hope & glory

June 11, 2011

hope & glory adornment - 'fashioned by'

Really thrilled to be able to tell you about my new venture - drum roll please.........

hope & glory adornment

This incorporates a number of different jewellery ranges.

The first is the 'fashioned by' hope & glory, this is a range of pieces designed and assembled in NZ by me! Quite exciting its by first foray my own jewellery designs, I'm starting with rings and building it up from there. Made using vintage and modern components.

Here is a wee taster of the filigree rings: (all adjustable and very light to wear)

The vintage pearl collection

Lost in Space!

The jewelled collection

Fabulous Flowers

For more information, images and prices check out the h&g facebook page

The 'Cherry Picked' by hope & glory jewellery range coming soon!

June 10, 2011

h&g book club

I love reading, don't always have the time to devote to it, but its always so enjoyable. I guess its part escapism and I find I learn so much from reading - not only about other worlds or times, but about people, how they think and interact with the world.

I thought it would be fun to create an informal h&g book club, so let me know what you are reading, I'm always looking for great books, I'll tell you what I'm reading and we'll go from there.

let me sing you gentle songs - by Linda Olsson

I have just finished this book, its an incredibly vivid portrail of grief, the human spirit, life and beauty. I highly recommend :)

June 4, 2011

Happy Birthday hope & glory!!!

image via edible craft

Well we had to have a doily cake didn't we :)

hope & glory was officially one year old on the 2nd of June, still a baby in retail terms, but it sure feels like a milestone. Its been an amazing year of learning curves, highs, lows and amazing people and opportunities - thank you!

so lets celebrate, grab a champagne

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a piece of cake

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Lets string up the doily bunting

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image via Martha

Pop on your best doily dress

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and lets have a party!

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Of course there must be presents

just loving this wax pom pom flower - find the tutorial how to make it here

Even though its my birthday, you get the present!

To be in to win either join up to the mailing list, become a follower of this blog (look below for the button), a fan of the facebook page, or follower on Twitter - lots of options

and you will go into the draw to win this funky owl pendant - from the 'Cherry Picked' by hope & glory range. A range of fun and funky jewellery internationally cherry picked by hope & glory.

faux antique gold finish with sectioned body and glossy black eyes

just send me an email, tweet or leave a message on the hope & glory facebook page to let me know which option you have chosen and you are in the draw :)

The winner will be drawn Sunday 19th of June

Good luck!

May 23, 2011

The Beautiful Photography of Debi Treloar

I have just discovered the gorgeous work of Debi Treloar, she has done incredible work for some of my favourite interior design & cookery books. Thought you might enjoy a swoon over it too :)