The Bijou Book Nook

05/10/2026

This is where I'll be on Saturday 10th October, followed by Bradley Village Hall on Sunday 11th (ST18 9DY) from 10 'til 4. I'll have some lovely Christmas themed journals with me, so why not join me and kick start your festive shopping?

05/08/2026

09/05/2026

Back again to support my local village market at Haughton Village Hall ST18 9HB. The sun is trying to come out and the scent of frying bacon is in the air. Please pop in today between 10 and 1 to support your local artisan makers. I'm here with my journals, as are Tropic with Michaela (skin care) Deerhurst Honey Bees (local Honey and beeswax candles) sarah plant floral design (floral displays and plants)
Mick’s Turning (turned wood) as well as jewellery, sewn items and of course cake!
We'd love to see you!

07/11/2025

LAST CHANCE TO BOOK

Calling all journal lovers, please forgive me popping up in your feed if this is not of interest to you. As one of my valued customers or page followers, I wanted to make you aware of a new session I am running on Saturday 22nd November 2025 at Dunston Village Hall, Dunston, Stafford ST18 9AB (just off M6 Jct 13). It is a Junk Journal Pay and Play Day with The Bijou Book Nook. The session will run from 10:00 until 17:00 with light refreshments (tea, coffee and biscuits) available on a self service basis throughout the day.

The idea of the Pay and Play Day is to provide a friendly, informal setting for some sociable junk journal play, rather than a formal taught workshop. You would bring along your journal(s) and craft supplies and spend the day crafting alongside some like-minded crafters sharing ideas, techniques and generally just enjoying a day of dedicated me time with people who "get it".

If there is sufficient demand I am hoping to run these Junk Journal Pay and Play Days three times a year. In November, March and July (subject to change depending on venue availability). I am also intending to run these sessions on a not for profit basis, so the expenses would be divided equally amongst all attendees - the more people attending, the cheaper it will be.

As far as fees are concerned, I am asking for a payment of £14 per person (over 18s only, I'm afraid) to be paid by BACS, by no later than 1st September 2025. This payment is initially non-refundable and secures your booking. However, if we have sufficient funds to cover all expenses (venue hire, light refreshments etc) I will be able to refund an equal portion of the fee depending on how much money is left in the kitty after all expenses have been paid. I hope that makes sense!

If you are interested in joining me on this exciting new venture please let me know in the comments and I will be in touch with more information and a booking form.

If you have any questions please either put them in the comments or message me direct.

Places are limited so please don't leave it too late to book.

I really hope you can join me.

02/11/2025

Day 2 of our Christmas Fair here at The Orangery Ingestre, Gerry is here with Deerhurst Honey Bees local honey and gorgeous bees wax candles. It's another beautiful morning, so why not pop on over and enjoy a relaxed shopping trip at this beautiful venue. We're here until 4 p.m.

01/11/2025

It's a glorious start to this weekend's Christmas Craft Fair here at The Orangery Ingestre. The Bijou Book Nook is here with beautiful journals and notebooks, and your local artisans have fabulous wares to kick start your Christmas shopping. From natural soaps, to jewellery, tote bags to jams and marmalades, crochet and knitwear, home furnishings, cards and much, much more. Please pop on down to this lovely venue and support your local makers. We're here at ST18 0RF from 10 until 4. Saturday and Sunday 1st and 2nd of November.
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06/09/2025

We're ready to greet you here at the Berkswich Makers Market. Holy Trinity Church, Baswich Lane, Stafford ST17 0BY. We're until 3 p.m. with a great selection of stalls for you to browse. Fabulous refreshments are available in the Church Hall, but don't forget yo come and see me over in the Church.

09/08/2025

It's a lovely morning here at Haughton Village Market. The bacon is cooking and the traders are ready to welcome you here from 10 until 1.
Haughton Village Hall, Newport Road Haughton ST18 9HB