20% off at Jewellery by Vanya

I have already decided on a new year’s resolution to carry out next year - Blog more regularly!

That aside, I have a little discount offer for you.  Originally this was going to be a ‘moving into my new studio’ special offer but it seems that installing the internet is a lengthy process at the moment so I won’t be in properly till the New Year.  I have moved in as much as I can and am using it to make and package orders, while the computer side of things is done at home.

 

Here are a few sneaky shots of some pretty things I have in there, so this can be a ‘I’m half moved into my new studio’ special offer.

To claim your 20% off  any Jewellery by Vanya purchase just enter NEWSTUDIO at checkout.  It's valid until 10am Friday 3rd December.  

Hope it helps a bit with your Christmas shopping.

xxx

Studio Inspiration

 

Remember this post?  Well a couple of weeks ago I went to view a little office that I hope will become my new studio.  I am so ready to leave the tiny work area in my bedroom (which as I look around is an absolute mess)  I'm usually such a tidy and organised person but, and I'm sure you've all been there, life got really busy and I fell down a slippery slope to chaos.

I have dreamt of having my own studio for so long and love to see how other people organise their crafts so I thought I'd share some of my inspiration with you.

The colour in the last photo gives a slightly diferent feeling to the room, and a bit of warmth,  I think I might be more productive in a room like that, having a comfy chair might be a bit dangerous though I suppose.

 

Do you have any craft spaces to share?  I'd love to see more storage solutions if you have anything.

All images found via Lovely Scribbles and The Nest

xxx

Goody Bag Winner!!!

Thank you all so much for your wonderful entries, I had a lovely time reading them all and was very pleased to see such a wide range of favourites.  There is only one winner though I'm afraid and it is......

...comment 26 which was made by...

Well Done and thanks to you Some Style!!!  I have yet to choose what will go in the goody bag, I want to look over the most popular faves from the entries, but rest assured at least one of your favourites will be in there. 

Thank you again to all that entered, look out for more giveaways and special offers here on the blog, on facebook and twitter.

Have a great weekend!! xxx

Goody Bag Giveaway

Like I said in my last post, I am most grateful for all your support over the last few months and to help say thank you I thought I'd do another giveaway.  This one is a biggie. 

For the chosen winner I will put together a goody bag of Jewellery by Vanya items worth over £100!  You could treat yourself and keep them all or save them for Christmas presents for friends-totally up to you.

All you need to do to enter is leave a comment here on the blog or on my facebook page naming your favourite item from Jewellery by Vanya (this will help me choose which items to include) and I will pick a winner at random on Friday 8th October at 12.00 midday.

Good Luck

xxx

A Huge Great Big Massive Thank You

Hello everyone, you may have noticed my extreme lack of blogging lately and and it’s all down to my lovely customers placing so many orders over the last few weeks and making me such a busy bee.  I’ve had some amazing press this year and when Birds in Love featured in Grazia magazine last month the orders came flooding in, along with some really kind comments from you all.

 

Anyway, I just wanted to let you know how grateful I am as you are letting me keep my dream job, not only the money side of things either, when someone takes the time to let me know how much they like my designs/website/packaging, it brings such a huge smile to my face.  Massive thank you’s and virtual hugs all round!!

PS. Pic is of me enjoying a coffee break in the sun last Saturday.  That chunky cardie is from Top Shop and is soooo snuggly.

xxx

Artemis and Nao

I have been waiting for this post from Artemis ever since she announced she was getting married!  I have written about her wonderful self before, I was lusting after her beautiful shed remember?  Anyway, I knew hers and her new husband Nao's wedding would be something special.  Take a look at just a few images from her blog today.

They made pretty much everything themselves, from the programs, signage and presents, to getting up at 4am for flowers.  Atemis even re-worked a vintage 1930s dress into her own perfect wedding frock.  You can read the full story over at her own blog tales of a junkaholic.  There is a special 'our wedding' page at the top.

Thank you for sharing your lovely day with us Artemis and Nao.  May you have a wonderful and happy life together.

xxx

Sketchbook Inspiration

journal pages

I have been taking my press coverage to the market with me every Sunday.  At the moment it's in a boring old file which doesn't really represent me or my work so I had the idea of putting it into more of a sketchbook type thing, showing my sketches of initial design ideas, along with my styled photographs and the press piece.  It's just an idea at the moment and I don't know when I'll have the time to do it but here are some examples to get inspired by.

round robin journal  

jeans journal

New York City journal

pg 18

I love multimedia sketchbooks that are full of different textures layered on top of each other, I might make one with lots different papers and stitch them all together.  

 I hope this post reads ok as I have been popping in and out of the room writing it for the last couple of hours.  We have a room to rent in our shared flat so have had people coming over to view it all evening.

If anyone keeps sketchbooks or journals and has images online I would love to see them, and I promise that when I do get around to doing my own I will post pictures.

Good night.xxx