tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post9043196183317071037..comments2024-03-19T12:10:27.714+00:00Comments on Niki Fretwell: InterludeNiki Fretwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453900065526512512noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-17212796370703175522009-12-21T14:54:21.413+00:002009-12-21T14:54:21.413+00:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-36209393532731672552009-08-05T15:41:12.628+00:002009-08-05T15:41:12.628+00:00Just spent far too long pouring over your lovely b...Just spent far too long pouring over your lovely blog.<br />I'm also a bit of a vintage vixen, perhaps you might enjoy a look at my blog too, I'd love you to stop by if you can find the time, me thinks you are a very busy lady. :)<br />WxWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16892146328231014697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-66917212728902631882009-07-30T20:02:36.352+00:002009-07-30T20:02:36.352+00:00Hi Niki - as with you, the summer hols mean that I...Hi Niki - as with you, the summer hols mean that I'm an intermittent blogger, so I've just caught up on this post now. You are such a great blogger and your honesty, integrity and individuality are what makes your work so special.<br /><br />I had a good read through what people have commented and I think Twinkle Pink expressed what I'm thinking too. I also know, perhaps, the feeling that I'm being sort of sacreligious in cutting up and re-using wonderful things like your coronation flags. In the end, though, I've concluded that these things were made for a very brief period of use, and if they come into another use later on, which celebrates the origninal intention but changes it into something which makes them desirable again, why not? We celebrate the original creation more by re-working things than by hiding them in boxes and drawers.<br /><br />Have a great break with your family.Flosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18098894367955345944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-18769083288969399802009-07-29T14:01:45.183+00:002009-07-29T14:01:45.183+00:00Niki - hello hon, long time no talk - my fault, (s...Niki - hello hon, long time no talk - my fault, (sorry) I stumbled across your blog today and I so know how you feel...I love the quote, but you and I both know that being original people can often lead to frustrations as whilst we are being unique all around are blatently copying without conviction! I have decided over the years to take it as a compliment...I have 'BIGGED UP THE BLIGHTY' for years now Iinfact thats what rosie calls me! he he!...and why shouldnt we. <br /><br />I am a Royalist and always have been...I love traditions and our great British History albeit we were a bit bossy back then LOL!<br /><br />If you do start creating with 'Brights' you will do it in your own style and ideas...I have always decorated with colour, it makes me the Happy person that i am...and it is more popular, now than ever....<br /><br />Go for it girl...if we all worried about the CC we would never get anywhere...shrug it off and carry on in your own style...<br /><br />I too have stopped looking at blogs...there are so many likeminded people that we cant help but create items similar, especially when we are looking at other peoples blogs it spurs us off and sometimes we forget where we have seen it and go and create something similar thinking it is our own....<br /><br />Its nice to have a break and have some me time...to think of new ideas is refreshing...have fun honey - send my love to you family...next time I go to somerset i will definitely pop by - i wanted too this time but ran out of time :) <br /><br />You know I love ya chick :)<br /><br />Have a great rest...<br /><br />Love Happy xxHappy Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07618499385251762736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-68549200810478206822009-07-28T00:01:34.105+00:002009-07-28T00:01:34.105+00:00I so enjoy looking at all of your collections - yo...I so enjoy looking at all of your collections - your brooch collection is no exception. What an incredible collection you have! Enjoy your blogging break, Niki.Zita - Mlle Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17150406089829095597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-41094846185714225422009-07-26T20:42:29.257+00:002009-07-26T20:42:29.257+00:00ditto~feeling the same wayditto~feeling the same waySelfsewnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05023009578324548173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-3378300754394766732009-07-25T19:11:25.537+00:002009-07-25T19:11:25.537+00:00I understand so well the need to step outside of t...I understand so well the need to step outside of the fray and take stock of all that you have achieved and aspire to..<br />I hope the summer brings you unexpected pleasures and inspirations.. and a peace in your head and heart.<br /><br />Bon vacances<br /><br />Michele xxCowboys and Custard Mercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043221646753782790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-62535365217009244322009-07-24T14:25:13.754+00:002009-07-24T14:25:13.754+00:00A nice open and honest post Niki. Have a good summ...A nice open and honest post Niki. Have a good summer, lets hope for sunshine...lots of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-65151006711289293762009-07-24T07:25:55.736+00:002009-07-24T07:25:55.736+00:00Enjoy your break! I really enjoyed looking at all...Enjoy your break! I really enjoyed looking at all the beautiful jewelry! Happy summer days to you, KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00277178514222504793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-6360328099687583772009-07-24T06:25:55.144+00:002009-07-24T06:25:55.144+00:00Hi Niki,
What a fantastic collection you have .
I...Hi Niki,<br /><br />What a fantastic collection you have .<br />Ill miss you, and look forward to seeing you here again.<br /><br />Hugs DortheDorthehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13685326242045661724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-15203768214249542732009-07-24T02:31:32.053+00:002009-07-24T02:31:32.053+00:00Hi Niki, have a wonderful break and enjoy the rest...Hi Niki, have a wonderful break and enjoy the rest of this summer. xo, suzyGeorgia Peachezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08388420038047460892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-77285937987407770892009-07-23T12:07:24.098+00:002009-07-23T12:07:24.098+00:00Niki I think you are totally doing the right thing...Niki I think you are totally doing the right thing in taking a break and I'm totally with you on what you are saying today. I'm on the verge of giving up blogging completely. Like you I have toyed with the union jack thing. Wondered if I should make some union jack things but in the end I have steered well clear of it. Everyone is making union jack cushions and I am tired of seeing them. I urgently need to start selling more of my creations but I'm not prepared to start jumping on a bandwagon. I'd rather make what I feel comfortable with and what I feel is my style, and sell nothing than to copy the trends and sell more. I hope you have a wonderful summer. I'm sure you will come up with some beautiful new ideas. I have always seen your work as very unique and even your union jack dressed dolls were very much your take on the trends ~ very special. Take care and enjoy the summer. FionaFionahttp://www.linenandroses.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-85437007886031504892009-07-23T08:32:29.568+00:002009-07-23T08:32:29.568+00:00oh quel trésor !!!!!!ton blog est MERVEILLEUX !!!!...oh quel trésor !!!!!!ton blog est MERVEILLEUX !!!!!beaucoup de plaisir à le visiter à+ bisousAnnemaryhttp://aubonheurdupatch.over-blog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-24559325846099301222009-07-23T08:09:40.393+00:002009-07-23T08:09:40.393+00:00Have a wonderful summer & blogging break!
Lizz...Have a wonderful summer & blogging break!<br />Lizzie xBusyLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13496858697767552628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-69616692275170742492009-07-22T14:56:27.206+00:002009-07-22T14:56:27.206+00:00Gorgeous broaches, have a great summerGorgeous broaches, have a great summerKarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02613986841074083598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-88759354067706128172009-07-22T14:11:58.332+00:002009-07-22T14:11:58.332+00:00Enjoy your summer and your family Niki! Thanks fo...Enjoy your summer and your family Niki! Thanks for all the eye candy and inspiration you've given us over the past months and years, I never, ever think of you as selling out!<br />KimxRagged Roseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08339985100168927169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-34144162526911090322009-07-22T08:22:20.924+00:002009-07-22T08:22:20.924+00:00Have a sunny break my friend....I think we are all...Have a sunny break my friend....I think we are all tired and need a break...I certainly do...then the creativity can flow...your pictures and compositions are exquisite...sunshine and rainbows to you and yours...HA time to dancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937288812854037401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-57369109138367088152009-07-22T07:44:17.911+00:002009-07-22T07:44:17.911+00:00we'll all miss you while you are gone Nikki! E...we'll all miss you while you are gone Nikki! Enjoy your time off, and thank you for such lovely posts, I really enjoy them!<br />xoxo, Tiffanyshabbyscrapshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180628555706401277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-41818120023633990152009-07-22T03:57:47.519+00:002009-07-22T03:57:47.519+00:00Stunning post Niki and such wise words. I will ret...Stunning post Niki and such wise words. I will return here for contemplation until your return. Enjoy your precious daughter, the English summer and your new shed! I am almost overwhelmed by the beauty of this post!Josephine Tale Peddlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16431330956687490112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-32474699358831786142009-07-21T23:44:50.390+00:002009-07-21T23:44:50.390+00:00What a great post! I will check back just to see w...What a great post! I will check back just to see what you've put in your shop!<br />Happy Summer!<br />Hugs, LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18163770592325495410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-30890504436600019202009-07-21T22:34:24.058+00:002009-07-21T22:34:24.058+00:00Hi Niki
Have awonderful summer with your daughter,...Hi Niki<br />Have awonderful summer with your daughter, I always find your posts to be wonderfuly inspiring. <br />I bought my first broach at the weekend.<br />Thinking of you, Sophie xxxSophie - Chez Sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11856364031446640279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-53105737266733218142009-07-21T22:27:59.800+00:002009-07-21T22:27:59.800+00:00What a feast for the eyes! It all looks quite del...What a feast for the eyes! It all looks quite delicious.<br />Lesley XTHISNTHAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08681228974142298289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-49903717304914026872009-07-21T22:15:22.312+00:002009-07-21T22:15:22.312+00:00Way to go Mrs! Have a great time pleasing yourself...Way to go Mrs! Have a great time pleasing yourself and being with your lovely family! Blogging without obligation is the way to go. Heaven knows you've earned it for the amount of pure pleasure you deliver with every post! You might find this post interesting about the ability to blog and be original at the same time. Very thought provoking. t.xxx<br />http://mousenotebook.blogspot.com/2009/07/how-do-we-see.htmlTeena Vallerinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07321578309574367426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-7463289098723518812009-07-21T21:54:45.572+00:002009-07-21T21:54:45.572+00:00What a huge, and adorable collection of pins and b...What a huge, and adorable collection of pins and brooches.<br />I understand completely, sometimes we need to step back and put things in perspective occasionally, I have done that recently.I will miss your little shopping days, and your treasures, but I wish you well on a well earned break!<br />SueAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05557071561070265063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-9490744834963903902009-07-21T21:35:33.528+00:002009-07-21T21:35:33.528+00:00Don't be too hard on yourself Niki..I look at ...Don't be too hard on yourself Niki..I look at blogging as a type of diary more for me really..you look back on it and are reminded of things and feelings you had at that time...for 8 months I don't think anyone looked at mine!! So have a great summer if it ever stops raining!! xxKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16584116146098939783noreply@blogger.com