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Jewellery brand of the month: Rosa Pietsch

30 Wednesday Jan 2019

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After a brief December hiatus, my ‘Jewellery brand of the month’ posts are back. When I was trying to decide on a brand to showcase in January, I couldn’t believe I hadn’t already looked at:

ROSA PIETSCH

With a background in womenswear, textiles and accessories, Rosa Pietsch started making and selling her own jewellery in 2012. Her designs, inspired by vintage prints and contemporary shapes, are unique, unlike anything else in the world of acrylic jewellery. Amazingly, I only own one of her pieces, but there are several more on my wishlist, some of which I have mentioned below.

This Large Floral Pendant Necklace is beautiful.

floral pendant

Large Floral Pendant Necklace

The Engraved Arc Necklace offers understated glamour, and is available in several different colours.

engraved arc

Engraved Arc Necklace

This Crescent Moon / Full Moon Necklace is gorgeously dramatic.

moon necklace

Crescent Moon/Full Moon Necklace

I love the Art Nouveau-inspired Nouveau Flower Pendant.

nouveau pendant

Nouveau Flower Pendant

Finally, this Star Flower Statement Necklace is simply stunning.

star flower statement necklace

Star Flower Statement Necklace

Find Rosa Pietsch via the following links:

Website: rosapietsch.com

Etsy: etsy.com/uk/shop/RosaPietsch

Instagram: instagram.com/rosapietsch

Twitter: twitter.com/rosapietsch

Facebook: facebook.com/RosaPietschDesigns

2018’s greatest Christmas jumpers

01 Saturday Dec 2018

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I remember when Christmas jumpers were uncool. When Mark Darcy wore one in Bridget Jones’s Diary and it wasn’t a good look. Thankfully (in my opinion) things have changed, and a festive jumper is a strong choice for the season. I’ve collected a few of my favourites below.

This Literary Christmas Jumper from the British Library is perfect for anyone who loves books.

Literary Christmas Jumper

This Attenbrrr Christmas Jumper from notjust is great for fans of our greatest national treasure.

Atttenbrrr Christmas Jumper

The Labyrinth Christmas Jumper from Truffle Shuffle is perfect for fans of the classic Eighties movie.

Labyrinth Christmas Jumper

I used to love playing Spyro the Dragon on PlayStation, and this Spyro Christmas Jumper is fab.

Spyro the Dragon Christmas Jumper

Cheaper options include the Dobby Christmas Jumper from Primark.

Dobby Christmas Jumper

For a more traditional look, this Embroidered Robins Christmas Jumper adds a festive touch without being tacky.Embroidered Robins Christmas JumperWhat’s your favourite?

Jewellery brand of the month: Smile and Make

30 Friday Nov 2018

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My jewellery brand for November is a relatively new UK-based brand:

SMILE AND MAKE

Based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, the brand’s designer, Lucy, has created some absolutely stunning designs recently. They proved so popular that I wasn’t in time to get hold of any, but hopefully I will be able to get hold of some in the future!

Just to note that there aren’t any direct links to the pieces below, because they’ve all either sold out or are not yet available. I recommend following Smile and Make on Instagram to be alerted when pieces will become available on Etsy.

Christmas Flowers Necklace

Christmas Flowers Necklace

Make A Wish Brooch

Make A Wish Brooch

Jovie Brooch

Jovie Brooch

London Bus Brooch

London Fireworks Necklace

Find Smile and Make via the following links:

Etsy: etsy.com/uk/shop/SmileandMake

Instagram: instagram.com/smileandmake

Jewellery brand of the month: Oh So Flamingo

30 Tuesday Oct 2018

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My jewellery brand for October is the UK-based

OH SO FLAMINGO

So far, my only purchase from this brand has been the special poppy brooch made to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. All profits are donated to the Royal British Legion. I purchased the small brooch, the picture below shows the large.

Lone Soldier Poppy Appeal Brooch

Lone Soldier Poppy Appeal Brooch

What first drew me to the brand was a cute cupcake brooch I spied.

Cupcake O'Clock Brooch

Cupcake O’Clock Brooch

I also love the range of Hollywood-inspired brooches: this one was inspired by Elizabeth Taylor.

Lizzy Brooch

Lizzy Brooch

This squirrel brooch is super cute.

Squeaks the Squirrel Brooch

Squeaks the Squirrel Brooch

The brand doesn’t only produce brooches: I adore this rose necklace.

A Rose By Any Other Name Necklace

A Rose By Any Other Name Necklace

Oh So Flamingo can be found at:

Website: ohsoflamingoshop.co.uk

Etsy: etsy.com/uk/shop/OhSoFlamingo

Facebook: facebook.com/ohsoflamingo

Instagram: instagram.com/oh_so_flamingo

Carnation Collectables (UK-based stockist): carnationcollectables.com/oh-so-flamingo

Jewellery brand of the month: You Make Me Design

30 Sunday Sep 2018

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I can’t believe I haven’t chosen this brand as my brand of the month yet, as they’ve been around for a while and I own several of their pieces. The brand is:

YOU MAKE ME DESIGN

You Make Me Design is run by Emily, who is inspired by all things cute, vintage and kitsch. She makes all her pieces in her North East coastal studio (another reason to love this brand, as I am also from the North East!).

My absolute favourite item from this brand is my Scared Pumpkin Brooch, now available once again for a limited time for Halloween.

Scared Pumpkin Brooch

These Medusa Statement Earrings are new this year, and they’re on my wishlist.

Medusa Earrings

I love this super fun Monster Crunch Crisp Necklace, too.

Monster Crunch Necklace

This Party Tiger Statement Brooch comes with a detachable magnetic mask. (His friend the Party Cheetah comes with a detachable party hat!)

Party Tiger

The Pasta Statement Necklace is colourful and cheerful.

Pasta Statement Necklace

You Make Me Design can be found at:

Website: youmakemedesign.co.uk

Etsy: etsy.com/shop/YouMakeMeDesign

Not on the High Street: notonthehighstreet.com/youmakemedesign

Instagram: instagram.com/youmakeme_design

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