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. 

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!

Vintage Photoshoot

For the last month or so I've been planning like mad in between plate orders and my full time work for my first Heart Vintage photoshoot with the very talented photographer Linda Blann. Finally it happened!!!!! From the images I've seen so far I'm super exciting to get the photos back. I managed to take a couple of sneaky shots myself......I can't wait to show & tell you more. To mark this milestone I am having a little vintage giveaway. The lovely flying bird plates I used on my shoot will go to the lucky winner, details over on my Facebook & Instagram.

Instagram Snaps - July 2014

I think this has got to be the most exciting month yet, I can't quite believe it, it feels like I'm in a day dream.

.....To be invited to Selina's Fete was a huge and overwhelming experience, the best day of the year by far for Heart Vintage. I was so nervous but excited at the same time.  I have followed her career since leaving university and to be involved at this event was bloody brilliant. I packed up my wares and left early for Surrey, I was literally like a pack horse. After my long journey I was welcomed by so many friendly faces which made me feel at ease. I had such an amazing day, learnt a lot, made some new friends and sold a few of my wares too - bonus!

.....I've been working on a greetings card range for some time now, I wanted to incorporate my love of flowers and up-cycling so it made sense to use old flower books as inspiration. I'm so pleased with the final product, these beauties are available to buy from my little shop now. 

....I mentioned last month that I had been busy designing a new range for The Exchange Bar, the song lyric designs are finished and are on display, they are also available to buy from my shop very soon.

.....this Summer seems to be lasting forever! I spied these supper gorgeous lanterns in Tesco in my favorite sherbet colours. I even got a matching BBQ, looking forward to spending the weekend evenings out in my yarden even more now.

.......and finally another milestone for Heart Vintage.....I have my first photoshoot planned for next month, so far I have the dress ready and lots of inspiration.