Liz
@lizmakesit.bsky.social
Reader, knitter, sewist, Spoonie. Lover of purple, sparkles and pretty things. She/her. Living in West Oxfordshire, UK.
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There are still a few of my '26 calendars left in this final printrun.I create each of my 📷s using recent research into the beneficial effects on the brain of looking at plants & items arranged neatly.
Each calendar's 12 high quality frameable prints-make smashing gifts:
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...
Each calendar's 12 high quality frameable prints-make smashing gifts:
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...
November 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
There are still a few of my '26 calendars left in this final printrun.I create each of my 📷s using recent research into the beneficial effects on the brain of looking at plants & items arranged neatly.
Each calendar's 12 high quality frameable prints-make smashing gifts:
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...
Each calendar's 12 high quality frameable prints-make smashing gifts:
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...
The more I look at the world right now, the more I think of this:
November 11, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The more I look at the world right now, the more I think of this:
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MY BIG CLEAR OUT! (part 3)
Here are 3 shelves of my books in A-Z order by author.
You can have any 2 for £10 (free P+P).
Please share (and buy).
UK only.
Here are 3 shelves of my books in A-Z order by author.
You can have any 2 for £10 (free P+P).
Please share (and buy).
UK only.
November 11, 2025 at 10:13 AM
MY BIG CLEAR OUT! (part 3)
Here are 3 shelves of my books in A-Z order by author.
You can have any 2 for £10 (free P+P).
Please share (and buy).
UK only.
Here are 3 shelves of my books in A-Z order by author.
You can have any 2 for £10 (free P+P).
Please share (and buy).
UK only.
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Gresley and Friends – Out Now
Out Now! Gresley and Friends, the second book in the Gresley series, is now available in both eBook and paperback! This book sees the continuing adventures of a curious cat and her friends, both old and new. It's suitable for all ages - for the young and the young at…
Out Now! Gresley and Friends, the second book in the Gresley series, is now available in both eBook and paperback! This book sees the continuing adventures of a curious cat and her friends, both old and new. It's suitable for all ages - for the young and the young at…
Gresley and Friends – Out Now
Out Now! Gresley and Friends, the second book in the Gresley series, is now available in both eBook and paperback! This book sees the continuing adventures of a curious cat and her friends, both old and new. It's suitable for all ages - for the young and the young at heart. It's available from all good eBook stores and from Amazon in print. Happy reading 🙂
graceandfiction.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Gresley and Friends – Out Now
Out Now! Gresley and Friends, the second book in the Gresley series, is now available in both eBook and paperback! This book sees the continuing adventures of a curious cat and her friends, both old and new. It's suitable for all ages - for the young and the young at…
Out Now! Gresley and Friends, the second book in the Gresley series, is now available in both eBook and paperback! This book sees the continuing adventures of a curious cat and her friends, both old and new. It's suitable for all ages - for the young and the young at…
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🧵Out Now! Tiny Moments of Joy: Spotted on Market Day in Aotearoa New Zealand
It's officially live!
Today's the launch day for Tiny Moments of Joy and we couldn't be happier to share the news with you.
You can get your copy here:
www.swashbucklerpress.com/tiny-moments...
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It's officially live!
Today's the launch day for Tiny Moments of Joy and we couldn't be happier to share the news with you.
You can get your copy here:
www.swashbucklerpress.com/tiny-moments...
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November 9, 2025 at 7:30 AM
🧵Out Now! Tiny Moments of Joy: Spotted on Market Day in Aotearoa New Zealand
It's officially live!
Today's the launch day for Tiny Moments of Joy and we couldn't be happier to share the news with you.
You can get your copy here:
www.swashbucklerpress.com/tiny-moments...
(1)
It's officially live!
Today's the launch day for Tiny Moments of Joy and we couldn't be happier to share the news with you.
You can get your copy here:
www.swashbucklerpress.com/tiny-moments...
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This is a great thread.
as a side note, a lot of food banks in the U.K.- I dunno about the USA- won’t accept or give out formula (despite the govt publishing explicit guidance that legally they can do so).
Every time I buy someone formula, I also give them info on where, locally, they can get ongoing support.
Every time I buy someone formula, I also give them info on where, locally, they can get ongoing support.
November 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
This is a great thread.
Playing catchup as I meant to start this on the 1st, but sorted out my pre-advent (advent-advent? advent squared?) #ReverseAdventCalendar today. I’ll put a treat (at least) in each day, then send to the food bank at the beginning of December so there’s time for it to be given out before Christmas.
November 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Playing catchup as I meant to start this on the 1st, but sorted out my pre-advent (advent-advent? advent squared?) #ReverseAdventCalendar today. I’ll put a treat (at least) in each day, then send to the food bank at the beginning of December so there’s time for it to be given out before Christmas.
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I really hope this trend keeps up.
November 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I really hope this trend keeps up.
I know this is fiction, but more (all?) firework shows should be like this!
Friday Fiction: Not With A Bang
Welcome to this month's (early!) Friday Fiction - given it's barely November (and given I only posted October's piece last week!), but when you're writing something seasonal it's a good idea to get it posted promptly. This particular Park Files entry is directly…
Welcome to this month's (early!) Friday Fiction - given it's barely November (and given I only posted October's piece last week!), but when you're writing something seasonal it's a good idea to get it posted promptly. This particular Park Files entry is directly…
Friday Fiction: Not With A Bang
Welcome to this month's (early!) Friday Fiction - given it's barely November (and given I only posted October's piece last week!), but when you're writing something seasonal it's a good idea to get it posted promptly. This particular Park Files entry is directly inspired by a of fireworks display I went to as a youngster where, yes, we did get banned after a firework damaged a local roof!
graceandfiction.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I know this is fiction, but more (all?) firework shows should be like this!
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10. The freedoms we take for granted – political, economic, sexual, individual - were won through a combination of extraordinary struggle and extraordinary luck. There’s nothing “natural” or inevitable about them. They are in fact highly anomalous. And we won’t know what we’ve lost till it’s gone.
November 7, 2025 at 6:42 AM
10. The freedoms we take for granted – political, economic, sexual, individual - were won through a combination of extraordinary struggle and extraordinary luck. There’s nothing “natural” or inevitable about them. They are in fact highly anomalous. And we won’t know what we’ve lost till it’s gone.
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WHAT'S THE COLLECTIVE NOUN FOR A GROUP OF KNITTERS, PLEASE #knitsky #ShowMeYourKnits
November 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM
WHAT'S THE COLLECTIVE NOUN FOR A GROUP OF KNITTERS, PLEASE #knitsky #ShowMeYourKnits
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I'm posting this for everyone who misses Porridgebrain from the old place... Josie has written a wonderful book... and this will tell you more about it... an excellent book to help you discover the wonder in the world...
bimblings.substack.com/p/i-made-som...
bimblings.substack.com/p/i-made-som...
I made something beautiful
This year, my strange and magical, enchanting little book got to take its first steps out into the world.
bimblings.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
I'm posting this for everyone who misses Porridgebrain from the old place... Josie has written a wonderful book... and this will tell you more about it... an excellent book to help you discover the wonder in the world...
bimblings.substack.com/p/i-made-som...
bimblings.substack.com/p/i-made-som...
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Just added to my Etsy shop:
🌿final small print run of my '26 calendars
🪶my handmade recycled silver jewellery designs (incl intricate casts of real flowers)
🌸limited ed'n mounted art prints of my photos
💐tiny posy mental health kits
Last orders for📮 in time for🌲: 19 Nov
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...
🌿final small print run of my '26 calendars
🪶my handmade recycled silver jewellery designs (incl intricate casts of real flowers)
🌸limited ed'n mounted art prints of my photos
💐tiny posy mental health kits
Last orders for📮 in time for🌲: 19 Nov
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...
November 5, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Just added to my Etsy shop:
🌿final small print run of my '26 calendars
🪶my handmade recycled silver jewellery designs (incl intricate casts of real flowers)
🌸limited ed'n mounted art prints of my photos
💐tiny posy mental health kits
Last orders for📮 in time for🌲: 19 Nov
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...
🌿final small print run of my '26 calendars
🪶my handmade recycled silver jewellery designs (incl intricate casts of real flowers)
🌸limited ed'n mounted art prints of my photos
💐tiny posy mental health kits
Last orders for📮 in time for🌲: 19 Nov
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...
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MY BIG CLEAR OUT! (part 2)
Here are 3 shelves of my books in A-Z order by author.
You can have any 2 for £10 (free P+P).
Please share (and buy).
UK only.
Here are 3 shelves of my books in A-Z order by author.
You can have any 2 for £10 (free P+P).
Please share (and buy).
UK only.
November 3, 2025 at 11:05 AM
MY BIG CLEAR OUT! (part 2)
Here are 3 shelves of my books in A-Z order by author.
You can have any 2 for £10 (free P+P).
Please share (and buy).
UK only.
Here are 3 shelves of my books in A-Z order by author.
You can have any 2 for £10 (free P+P).
Please share (and buy).
UK only.
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A NEW CHRISTMAS THING!
The Big Green Books Advent Calendar!
Choose from 4, 6 or 12 books.
Your chance to unwrap a new surprise book every few days in the run up to Christmas.
The books will be chosen based on what you enjoy reading.
More info HERE
www.biggreenbookshop.com/simon-likes-...
The Big Green Books Advent Calendar!
Choose from 4, 6 or 12 books.
Your chance to unwrap a new surprise book every few days in the run up to Christmas.
The books will be chosen based on what you enjoy reading.
More info HERE
www.biggreenbookshop.com/simon-likes-...
November 1, 2025 at 6:28 PM
A NEW CHRISTMAS THING!
The Big Green Books Advent Calendar!
Choose from 4, 6 or 12 books.
Your chance to unwrap a new surprise book every few days in the run up to Christmas.
The books will be chosen based on what you enjoy reading.
More info HERE
www.biggreenbookshop.com/simon-likes-...
The Big Green Books Advent Calendar!
Choose from 4, 6 or 12 books.
Your chance to unwrap a new surprise book every few days in the run up to Christmas.
The books will be chosen based on what you enjoy reading.
More info HERE
www.biggreenbookshop.com/simon-likes-...
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"The Festive Big Green Book Swap" is back!
Let me know the kind of stuff you like reading.
I'll match you up with someone with similar tastes.
I'll post you both a book I think you'll like (+ choc & tea)!
Read, chat & eat choc!
Just £15
DETAILS HERE!
biggreenbookshop.com/index.php
Let me know the kind of stuff you like reading.
I'll match you up with someone with similar tastes.
I'll post you both a book I think you'll like (+ choc & tea)!
Read, chat & eat choc!
Just £15
DETAILS HERE!
biggreenbookshop.com/index.php
November 1, 2025 at 12:56 PM
"The Festive Big Green Book Swap" is back!
Let me know the kind of stuff you like reading.
I'll match you up with someone with similar tastes.
I'll post you both a book I think you'll like (+ choc & tea)!
Read, chat & eat choc!
Just £15
DETAILS HERE!
biggreenbookshop.com/index.php
Let me know the kind of stuff you like reading.
I'll match you up with someone with similar tastes.
I'll post you both a book I think you'll like (+ choc & tea)!
Read, chat & eat choc!
Just £15
DETAILS HERE!
biggreenbookshop.com/index.php
Just realised I accidentally glutened myself, which explains a lot about how I’ve been feeling for the last couple of days!
November 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Just realised I accidentally glutened myself, which explains a lot about how I’ve been feeling for the last couple of days!
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It’s time! The Bert's Books Secret Santa.
Sign up by 30th November, and pick a book you'd like to gift to someone else.
I'll work out the best person to send that book to - and in return you'll get a book to unwrap too!
bertsbooks.co.uk/secret-santa
Sign up by 30th November, and pick a book you'd like to gift to someone else.
I'll work out the best person to send that book to - and in return you'll get a book to unwrap too!
bertsbooks.co.uk/secret-santa
November 1, 2025 at 9:19 AM
It’s time! The Bert's Books Secret Santa.
Sign up by 30th November, and pick a book you'd like to gift to someone else.
I'll work out the best person to send that book to - and in return you'll get a book to unwrap too!
bertsbooks.co.uk/secret-santa
Sign up by 30th November, and pick a book you'd like to gift to someone else.
I'll work out the best person to send that book to - and in return you'll get a book to unwrap too!
bertsbooks.co.uk/secret-santa
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I’ll be opening my Etsy shop in just under an hour for my Victorian ink bottle posy-making mental health kits distracted in time for🌲. They tend to sell out quickly👇🏼
11 of the Victorian ink bottle kits I posted about yday have sold but I've a few I'll be listing in my Etsy shop at 8.30pm this eve👇.
Kits incl a booklet I've written on how creative activity improves mental health+dried flower posy+giftbox.
I ship anywhere,incl the US: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...
Kits incl a booklet I've written on how creative activity improves mental health+dried flower posy+giftbox.
I ship anywhere,incl the US: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...
October 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I’ll be opening my Etsy shop in just under an hour for my Victorian ink bottle posy-making mental health kits distracted in time for🌲. They tend to sell out quickly👇🏼
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24% of Disabled people avoid using public transport due to accessibility issues.
4.7 million Disabled people live in poverty.
The politicians who make the above stats a reality are choosing to attack the Motability Scheme, instead of the system that locks us out of society.
4.7 million Disabled people live in poverty.
The politicians who make the above stats a reality are choosing to attack the Motability Scheme, instead of the system that locks us out of society.
October 30, 2025 at 10:15 AM
24% of Disabled people avoid using public transport due to accessibility issues.
4.7 million Disabled people live in poverty.
The politicians who make the above stats a reality are choosing to attack the Motability Scheme, instead of the system that locks us out of society.
4.7 million Disabled people live in poverty.
The politicians who make the above stats a reality are choosing to attack the Motability Scheme, instead of the system that locks us out of society.
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“Attacks on immigration and benefits both rely on similar ugly prejudice: certain members of society “contribute” and others “cost”, and in the extreme, leech off the superior healthy and white population.”
My col. on Britain’s new wave of anti-migrant policy. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My col. on Britain’s new wave of anti-migrant policy. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Just beads in a glass jar: this is how the Tories dehumanise migrants and those in need | Frances Ryan
The Conservatives, like Reform, are rooting their immigration policy in the language of welfare dependency. It’s deeply harmful, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
www.theguardian.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:09 AM
“Attacks on immigration and benefits both rely on similar ugly prejudice: certain members of society “contribute” and others “cost”, and in the extreme, leech off the superior healthy and white population.”
My col. on Britain’s new wave of anti-migrant policy. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My col. on Britain’s new wave of anti-migrant policy. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Dinner plans changed slightly when I realised the figs needed eating up. I’m not crying about it. 😋
October 29, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Dinner plans changed slightly when I realised the figs needed eating up. I’m not crying about it. 😋
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This #buyastrangerabook offer is still on offer.
@poorlarkin.bsky.social is offering to buy a couple of books for kids, up to £30.
One book has gone, so there's £20 left.
If there's a book you'd like for a kiddo, please get in touch and Poorlarkin will buy it!
UK only
@poorlarkin.bsky.social is offering to buy a couple of books for kids, up to £30.
One book has gone, so there's £20 left.
If there's a book you'd like for a kiddo, please get in touch and Poorlarkin will buy it!
UK only
It's #buyastrangerabook day!
Earlier, I put out @poorlarkin.bsky.social 's offer.
They'll buy books for kids, up to £30.
One book has gone, so there's £20 left.
If there's a book you'd like for a kiddo, please get in touch and PL will cover the cost.
UK only
Earlier, I put out @poorlarkin.bsky.social 's offer.
They'll buy books for kids, up to £30.
One book has gone, so there's £20 left.
If there's a book you'd like for a kiddo, please get in touch and PL will cover the cost.
UK only
I'll go early too Simon. Up to £30 for anyone to buy children's books for their kids, their nephews or nieces, or any kids they know will enjoy them. The harder they find it to afford the books, the more I want them to take up this offer.
October 28, 2025 at 8:40 PM
This #buyastrangerabook offer is still on offer.
@poorlarkin.bsky.social is offering to buy a couple of books for kids, up to £30.
One book has gone, so there's £20 left.
If there's a book you'd like for a kiddo, please get in touch and Poorlarkin will buy it!
UK only
@poorlarkin.bsky.social is offering to buy a couple of books for kids, up to £30.
One book has gone, so there's £20 left.
If there's a book you'd like for a kiddo, please get in touch and Poorlarkin will buy it!
UK only
I did not realise how chilly I was until I got into a hot bath!
October 28, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I did not realise how chilly I was until I got into a hot bath!
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"All these things the insurers say sound reasonable, but are tantamount to saying Disabled people are an unusual case, and that their lives are inherently riskier." - Mikey, DR UK campaigner
Disabled adults are 3x more likely to be in rented housing 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Disabled adults are 3x more likely to be in rented housing 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'I'm a disabled homeowner - can I afford to be ill?'
Katie McConnell says she struggled to get life insurance and mortgage protection when buying a home.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 9:50 AM
"All these things the insurers say sound reasonable, but are tantamount to saying Disabled people are an unusual case, and that their lives are inherently riskier." - Mikey, DR UK campaigner
Disabled adults are 3x more likely to be in rented housing 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Disabled adults are 3x more likely to be in rented housing 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...