Brand New: Smiler prints!

Smile - it's Friday! And what better way to celebrate, than to tell you about my new happy, smiley, sunshiney new designs?!

I've been working like a mad thing all week to load lots of new goodies onto the PhotoFairytales website. (Let's just say, the design-bug has been nibbling away over recent weeks resulting in a little glut of new work!)

You can see all the new items on the site by visiting the 'What's New' page.

These are my new 'Smiler' prints - a range of A3 poster sized prints in lovely soft pastel colours. With designs that will work for all ages and occasions, I really hope you'll like them.

Great gift idea for Father's Day!

Each one is printed to order and available in a range of colours. They're just £21.50, including UK delivery. You can see all the Smiler print designs by clicking here.

Hmmm... maybe I should do a bit of a giveaway competition on some of this new work. What do you think?!

Sarah x



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How to teach your pet to *actually* talk..."

"Don't make eye contact, she's trying
to teach us to talk again..."

I really should stop trying to teach my pets to talk… but I just can't help myself...

And when I say ‘talk’, I don’t mean bark on command, etc - oh no, I mean TALK!

It’s not something I’m deliberately setting out to do (I’m not totally mad… well, not totally and completely), it’s more something that I just occasionally catch myself doing. Take this morning for example: I reached for a banana from the fruit bowl and Bella Cat watched with interest and made a little peeping sound. So I looked at her and said, “Banana”. I was showing her a banana and repeating the word IN THE HOPE THAT SHE MIGHT REPEAT IT. Yes, well… It’s the same system I used for my daughter when she was a baby, and she picked up the whole talking thing very quickly!

I was once out walking Freddy Dog when he paused to look at a bird sitting on a fence. “Look Freddy”, I said, “BIRD”. He looked up at me, we caught each other’s eye, and I thought: oh blimey, I’m trying to teach my dog to say the word ‘bird’.

Last week Fred presented me with his empty food bowl  by dragging it upstairs and dropping it on my feet (he’s not subtle). I picked it up, showed it to him, and said, “Bowl”. Just yesterday we had some snow and I pointed out of the window and said, “Snow”. I’m thinking maybe I’m favouring teaching the dog over the cat, but that’s really only because he seems to show more willing. Bella just looks on with a slightly wilful expression (I think she’ll be a slow learner - might even turn out to be dyslexic…)

My pets are both (of course) highly intelligent. But I don’t genuinely think they’ll ever learn to talk (though it won’t be from lack of parental teaching and guidance I assure you). Yesterday I saw a dog on Facebook writing his own name with a paint brush. Yeah, but can he talk?

I think if (or when) the day ever comes that Bella says the word ‘Banana’ or Freddy mentions that his bowl is empty rather than shows me, will probably be a surprising but well-earned one. I might be tempted to rename Freddy ‘Gaspode’ in honour of the dog from the Terry Pratchett books (who, if you don’t know, is a dog who thinks like a human and says the word ‘woof’ rather than barking).

Look, Freddy: Blog. Can you say ‘Blog’? What about, ‘Pho-to-Fair-y-tales’? Good boy!

Surely I'm not the only person in the world who does this? Am I??

Love from the nuthouse,

Sarah x

Fancy a little discount..?!

Who doesn't love a discount code, eh? Especially when it's in time for Mother's Day!

Take a look at the Competitions Tab above for details - but be quick, it ends soon...

Sarah x


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Top 10 personalised gifts for Mother's Day

Handpicked gift ideas for your mum this Mother's Day

It's going to be Mother's Day sooner than you think - it's early this year, March 6th, so don't get caught out!

Mums always deserve something extra special to make their day, and I've picked the top 10 present ideas for you from PhotoFairytales.

Everything is handmade, created to order, and fully personalised especially for your mum - not only that, but it all has free UK delivery too!

1) Personalised Fold Out Photo Album, £25
- a range of designs available, each made by hand and featuring your favourite photos. Presented in a gift bag and tied with ribbon.
2) 'My Mum is Never Wrong' print, £14.50
- fully personalised and available in a range of colours. Other Mother's Day prints also available.
3) Grandparent Tree Print, £14.50
- available in a choice of colours, the perfect personalised gift for granny this Mother's Day!
4) Personalised Ceramic Mixing Bowl, £24.95
- the ideal gift for the mum or granny who loves to bake. Available in a choice of two designs.
5) Wooden Photo Blocks, from £19.50
- available in a choice of colours, and in different words (eg, 'Mum', 'Mummy', etc) and featuring your favourite photos. Other styles also available.
6) Cook's Conversion Chart, from £14.50
- smart and practical, the gift she'll use over and over again! Available in any colour you like, and fully personalised too.
7) 'Mummy' personalised gift plate, £21.50
- a beautiful, handpainted and personalised plate. Ideal for serving that breakfast in bed!
8) 'Blessing' personalised Hoop print, £18.50
- a range of designs available, these beautiful prints come complete with ribbon ready to hang on the wall.
9) 'Superhero' Print, £14.50
- fun personalised prints that will raise a chuckle on Mother's Day! Personalised with any wording - remind mum how super she is!
10) Personalised Family Tree print, from £16.95
- available in a range of colours and two print sizes, these stunning prints are a touching gift for Mother's Day. Particularly perfect for that first Mother's Day for new mummies, or the perfect keepsake for granny.

Take a look at the PhotoFairytales Gifts for Her page for even more great ideas - these are just a few of the lovely presents available.

And remember, if you want to order something bespoke and personalised, don't leave it too late!

Sarah x



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Brand new: 'Floral' design wooden photo blocks - perfect for Mother's Day!

Personalised 'Floral' Wooden Photo Blocks
- a perfect present for Mother's Day

I know, one minute it's Christmas and the next we're talking about Valentine's Day and Mother's Day! Time often moves so fast I swear it ruffles my hair...

But, there's no getting away from it: Mother's Day is on the horizon. March 6th to be precise!

I've got lots of gorgeous goodies on the site for you to choose from, lovely treats I know your mum will love (and you, so start dropping hints!). And these beauties have just landed - a lovely addition to the existing range of personalised wooden photo blocks I have on the site.

Available in a huge range of colours, you can choose from the words 'Mum', 'Mummy', 'Nan', or 'Nanny' - or you can create your own word as there's an option to buy extra individual blocks. So if you want 'Grandma' or even 'Mumsicle' (which is what my daughter, for reasons best known to herself, calls me) that's not a problem!

Each block is made of solid wood and features 3 of your favourite photos on each block - so, if you order 'Mum' for example, the blocks will show 9 photos in total. The top and bottom of each block is finished with a pretty floral design. The blocks are then given a lovely 'worn' feel by sanding and finishing them with Annie Sloan wax.

Stack them vertically, horizontally, straight or on the tilt - however you display them they will look delightful. And you can keep turning them round to display different photos too.

A really touching and unique present for your mum (or you!) on Mother's Day. Visit the PhotoFairytales site now for even more great gift ideas.

Sarah x

PS: Don't forget, my Valentine's Day competition is still running. You could win one of 5 personalised Love Prints. Click here to enter now!

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