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Tuesday, 26 February 2019

Environmentally Friendly Confetti

Today I have a question for all the brides-to-be, party planners, and people who just generally love confetti.  As many of you know, we've been stocking eco-friendly confetti and table scatters repurposed from old book pages for some time now; a range which has been fairly popular.

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And in the hunt for ever more eco-friendly opportunities to add to Domum Vindemia, I have been playing around with the idea of adding the ultimate environmentally aware confetti - confetti made from dried leaves found in my garden!
So please let me know: are you a fan of the leaf confetti?  Or would you prefer to see a larger range of book page confetti in-store?

Thursday, 14 February 2019

Glimmering Swarovski Crystals

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Long time blog readers will know that I ADORE Swarovski crystals and jump at every opportunity to create with them for my gorgeous customers.

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So you can imagine my delight when a recent commission requested bespoke, Swarovski crystal versions of my popular quartz crystal earrings.

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Created to resemble faceted ruby and diamond drops, I felt so privileged to make these luscious earrings.  And to make them friendly for those with sensitive ears, the red and gold pair have Bali gold vermeil earhooks, and the crystal shimmer pair include sterling silver earhooks.

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So tell me, which pair do you love best?  Or is there another gemstone-inspired crystal you would choose?

Tuesday, 12 February 2019

Maisy Maisy Maisy Mouse!

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Mamas, if your little ones are anything like mine, they probably adore Maisy Mouse and her friends Eddie, Charley, Tallulah and Cyril.  These adorable animals have entertained a generation of preschoolers, so I am very excited to launch my brand new range of Maisy Mouse buntings!

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Currently available in two designs, I have plans to add more buntings to the range as time allows.  Which Maisy stories would you love to see in bunting form?

Thursday, 7 February 2019

A Janeite Delight

Paper planner and stationery lovers, today is all about you!  I am a big fan of stationery and paper diaries myself, so I spent my summer playing around with ideas for adorning our faithful schedule keepers.

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In keeping with the popularity of Jane Austen's "Obstinate, headstrong girl!", I am launching our new addition to the planner accessory range with an obstinate girl planner charm!  These darling charms are large enough to securely clip to your planner or diary, but small enough for those who don't want chunky accessories on their planners.

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And what's more, these charms come with a sweet little cotton tassel in a choice of five colours.  I am also taking commissions for literary character names and other pithy quotes, as well as the option to add bead charms, so please send me a message to have bespoke charms created for you.

Tuesday, 5 February 2019

Happy Chinese New Year: A Roundup of Luscious Recipes

A happy Chinese new year to one and all, regardless of your nationality or birthplace!
In celebration of today, I'm sharing a roundup of some of my favourite Chinese dishes.  They're not necessarily new year treats, but ones that I love with a passion.  Enjoy!

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1. Chinese steamboat, aka hotpot