Welcome to the October Finches Lane's Newsletter
Thank you so much for being here and for all your support.
I really do appreciate you.
Well hello dearest people,
Do you live in a part of the world where it’s Autumn?
“I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers”
L.M. Montgomery's - Anne of Green Gables.
The colours are changing in such a beautiful way in this part of the world. Apparently the only good reason for having a very damp Spring is that it gives us glorious Autumn colours.
My daughter and I were discussing the use of the word "cobweb," and we found that it's a term now used for dusty old webs - "cob" coming from the word "coppe," meaning head or round, which was part of the old word for spider. Who knew?! So it's a web if they still have a spider in residence and a cobweb if not.
I would imagine that like me you have a varied month of ups and downs (which I am becoming more aware that instead of the highs and lows being spaced out they seem to happen simultaneously).
I take great inspiration from the natural world around me and comfort too. A couple of weeks ago I was walking the dogs and was mentally distracted by the harder parts of life when I looked up and saw this - it gave me the kind of hope that brings tears.
You may be wondering why this was so moving but if I tell you I was finding myself feeling raw and undone and here in front of me was the dark soil reflecting my innermost emotions - I suddenly felt known and not lost.
The wonderful thing about a ploughed field is that it is not ever meant to be left like that - seasons change and growth begins again. In a very short amount of time I would be able to see the landscape change and I can have hope.
So many others things have brought me hope and joy too and these are the few I have managed to take photos of:
Now for the Finches Lane news:
ITS FREE SHIPPING FOR UK CUSTOMERS THIS WEEKEND AT FINCHESLANE.COM
Don’t forget the Design your Own feature. Customise so many different goodies for you and your friends. Great idea for Christmas presents. You can use your own designs or photos or create something using the Teemill images and text.
I’ve written a blog to help you if you’ve never used a design program before.
There are a couple of new products which I’ve been experimenting with putting my designs on. See what you think.
There is an insulated water bottle and a recycled iPhone case.
I also have a new Christmas design called Truly. I love the poetry of old hymnals, and the Christmas Carol ‘O Holy Night’ has the lines -
Truly He taught us to love one another,
which is a message that I would love to always remember.
And don’t forget the cute new Agapanthus design..
What is happening In November 2024
The Christmas Market stalls are lining up with the first one being online on the 9th November at the Christian Christmas Fair.
Check it out here and follow on Facebook
If you are a seller the applications are still open - they also have in person ones in Devon, Cornwall and Norfolk - if you are local to that.
I have a couple more local Markets lined up later in the season - please save the dates:
30th November and 6th December
Do reply if you want have a chat about anything in the newsletters, it is so good to hear from you.
Thank you for trusting me with your inbox,
Speak soon,
Tori
P.S. Do send me photos of anything that brings you hope and joy too.
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