British Craft Trade Fair, Harrogate

Not long returned from the British Craft Trade Fair in Harrogate and had a good time once again, although totally shattering! I stayed in the centre of town, the hotel was in the Montpellier Quarter and was ideally situated for everything. They call the Montpellier Quarter "Harrogate's best kept secret" - they are right. It is such a quaint and beautiful area. Best of all, there was a Wagamama around the corner from the hotel. A place I haven't visited since leaving London and has been sorely missed! I love Wagamama so was delighted to have them in my life once again, albeit a takeaway. People were telling me that I HAD to visit Betty's - the famous Tea Room. There were six of us (exhibitors) that met up one evening from the trade show - we had a beautiful meal and evening. I was so impressed with the food that I decided to have breakfast at Betty's on my last day. The most delicious scrambled egg and bacon muffin. Never tasted anything like it before - magnificent! I even managed to come away with some goodies for hubby and daughter, and a Fat Rascal for me!

I also went for a walk around the Quater on my last morning just to take in some of the sights.

Although these shows can be exhausting, I had a lovely break in Harrogate and met some wonderful exhibitors and hopefully will be meeting up with them again next year. In the meantine, I have orders to be getting on with.

Kathryn, Lazy Daisy Glass xx

Getting Ready for Mother's Day

As Mother's Day will soon be on us, I have been busy beavering away in the studio building up stock of glass gifts. You can find these heart gifts available on my website.

Window Hangers (above)

Glass Love Token (above)

Unfortunately, I will be away for Mother's Day, I will be exhibiting at the British Craft Trade Fair in Harrogate. Hopefully the hubby will remember!

Plans are underway for the British Craft Trade Fair; stock being made and new designs on the drawing board. Looking forward to the fair and catching up with other exhibitors, but not the long drive.

Kathryn, Lazy Daisy Glass xx

Trade Show & New Products

Back from the Spring Trade Show in Glasgow this week - this is how my stand looked (above). I launched some new products at the show, here are some of them:

Zebra Wave Clock (above)

Flora Clock (above)

Ocean Clock (above)

Clockworkz (above) - made with metal clock parts

Frit Heart Tile (above) - something for Valentines Day

The show was a lonely one this time around as I had to go on my own. Hubby and daughter usually tag along to help set up etc, but hubby had to work. Although I had some 'me' time, it wasn't the same without them!

I came away with new customers and it was great catching up with existing ones. I also met some great exhibitors and we all keep in touch as we will meet again at other shows. My next trade show will be the British Craft Trade Fair, Harrogate in April. Until then, I have plenty of orders to make.

Kathryn, Lazy Daisy Glass xx

And the Winner is....

I'm pleased to say that Daisie won my blog giveaway.

Thank you for all your comments and popping by, I will run another blog giveaway soon - watch this space!

I haven't been blogging much of late as I have been busy getting ready for the British Craft Trade Show - this weekend in Harrogate. Hubby has been extremely busy making wood plinths to show off all my colourful glass pieces, so can't wait to use the displays now.

I will update you regarding Harrogate on my return.

Kathryn, Lazy Daisy Glass xx

Special Delivery - Bullseye Glass

It's finally here - my pallet of glass. My stock was so low, I was in desperate need of more glass. The glass was very well packaged in its own crate/pallet. It just needs to be carried to my studio now, which is going to take many, many trips as I can only (safely) carry two sheets at a time. They are full sheets, so very big.

Apart from working on my usual designs, I have also been working on some new pieces for the British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF). I will be exhibiting at the BCTF in Harrogate next month. Time has just flown by and I'm sure the panic will start to set in very shortly.

However, I'm really looking forward to this event, as I've heard so much about it and particularly about how massive it is (yikes). So obviously - huge competition.

Now I have more glass, I had better get cracking (not literally!).

Kathryn, Lazy Daisy Glass xx