New Stockist - Alkaline

I popped down to my new stockist this week to see the new delights Jen has in store. Full of retro and vintage, with a few surprises thrown in for good measure, there's something for everyone. If only I had a bigger house! Before the years out Jens hoping to start craft workshops at the weekend, I've heard a lampshade workshop is on the cards...my home definitely has room for a retro lampshade.

It was lovely to see Heart Vintage plates amongst the retro art and bevelled vintages mirrors on the wall. I'm looking forward to working with Jen on new products for Alkaline over the coming months....including my vintage plate clocks. Alkaline is situated in the West End of Leicester, on Hinckley Road...stock is constantly changing so if you see something you love grab before it goes.

Yarden Photoshoot

So a while back I mentioned my photoshoot, I've had the piccies back...I'm totally in love. Linda Blann has made a wonderful job of capturing my work. We set the scene in my back yard...know as my 'yarden'. All my flowers were in bloom and it was a beautiful Summer's day. The photos will be used for my new website and promotional stationary for the vintage fairs I will be attended next year. We didn't quite have time for a portrait shoot (not that I was fussed about this, I hate having my photo taken) but Linda has a field and vintage chair in mind for this next year, I have a feeling a won't get out of it. 

Leicester Mercury - Press

Look who's in the Leicester Mercury More Mag!! Super excited they've wrote a piece about Alkaline, even more so that there's a couple of piccies of Heart Vintage plates - woo hoo! Looking forward to seeing the display for myself...great mix of pretty vintage of the bone china against the strong bold look of the retro pieces in the shop.  

Instagram Snaps - August 2014

I think I say this every month, but it really does feel like its been the best so far. I'm having so much fun designing and making my plates, all I ever wanted was to create something other people would enjoy.

.....To set up my Etsy shop and to get orders was a dream come true, I could only ever imagine that 'actual' shops would like to stock my wares! But it has happened and I'm still pinching myself. If you're ever down in the lovely seaside town of Brighton you can see my plates on display at the beautiful boutique clothing store Dig for Victory & also available to purchase in Leicester's newest vintage and retro shop Alkaline.

.....The photoshoot took place - I now have the styling bug!!! Looking forward to seeing the photos and to sharing lots more about it over the next few weeks.

....To celebrate my first shoot I'm having a giveaway, head over to my Facebook or Instagram to enter, this set of flying birds could be yours.

.....I've also had so many beautiful photos sent to me of my plates in your homes, this is one of my many favorites, head over to my Instagram to see more.

......oh and I have a new addition to the workroom, a glass cabinet to store all my vintage finds....my little craft space is much more organised now, I can't wait to spend more time in here! I have ideas for new ranges and another card range to finish :) Have a great September!