Made With Love by Kat

A while ago I read a blog post via Comms2Point0 on Twitter, based on "things PRs wished journalists knew". Mostly it was whingeing about being asked to get quotes with three minutes notice, and I was rather incensed - for a start, if I worked in PR, thanks to my journalism background (which the author said did not necessarily make good PRs - I've never met a non-journo PR that's been any good I'm afraid) I would like to think I would be able to anticipate stories and have quotes ready. But maybe that's just me. Anyway, a rather tongue-in-cheek spat ensued, and at some point I promised to write a counter post on "things journalists wish PRs knew." So here it is... 1. Journalists work to tight deadlines, and if we have to spend all morning chasing you around for a one-line quote that should have been provided in your press release we'll remember and not bother in future. 2. London PRs in particular take note: Do not lump everything North of Birmi...

I love Suffolk puffs (also known as yo yo puffs in America). They're an easy way to make a pretty brooch, are a great embellishment for bags, an easy way to make a pretty scarf by stitching several together and have 101 other uses. Here are just a few ideas... Headpiece with net and Suffolk puffs by Ark Designs Christmas puff ball from Maximum Rabbit Designs Bib necklace with Suffolk puffs from Pom Pom Emporium The good news is, they genuinely could not be easier to make yourself. Here's how... You will need: Fabric, thread, needle, scissors, plus embellishments such as cabochons, buttons, ribbon etc. Step one: Cut out a circle of fabric approximately twice as large as you would like your finished puff. Tie a knot in the end of your thread, stitch through the fabric a few times to secure, then sew running stitch around the edge of the circle. Step two: Gently pull the thread to bring the edges of the circle in together to the centre. Step three: Tightly stitch through the fab...