Quirky Designs by Gem

21/06/2026

Hey everyone, I'm almost ready to launch the new and improved CAT PARENT mug! Just a few more things to draw and it will be live.

15/06/2026

Sorry, I've dropped off the face of a cliff again. I've been busy behind the scenes but totally rubbish at posting here.

I've had a little redesign of the cat mum mug, but this will be cat parents, so cat dads too. I am changing how the text is written at the top of the mug. This was just what was on the last mug.

I'm looking for a tester for this mug, so will post how to do this tomorrow morning if anyone would like a bargain 😘

06/06/2026

For those of you that know me well, know I love a certain Irish Boyband.

Well last week Mr QDBG managed to get us tickets for the Emirates last night.

So the children and I made our way to London to see them play last night. I've loved Boyzone for 33 years (which is amazing considering I'm only 25). To share that with them was amazing and they really enjoyed it.

Very tired now but so worth it.

03/06/2026

So who has summer? 🌧️☔

Where did you leave it? I mean I'm liking it's a bit cooler (all the perimenopausal ladies know what I'm talking about!)

But why rain?? Especially around the morning and afternoon school run times! I don't mind if it rains at night, but not during the day! I have s**t to do 🤣.

Check out this awesome custom wine glass, in bright pink sparkly leopard print. What's good about these bad boys is they can be used in rain as well as sun 🤣🤣

27/05/2026

How is everyone coping in the heat? It's a bit cooler here today after a small storm this morning.

Dave is living his best life chillin' on the hot tub! Well the cover as I'm sure he wouldn't be a massive fan of the actual water (unless it had fish in it as he occasionally brings us fish gifts 🤦🏼‍♀️)

26/05/2026

Silver linings 🤣🤣

25/05/2026

Massive favour please lovelies. Thank you

My sister-in-law's Dance School needs votes please. Voting closes tomorrow at 1pm.

Click here https://sussex.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/vote/

From my SIL: Need a big final push! The company that are winning are a nationwide business so need all the help we can get...😂

Best Childrens Business
FUSE Theatre Arts Collective

Please comment done when you've voted, thank you so much.

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25/05/2026

Working on a scorching bank holiday (but that's because my work room has the aircon 😁

25/05/2026

Currently having our kitchen done (hence all the tools in the background, which Mr QDBG is very jealous of)

Bought these lovely new stools for the breakfast bar, turns out I didn't think about Brian's needs and that he needs a stool too. Ordering a 3rd stool now 🤣🤣

24/05/2026

Dave is enjoying himself in the garden today! What a beautiful bank holiday weekend 🍹