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Bev: Posted on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 8:59 AM
I hope that this newsletter finds you all well, warm and dry and looking forward to all the forthcoming festivities and have we got just a few over the summer! Rumours have it that the sun will start to shine this week and we can start to take the layers off..... Well with all things British making big headlines this year, I just couldn't resist making myself a new apron, which I will be sporting at the summer fairs - one has to look the part, doesn't one??..Do you think Mary Portas and the Queen will approve? Well lets get the bunting out and start partying on..... Meet me at the Fair You can see me at the following fairs, starting with the Jubilee Great British Market at the Ridings Shopping Centre in Wakefield on Sunday June 3rd. Come and see the "Special" guest...lets just say she wears a rather sparkly crown!! More details to follow shortly on these two: Carlton Festival in the Rhubarb Triangle 30th June 2012 Driffield Show July 18th 2012 Street Party anyone? Now if you are planning a street party for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, then you could up-stage your neighbours in one of these glamourous Limited Edition Aprons New to mrs madden makes Ceramic Hearts Aren't these just gorgeous? After being an avid collector of these really pretty ceramic hearts over the past couple of years, I now have the privilege of becoming a stockist of the Jamali Annay hearts. They are all individually hand painted and fired in the lovely Yorkshire town of Knaresborough and come with quirky sayings similar to my aprons - just what your kitchen needs! And of course, no kitchen will be complete without this year's Must Have...the Union Jack heart. Come and see the full range at the shows... Father's Day And then we must not forget that we also have Father's Day on June 17th. Now I'm sure with all the events and get-togethers there are going to be, that Dad will be barbecuing quite a bit, so why not treat him to a Man-Pinny? How cool will that be? What's been happening at mrs madden makes??? Well besides being extremely busy in the sewing room getting ready for all of the fairs, I have had time to do a girly day trip to York for afternoon tea...well it was one way of doing a bit of research on the cake front and I did bring some back for my hubby!! Honestly! But if you get chance...afternoon tea atHotel du Vin is very very nice and the choice of teas is lovely...try the Rose Petal China tea.. But the most exciting event happened over the weekend was at The Malton Food Festival.....who's this signing his new book for me - "Let's Eat"? Yes...Tom Parker Bowles...we also got to meet Matthew Fort from The Great British Menu....they were a brilliant double act in the Cookery Theatre and were also interviewed by the lovely Selina Scott....very entertaining... Will let you know how the new recipes go down... So have you been up to anything exciting that you would like to share with us? Would love to hear from you...just drop me an email.. Stockists refreshed ready for the Jubilee New Aga aprons have arrived at Country Warmth in Norton, near Malton in North Yorkshire - there's a few new sayings: "Keep Calm - your dinner is in the Aga" and we just had to.... "Aga Queen" and a selection of pretty aprons, frilly pinnies and peg pinnies at Customer of the Month And last but not least..Customer of the Month Awards.... As I didn't have one last month and it is time to celebrate with the Jubilee - this month I thought we'd have 2!!!! The first one is the lovely Fiona from Cakes by No More Tiers of York sporting her fab Jubilee inspired apron Take a peak at her website to see how fab her cakes are and what she has been up to in Telford over the weekend - some brilliant masterpieces no less: and then this is Matt...looking great in his spotty apron...who says pinnies are only for women...doesn't he look the part?! Both win vouchers to spend at mrs madden makes .. so a big thank you to them for sending their photos in and letting me share them with you. In every newsletter, we feature a customer of the month. So if you fancy taking part, please don't be shy - send in your photos. I love to see how happy you are wearing them and what you get up to and it also allows you to see how other customers are using our products. Now I do know that some mrs madden makes aprons have been flying off to distant shores this past month...so please share the sunshine!!! Don't forget, for those of you on Facebook, you can keep up-to-date daily at my mrs madden makes Facebook page Well all that's left to say now is I hope you all have a very merry Diamond Jubilee Weekend and hope to see some of you who can make it to any of the fairs in Yorkshire over the summer - keep in touch.. Take care and have fun, ©mrs madden makes 2012 |
Aprons and Pinnies, Newsletter Archive, Cupcakes, TV cooking programmes, Press release and news, Customer photos, hearts, farm Shops, Bunting, Customer of the month, Pink products, Diamond Jubilee
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Bev: Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2012 3:40 PM
Happy Saint David's Day to all my Welsh readers. Spring is here! Daffodils are blooming, days are getting longer - so time to get out and about...offers to tempt you and places to visit, Mothers to pamper and a few jobs to do.... plus Customer of the Month celebrations.. So let March blow away your cobwebs! For the Love of Mothers With Mothering Sunday on the 18th March, it's time to pamper her - breakfast in bed, lunch out, afternoon tea treat, weekend away... or make it a girly trip out. March's Offer Have you got the urge yet to start your Spring Cleaning? Well as a special treat to my readers I am offering FREE SHIPPING within the UK during March on my Spring Cleaning Aprons They make your chores easier, giving you more time to enjoy yourself! So get ahead, get organised and look forward to a sparkly house and some much deserved ME-time. If you don't have time to visit my website, click on the "Buy Now" button below to purchase the above apron. First come first served as they are all unique! Shop on the go at mrs madden makes! No need to stay in! Isn't technology wonderful? You can now visit my web shop on the move on your mobile phone. It is only a mini version of the full website but it makes it easier for you if you have the urge to splurge! Coffee and Crafts What a fab concept? If you like to craft and are a lover of home-made cakes then Rivers Meet is a destination Craft Cafe for you. Situated just outside Leeds in the village of Methley, Jo, the proprietor, teaches sewing classes and also makes the cakes for the cafe. The day we visited was very icy but we were greeted by a roaring fire. We spent a lovely morning there - I was quite good, having the fat free fruit cake - browsing the shop and enjoying a couple of cups of coffee. We shall be back - either to visit one of the many craft fairs, join in a craft class or just for lunch. Customer of the Month a male Customer of the Month!!! This month's voucher to goes to Caroline & Johnny..."..sending you some pics of the man in action wearing his apron. He loved it. Thanks once again...Caroline xx" Congratulations to Johnny - hard at work jamming!! Please do keep sending your photos in...I like to see the aprons being put to good use and you could win a voucher too! Remember it doesn't have to be an apron - it can be anything that you have bought from Please, can you help spread the word? I have been busy getting some new postcards made to promote my mrs madden makes newsletter and website. If any you would like some of them to hand out to your friends, family, neighbours and work colleagues or know of somewhere, where you can put one up as a poster, then I will be only too happy to pop some in the post to you and will really appreciate your help. Just email me with your address and I will give you 10% off your next purchase. Thank you. xx A Taste of Summer......in March! Love to try different ciders? A friend of mine has just had an article published in Specialty Food Magazine - a first for her! Read her fabulous article on Cider here on page 32 I feel a glass of cider is in order..........cheers! Discount Voucher Just for you If you fancy a trip out to Wakefield, please do come along and say hello and bring this voucher with you....you never know you may just find something you like. With Mother's Day and Easter coming along shortly, I will have some new products being launched... Well, here's wishing you a marvellous March! ©mrs madden makes 2012 |
Aprons and Pinnies, Food, Slimming World,slimming, Christmas, Cafes in West Yorkshire, Newsletter Archive, Cupcakes, Fairs, Press release and news, Customer photos, Lavender hearts, lavender pillows, dried lavender gifts, farm Shops, daffodils, Customer of the month, Calendar Girls, Pink products, Spring cleaning, Mother's day Gifts
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Bev: Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 3:31 PM
The "Andy" Bag, so called as it's very Handy Andy, comprises of cotton and cord and because of the length of it's re-inforced hessian webbing straps, can either be worn over the shoulder or carried in your hand. With the contrast cord or twill lining it becomes reversible for a change too! Very servicable as it has a dark coloured lining and the body has also been strengthened for durability. Size:43cms x 28cms Ideal for taking on holiday, shopping at your local farm shop or just nice & fun to have handy at any time to brighten your day! |
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Bev: Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2011 10:00 AM
August's Newsletter is short and sweet as I am sure that most of you will have lots to do and either be away on holiday, entertaining the children or even making the most of the small amount of sunshine that we are getting! A First for mrs madden makes!! What an exciting month July was! We went to Driffield Show and came away with our first award!!! Winning 2nd prize for the Best Stand at Show A big thank you too, for all of my lovely customers who came along and said hello. For those of you who I hadn't physically met before, it was nice to put a face to a name. New Products Time for Tea at Ainsty Farm Shop We have just extended the range of mrs madden makes products that they stock. There are now some really fabulous tea cosies......see more Forward to a Friend Remember, if you think that a friend of yours would be interested in reading this newsletter, then please feel free to forward it on to them or even get them to sign-up for their own copy. If they mention that you recommended them, then you will receive a voucher to spend at mrs madden makes Customer of the Month If you remember, July's newsletter saw the launch of Customer of the Month Photo Competition, allowing you to see how other customers are using our products. Well, Congratulations to Anna, from Shelley, West Yorkshire, who sent in the picture above. She had purchased one of my "Vacant/Engaged" linen door signs and has put it to good use on her cloakroom door. Doesn't it look pretty with the wooden Loo sign? No more embarassing moments! Anna wins a voucher towards her future purchases. If you have a photo that you want featured and want to be entered into next month's draw, please email it in before the end of August. Best wishes for now and enjoy... Bev at mrs madden makes |
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Bev: Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 1:50 PM
If you are out and visiting the cities of York and Harrogate this summer why not make sure you stop by at Ainsty Farm Shop on the A59 at Green Hammerton. They have a lovely cafe and some great local produce - ideal for your picnics. We have also just extended the range of mrs madden makes products that they stock. There are now some really fabulous tea cosies, in keeping with the mrs madden makes "look" that are embroidered with quirky sayings and co-ordinate with the ever popular aprons. Ideal gifts or a treat for yourself! |
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Bev: Posted on Saturday, June 11, 2011 3:01 PM
Thank you for all your lovely comments on my newsletters. It's great to know that you are reading them and that they brighten your day! Well what happened to May and the warm weather that we were expecting? Apparently it's been saving itself for June.....so unwrap that scarf from around your neck, dig out your floaty summer dress and look forward to spending some time outside in the sunshine....here comes summer! So give yourself permission to take time out in your garden for your morning coffee. Weather permitting, I like to sit here surrounded by the fantastic scent of my summer pinks and climbing rose - giving me inspiration to carry on designing. Useful Holiday ideas Don't know about you, but my thoughts are now on holidays and a break from the sewing machine...even though I love it. I like to be organised and make packing easy..... but it's usually last minute when it's done Here are a few of my latest products that may help your holiday & packing go with a swing Lovely lavender travel pillows for your journey and your summer napping in the garden - lavender harvested from my garden Limited Edition Watercolour print Holiday Tote bags - complete with book marks and pockets for your books too. Ideal for carrying all your bits and pieces and also fold up to go in your case. Watercolours by yours truly! Keep your smalls neat and tidy in these fab travel laundry bags A girl can never have too many pairs of shoes on holiday. Keep them clean and safe in the gorgeous vintage shoe bags These products will be launched at the Southwell Fair so are not yet in my web shop, but if you fancy one or two of them then justgive me a call A date for July: Driffield County Show July 20th more details to follow shortly where you will be able to see my new products as they roll off the sewing machine Please let all your friends know...the more the merrier. I am trying to get to 100 followers by the end of this summer. Holiday Tip of the month Roll up your smalls and pack them inside your shoes to maximise on space and keep your shoes in shape in the case Don't Forget Father's day 19th June If he loves to barbecue or is a whizz in the kitchen, then why not treat him to a fun apron? Get 10% off your first mrs madden makes purchase If you would also enjoy reading my newsletters then please do sign up for a regular newsletter. Make sure you tell me where you heard about me and as a thank you, you will get 10% off your next purchase New Pinnies at Ainsty's Farm Shop Why treat yourself to a trip out and pop along to Ainsty's Farm shop in Green Hammerton, near York and have a look at my new batch of pinnies hot off the sewing machine - floral frilly pinnies, Baking Queen and Pastry Princess are a few among the new designs. Stock up on some great local produce too...their local strawberries are a must...please tell Lily and Stuart that you heard about them here..they like to know where their customers come from |
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Bev: Posted on Sunday, June 05, 2011 2:47 PM
New Pinnies at Ainsty's Farm Shop Why treat yourself to a trip out and pop along to Ainsty's Farm shop in Green Hammerton, near York and have a look at my new batch of pinnies hot off the sewing machine - floral frilly pinnies, Baking Queen and Pastry Princess are a few among the new designs. Stock up on some great local produce too...their local strawberries are a must...please tell Lily and Stuart that you heard about them here..they like to know where their customers come from |
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Bev: Posted on Monday, April 04, 2011 2:54 PM
 Last month you may recall the tales of our tour of the Rhubarb Triangle and how magical the pretty pink forced rhubarb is and how benificial to our health it is too. Well this past weekend I was saddened to read about how the fields are under threat as they are being earmarked for housing. It was only last year given Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status by the European Union - the same as champagne and parma ham. So please be so kind as to |
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Bev: Posted on Saturday, March 12, 2011 6:44 PM
Stewed Rhubarb Well this is THE SEASON for forced rhubarb and because we live in the rhubarb triangle, then we just had to go on the tour. This is the way that they recommended to stew rhubarb and I have to say it is quite sweet even though there is no added sugar!   Wipe the rhubarb with a damp cloth and then chop into small finger length pieces and add to the pan. Then squeeze some oranges and add the juice to a pan Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for a couple of minutes. Put the lid on, switch off the heat and just let the rhubarb simmer in it's own heat and the orange juice. Lovely with custard or natural yogurt... what do you like it with? |
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Bev: Posted on Sunday, March 06, 2011 5:06 PM
From the pink champagne coloured sticks ,to the hot lipstick red ones rhubarb has some fantastic health benefits and is a joy to look at. It's that time of year again when it's the season of forced rhubarb all growing quietly in the dark in their sheds in our famous Rhubarb Triangle of Yorkshire. We have been meaning to do it for years and yesterday we actually managed it...yes we did the tour and boy was it fascinating and very informative. From it being a metabolic stimulant to an aid in preventing cancers and various other illnesses, I shall look at the humble rhubarb stick in a different light now...forgive the pun! If you get chance before the end of March, do see if you can get on one of the tours or if not put it in your diary for 2012. Have a look at their Yorkshire Rhubarb website to check times etc. Keep watching this space for ideas on rhubarb recipes....we bought a box full and I will be dreaming up some gorgeous goodies to satisfy the appetite and hopefully stimulate my metabolism!!! |
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