A couple of weeks ago I finally managed to get a meeting with one of my managers after weeks of waiting and appointments being changed.
Unfortunately it wasn’t good news, apparently there are rules for Crown Entities right now which restrict their head count to the number it currently sits at. That means I can’t leave one job for a newly created position within the organisation because that would mean hiring someone to fill my current position.
Sounds like a poor excuse to me but one I can’t argue with. Maybe they just wanted to get rid of me, although they say the opposite.

I cannot work for a woman as vindictive and stupid as the one I have to report to anymore, so as many of my readers know I’ve handed in my resignation.

I’m going to be working from home on my little jewellery business, doing lots of writing and scheming. And a bit of cleaning, cooking, and exercising. Hopefully a lot more sleeping too.
I’m going to have ample time to collaborate with others. Lend a hand to their virtual, or otherwise projects. And hopefully meet some new inspiring people.
If you need some help with your projects let me know!

It’s a really exciting time in my life. And I’m so thankful for The Boy offering to be my sugar-daddy for a while. Even though I love the content management job that I’m seconded to 50% of the time it’s time for something new. They really do need a content manager though!

This is their idea of how to set up a table in html. Apparently you just press the space bar till it lines up.

Thank you so much to everyone who entered the Cupcakes and Mace jewellery competition and gave me some feedback in the process.

Two names were picked out of the basket by the boy for first and second prizes. And the winners are:

Bridey - Send me an email with your colour choices for the ring, pendant and chain, plus your ring size and address.

Gem – Send me an email letting me know if you would like a ring or a pendant and your colour choice, with your address.

Yay :D

Quick reminder that it’s the last day to enter the Cupcakes and Mace jewellery competition.
All you have to do is leave a comment on the competition post!

No excuses.

If you win you could be as cool as my sister.

Observant followers of Cupcakes and Mace may have noticed some Etsy advertising that popped up on the sidebar in the last couple of weeks.

Well, it is my very own work! The jewellery pieces I have been promising for a while now have been getting created and listed, it’s all still in the early stages but I’m very excited about it.

Now our laser cutter is working I can offer nameplate necklaces for USD $25 + shipping, cute laser cut pendants, and my usual array of crocheted and knitted wire bracelets, beaded necklaces and earrings and any other whimsy I imagine.
Any questions or requests can be emailed to me or you can leave a comment.

I have a competition for all of you! The main prize will be your very own Cupcakes and Mace ring and pendant set in your choice of colour. Depending on the number of entries I receive there may be a couple of runners up prizes too.

How to enter:

• For one entry – Go to the Cupcakes and Mace Etsy shop http://cupcakesandmace.etsy.com and take a look. Let me know what you like, or what else you would like to see in a comment.
• For an extra two entries – Write about the Cupcakes and Mace blog or Etsy shop on your own blog and come back to let me know. You could tell me what you like in your next Things I Love Thursday post and then leave me the link in a comment and get all three entries!

It’s time for all you lurkers to come out of hiding (and I know there’s quite a number of you), and win something for yourself or the one you love. :D

The winner will be drawn randomly on the 21st of March.

Can’t wait? Email me at kim at cupcakesandmace dot com or send me a convo in Etsy and I’ll set up a reserved order just for you at 20% off. Woo-woop.