Thanks to all who attended today's HAHA meeting - it was yet another hugely enjoyable morning out!
I would also like to thank Julia Trustram Eve and Emily Keal for giving their fascinating presentations.
Emily taught us about the world of pearls (how they are formed, what their values are and how to tell one from another). We got to handle (and buy) some lovely jewellery and, on a personal note, Emily has been kind enough to mend some of my own pearl jewellery. She is clearly very talented! You can learn more about Emily and her work at www.byemilyjane.co.uk.
Julia gave a marvellous presentation on the wonderful world of English wine. Julia has worked in the industry for years and is hugely knowledgeable. I think we all learned a lot about English wine and how well it is selling these days (and how many awards it is winning!). I think a wine-tasting is on the cards for later in the year!
As always, it was great to see everyone and I very much look forward to our next meeting.
Jane.
Thursday, 6 May 2010
Tuesday, 20 April 2010
The latest Shack is complete!
I thought I would let everyone know that the latest addition to the Work Shacks' portfolio is now complete!
The two-office Shack, built in the garden of a rural Leicestershire house, is large, airy and ready to receive its occupants! And, with its own loo, there's no need for anyone to be leaving it until the end of each working day. And it's big, too! In fact, I have lived in smaller spaces (no kidding)!
Guy, knowing how big the Shack needed to be, pushed the size just to within the Planners' limits. So, no Planning Permission required here! A superb bespoke design for considerably less than an extension of equivalent size would have been!
Well, our customers are delighted with their new office and Work Shacks are very proud to have this beautiful garden building in their portfolio.
We look forward to bringing news of our next Shack!
Jane.
The two-office Shack, built in the garden of a rural Leicestershire house, is large, airy and ready to receive its occupants! And, with its own loo, there's no need for anyone to be leaving it until the end of each working day. And it's big, too! In fact, I have lived in smaller spaces (no kidding)!
Guy, knowing how big the Shack needed to be, pushed the size just to within the Planners' limits. So, no Planning Permission required here! A superb bespoke design for considerably less than an extension of equivalent size would have been!
Well, our customers are delighted with their new office and Work Shacks are very proud to have this beautiful garden building in their portfolio.
We look forward to bringing news of our next Shack!
Jane.
Thursday, 1 April 2010
HAHA meeting today
I would like to say what a super meeting we had at HAHA today. Our speaker was Steve Bowkett, Hypnotherapist, and he gave an informative and highly enjoyable talk, sharing with us a little about how the therapy works and highlighting this with a couple of case studies.
As well as being a former teacher and the author of children's books and instructive texts, Steve has worked for some time as a Hypnotherapist in the south Leicestershire area. He clearly has a lot of experience and is a great speaker. Thanks, Steve!
Steve can be contacted at steve@bowkett.freeserve.co.uk, or on 01858 565657.
Thanks to all who attended - it's always good to see the Homeworking Alliance members!
As well as being a former teacher and the author of children's books and instructive texts, Steve has worked for some time as a Hypnotherapist in the south Leicestershire area. He clearly has a lot of experience and is a great speaker. Thanks, Steve!
Steve can be contacted at steve@bowkett.freeserve.co.uk, or on 01858 565657.
Thanks to all who attended - it's always good to see the Homeworking Alliance members!
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Snow, snow, go away!
Well, I hate to be a misery as I really do love snow, but it's all getting a bit much now!
I mean, it's great when you've nothing more urgent to do than to go sledging down a hill on a tea tray, but when you're trying to work outside, it can become a pain!
I'm referring, of course, to Guy's current Work Shack project in Skeffington, Leicestershire. The ground works are underway, but the snow is seriously impeding progress! I believe it's difficult to work on the ground, when you can't actually see it!
However, things are going well with the new garden office. It's pretty much on schedule and Guy is trying to work on the roof in a friend's barn while the snow is about, so we're getting there!
I am tucked up nice and warm in my own garden office. With all this insulation, I believe it's probably warmer in here than it is in the house - in fact, the dogs have opted to join me, so I think it must be the case!
I will check in with more news very soon.
Jane.
I mean, it's great when you've nothing more urgent to do than to go sledging down a hill on a tea tray, but when you're trying to work outside, it can become a pain!
I'm referring, of course, to Guy's current Work Shack project in Skeffington, Leicestershire. The ground works are underway, but the snow is seriously impeding progress! I believe it's difficult to work on the ground, when you can't actually see it!
However, things are going well with the new garden office. It's pretty much on schedule and Guy is trying to work on the roof in a friend's barn while the snow is about, so we're getting there!
I am tucked up nice and warm in my own garden office. With all this insulation, I believe it's probably warmer in here than it is in the house - in fact, the dogs have opted to join me, so I think it must be the case!
I will check in with more news very soon.
Jane.
Saturday, 20 March 2010
Homebuilding & Renovation Show
Yesterday, Guy and I attended the Homebuilding and Renovation Show at the NEC. It was very interesting and we've seen some good stuff for our garden buildings/offices (such as underfloor heating!) Crikey, I can imagine living in a wooden cabin in your garden could easily become more luxurious than living in your house! Hell of a sight cheaper, too!
I will let you know what innovative products we incorporate into our shacks!
Jane.
I will let you know what innovative products we incorporate into our shacks!
Jane.
Thursday, 4 March 2010
HAHA
Afternoon, Work Shackers
Just thought I would update my blog with details of the third HAHA meeting. It was very successful, with attendance growing to 22 - how wonderful!
Today, we were entertained and informed by our speakers Steve Brewin, Sellmore Business (email details to follow), who helped us understand the selling process; Elaine Steel, The Colour Studio (elaine@thecolourstudio.com) held a demonstration of how colours suit/don't suit certain people's colouring and the effect of getting it right compared to getting it wrong! I was the model, so she was challenged from the word 'go' really! And, once again, our friend, Wendy Bowkett of Unique (wendy@creative-craft-clubs.orangehome.co.uk) brought along a selection of Mothering Sunday cards and gifts.
Well, on with some 'real' work now, I suppose! There is likely to be a new Work Shack being built in the very near future, so watch this space!
Jane
Just thought I would update my blog with details of the third HAHA meeting. It was very successful, with attendance growing to 22 - how wonderful!
Today, we were entertained and informed by our speakers Steve Brewin, Sellmore Business (email details to follow), who helped us understand the selling process; Elaine Steel, The Colour Studio (elaine@thecolourstudio.com) held a demonstration of how colours suit/don't suit certain people's colouring and the effect of getting it right compared to getting it wrong! I was the model, so she was challenged from the word 'go' really! And, once again, our friend, Wendy Bowkett of Unique (wendy@creative-craft-clubs.orangehome.co.uk) brought along a selection of Mothering Sunday cards and gifts.
Well, on with some 'real' work now, I suppose! There is likely to be a new Work Shack being built in the very near future, so watch this space!
Jane
Monday, 15 February 2010
New Work Shack garden office
Hi, Work Shackers
Well, today Guy started work on a new Work Shack project. It's a bespoke, two room garden office in the Leicestershire village of Skeffington. Being local is good for us, too, as we are eager to further establish ourselves in the Midlands (particularly the Leicester and Northampton areas).
Designed by Work Shacks, the wooden garden office will be fully insulted, painted and finished to a high standard (as usual, of course!) but will be the largest garden building in our portfolio to date, with the added luxury of its own loo!
It's a very exciting project for Work Shacks, as it's given our design team the chance to get creative and show just how much can be built in a garden, yet still not require planning permission! A very effective way of producing space, at minimal cost, for maximum results!
More details will follow as the garden office is constructed.
From my garden office - checking out for now,
Jane.
Well, today Guy started work on a new Work Shack project. It's a bespoke, two room garden office in the Leicestershire village of Skeffington. Being local is good for us, too, as we are eager to further establish ourselves in the Midlands (particularly the Leicester and Northampton areas).
Designed by Work Shacks, the wooden garden office will be fully insulted, painted and finished to a high standard (as usual, of course!) but will be the largest garden building in our portfolio to date, with the added luxury of its own loo!
It's a very exciting project for Work Shacks, as it's given our design team the chance to get creative and show just how much can be built in a garden, yet still not require planning permission! A very effective way of producing space, at minimal cost, for maximum results!
More details will follow as the garden office is constructed.
From my garden office - checking out for now,
Jane.
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