topaz crafts

[mitziemog]

I've just had a look at Dawns shop on the google street maps. Its funny how you picture things in your mind. I had an image of Dawns shop being in the middle of a town.

 

[Loveinamist]

I've just had a look at Dawns shop on the google street maps.

Just looked, it is quite remote, not very glam, needs a few embellishments outside to jazz it up a bit.

 

[Bensmum]

Just looked, it is quite remote, not very glam, needs a few embellishments outside to jazz it up a bit.

The embellishments will be round't back. There'll be a pigeon coot in't back yarrd. Everybody has them up here.

 

[craftybel]

There's no point jazzing it up really-she is selling it! Her sister retires soon and as she has run the shop for Dawn for ages, I think it was a good time for a re-think.

 

[ERICS MUM]

Just looked, it is quite remote, not very glam, needs a few embellishments outside to jazz it up a bit.

I'm surprised she hasn't had life-sized toppers of art deco ladies made up for the front of the shop - if anyone can, KanBan can.

 

[ERICS MUM]

There's no point jazzing it up really-she is selling it! Her sister retires soon and as she has run the shop for Dawn for ages, I think it was a good time for a re-think.

Well I'm glad you've put me right ! :tongue: I've got such a suspicious mind that when I heard about her selling the shop I just assumed she had to pay part of her wealth to JJ in the divorce settlement.

(note to self: get a job writing for Mills and Boon )

 

[Artemis]

Well I'm glad you've put me right ! :tongue: I've got such a suspicious mind that when I heard about her selling the shop I just assumed she had to pay part of her wealth to JJ in the divorce settlement.

(note to self: get a job writing for Mills and Boon )

LMAO!
I have only been there once, several years ago and I found it dreary and overpriced. I didn't buy anything though was tempted by some teflon-coated scissors until I saw the price! Fortunately, there was a Singer sewing shop nearby and I picked up a pair there for a third of the price of Topaz and they have been in daily use ever since.
I thought at the time that the shop didn't reflect the persona of someone artistic.
I'm sure they are very helpful and inspiring if you need advice, but I didn't put it to the test.

 

[craftybel]

Well I'm glad you've put me right ! :tongue: I've got such a suspicious mind that when I heard about her selling the shop I just assumed she had to pay part of her wealth to JJ in the divorce settlement.

(note to self: get a job writing for Mills and Boon )

That did make me laugh, too-you are probably right, but the official version is Rena retiring! The location surprised me-it looked a bit "industrial"!