pebbles and fimo...

Been a while since I last blogged: sorry about that. Been busy making orders and sunning myself in Andalucia! Picked up some nicely eroded pebbles there though, with loads of holes so I can connect them in a chunky handmade chain. That's when I get time though: busy time of year for sparkly tiaras and pearly necklaces for weddings...

Using a lot more pearls at the moment for wedding jewellery: brides seem to be going for bolder, simple looks to match striking, structured dresses. Our vintage collection is still very popular: brides are putting out asymetric spider or wild vintage headdresses with slinky Jenny Packham style dresses. Combs and grips are also going well to go in softer , more modern bridal hairstyles...

Bridal fairs are about finished now: the last one we did at the Jubilee Wharf in Penryn was great: a bit contemporary and alternative with eco venues such as Crasken Farm (www.greenerthangreenvenues.co.uk) beautiful hedghrow flowers from Fleur Parkinson (www.fleurparkinson.co.uk ) and wooden rings from Justin Duance and lovely precious rings from Mirri Damer (www.mirridamer.com ). The cafe's lovely there too: Miss Peapod's: nice food, cool music and very kid friendly with great toys and proper menu for the little monsters (www.misspeapod.jubileewharf.co.uk/peapod-home.html ).

And just remembered that we won an award!! Best accessories designer in the South West: I was well-chuffed! You can have a look at the other winners here: www.westcountryweddingawards.co.uk Was voted for by customers so nice to feel a bit appreciated!

Half term this week so desperately trying to think of interesting activities: fimo was good! Been wanting to do some for jewellery anyway and got it out with my lads: was a bit envious of the ones they did! Mine were a bit neat and boring: want to do big abtract pieces like they did but it's hard to fake...maybe will just pinch their ones. Swords coming out now so will maybe have to keep a bit of an eye on them! Won't leave it so long next time...