Gee How Quaint

Learning new tricks

I made this!  I am still amazed at what I have done with my newly acquired skills.  For years I have been thinking about taking a Photoshop class and I have finally just done it.  Hurrah for those that try and eventually succeed. 

As you can see, this is a poster for the Newcastle Craft Mafia.  Of which I am a don.  I think that means 'leader of a sort.'  We are quite harmless and knit in our spare time.  We also do community craft workshops, craft fairs and such like.  www.newcastlecraftmafia.com

I love Sockimals

These are Lorna's most terrific creations.  I love Sockimals...for so many reasons.  She will soon be joining the ranks of the Newcastle Craft Mafia and I just can't wait.

For more of her delightful, fabulously made items, you can find her here.

Interview with husband of Gee How Quaint

We at Gee How Quaint Head Quarters (GHQ HQ) thought it would be a good idea to interview the husband of designer and founder of GHQ, Cassandra.  After all, most men aren't married to a powerhouse entrepreneur like Cassandra.  Oh my, what must it be like to be a part of that household.

Interview 20th February 2008.

I: So, tell us a little bit about yourself.  Where you were born, educational background, your favourite kind of music....

M: Well, I would consider myself a northern lad.  I went to uni at Imperial College and...

I: Yes, that's very interesting.  Now tell us, what was it like when you met Cassandra?  Were you enamoured at first sight?  Did you bask in the glory of her presence and wonder at how lucky you were to have met such a divine creature?

M: What?!

I:  I am sure you have found it exciting to watch her develop the business.  You have witnessed her create her amazing drawings and fantastically print them onto fabric.  You have also witnessed her updating her website, sending out press releases and hiring new seamstresses. What has been her biggest success to date?

M: I thought this interview was about me.  Uhm, well, HER biggest success...

I: Well, I am sure there are too many to count.  Moving right along, what would you say is the best part about being Cassandra's life partner?  Is it that you get to listen to her whitter on and on about her business, or is it her creative energy, or possibly her cooking skills.  We hear they are rather good.

M: If you like beans on toast three nights a week, then yes, I guess she is a good cook.  As for the other things you've mentioned...

I: Well, again, I am sure there are plenty of good things to mention and just not enough time to list them all.  Now, for my final questions.  Don't you think it is the man's job to take out the rubbish?  Why haven't you been doing it lately?

M: Excuse me?!

End of Interview 

YouTube video

I have spent many hours trying to get Gee How Quaint's first YouTube video out and about in my newest attempt at viral marketing.  I can't quite figure out how to add it onto this blog, however, do not despair, this is how you can find it.

Go to www.youtube.com and in the Search box type in 'The Perfect Valentine's Day Gift'

It was a bit of a risky decision, you know, putting a face to Gee How Quaint and also that strange mixed accent.  If you like it, please share it with your friends.  If you think it's rubbish, well, then I guess you could have a good laugh at its rubbishness.

Daily Candy

A friend of mine (very talented, very lovely, she has such a fab job I can hardly believe her good fortune.  She designs interiors for posh hotels.  I mean honestly, for an interior design junky like myself, I think she has landed something quite superb.  Good job, Katie!) uh...where was I?  Oh yes, this friend of mine has informed me of a very fun blurby e-zine called Daily Candy.  Just follow this link and have a peep, sign up, and smile happily when your emails start popping up in your in-box.

There are blurby bits on travel, weekly deals and if you have kids, blurby bits for kid goodies as well.