Blinging It

Hello, testing, testing, 1 2 3.  Yes, I'm back from the land of sickness and job applications/interviews to continue transmissions on the blog!  Today I'm sharing an exciting new range of earstuds I've been dying to add to the store.

For those of you who know me, you'll know that I do love pearls be they glass, swarovski or the real deal.  So I was very excited to finally get my hands on the sweetest earstud backings looking very different from the usual butterfly or barrel nut style.  These luxe-looking earring backings are made with faux pearls into which has been inset a barrel nut type of setting to hold the ear posts in place!

I am LOVING the luxurious look these faux pearls add to the literature range of earrings and have already created Sherlock Holmes, Pride and Prejudice and Anne of Green Gables sets.  Do you love these new earrings as much as I do?  And which other characters should I include in the range???

Bookworm ladies, rejoice!

Do you remember a few weeks ago when I mentioned that there were new literature purses coming to Domum Vindemia?  Well, they're finally done and listed for sale in-store!  There are currently three designs in stock, Mr Darcy's proposal to Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre's "Reader I married him", and Cathy's proclamation that Heathcliff's soul was made of the same stuff as hers.

I must say that I had a lot of fun designing the outer fabric for these purses and having it specially printed for me, though finalising the process of dreaming up the design to seeing the purses in completion has been a bit of a nerve-wracking one!  So tell me, which one do you love?

A rainbow of vintage pretties

Earlier this year I added a small range of earstuds to the Glam It Up range of jewellery in Two Cheeky Monkeys and I have been thrilled by the response they received.  As expected, the emerald green ones have been the most popular, and I am now almost sold out of that colour.

But amidst the fantastic reception this new range of earrings received, there were queries about other colours, sizes and shapes.  So I am now proud to announce that I am adding five new designs to the range!

The delightful teardrop shape now also comes in peridot green, amethyst purple and fuschia and is also a slightly larger size than the original designs.  And there are also round earrings in aquamarine and amethyst.  Although these are not Swarovski crystal like the original designs, they are still delightful vintage glass made in days long gone.  Which set do you love best?

Hamilton the Musical

This week I've had the privilege of working on a special commission for a Twitter friend!  This fun set of creations is going to be given to a big time fangirl of Hamilton: An American Musical for her birthday.

I haven't had a chance to hear any of the songs/rap or read reviews of the US shows, but this musical seems to have garnered a huge following both in the US and around the world.  So what do you think of the custom pieces I've made?  And have you seen Hamilton?

More Gatsby Fun

I am having so much fun making Gatsby creations for Two Cheeky Monkeys and Domum Vindemia!  There are only two to show off at the moment as I'm busy working on a few hush hush custom orders, but there will hopefully be more being added in the coming months.  What do you think of these so far?

Fun Facts

I've been doing a lot of number crunching lately care of the end of the financial year as well as an attempt to better understand sales in my stores and how to grow my business.  So today I thought I'd share a few fun facts about my lovely, lovely fellow Aussie customers.

Not surprisingly, the majority of my customers (80%) were located in the the three most populous states of Australia.  Rather surprisingly, each state's preference for creations between Two Cheeky Monkeys and Domum Vindemia differed, with Victorians loving the literature-themed and shabby chic homewares and accessories of Domum Vindemia, and New South Welshmen (or should I say women) preferring to adorn themselves with literature- and vintage-styled jewellery.  Which do you prefer?

The Great Gatsby

Well, things are still amazingly hectic here at Two Cheeky Monkeys HQ, but I have got a little peek of a new addition to the literary ear stud range for you.  Some of you may have had to read F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby for English classes, others of you may have loved the book anyway and Leonardo DiCaprio's portrayal of Jay Gatsby.  Whatever the case, these earrings are perfect for the fans of Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan!  Who do you know who is a Gatsby fan?