Folksy Friday - Snow Day

Returning after a bit of a hiatus (sorry about that) this week's Folksy Friday has a snowy feel. Lest anyone should think I am overly pre-occupied with precipitation, I should point out that everyone's talking about the snow.

Firstly, to help you describe the current weather conditions in any French tense:

Snowy Sunday by Wall Envy Art

In case you've forgotten what a snowflake looks like:

Snowflake badge by Magic Alice

If you feel like staying in, knitting is a good way to pass the time:

Winter Snow Knitting Needles

If you're thinking of braving the outdoors, make sure you're appropriately decorated:

Snow White Earrings by Moody Chick

This might inspire you to get out and about:

Ski Lift by Tim Irving

But watch out for Yetis!

Yeti by Monster Magic

Folksy Fridays: Rainy Days

It's chucking it down outside and I was struggling to think of a theme over the steady plonking of the rain. So this week's Folksy Friday is all about rainy days.

Generally it's a good idea to try to stay dry:

 

Cloche style rain hat by Moaning Minnie Designs

If hats aren't forthcoming, share a brolly with a friend:

 

Out of the Rain by Blackoutwell

I don't think these would last well in inclement weather, but might be good for rainy day observations:

 

Hand printed brolly notebook by Sarah Waterhouse

Grumble too much about the weather and you might be asked to button it:

 

Umbrella buttons by She Draws

But don't forget, every cloud has a silver lining:

 

Cloud with a silver lining by Dough Lady Designs

So don't always blame the weather. Go hug a raincloud!

 

Rain Cloud by SewSew

Folksy Friday: Geek Chic

I'm a self confessed geek. In my day job I do experiments and play with numbers, and outside of that I spend way too much time on t'interweb (and referencing geek cartoons and urban dictionaries as I go). Having recently relocated, I realised how many ways in which I use the internet, and was incredibly grateful for mobile broadband seeing me through until I got a proper connection.

Inspired by all this, this week's Folksy Friday is on the theme of Geek Chic. First up, because I'm a practical girl at heart, I was very drawn to this item which has not one but two (albeit rather different) functions - a USB stick shaped like an old skool clothes peg:

 

USB Clothes peg by Tree Gems

Next, a homage to everyone's favourite feminised yellow major circular sector:

 

Ms Pacman Brooch by Magpie Moments

Carrying on the gaming theme, who could possibly resist a bag o' Lemmings?

 

Lil bag o' Lemmings by Level 256

If you're after a personalised gift for the geek-boy in your life, these might do the trick:

 

Computer Cufflinks by Rubbish Gifts

Another aesthetically pleasing yet practical item:

 

Crocheted netbook sleeve by Apele's Shoppe

Finally, although I share Charlie Brooker's attitude to Macs and their disciples, I have to admit that style-wise, Apple are consistently streets ahead:

White power button earrings by ladygeek

Logging off...

Folksy Fridays: Dinner Time

It's becoming a bit of a Friday tradition for Folksy sellers to use their blogs to highlight the lovely items in other people's shops, and that sounds like a nice thing to do, so here I am. I'm feeling a little peckish, so today's selection has a dinner time theme.

Best to start off suitably attired:

 

Green bird apron by Bagpinny

You'll need something to eat off (making sure you don't get the ribbon in your gravy!)

 

Decorative plate by rachael gardiner

Something to drink from:

 

Decorative wine glass by Daisy Chains

Don't forget to lay the table:

 

Printed placemats by papermashyeti

Coasters too:

Mint chocolate ceramic costers by Charlotte Hupfield Ceramics

Oh, and don't forget the cutlery!

Fork and spoon charm bracelet by Zennith Zark

Bon appetite!