Hi all,
This is my first official blog post for my jewellery and lots more..
I will be blogging about craft fairs/shows, other jewellers, fashion, everyday things, my family, food and much more... so keep checking back, as I hope to blog at least once a week!
So here goes....
I will be blogging about craft fairs/shows, other jewellers, fashion, everyday things, my family, food and much more... so keep checking back, as I hope to blog at least once a week!
So here goes....
I have just finished my new summer collections and am just putting them onto the website for you lovely people to be able to buy...
I have been inspired this year by (as always) florals...and also the sea and bright summery shades!
The collections for Summer 2011 are -
The collections for Summer 2011 are -
Vintage Porcelain
This is made from lovely porcelain beads in white with dainty flowers etched onto them, in pink, blue, navy, purple and red...and possibly yellow in a couple of months too...
I have complemented these pretty beads with the Karen Hilltribe silver woven balls, as featured in Silverberry Collection, I love them and think the combination of the textures works really well. There are also lots of lovely freshwater pearls and crystals in between each bead combination, so full of vintage luxury too.
This is made from lovely porcelain beads in white with dainty flowers etched onto them, in pink, blue, navy, purple and red...and possibly yellow in a couple of months too...
I have complemented these pretty beads with the Karen Hilltribe silver woven balls, as featured in Silverberry Collection, I love them and think the combination of the textures works really well. There are also lots of lovely freshwater pearls and crystals in between each bead combination, so full of vintage luxury too.
Summer of Love
This collection is fab everyday summer jewellery, created with bright coloured shell pieces and millefiori glass chips, choose your favourite mix! All finished with a Karen Hilltribe solid silver heart & toggle of course!
They are so great as they go with every colour you wear! Yey!
This collection is fab everyday summer jewellery, created with bright coloured shell pieces and millefiori glass chips, choose your favourite mix! All finished with a Karen Hilltribe solid silver heart & toggle of course!
They are so great as they go with every colour you wear! Yey!
Seashell
A stunning real slice of shell edged in sterling silver is the focal for this collection. I have complemented each one with freshwater pearls and sparkly silver lined beads. Once again, finished with Karen Hilltribe silver toggle clasp. Oh I do like to be beside the seaside...la..la, grab one for that summer's day at the beach!
A stunning real slice of shell edged in sterling silver is the focal for this collection. I have complemented each one with freshwater pearls and sparkly silver lined beads. Once again, finished with Karen Hilltribe silver toggle clasp. Oh I do like to be beside the seaside...la..la, grab one for that summer's day at the beach!
Silverwave
Waves of the ocean created in swirling sterling silver, featuring cute glass dagger beads in varying shades, lilacs, pinks, blues etc..These pieces are one of my fav's as they are very unique (handwoven by myself!) and are beautiful focal pieces for wearing with that little black dress!
Waves of the ocean created in swirling sterling silver, featuring cute glass dagger beads in varying shades, lilacs, pinks, blues etc..These pieces are one of my fav's as they are very unique (handwoven by myself!) and are beautiful focal pieces for wearing with that little black dress!
I also have my other collections available including Lush Lariats (long leather necklaces dappled with freshwater pearls) Perfect for wrapping around your wrist too!
New Galleries/Retailers
I have spent the last month (Feb) phoning over 500 retailers and galleries regarding my new summer collection, as I'm fairly new to wholesale/retail selling! so it's all a very steep learning curve..I'm much more used to direct selling to my customers at shows and fairs..
Anyway, after many many phone calls and a quite a few disappointments, esp as I've now realised that most retailers buy in January! I managed to secure 5 new galleries and shops for my summer collection to find a home...so that you can all pop in and buy some..
(see stockists on here for weblinks/addresses)
I have spent the last month (Feb) phoning over 500 retailers and galleries regarding my new summer collection, as I'm fairly new to wholesale/retail selling! so it's all a very steep learning curve..I'm much more used to direct selling to my customers at shows and fairs..
Anyway, after many many phone calls and a quite a few disappointments, esp as I've now realised that most retailers buy in January! I managed to secure 5 new galleries and shops for my summer collection to find a home...so that you can all pop in and buy some..
(see stockists on here for weblinks/addresses)
Compton Verney - A very posh old manor house, now a fab gallery with beautiful grounds, perfect for a summer's picnic..They have a shop selling all things sparkly and gifty, and they wanted my collections! woo..
They are currently stocking - Lush Lariats, I Love Pearls, Vintage Porcelain and Summer of Love collections.
They are currently stocking - Lush Lariats, I Love Pearls, Vintage Porcelain and Summer of Love collections.
Walnut Tree Gallery - A lovely little gallery, selling all things handmade. They are currently only selling Summer of Love (millefiori) collection here, so grab it while you can!
Corina Corina - A vintage boutique in Warwick. Full of 1940's/50's/60's dresses, accessories and other pretty vintage pieces. Currently stocking a mix selection of my latest summer collections, and only 20mins from where I live!
NumberFour Gallery - Fab gallery selling all things handmade again from some amazing designers. Currently stocking Vintage Porcelain, Charmed Romance and I Love Pearls collections. My first outlet in Scotland so far!
Wave7 Gallery - By the sea indeed...this gallery is in Port Isaac, Cornwall, so do pop in while on your summer holidays! They are currently stocking a mix selection of my latest summer collections.
Watch this space as I am expecting more galleries/shops to be stocking my collections in the next couple of months too!!! so there should be a shop near to all my customers soon enough!
If you love what I make, please feel free to ask around at local galleries/boutiques near you and see if they would like to stock my work.. Email/contact me and I can send samples to you or the gallery direct..
There's a gift of £50 to spend on jewellery for everyone who secures me a new outlet!
There's a gift of £50 to spend on jewellery for everyone who secures me a new outlet!
Bye for now!
Ooo...check out my new events listings to see if I'm at a fair/event near you this summer and come and say hi!!
Ooo...check out my new events listings to see if I'm at a fair/event near you this summer and come and say hi!!
More blog posts soon...hehe..
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