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I'm an ED resident who has recently written a book called London Stitch and Knit, a guide to London's fabric, knitting and haberdashery shops. Here is a link to the book: http://www.amazon.co.uk/London-Stitch-Knit-Knitting-Haberdashery/dp/1910433527/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1442976660&sr=1-1&keywords=london+stitch+and+knit I will have a few book launch events locally and wanted to invite any crafty people who enjoy sewing, knitting, crochet, embroidery, weaving or related crafty pursuits. One will be at Stag and Bow in Forest Hill on 17 October from 3-5pm and another one at Rye Books 18 October 2-4pm. I've attached the invitation here (sorry, I had to make it quite small to attach it so it might be hard to read). I hope to meet some of you then! Leigh

I'll be taking part in the Decorative Living Fair on 6 October at Chelsea Old Town Hall. It's a great fair featuring beautiful vintage and antique housewares. I've attached the flyer for the fair. The organiser has kindly offered 10 tickets as a giveaway for me to offer to residents so I thought I would share that information here in case some of you would like to attend (it's a ?5 entry otherwise). In order to receive a ticket, the first 10 people to write Caroline, the organiser will receive tickets. I will remove my post after she's given away the tickets. Just email her at [email protected] and let her know you've read about her giveaway on the ED forum from Leigh. https://www.facebook.com/decorativelivingfair Leigh

I wanted to ask if anyone knows of any good options for group accommodation for 12 people in one house in London. I've looked in a variety of places online but wanted to ask if anyone has any particular suggestions here. Rooms can be shared but each person needs their own bed (that is the tricky part) and we need use of the kitchen so it has to be self catered. Thanks, Leigh

Thank you! I prefer the sound of the second option as I'm in lightroom more and usually export from there. Thanks for your help. Leigh

Any lightroom and photoshop users available to help me with a question? It might be easier to explain via private message or over the phone. Ideally, I'd love it if someone could come to my house or meet me out and show me on my own computer how to do what I want to do as I'm not having a lot of luck with tutorials and videos online. I use lightroom and photoshop often, but need to use it for a purpose that I'm not used to. Basically, I want to open multiple files in photoshop from Lightroom and batch edit them with an action in regards to printing preferences CMYK, uncoated FOGRA29, etc. I understand how to create the action, I just don't understand how to apply them to many photos at once (or at least a handful at once). If anyone is up for helping me, I'd greatly appreciate it! Feel free to PM me.

I purposely walk on the other side of the street with our daughters because this junction has given me so much stress trying to cross it in the past. Something really needs to be done. I've seen many near misses. A few months ago we saw a cyclist hit by a car and today my husband texted me when he witnessed today's horrible incident. I hope the woman is okay.

I also found Andy on the forum and he was very helpful at putting in some picture rails and a curtain pole. Reasonably priced and very nice.

Steve also did a great job on our garden recently too, a very thorough tidy up and cutting back. It looks great now!

I've recently had my engagement ring re-designed with Lila's Jewellery on Lordship Lane and couldn't be more pleased! The diamond in my ring is an heirloom from my grandmother. I've wanted to have my engagement ring re-designed for many years now as I wasn't completely happy with the setting I initially chose when my husband and I were engaged. I had been to Hatton Garden (among other places) in the past but was simply overwhelmed by the vast number and diverse array of jewelers there. When Lila's moved into the neighborhood, I thought I'd enquire if they could create a bespoke piece. I was pleased to find out they did. Rowena, their designer and gemmologist, did a tremendous job translating my inspiration ideas into her own design illustrations. After our initial consultation, she proceeded to make a series of drawings based on my ideas. As our ideas sharpened and came to a final design, she then sourced the best materials for my ring, even using some other stones I supplied from another ring to off-set the cost a bit. I also had grading and valuation done on the ring, which Lila's arranged for me. My ring turned out exactly like Rowena's final illustration and stayed within the budget. I can't recommend Lila's highly enough!

In June this summer I'm assisting cookbook writer and photographer Beatrice Peltre to host a food styling and photography workshop in East Sussex. We have a few spaces left so I thought I'd pass along the information in case there are any aspiring food photographers out there who might be interested in sharpening their skills. The workshop will be held at a lovely farm, Hawthbush Farm http://www.hawthbushfarm.co.uk/, from 28 June to 4 July. Lessons by Beatrice will be interspersed with local visits to places like a smokery, the beach, and a pick your own fruit farm. Here is more information in case anyone is interested: http://www.latartinegourmande.com/2014/01/08/a-food-styling-and-photography-workshop-in-england-summer-2014/ Feel free to PM me with any questions as well. Leigh

Thank you for the replies! Leigh

I've signed up our daughter for Nimble Arts holiday club during half term (http://nimblearts.co.uk/?page_id=537) and was just wondering if your child has attended before and if they enjoyed it? I looked on the forum for any recommendations or info on it (besides info on the actual workshops) but didn't see any feedback regarding their program. It sounds really fun for kids and she's already signed up but I was just curious. Thanks, Leigh

A number of people have PM'd me to ask if I could recommend the handyman I found if he did a good job. I usually call on a person named Paul to help me, who does a wonderful job and has helped me a number of times, but he is not available right now until the end of February. His number is 07980540287. So the person I did call on was Lee 07717572036, who did a great job today as well and was referred by a private PM I received. Both Paul and Lee charge 20 pounds per hour. Hope that helps the people who have written me for information. Leigh

I now have someone to help, thanks for all the replies! Leigh

I've contacted 3 handymen I found on the forum in the last 2 weeks but have not heard back from them. If you are a handyman or can recommend one who might be available for small work, please let me know. I need a babygate installed, wall mount ironing board, curtain poles, and coat hook. Our walls are quite solid and require a hammer drill to get anything into them so I;m not able to do this myself. Send PM if you are a handyman who can help along with your hourly rate. I live in ED near the ED police station. Thanks! -Leigh