Mugs

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Another milestone

September 2010 we moved the business out of the house and into local rented premises. It was the best decision we made.

We quickly outgrew our first unit ........

and in February half term, last year we moved everything next door into this larger space.

The week was spent making up shelving for a warehouse space and making a carpeted pick and pack area where we would work.

It was light and spacious and gave us plenty of space to grow (or so we thought!)

We celebrate our 1 year anniversary this week and it is frightening how quickly we are filling the space. I have spent the whole day over there, tidying up, moving things around - really working out how to maximise the little space that is left.

This was my area this time last year.

This is my space now!

The card wall - all clean and clear and uncluttered,

is now full to the brim - I will seriously have to think how many more designs I can introduce to our card range just because of available space.

The 'warehouse' area is full to the brim with boxes of stuff

and made up stock ready to be picked and packed for orders.

I went to Ikea and now have cube units on top of each other so that no space is wasted.

You realise just how many postcard designs we have when you see them all out on view like this.

And our tape remains a popular product.

Next on the list is a trip to the tip

And I dream of more space!!!!!!!

Who knows where we will be this time next year!

MUG GIVEAWAY - WINNERS!

Yesterday, midday I posted my blog post about the mug giveaway. By yesterday evening there were over 100 entries so I made the decision to stop it at 6pm today and all I can say is a huge thank you to all of you who have entered.

Sophie has been jotting down all the names as of yesterday evening and has been excitedly watching as more entries 'ping' through. We added in the few comments from facebook and the odd tweet from people who had difficulties leaving a comment here on the blog - well over 200 comments.

Bless her, I don't think Sophie for one minute, thought there would be so many entries - she might not be so keen to offer to help next time.

As we had so many entries we have decided to pick 2 winners.

The first......

pulled out by Sam is........

Caroline - Little Paper Gallery

Your top choice - the 'Star' mug will be coming your way.

Our second winner, pulled out by Sophie is.......

Mary Poppins

Your top choice - the 'Dad' mug will be coming to you.

If the two lucky winners could email over their address details to info@dotsandspots.co.uk then I can get these in the post to you.

The mugs will go live on our website late Saturday, early Sunday

A really heartfelt thank you to all of you who entered - much appreciated, am just sorry I can't send you all one.

The mug giveaway is now

*CLOSED *

A HUGE Thank You to all who have entered - I'm gobsmacked by just how many. My daughter Sophie, is currently writing out all your names (her decision) and we will draw 2 winners later this evening.

Good Luck!

GIVEAWAY TIME!

We are nearly ready to 'go live' with our new mugs over on our website but before we do, I thought I would do a little giveaway. All you have to do to enter, is tell me your top 3 mugs designs - the 1st being your absolute favourite and the one you will get, if you are the lucky winner.

So it's easy - all you have to do is leave a comment and list your 3 favourites, numbered 1-3.

* 1-Pink Flower * 2-Coffee& Cake * 3-Lovebirds * 4-Blue Star *

* 5-LOVE * 6-Apple * 7-Star * 8-Red Spot * 9-Camper *

* 10-Doodle Bird * 11-Twitter *

* 12-Heart * 13-Pear * 14-Blue Spot * 15-Time for Tea *

*16-Cupcake * 17-Hen * 18-Boats * 19-Red Star * 20-DAD *

* 21-Hen Peck * 22-HOME * 23-Beach Huts * 24-MUM *

I look forward to seeing which mug designs you like - all you have to do to enter, is be a follower here on the blog, leave your top 3 choices via the comments below and I will randomly pick a winner maybe 2 if a number of comments are left. Remember your number 1 choice is the mug you will get if you are the lucky winner.

Good Luck!

Happy Valentine's

Today is Valentines Day - I never send one of my own cards but got a little carried away when buying. So one went to Sophie, one to Sam and of course one to Jeff!

Pea's always feature in our cards being called 'Peabody' - I fell in love with this one by aianna - It was created by 3 sisters, who were our neighbours at our recent trade show.

I bought this card for Jeff by Ink Press - I love their cards and find them one of the best when choosing cards for men!

This card I again found at the trade show by Odey Publications - another 'pea' card!

I bought Jeff this print - says it all really

(but sadly I can't remember where I got it from to add a link)

He got me this lovely spotty card by Jenny Arnott

and this gorgeous hand embroidered vintage heart, hand made by the lovely Caroline at My Poppet Petite - I love it - lucky me!

I hope you have had a lovely day - have decided to do a little giveaway with my next post, so keep a look out in the next day or so!

Mug Shot!

I spent Saturday evening clearing my dresser.....

....of everything, in preparation for a photo shoot on Sunday.

Owen arrived, the dining table got pushed back to make way for all the equipment and

then Owen did his magic - taking photo's of the the 'MUGS'!

It was great to see the pictures pop up onto the laptop screen as they were being taken.

I think you'll agree, the final results are fabulous.

All that needs to be done now, is for Jeff to do the technical bit and get the images all loaded on to the website this week and then they will be ready to purchase.

And all that's left for me to do is, tidy up, get all the mugs bubble wrapped and into boxes ready for orders.

They are made of fine bone china by a company in Norfolk, UK.

They are 8.5cm high and 8cm diameter and will retail at £8.95 each