New Stock expected

Hi Everyone,

I thought I would let you have a preview of new stock which will be arriving in the next 2 weeks. I know many of you like to buy stock as soon as it arrives - so here it is!

The latest fashion line are pearls and also marcasite.

As usual, if you like a piece please email me and I will reserve that item for you - first come first served. If an item has already been sold then I will put your name on a  waiting list for next time.

I also have one last flower set in stunning silver. The pendant can also be worn as a brooch:

Enjoy!

See you soon.

xx

Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show

Once again we are pleased to be able to attend the Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show this weekend. This is an event not to be missed by steam enthusiasts and, apart from many attractions in the arena and side shows, there is a wonderful Craft marquee with a superb variety of stalls. details can be found on the website:

Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show

We will of course be bringing our range of stock from tea-light holders and scarves to wonderful pieces of sterling silver jewellery.

Remember -  July birthstone is the Ruby and August birthstone is the Peridot and we will have both these gemstones available while stocks last as well as all the birthstones for other months. However if you are looking for that little extra something for a friend or loved one we are sure we can provide exactly what you need.

We are now developing a reputation as a  New Forest business for providing specialist quality items and you will not be disappointed when you visit us this weekend.

As a special show offer on Friday and Saturday we have 10% off all sterling silver items with a special end of show offer on Sunday.

xx

Midsummer

It’s a little late - as I’ve been very busy this week - but Happy Midsummer’s Day.

This is sunset on June 21st.

See you soon.

xx

Garden Pirate

I have a pirate in my garden - all she needs is an eye-patch. Without fail when I am sitting in my deckchair she will sit at my feet and when I get up she will take my place and then look at me disdainfully when I want my seat back.

When I open a can of tuna, no matter if she is nowhere to be seen, by the time the can is open she is at my feet.

Her latest requests involve me opening the door for her to go into the garden as she finds it too much trouble to use the cat-flap!

Pebbles is now 5 years old.

See you soon.

xx

Love Living Here

I visited the Shetland ponies in Brockenhurst yesterday. Usually Shetlands are vicious but this particular herd is quite amenable - I suppose they are used to people stroking them. I wouldn’t recommend stroking any ponies in the forest as they can bite and kick.

This Shetland pony herd has five foals this year and as usual they are gorgeous - the size of labrador dogs and smaller.

This little filly has a curly mane. She came up to me and was chewing my trousers. Her hooves measure about 3 inches wide and when she trod on my foot I could hardly feel it.

This is why I love living here.

xx

House Reflections

Sadly this is not the bathroom in my house. I came across this photo some time ago when I was surfing the web and I kept the image as I wanted to copy some of the details and apply it to my living space. Unfortunately I cannot remember where I got the original image (so I apologise if this is your image and I have used it on this site without permission).

Do you ever think…. ‘I would really like a room, window, trinket like that’…?

So what appeals to me about this particular bathroom ? I love the curtains and the towel rack; the mirror above the bath is such a wonderful piece and the whole ambience of the room gives a feeling of relaxation.

My bathroom meanwhile is about half the size, barely room to swing a cat - not Pebbles, but the view from from my window is lovely as it overlooks my back garden and I can see the birds in the trees when I’m in the bath.

One day when I get around to it I will redecorate and have a room like this.

See you soon.

xx

Garden Jewels

Daisies are such unimposing flowers. Their simplicity gives them a place amongst my favourite flowers. When did you last make a daisy chain?

This is the daisy pendant I have in stock at the moment. Isn’t it wonderful? The best representation of a daisy I have seen.

My Forget-me-Nots came originally from my grandmother’s garden in Yorkshire back in 1962. The seeds from the garden were sown in my mother’s garden and seeds from her plants were then sown in my garden several years ago. Some think they are weeds but I love the blue gemstone flowers’ ethereal beauty as they seem to float on delicate stems.

Not quite a Forget-Me-Not but as near as I can get. This delicate pendant is blue topaz.

I don’t know the name of this flower but I’ve always called it ‘Star of Bethlehem’. It is one of the first flowers to appear in clumps under my trees in Spring.

And finally the jewel-like quality of apple blossom not only attracts me but the delicate fragrance makes them a haven for honey bees.

The nearest I can get to the delicate blossom flowers is the Rainbow Mystic Topaz.

Enjoy xx

Doing nothing

Those of you who know me will know how difficult it is for me to remain still for long - things need doing, places to go, people to see - so having had a major operation last week I have to do virtually nothing except sit or lie still.

I have worked on my computer for two full days and I then re-acquainted myself with my favourite film ‘You’ve Got Mail’. There’s something about the music and the mis-en-scene which gives this story a quaint feeling, that life will always turn out well no matter what.

Another favourite is the legendary ‘Pride and Prejudice’ - the BBC one. There’s nothing like a spoonful of Miss Elizabeth Bennet and a dollop of Mr Darcy to brighten the afternoon.

I came across ‘The Holiday’ amongst these DVD treasures. I think I have a love/hate relationship with this film as sometimes the characters are annoying but I skip to the ‘nice’ bits. You might like it.

Incidently and purely by chance I’m listening to the ‘You’ve Got Mail’ CD as I’m writing this - so I’m definitely in the zone.

See you soon I hope!

xx

New Forest Drift

Today was the day of the New Forest Drift (round-up) in my part of the New Forest. All the ponies are rounded up and checked each year. Each pony is wormed and branded and their tails are partly cut in half which denotes that they come from this area of the New Forest.

It is quite a spectacle to see all the horses running and driven into specific corrals by people standing in the roads and horsemen galloping behind them. The new foals are sold - many for riding ponies and then, when the agisters are happy with the condition of the ponies, they are released back onto their feeding grounds.

See you soon.

xx

Holidays in the UK - your turn!

I was just thinking isn’t it about time we had some decent weather this summer so that I can go out without carrying wet weather gear? I was looking through photos of past summers and they are dominated by beautiful blue skies.

- with the odd cloud thrown in…..

I thought it would be good if you left a comment to tell me where you are spending your time in the UK this year - are you going to the sea, the countryside or the mountains? Let me know I would love to hear.

See you.

xx