THE RETREAT - PART 1

Finally (6 years) after being asked by many customers to hold a retreat...we actually went ahead and did it !!!!

Now I won't deny that it wasn't a lot of hard work, but oh boy the gratification was AMAZING !!!

It all started on the Friday, off we trotted to Latimer Place, this was such a beautiful venue...Paula Poston, you chose well :) :) the view from my bedroom window was amazing


We couldn't get into our conference room until 6pm for set up, so we used the time to relax....


Here's Nina relaxing and well, I'm not going to show you Paula relaxing as I'll get in trouble ;)
Whilst we were sitting there some of our lovely ladies started showing up...


As you can see there was an abundance of biscuits ...


Look at our lovely Val and Suzanne, trying to get project info out of Paula...LOL !!!
Once we got in our room we worked like billy o to get it all set up, then joined the girls for dinner....and my oh my what lovely food, couldn't fault it in any way





Here's our lovely Linzi and Tracey enjoying their meal.
Then it was back to the room for us to carry on setting up.


Paula and Nina proudly showing off the shop set up, I can't remember what time we finally finished setting up, but I know the evening finished off in the bar...


Oooo errr missus, check out Kats legs !!!


And here's our lovely Kat in full.....cheers Hun !!!
Then it was bed, ready for the fun to begin...............
Part 2 to follow......
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WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT....

I've been a very very very bad blogger.
I've never neglected it so much, I'm sorry, but since January I honestly haven't stopped, I've been to the States twice, teaching with the wonderful WOW Embossing Powders along with teaching at the NEC twice for them, then I've had Ally Pally, back there in September with the girls :) :) loads of QVC :) :) although I can rest from that now as I had my last show on the 29th April, and what a fab show it was :) :) and now it's all about the SUGAR AND SPICE RETREAT....oh boy, myself, Nina and Paula are bringing you an amazing weekend of FUN and CREATING....it's come round so quick and there's so many of you, here's a little sneak....of just ONE of the projects you'll be doing


I've kept myself going with a bit of sustenance ...and of course shared with Nina and there's a bar waiting for Paula, as long as she's not too brown after her stint in Spain :)


Alongside helping with all the prepping for the retreat, Nina and Barb have been doing some fabulous classes, along with this one coming up on the 22nd June...Nina's flag book..... Bookings now being taken :) :)


Barb's working on a fabulous Craftwork Cards kit for you all...so watch this space for those details..
We've had some fabbi deliveries in the shop this past week....so many NEW papers...


Lots of NEW flowers...


Plus lots more that we haven't even got out on the shelves yet !!!!
Then to finish my very stressful week off....I received my copy of the USA Papercrafts mag with one of my projects in there....so proud AND honoured !!!





It shows a jewellery box I made and adorned it with 'buttons' using the moulds and WOW Embossing Powders, in particular the fabulous Pearl Set...love it :) :)
Talking of moulds, we have a delivery (fingers crossed) of brand NEW moulds coming in on Tuesday.....#exciting. And just in time for our Retreat :) :)
Right I must stop blogging and get on with prepping for the Retreat...
Enjoy this gorgeous sunny day everyone
Hugs
Marion
Xxx


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LAST DAY ...

Well, it's our last day today, but it's not going to be a stroll in the park ...oh no, this is the longest day, but it's been such fun, everything has been fabulous, although I was Billy No Mates at one point in the restaurant...


If you look close enough you may just spot me in the corner... LOL
At the make and take last night there was plenty of cake to keep people satisfied.


Here's a close up of the red velvet....OMG....it was delicious


And here's Mary Ruth just finishing her make and take and waiting for her husband to finish his.


Everything has been so good, but I can't wait to get home....I've got so much to do...QVC on the 29th at 7 & 9 pm (outlet 7pm to midnight) then it's full on for the Sugar and Spice Retreat...woo hoo
Hugs xxx

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IN OUR CASTLE...

well the troubles in Boston are all over, but we never felt worried, why? You ask !!!! Well, we were locked up in our castle...


OK so it is lacking a moat but no one was going to storm this LOL..
We're on day two of teaching, yesterday was fab and EVERYONE is so lovely, they couldn't be more friendly and helpful.
From lunchtime today it's completely full on, till we take our flight back on Sunday evening, then we can relax :) :)
By the way, went to an Italian last night and had a wonderful chicken Marsala and finished it off with a cheeky cannoli ... Well it would have been rude not to :)
Hugs xxxxx

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ARRIVED.....

....All safe and sound.

Got to say, in all my years of flying, I have never been on such an empty plane, obviously to do with the fact that it was going to Boston, but out of our cabin of 36 seats there were 7 of us !!!!

Anyhoos, the sun is shining and we had a quick trip to Target, where I couldn't resist these...


The photo doesn't do them justice, the colours are gorgeous and they've got such a fine tip...LOVE !!!
We went to the Cheesecake Factory yesterday, it was Richards' first time, he was a bit overwhelmed, but loved it. I meant to take a photo, but as usual remembered AFTER I'd eaten it !!!
The classes start today, it's all getting a bit exciting, the retailers are very lucky, the goodie bags alone are amazing !!
Off to breakfast now, I'll try and get some picci's late and post tomorrow.
Hugs xxx


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THIS WEEKEND....

Is all about Ally Pally, it's our chance to 'bring" our shop to you :) :)
We still have hundreds of papers and goodies left in the shop, but we have striped it in places to take to the Pally... We just want to share the love :) :)
Already the NEW moulds have been a massive hit..TASH-TASTIC !!


We're going to be showing you how to become WOW MIXOLOGISTS...it takes your creating to another level :) :)
We've also got re-stocks of all the NEW Smash, this will take Center stage at the show, you're gonna LOVE the kits, we're taking bets on what's going to sell out first ... Moulds/WOW or Smash !!!
We also got re-stocks of the fabulous Sparkle Medium...so all you glitter lovers can see this in the shop....it truly is spectacular, there's nothing like it on the market :) :)


Here's a few to choose from. What's your favourite colour ? Have you tried mixing it ? Oh the possibilities !!!
So if you're coming to the Pally and think 'oh I'll see Sugar and Spice back at the shop' DON'T as we take stuff that's not in the shop and it sells out FAST.....we wouldn't want you to miss out :) :)
If you can't make it to the Pally, don't worry Barbie and Chilli Barb will be in the shop to entertain you :) :)
See you soon
Hugs xxx


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HOBBYCRAFTS

This week is the start of Hobby Crafts at the NEC.....are you coming ??
If so, and you fancy making this little lovely...



Then you need to get on a WOW class and for the FIRST time ever, WOW are taking pre-bookings...read all about it....


See you there
Hugs
Marion xxx
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