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Friday 3 September 2010

Folksy Friday ** Snap Snap **

Yayy it's friday again, and that means its FOLKSY friday! :-D

I love taking pictures where ever i am...and of what ever i see! The sky, people, flowers, trees, my children, the sea...

So this weeks folksy friday theme is cameras! I ♥ old style vintage looking cameras too.

Look a these beaut's i have found!!




Diana Handmade Keychain By Cut Copy Create





Retro Camera 3D Greetings Card By Tea And Ceromony





Click Click Paparazzi Necklace By The Beespoke





5x5 Vintage Camera And Cupcake Print By Photography By Holly





Vintage Camera Letterpress Flat Notes By Print For Love Of Wood


Some fantastic items! Please have a look around their lovely shops too!

xxx

Thursday 26 August 2010

Folksy Friday! ♥

This is my first Folksy friday in ages! So it's defanatley going to be a good'en! :-D

I haven't really got a theme this week, i will just be show casing some of the beautiful items and shops on Folksy! ♥ BUT all of the items i have picked would make amazing christmas pressies..if you've started shopping! hehe! xXx





How adorable is this! ♥ 'Flo Elephant' By Woolly Lakes





Stunning Unicorn Jotter ♥ By Jessicas Jotters





Beautiful Flower Robin Pocket Mirror ♥ By Superfumi





Gorgeous Shabby Chic Heart Decoration ♥ By Sew Sweet





Beautiful Golden Jewel Frame ♥ By Lynsey Luu


Please have a look around these amazing shops!...oh and leave a comment while your here too! : ) ♥♥♥

Haven't Blogged For Like...Forever! Ha!

Helloooo,

Feels like a lifetime since i last posted on here. So today i decided to do something about it!

Firstly thought i would show you the face behind the name...hehe..and of course my two beautiful inspirations : ) xXx♥♥




This is me and my 8 month old daughter Honey Ava xXx♥ (Not the best pic though!)



And this is my little man Jack aged 2 in this picture at the time but he's 3 now! xXx♥

Any way on the business side of things, for a few weeks now i have been trying out various new packagings for my jewellery , and have decided on lovely little eco, ribbed, brown pillow boxes with pink organza ribbon tied around it, or lace? Haven't settled on one yet : ) Both look verrry pretty, if i do say so myself! And then for added cuteness some pretty little sparkles are added inside the package too (and little note aswell). hehe!

I really think the packaging plays a big part in encouraging customers to return to you. Not only have they got the excitement of recieving their gorgeous new jewellery buttt it's also beautifully wrapped, like a special little gift! I know that's the kind of thing that keeps me interested!

I will try and upload some piccies of the new packaging, when my camera stops playing up! :-/ Grrrr!!

This is a really random post i guess, but just missed the blog world! : )

Hopefully i will get back into the swing of things and start blogging regularly again. ♥

Have a lovely day...Miss Eclectic xXxXx

Thursday 20 May 2010

The Revamp!!

Hey everyone,

So i decided to put a bit more of 'me' into this blog, rather than just all about my Folksy shop, give it some personality, and hopefully make it a place that you enjoy coming to and spend time looking around.

You will find a page with things that i love..everything from shoes to cakes! : )
A page filled with handy, beauty hints and tricks, and also lots of exciting news of my up-coming work, promotions and give-aways!

I hope you enjoy looking around, i would love to hear your comments.

xox

Friday 14 May 2010

Folksy Friday ~ Shabby Chic

This weeks Folksy Friday theme is SHABBY CHIC! I love the whole rustic, country cottage kind of feel about it, floral Kath Kidston style prints, gingham and hearts galore!

I have found some beautiful items this week...i want them all!

Please remember i generally only use shops with 10 sales or less so feel free to take a visit to their lovley shops...and treat yourself ; ) hehe!


Reclaimed Wood Sign By Cinnamon Hill



Shabby Chic Heart By Oh You Pretty Things



Gorgeous Shabby Chic Trug By Claire Rose Designs



Shabby Dotty Knobs By Muddy Puddle Crafts



Notice/Memo Board By Moggie Moo Designs



Union Jack Cushion By Edith Gray



Patterned Pegs By Muddy Puddle Crafts


Not too shabby huh!? Click on the pink links to visit these fabulous shops!

Sunday 9 May 2010

Jackie Magazine

Retro and kitsch! I don't think you could get any more kitsch than these gorgeous, bright Jackie magazine necklaces.

With large, glossy, genuine Jackie charms hung on silver plated chains.

Jackie was a weekly magazine for girls, from 1964 to 1993.
Popular for it's 'Cathy and Claire' problem page, fashion & beauty tips, pull out posters and girly gossip! I love these necklaces...sure to get comments where ever you go!


Thursday 6 May 2010

Folksy Friday ~ Top-To-Toe Beauty

This weeks folksy friday theme is Top-to-toe beauty! There are so many amazing shops selling handmade beauty, body and bath products, i thought i would pick out a selection of my favourites to show you. Ideal as the summer is coming up and im in need of a pampering before i go anywhere near a bikini haha!



Relaxing Herbal Tub Tea By Freyaluna



Raspberry Organic Face Scrubbies By Quirky Boots



Mango and Pineapple Sugar Cube Soap Scrubs By girlonarock



Organic Whipped Shea Butter By Scents-ible Solutions



Organic Strawberry Lipbalm By Spiral Moon



Nourishing Cuticle Oil By Scents-ible Solutions


Remember to click on the pink links to visit these lovely shops! Some absolutley beautiful products here!

Tuesday 4 May 2010

I'm a lucky girl!

I entered a give-away held by seventyseventyone design to win a beautiful loopy corsage, and to my absolute suprise...I won! I have been very lucky lately!! :-D



The corsage is absolutley gorgeous and so well made! I love it! It came beautifully wrapped too.
A trip to seventyseventyone design is a MUST! Click on the pink links to visit this very talented designer.

Thank you very much xx

Thursday 29 April 2010

Folksy Friday ~ Under A Fiver Finds

It amazes me how quickly my weeks go...but i guess it's all the nappy changing, face wiping, puree feeding and hoovering crushed up crayons out of the carpet that fill up my weeks! Haha! But i love it really!

This week i have chosen 'Under a fiver finds' as the theme, using sellers with under 10 sales, and boy have i found some beaut's! Whether for yourself or if you searching for a gift...look no further! ;-D



Feed The Birds By 'Bread & Butter' By Bev Jennings




Crackled Peach Cluster Earrings By Nithria Land Of Handmade Craft




Russian Doll Keyring By Mrs & Mrs Bojangles' Jumble Sale




Sugar Scrub Cubes By Taonga Homescents



Purple Bracelet By Fiona Design



Some beautiful finds dont you agree!? Don't forget to have a browse around these lovely shops by clicking on the pink link! xx

Thursday 22 April 2010

Folksy Friday ~ Kawaii

Happy folksy friday everyone!

This week i thought i would forfill my latest craving for all things KAWAII!!
I don't know if it's the adorable colours, super cute, japanese inspired characters, or the sheer quirkiness of it all, but i love everything kawaii right now..(alot) :-D

Take a look at these amazing shops!


Choccy Cupcake Softy by Cutie Candy Pop



Happy Days Postcards By Anne



Kawaii Ice-cream Hair Clips By Heroine Industries



Miniature Strawberry Toaster Necklace By Strawberry Anarchy



Happy Telephone Necklace By SourCherry.co.uk




How cute are these!? :-)

Thursday 15 April 2010

Folksy Friday ~ My Wish List

Good morning everyone!

This weeks folksy friday theme is based on some of my absolute fave's from folksy...my wish list. (when hubby decides to treat me!) There are soooo many beautiful things to choose from, and here are just a few of them!


Encyclopedia Pouch by Peppermint twist




Vintage Style Journal by My Beautiful Shop




Greensleeves Floral Necklace by The Whimsical Wren




Roses and Cherubs Cushion by Textile treasure Seeker




Choc-a-mocha Cupcake Soap by Lishus Handmade Soap



Some beautiful treats here! Check out their fantastic shops for more scrummy goodies!

Have a lovely day. xXx

Sunday 11 April 2010

Freshly Baked...x

Last year, i was invited to a family members baby shower.
Having never been to one before, i was so excited and wanted to take a gift that would be really special and be a real treat for the reciever!
But i struggled to find something that wouldn't have already been thought of by someone else! Being hugely pregnant myself at the time (1 week away from due date)i thought about what kind of things i would love to recieve!
I put my creative, craftyness to use, and decided to have a go at making a nappy cake.

I had never made one before, but found it was really really fun and fairly easy to do! To be honest i was quite impressed with the finished 3 tiered cake cake too!






And here it is FRESHLY BAKED! hehe! Cram-packed with goodies for mummy and baby, including approx 36 newborn nappies, baby towel, muslin cloths, loads of baby tioletries, wash cloths, baby toys, brush & comb, weaning pots, teether, nappy pins, bibs and a feeding bottle secretly hidden in the centre of the cake!
All finished off with cellophane and pretty yellow ribbon around the tiers. Shiney curling ribbon on the outside and some cute jingley, silver bells (it was nearly christmas) All on a useful, reusable cake base.

I have to say it was the talk of the night *blushes* and the reciever was thrilled with it!! Nappy cakes are fantastic centre pieces and gifts for baby showers or just a lovely gift for new parents!

Since then i have made them for other baby showers and for freinds and family!
I have also created some other alternative baby shower/new baby gifts.



For baby showers they make great favours! It includes an Avent baby bottle, with a rolled up baby vest inside. Finished off again with cellophane and lots of pretty pink ribbon and a handy dummy also tied into the ribbon! Such a lovely gift but sooo useful at the same time!

All nappy cakes and favours can be made in any colour scheme, style, size & theme (subject to availability of some products)

If anyone would like any more information on nappy cakes or baby shower favours then please do contact me either by leaving a comment here or emailing me at sydneysimpson@rocketmail.com i will be happy to discuss any custom nappy cakes/gifts ideas that you have!

Thanks for reading, i would love to hear any comments!...xx

Friday 9 April 2010

Look What I Won!

I entered Konnie Kapow's
blog giveaway a couple of weeks ago and guess what...I WON!! WOOHOO!! Just thought id show you what i recieved! I was so excited, felt like it was my birthday! hehe! (Had camera at the ready in true blogger style lol).






I recieved 3 packs of beautiful notecards, beautifully wrapped! I love them! :-D
Click HERE to take a look around Konnie Kapow's fab shop!

Thank you Konnie Kapow! xx