tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61674732694114671392024-02-19T06:45:06.879-08:00Realicoul Button JewelleryRealicoulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583497229422814785noreply@blogger.comBlogger122125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167473269411467139.post-45747608882073437552014-04-13T13:32:00.001-07:002014-04-13T13:32:19.575-07:00Not long to go! <div style="text-align: center;">
So, it seems 2nd pregnancies fly by fast! I guess it's because I'm so occupied with little Reuben, I can't believe I'm already 36 weeks in! I'm so tired in the evenings now and to be honest I'm not really getting much work done at all. I will be closing my online shops in the next 3 weeks and I wont be reopening them for a few months. </div>
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I am however offering FREE UK & EU postage until Good Friday across both<a href="http://www.realicoul.etsy.com/" target="_blank"> Etsy</a> & <a href="http://www.realicoul.folksy.com/" target="_blank">Folksy</a>. </div>
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So this week is a great time to take advantage, save some pennies and bag yourself a piece of Realicoul jewellery. Whilst my online shops will be shutting over the Summer, you will still be able to buy my jewellery at Strawberry Blue in Rawtenstall and Earth Spirit in Hebden Bridge. </div>
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Right, I'm off. I really do need to pack that birth bag!</div>
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Realicoulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583497229422814785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167473269411467139.post-77595046406320279882014-02-26T14:29:00.001-08:002014-02-26T14:29:09.771-08:00New Liberty of London Necklaces!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So these pretties are now fully stocked on my <a href="http://www.realicpoul.folksy.com/" target="_blank">Folksy shop</a>. I have made them to match my textile button brooches. They have a nice weight to them and catch the light beautifully. £12 each plus p&p.</div>
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So I am nearly 30 weeks pregnant and I already feel HUGE! I'm getting so tired already especially as my little dude really keeps me on my toes. Looking after a 2 and a half year old all day whilst pregnant sure is hard. The last two days have been easier as its actually NOT chucked it down HOORAH! So I have managed to keep him busy 'helping' me in the garden. </div>
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I am attempting to get on top of my work load and stock up on my jewellery. I can only work in the evenings now as Reuben no longer takes a nap unless I lie next to him. Which is a bit of a pain but at the moment I'm thankful of the rest! My online shops will be closing at the end of April/May. I wont be taking any custom orders over the summer and you'll need to get them in before April to avoid any disappointment. </div>
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Right well I'm off to get a bru and make a to do list! Please head on over to the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/realicoul" target="_blank">Realicoul facebook </a>page for more regular updates. </div>
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Realicoulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583497229422814785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167473269411467139.post-27808891623862645612014-01-01T08:50:00.000-08:002014-01-01T08:50:12.607-08:00Happy New Year SALE!Happy New Year Lovelies!!!<br />
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Well, I haven't been on for a while, but i have good reason! Last year was my busiest year yet with Realicoul. Not only was I doing a Craft/Art fair every weekend from Sep-Dec I have been growing another baby! I am now 21 weeks in, I had my 20 week scan on Christmas Eve and everything was perfect. We are not finding out the sex of the baba. We didn't find out with Reuben, and to be honest he was about 5 minutes old before we even realised we had a little boy, we were too taken back by the fact that we had baby haha.<br />
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So here is a little photo from Christmas eve...</div>
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See you in May little one!</div>
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Me and my boy on board the Santa canal boat on our trip to Oxford a few weeks ago. </div>
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My shops have been closed for the holidays and I have just re opened them with a whopping sale. I would like to clear some lines and colour ways so knock yourself out and grab a bargain. Some lines have up to 50% off! </div>
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I will try my best to keep a blog post at least every month. My shops will be open up until May when I will be taking some time out to have the baby and get myself organised with two little ones under the age of Three! If anyone has any tips regarding the issue of looking after a newborn and a boisterous almost three year old feel free to share them with me! </div>
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All the best for 2014 folks!</div>
Realicoulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583497229422814785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167473269411467139.post-66584885945726427092013-09-20T12:18:00.002-07:002013-09-20T12:18:47.384-07:00Wayne Hemingway's Festival of Thrift!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Tomorrow morning me and my friend and fellow maker Sam from Hoolala are taking a road trip up North! We're off to showcase are wares at the marvellous Wayne Hemingway's Festival of Thrift in Darlington, UK. </div>
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I am super excited as I have never done an 'over night' fair before. This event promises to be amazing, with celebrity thrifters and workshops going on all weekend from the art of screen printing to Bee keeping. </div>
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It should take us about 2 hours to get there and so its going to be a VERY early start!</div>
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I am taking along some lovely new stock too, of which you will hear more about next week! Now if I can remember to pack my camera I shall do a little photo gallery of the event in my next blog post. </div>
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Well its been 6 or so weeks since my last post. i have been super duper busy with the house, Realicoul and family weddings. So here is a few photos of what been happening in the last few weeks...</div>
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Lots of new items are ready for the Christmas rush and the amazing events I have lined up.</div>
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I have been doing a lot more work with Vintage buttons as I am currently doing lots of vintage and retro fairs. </div>
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I have been busy designing logos for the wonderful gift shop Strawberry Blue in Rawtenstall.</div>
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I have been spending a lot of time in our local playground with my little boy and our new friends. </div>
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We have been to my sister in laws Military wedding. ( I know this is a super cute photo right?)</div>
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Well last week our little boy turned 2! I cannot believe how fast the last few years have gone. It really does fly by. It's getting a little bit more 'challenging' working from home now with Reuben. I can pretty much only work at night now once he has gone to bed. It's certainly hard work but at least I can give him all the attention he needs by day :)</div>
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Last week was also a rather hectic week filled with Chicken pox and two wholesale orders! Now that was a challenge lmao. I got there in the end though!</div>
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This weeks plans include shoe shopping for Reuben, planning my bathroom makeover and getting ready for the début vintage event at the Green Chimney in Colne, Lancashire. It promises to be a corker. It's a great little place with the tastiest food upstairs and a funky craft and vintage event downstairs. What more could you ask for?</div>
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I have been super busy making lots of gorgeous new button jewellery from my huge vintage button hoard. Here are a few photos to get your vintage taste bus going..</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So here we are a month later and my 'Great Tit and Button' print is finally ready for purchase! I am really happy with how it has turned out. As you may have read in the previous post this is a hand drawn piece, coloured digitally. I am rather proud of my detailed shading on the little bird. I enjoyed every step of the working process and I hope you all love it as much as I do. And of course there will be more button themed prints coming soon!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And if that isn't enough cute buttony goodness for you, then here is a sneaky peek at this years Realicoul Christmas card range...</span></div>
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Drawing was always my first love, ever since I was a small child. I would wish for wet play as it meant I could stay inside the classroom and draw. All the way through my education Art was my main subject. </div>
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Now I love making things as you all know, but recently I have had a yearning to get out my pencils and start sketching again. I decided I wanted to incorporate my drawings into the Realicoul brand. So I am increasing my range of button jewellery & accessories to also include homewear and design. There will however ALWAYS be a button involved :)</div>
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The illustrations I am working on currently all consist of British garden birds and buttons. Since moving to our new house last July I have become a keen bird watcher. My garden is full of them! We have so many Blue Tits and Great Tits, its a joy watching them from my breakfast table. So I hope you love them as much as I do as these illustrations will soon be available as prints on my online shops. </div>
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Here is my first finished piece of the Great Tit and Button.</div>
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First it was hand drawn in pen.</div>
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Lots more birdies and buttons to come, and of course I will let you all know once they are available.</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So I have been very busy since I returned from my jollies. I have lots of new stock to show you and first off is my new 'button bracelet kits'. Everything you need in a pretty little tin to make your own unique button bracelet. These make very sweet gifts. I expect they will be very popular for stocking fillers this year!</span></div>
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So I am now back from my holidays in Portugal. We only went for a week and it was just the relaxing break I needed ( well as relaxing as it can get with a toddler in tow). I have come home with my batteries fully charged and I'm ready to crack on with some work, some new Pinterest projects and possibly some further decorating!</div>
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So this was this weeks 1st Pinterest project. Hand painted nature bunting for Reuben's outside space. I am really pleased with it and best of all I totally enjoyed getting my paints out!</div>
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We have now started our 2nd Pinterest project of the week. The Teepee! Who needs a Wendy house when you have a teepee?! I am planning on weaving coloured ribbons and string through it. Both Reuben and the dog love it already!</div>
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I have been planning this new 14k Gold range for a while. I have finally gotten round to making it. I am really pleased of how they have turned out. This range has been made with the weddings in mind. I wanted to make a range that is extra special, feminine but still quirky. These necklaces are currently only available on my folksy shop. Once I make more I will list them over on Etsy too. I'd love to know what you all think.</div>
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I don't usually look forward to rain, but my goodness do we need it at the moment. My garden has been so dusty, and the poor goats next door have hardly any grass to munch! I was very thankful of the lovely bank holiday weather we had though. We started our bank holiday weekend with wonderful family guests Martin, Lill & Sheila. Our first overnighters at our new house! We had a 'jolly' good time, maybe a little bit too much to drink though! Jak and I were quite hungover on the Sunday, and trust me a hangover with a toddler just isn't fun! Then on Monday we had the family over for a BBQ in the afternoon. Fab weekend i say! </div>
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We have been spending most our time outside, we built this little den for Reuben. It keeps him entertained whilst I pot up the plants and sow the veg. ( Update on veges soon...still waiting for most of it to germinate!)</div>
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I finished this lovely lot last night and it has now available to purchase at the fabulous Gift shop 'Strawberry Blue' in Rawtenstall. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/strawberrybluegifts?fref=ts" target="_blank">Check out their facebook page, they have some really beautiful things x</a></div>
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Today's post is all about my new stock. These are my new silver plated button necklaces, what do you think? I love them, I have already made one for myself. They catch the light perfectly and look so pretty on. Best of all they are only £8! These necklaces are now on my <a href="http://www.realicoul.folksy.com/" target="_blank">Folksy</a> and <a href="http://www.realicoul.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Etsy </a>shops, ready to purchase.</div>
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As promised I am keeping a photo diary of the work we are doing on our house. We got it last July and its been non stop since. There was and still is tons to be done. This week I am showing you our kitchen/dining room. Its a large room at just over 15ft square and it overlooks the garden and the goat field. Its been the biggest job so far, and it is almost complete. Just a few odd jobs to finish really.</div>
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So this was our Kitchen/Dining room the day we got the keys to our 1st house last summer. (That's my mum smashing tiles)</div>
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Under the carpet we found lino, lino, and yes more lino....but then we found the original floor boards! Cleaning them up was the worst job so far in the house. They were covered in old sticky glue complete with animal hair..yes I know disgusting. But we knew they would be beautiful once finished.</div>
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TA DAAA! So this is our kitchen 9 months later. All we need to do really is tile, but I cannot make a decision of what tiles to choose. So for now its had a lick of paint until I make up my mind! We kept the rusty washing machine as it works perfectly, we just gave it a good sand a couple of coats of metal paint. We also kept the integrated doors, drawers and glass cabinet. Again its amazing what you can you achieve with paint! Jak and Tucker did a brilliant job of fitting our wooden tops and reclaimed belfast sink.</div>
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This is a window we had no idea was there, it was previously boarded up and covered in wall paper! It wasn't until Jak drilled it that we realised it wasn't solid! I love it, it lets light into the hall and I can see who's coming in from the garden whilst I'm washing the pots!</div>
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Well worth the makeover job, sanding, painting, more sanding, more painting, paper sticking and new handles! Bobs your uncle a funky new cupboard!</div>
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The pink chalkboard door leads down to our rather large cellar dwelling that I am hoping one day we can set up a 'messy studio' down there. I want to start my painting again and hopefully some ceramics and screen printing. The other door will soon be a magnetic door, this one opens up to a super useful cupboard.</div>
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Who needs loads of kitchen cupboards cluttering up your walls when you can have ALL your food in one place. Its an old school cupboard and I think its fabulous!</div>
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Not quite the kitchen but this is our hall, outside our kitchen door. We have kept the lovely retro glass doors. the door at the bottom of the stairs actually slides along. Its so handy as Reuben hasn't mastered it yet and it keeps the heat from escaping up!</div>
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I am <b>so</b> in love with these new necklaces, I may just have to make myself one in every colour!</div>
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Set on an 18" silver chain they lie perfectly on your chest</div>
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We all know 'Nautical' is a big look this year, this blue button is the perfect finish to the look</div>
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Here is the vintage version of this pendant! I know its totally gorgeous isn't it?! Made with cream, teal and red floral vintage buttons. Loves!</div>
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I will be listing this new range throughout today over on my folksy and etsy shops. I will post the link to my facebook page once there up and ready for sale!</div>
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The Realicoul stall was at the Nelson Craft and Vintage event all last weekend. It was my first three day event and I loved it. So many lovely people and talented makers. I look forward to the next event in the summer. I will be filling up my diary this week with craft fairs, summer fetes & carnival bookings. So Realicoul may very well be coming to a town near you this year! Ooo its exciting!</div>
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A lovely lady named Ann happened to have Mollie Makes mags for sale on her stall. We found the one I featured in last Spring and she insisted I display it on my stall, complete with the featured button brooch! It actually conjured up a lot of interest with customers, so I decided it will become a regular part of my future displays at craft events :)</div>
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<b>I will be in Nelson this coming weekend selling my button jewellery and textile work. The event starts this Friday at 10am! My stall will be situated in the Victory Centre. So do pop along and say hi, its going be just fabulous! </b></div>
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50% SALE ON SELECTED ITEMS! Head on over to <a href="http://www.sewrealicoul.folksy.com/" target="_blank">SewRealicoul</a> to grab some super duper bargains!</div>
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Here are some of my favourite pieces from my new collection of vintage button jewellery. The floral sets are by far my favourite to work with, they make take the longest to put together to get them 'just' right but I believe the overall finished look is totally worth it! </div>
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This vintage Springtime <a href="http://folksy.com/items/4295682-Vintage-Flower-Button-Necklace-" target="_blank">necklace</a> and <a href="http://folksy.com/items/4295802-Vintage-Floral-Button-Bracelet-" target="_blank">bracelet</a> are available right now on my <a href="http://folksy.com/shops/Realicoul" target="_blank">Realicoul folksy shop</a>.</div>
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Super funky and chunky vintage <a href="http://folksy.com/items/4289342-Chunky-Button-Bracelet-" target="_blank">button bracelet</a>, featuring a very special antique button dating back to the late 1800's!</div>
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<i>After weighing up all the pros and cons, I have decided to combine Realicoul & SewRealicoul together. So over the next couple of weeks SewRealicoul stock will be moved over to the Realicoul shops. So you guys will be able to do all your shopping in one place. I am also waiting for some supplies to arrive so I can crack on with my new 14k gold range....Oooo I hear you say! I know. I know I'm going up in the world :)</i></div>
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<i>I will shortly (tonight, once I have my monkey in bed) be placing some SewRealicoul items on SALE! These items will sadly not be joining the Realicoul shops and therefore it will be your very last chance to get your mitts on them. So keep and eye out over at <a href="http://www.sewrealicoul.folksy.com/" target="_blank">SewRealicoul Folksy </a>for the special reductions. I will announce the sale opening on my facebook later tonight.</i></div>
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So it seems its that wonderful time of year again...no not the over indulgent Easter holidays..guess again...Its the end of the tax year and the start of the new one! Which means the annual Royal Mail price hike is due to take place. Only this year its not only astronomical its well, rather confusing. So prices are up, insurance is down, and the size restrictions have changed. Again. I have been doing a little customer research and it seems you would rather pay that little bit more and have your items still sent 1st class rather than pay less and have it sent 2nd class. Good news is I will be continuing with my flat postage rate no matter how many items you buy, bad news is it's having to increase from £2.80 to £3.10 if your in the UK. I have kept it as low as I possibly can.</div>
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<b>But fear not my little Easter chickens, you still have until 10am this Saturday to pay the 'old' lower P&P of £2.80. I will be doing the post office dash shortly after. After this time all items will be sent next week with the higher P&P charges.</b></div>
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<b>You can shop online <a href="http://www.realicoul.folksy.com/" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.sewrealicoul.folksy.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.</b></div>
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Have a lovely Easter weekend folks, see you in the new tax year!</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">So despite the Arctic</span><span style="text-align: start;"> weather conditions at the weekend the wonderful Magpie Market still went on. We were provided with complimentary tea and cake all day which I know think should come complimentary</span><span style="text-align: start;"> with every event! The chocolate brownies were delish! So here are a few photos of my stall, complete with my new packaging and new vintage/reclaimed layout. </span></div>
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The frames at the back of my table were a horrible bare pine until the makeover. I saw a Pin on Pinterest about instantly ageing wood with a vinegar solution, needless to say it worked a treat! </div>
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The brooches were most certainly the most popular item on the day, but then again who can resist a retro fox brooch with a rabbit button?</div>
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Reuben and I thought making a snow bunny would be much more appropriate given the time of year!</div>
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So it looks like it might just be the coldest Easter on record. But hey ho, I'm looking forward to wrapping up in front of the fire, with a big mug of hot coco and tucking in to my chocolate eggs! </div>
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Realicoulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583497229422814785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167473269411467139.post-27079685074651111502013-03-19T12:21:00.000-07:002013-03-19T12:21:57.127-07:00Uppermill Magpie Market This Weekend!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been lucky enough to be selected to exhibit my button jewellery at this wonderful upcoming event this Sunday at Saddleworth Museum, Uppermill. If you live in the area please pop along and say hi! Uppermill is a lovely little village and well worth a visit. As well as popping by to the Magpie Market be sure to check out 'The vintage Cupcake kitchen' on the high street they really do make cakes to die for! And if the sun is shining why not take a stroll down beside the beautiful canal. Unique jewellery shopping, delicious tea and cake and a lovely Sunday walk, what more could you possibly want?!</div>
Realicoulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583497229422814785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167473269411467139.post-37078738268979538562013-03-13T08:08:00.002-07:002013-03-13T08:08:48.321-07:00As Promised!As promised I am keeping up with my blog posts, actually I think I am a whole day early!<br />
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This week I am showing off my new packaging. I felt that the old designs were rather dated, and not really the professional look that I want. I think Realicoul now has a steady direction in which its heading and I wanted to create a much cleaner, fresher product package that does not take any attention from the finished pieces. So here it is, I've had some wonderful feedback on folksy and I am super pleased with the completed look.<br />
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Yay! The new Realicoul logo. I drew it by hand and coloured it digitally. You will be seeing al lot more hand drawn stuff from me this year.</div>
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(Taken two days ago, on our way out to the post office)</div>
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Realicoulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583497229422814785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167473269411467139.post-51542842938509114552013-03-07T12:02:00.000-08:002013-03-07T12:02:32.265-08:00Its been a while..ahemSo its been a stupidly long time since I last blogged, but all for good reasons. So here is the last 12 months broken down...<br />
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We bought our 1st house last summer and its been a bit of a project to say the least. Moving to a building site with a 1 year old and a business to run was rather stressful! The cottage was built in 1873 and I don't think it had been decorated since 1989! Things are catching up, the house is 'getting' there now.<br />
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Our son Reuben is now 20 months old and certainly keeps me on my toes, he is a little monkey. And a very adorable one at that. He is very good at popping my 'dropped' buttons back in the correct coloured jars and I think he would play out all day if I let him.<br />
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Sadly my beautiful cat and best pal Ninja passed away in September 2012. I still miss him a great deal.<br />
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Then in December 2012 we went travelling to New Zealand for three and half weeks to visit Jaks parents. It was a fantastic trip. Reuben didn't sleep on the flights but the sleep deprivation was totally worth it. What a wonderful country. It was so nice to escape our winter and hit the beach too! A wonderful memorable way to spend Christmas.</div>
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Even more exciting was that Jak asked me to marry him, under the stars at Marlborough Sounds. Obviously I said YES!</div>
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This was our balcony where Jak proposed. Marlborough Sounds was just SO beautiful, we will most certainly go back one day.</div>
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This is my ring, a raw, natural diamond handmade ring. I couldn't of asked for anything more special. x<br />
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Me and my boy, still a little jet lagged here. Also my hair is now poppy red!</div>
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We got back from New Zealand mid January and since then its been a crazy rush to get the house suitable for what was my Grandmas surprise 70th last week. We did it, just about. The party was a success and were taking a little break from working on the house for a few months.<br />
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So that's what I have been up to for the last 12 months. I have lots of big plans for Realicoul this year. I have already re-branded for starters. I have a new wholesale catalogue and I will be moving on to new ideas that utilise my design and drawing skills. I have lots of new colours available in the button jewellery for 2013, and I do hope you like them. I am going to aim to post every week from now on. My next post will be all about Realicoul work, new packaging, new lines, new everything! So ill see you in a week :)Realicoulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583497229422814785noreply@blogger.com2