Made by pure hands

04/09/2026

Before I get knee deep in prepping for this Sunday's market at SoLo Craft Fair, I've just been reminded that all my September massage appointments at Bellenden Therapies | SE15 are now open and available to book.

In fact, you can now book appointments right up until 13th October.

September always seems to be one of those months where everything starts up again at once. Work, school, routines, diaries filling up, and suddenly we're back to squeezing ourselves in around everything else.

So if you've been meaning to book your next massage, you can now get it in the diary before September runs away with us.

And on that note, I'd better find myself a massage appointment too. I'm definitely going to need one after lugging all my stock around on Sunday. 😂

03/09/2026

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02/09/2026

02/09/2026

I’ve been quietly working on something behind the scenes...

I wasn’t completely happy with my original rollerball labels. Despite a few tweaks, they weren’t as durable as I wanted them to be and had a habit of bubbling.

So I decided it was time for an upgrade.

Rather than changing all seven at once, I trialled four first and I’m so pleased with the results.

The new labels have a matt finish, are scuff resistant and, most importantly, no more bubbling! 🙌🏾

And the first one you’ll get to see is Sweet Dreams, which I’ll be unveiling at SoLo Craft Fair this Sunday 6th September at Between The Bridges.

A small change, but one that makes a big difference to me. If it has the Made by Pure Hands name on it, I want to be happy with it.

Come and have a look on Sunday, 12pm–5pm.

They go impeccably well with Shannon | Maker of Sunshine in Product Form crochet holder. 😉

01/09/2026

So our Bank Holiday is over and it’s time to prep for Back to School.

After a long summer (and it has been LONG in my house 😆), I need to get my boy ready for school.

The uniform is ready, the school supplies are sorted, but there are a few other essentials I’ll be adding to help him get back into the swing of things.

And while I’m at it, I’ll be stocking up for myself too. Because us adults need a little help getting back into the September routine too! 😂

Swipe to see a few of my Back to School (and Back to Work) essentials. 👉🏿

What are your September essentials?

31/08/2026

We’ve reached the end of August, and my attention has already turned to what essential oil blends I’ll be using as we transition into autumn.

Thanks to my little summer trip, I’ve already started creating a few things to see me through this transitional period.

First up is a body oil specifically blended to soothe my menopause aches, help regulate my slightly shredded nervous system 😆 and keep me grounded as I start and end each day.

🌿 Petitgrain
🌿 Eucalyptus Globulus
🌿 Geranium
🌿 Plai

Next on my list is a bespoke inhaler and maybe an essential oil blend for my diffuser, but for now Ten Minutes Peace is doing the job.

If you want to chat essential oil blends for autumn, or pick up your own Ten Minutes Peace, I’ll be at SoLo Craft Fair this coming Sunday 6th September with Shannon | Maker of Sunshine in Product Form.

📍 Between The Bridges
⏰ 12pm–5pm

What oils or blends are you reaching for as we head into autumn? 🍂

28/08/2026

It’s back to Bellenden Therapies | SE15 tomorrow, but part of me is still dreaming about Snugburys ice cream after my little break in Chester. 🍦😆

I’m also missing the walks and the beauty of this lovely city. It was just what I needed to get me out of the funk that had been brewing and give me a bit of space to reset.

But like all good things, the break had to come to an end, and now it’s time to look forward. There are upgraded projects to work on, massages to give and my next market to get ready for.

Next Sunday, 6th September, I’ll be back with Shannon | Maker of Sunshine in Product Form for our final Summer Market with SoLo Craft Fair. ☀️

So there’s plenty to keep me busy as summer starts making way for autumn. 🍂

24/08/2026

Friday was another trip around the sun. 🌞

Whilst I’m incredibly grateful for another year of life, the day itself could only be described as… 💩💩💩

Literally. 😂

So Grogu and I have escaped London for some much-needed R&R.

We’ll be back soon, but for now we’re going a little off-grid. There’s a lot happening over the coming weeks, including our last summer market with Shannon | Maker of Sunshine in Product Form SoLo Craft Fair, so I think we need a little more rest before the pace picks up again.

Sometimes you just need to give yourself permission to disappear for a while. 🤍

20/08/2026

Life has been a lot over the past few weeks. I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels like they’ve been battling flames. 🔥

Sometimes it can all get a bit too much.
Now the temperature has dropped, it’s easier to get outside and walk out some of those heavy feelings. Fresh air, movement and a change of scenery can make such a difference.

And if the mental load is still too much, put on your favourite playlist or try one of the Made by Pure Hands Wind Down Zone audios while you walk.

After all that heat, I’m sure none of us will mind walking if the odd rain shower should come! 🌧️🩷

14/08/2026

Heatwave number 5?! 🥵

I actually can't believe we're on our fifth heatwave in the UK. And I know I wasn't the only one who struggled to sleep last night!

I really wish I'd remembered to freeze my Lavender Eye Pillow and spritz my bed before going to sleep, but with a lot going on, my usual routine has gone completely awry. 🤦🏿‍♀️

The one thing that's saving me right now is my new neck fan. I actually bought it for work (thanks for the recommendation, ChatGPT! 😂), but it's been a Godsend for all things heat-related.

I even forgot to use my spritz until I realised my clients were all feeling blissed out after their post-massage spritz. 😂

Meanwhile, my new favourite thing is opening the fridge, neck fan blowing, before taking a quick hit of my spritz.

These are desperate times. 😆

How are you doing in these soaring temperatures?