February = Red for Valentines

Thank you to all those that attended the Solent Hotel Wedding Fayre. I spoke to soo many lovely ladies, their friends and family it was great.

I ran a prize draw and the lucky winner was Claire Brown so I'm looking forward to creating a beautiful tiara to Claire's specifications.

I've been quite lucky as I've had a few days breather while I wait for my new orders of beads and bits to arrive. I had a well needed clean session in my flat and managed to get 2 charity bags worth of unwanted items bagged up. I made a visit to 1 of my favourite shops the Boarhunt Flower Mill and bought a basket of new goodies as they had a half price sale on, so expect some rather exquisite head wear ready for the Spring/Summer wedding season.

I had a really chilled day on Sunday and took a walk around Farlington Marshes with my friend.

This week I went and saw The Black Swan - interesting film and not for the squemish. Her Swan head wear has left me inspired to create a 2 sided feather fascinator but I haven't quite worked out how I'm doing it yet.....huuummm.

So February = Valentines so red is the colour of the month. I made a tiara with a selection of red glass beads and black wire. I'm really pleased with the outcome and it's sunny today so a clear picture will follow soon! I'm waiting for more Siam Swarovski's to arrive so I can create a Valentine tiara......watch this space!

Have a lovely week, E x

Wedding Fayre and New Cufflinks.

As promised I took some photos of the newly arrived boxes. I'm really pleased and think they look great with the bright pink tissue paper.

So this weekend is my first big wedding event of the year at The Solent Hotel in Fareham, Hampshire. If your in the area pop along - there will be over 50 exhibitors including Elisa Loves.

I'm really excited and a little bit nervous, I've got some lovely new stock and look forward to speaking to lots of brides to be.

Tomorrow to keep me from checking my lists and for a well deserved day off I'm going to a wine tasting day. I have never been to one before so am not quite sure what to expect but I won't be spitting out any wine! Have a great weekend, E x

Below our a few pairs from the New collection of fused glass cufflinks. These will be made to order at £15 per pair.

January Whirlwind!

So after booking the Wedding Fayres in the 1st week of January I had to get into organisation mode.

I wasn't happy with the tiara boxes I was using so spent hours searching for new and improved alternatives. My delivery of 30 boxes arrived and I can't wait to get some tissue paper to perfect them and I'll picture next week. They are hexagonal black and white striped hat boxes made smaller to suit tiaras and large fascinators. So that is one tick off the list!

Also I have been designing some new earrings which I have pictured below.

Vintage Glass Earrings
Katie Earrings

Enchanting Moonstone Earrings

Double Pearl Drop Earrings

These are all £15.00 a pair and made with sterling silver components.

In amongst my creativity I went to visit a friend in London and got to try out the newest craze pedicure where you have live fish nibbling your feet. Now I have super tickly feet and so relaxing it was not, I had to work hard to keep my feet in the water but I have to say my feet did feel a lot smoother and softer. I would recommend trying it just for the experience.

Now I mentioned before that I was going to be making some new cufflinks well I can say 6 new pairs are firing in my friends kiln as I write this! So can't wait to see how they turn out on Monday. I'm in the Making Space Studio Saturday so might make some more but think I might do some wacky jewellery......huuummmm where is my sketch book!

Have a lovely weekend, E x

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

So 2011 is set to be even more exciting than 2010 for Elisa Loves.

I am back in the studio next week to add to my collection of NEW fused glass cufflinks

and

have more Swarovski crystal Jewellery and Tiaras in progress!

Events

I will be exhibiting at The Solent Hotel 23rd January 2011

and

Portsmouth Guildhall 20th February 2011

for more information on these events www.pmnweddingfayres.co.uk

Merry Christmas and New Year!!

To all my lovely friends, family and customers,

Wishing you a lovely holiday season.

I will be back on the 4th Jan with lots of new ideas and looking forward to some great events in 2011.

Happy Christmas, Elisa x

This week has been lovely!

This week has been hectic as normal but lovely. I spent Monday evening giggling with the girls, Tuesday doing productive chores, Wednesday I went to see a metal gig and then last night I took my first volunteer workshop. It's been ace but be glad after a food shop in a bit to sit down and chill ready for the weekend gift fair above!
I just have to say the 3 girls that attended the workshop made some beautiful bracelets and considering it was their first time you'd be surprised at the results. I'll have to upload the pics for you next week. So if your in Old Portsmouth this weekend or Gunwharf then pop into Square Tower and say hello! Have a great weekend, E x

Pop Up Shop Christmas Fair and New Tiaras

So this week has seen the launch of the Pop Up Shop Christmas Fair - above you can see our little shop full of friends and family with my Dad and I enjoying a glass of wine! So far there have been enough sales to cover my costs and a bit extra so I'm really pleased. Considering there are 2 more days to go thats great by me.

My new Tiara bands in semi precious Peridot, Moonstone, glass crystals and Amethyst.

Have a great weekend!! E x x