995422008800977636noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393282745054697958.post-68351932384573862892012-03-12T12:17:00.003+00:002012-03-12T13:40:25.947+00:00What do you want to be when you grow up?<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYyTrf3jxfW6adL7lalUtj_k7enOvLFjQq_ezVL5MRTrDX9XW3ve5vHyRXMo16JZ198PRGMN2NxuId5ugiVA-3hLfGDmS1_EjURVoACxqLvJnpxQ9GPUeGF6oLGv80z2zhh6gx7Iij5QvW/s1600/IMG_7687a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 322px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYyTrf3jxfW6adL7lalUtj_k7enOvLFjQq_ezVL5MRTrDX9XW3ve5vHyRXMo16JZ198PRGMN2NxuId5ugiVA-3hLfGDmS1_EjURVoACxqLvJnpxQ9GPUeGF6oLGv80z2zhh6gx7Iij5QvW/s400/IMG_7687a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718983957886945890" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: lucida grande;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Me aged about 4</span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;">'What do I want to be when I grow up?' A question I used to ask myself a lot when I was younger, probably right up into my twenties when I changed my answer depending on my mood and how much money the job might pay! When I left school I had a clear path mapped out in my mind. My ambition was to become a make~up artist working in film and in order to keep my place open at a special college I first needed a qualification in Human Biology. So, I duly started the course ~ and <span style="font-style: italic;">hated</span> it! Since then, I have changed direction quite a few times and stopped asking myself the question of 'what I want to be?' a long time ago.<br /><br />Very recently I was watching something (I'm a closet Oprah fan) and a similar question was raised, but instead of asking '<span style="font-style: italic;">what</span> do you want to be?' a subtle, yet important difference was requested ~ '<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">who</span> do you want to be?' I had one of those light bulb moments she often talks about. <br /><br />At the recent <a href="http://www.vintageandhandmade.blogspot.com">Vintage & Handmade Fair</a> a customer made a lovely, sincere comment. She told me that the things I make are obviously made with a great deal of love and care as it shows in the quality and detail. The way in which she spoke to me really touched me as it was so genuine and spontaneous. <br /><br />I know <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">who </span>I want to be ~ someone who does things at work and in life with love and care.</span> Much more important than a job title on a business card....<br /><br />Until next time...<br />Ali x<br /></div></div>Ali @ Betty and Violethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10995422008800977636noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393282745054697958.post-52543289702142697402012-02-10T18:28:00.009+00:002012-02-10T20:30:57.222+00:00Scandinavian Temptation...<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;">I do love a good recipe book ~ I cannot claim to be much of a cook, and no matter how hard I try I can't even </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;" >look</span><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;"> like Nigella in my pinny, let alone emulate her baking. My specialities always seem to be in the sugar and sweet department, preferring to make a cake or a batch of shortbread in the hope it turns out looking vaguely familiar. The reward of a finished article much like the ones shown in the glossy photograph in the book I happen to be using, seems more worth the effort somehow. Sadly, often the outcome resembles nothing like the sample or actually anything I have ever seen before <span style="font-style: italic;">anywhere</span> for that matter ~ it's the taste that counts right?</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br face="courier new"></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br face="courier new"></span><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;">I am always looking for something new to try and am totally won over by gorgeous photographs of mouthwatering temptations, which is why when the clever girls at Jeanne D'Arc Living in Denmark announced that they were compiling a </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;" >recipe</span><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;"> book no less ~ I had to add it to the inventory at <a href="http://www.bettyandviolet.com/">Betty & Violet</a>.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqjLFBHEXhruMaab5WcwTAXikrt3SPkkygmqVd86jZbGcJs1diGPaD9CgfqpnlTuI3FePI7orodK9I7e7a1wP0Lng8guYCGuSjkU6En__Sk2bJrsonwfDcqJvlWXeNUe6c1gy7H2EVAeXf/s1600/JDL+Recipes.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 136px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqjLFBHEXhruMaab5WcwTAXikrt3SPkkygmqVd86jZbGcJs1diGPaD9CgfqpnlTuI3FePI7orodK9I7e7a1wP0Lng8guYCGuSjkU6En__Sk2bJrsonwfDcqJvlWXeNUe6c1gy7H2EVAeXf/s400/JDL+Recipes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707599535626659538" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:courier new;">‘<span style="font-size:85%;">The Best Recipes’</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style=" ;font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;" ><span style=" color: rgb(64, 49, 82);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: courier new;font-size:85%;" >Gathered from the beautiful Jeanne D'Arc Living Magazine over the last three years are the most gorgeous recipes beautifully recreated in a new soft back book, with many Scandinavian dishes and bakes to try! </span><br /></div></div></div> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify; font-family: courier new;font-family:courier new;" class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:85%;">Here is what they say about the book; <span style="font-style: italic;">'It contains more than 180 recipes with appealing images and inspiring dishes. There are no gourmet recipes with mysterious ingredients. Just simple dishes everybody can do, but with a great love for good ingredients.'</span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify; font-family: courier new;font-family:courier new;" class="MsoPlainText"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjStfZ669v21Ykb3YLVnmqvyL8VxEvXBSatasWOSGFmf8VCR95AJw92f5YDuX6n7rfkj33S1nXP1NJ-q2neh2QodhimfPeDFV8cO19QOzvWcIbEw1jkT_6hm0RoBEHXD7yYV5E3ol3MKi0k/s1600/jdl+recipes1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 177px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjStfZ669v21Ykb3YLVnmqvyL8VxEvXBSatasWOSGFmf8VCR95AJw92f5YDuX6n7rfkj33S1nXP1NJ-q2neh2QodhimfPeDFV8cO19QOzvWcIbEw1jkT_6hm0RoBEHXD7yYV5E3ol3MKi0k/s400/jdl+recipes1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707601952533207826" border="0" /></a></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify; font-family: courier new;font-family:courier new;" class="MsoPlainText"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVszHFSDVn2_yPermp_rU82bp4iIUVvZ1GEAgu10POkvan0jQRzB1ZxUSuqL38LTv9n2kMoC1zqbje1PKGX0We7HGcgGGvJXXK4J1aLii6PT_nZzejS_Xur3yAks7dTrzeE2G2bCm2oB41/s1600/jdl+recipes7.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 177px; height: 264px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizv6VES-QuaQXzzm9JXREdUnqsKAzhyphenhyphenj6q_MoUEm7G7_k4fQON5sz604-LSGNxxXxGK49FVEd_R_KZBKkxUTGFy-9lTMpuTrDfSjkHGX0hj-B7uRzauZtGmaF5mNaMN0oBUAD9rMg-O9Aa/s400/jdl+recipes5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707603883732925842" border="0" /></a></p><p face="courier new" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify; font-family: courier new;" class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:85%;">The book will be 160 pages, measuring 21.5cm x 30cm (the same as the Christmas book). This is the English text version translated from the original Danish.<br /></span></p> <p face="courier new" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify; font-family: courier new;" class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:85%;">Official date for release is 1<sup>st</sup> May 2012 and copies ordered in advance will be despatched immediately after.<br /></span></p> <div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: courier new;font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;" >It can be pre~ordered <a href="http://www.bettyandviolet.com/item_325/The-Best-Recipes-Book-from-Jeanne-DArc-Living.htm">here</a> to reserve a copy. Limited quantity available.<br /><br />Off now to see what burnt offerings I can conjure up out of half a used can of baked beans, a suspicious looking bit of lettuce/cabbage/spinach? and a whole still sealed pot of very low fat natural yoghurt with a use by date of 2nd January (I am certain the same fate happens to every pot bought) purchased when I thought I might start a diet and then reconsidered....<br /><br />Until next time,<br /><br />Ali x<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: courier new;"></span></div>Ali @ Betty and Violethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10995422008800977636noreply@blogger.com7