tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31979896774301067342024-03-13T04:23:53.485+00:00Lolleys' styleLolleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249169434721375958noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197989677430106734.post-18599545752333239952012-11-26T10:48:00.000+00:002012-12-03T19:36:54.617+00:00Crochet with style
This season it's all about texture in the wardrobe; you only need to take a look at the wonderful knitwear collections in our high street stores to see what I mean.
Bringing texture into my own work while retaining the use of silver and Swarovski has been a challenge. Until, that is I stumbled upon The Silk Mill. The abundance of gorgeous shades was truly inspirational and it wasn't long Lolleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249169434721375958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197989677430106734.post-29567040263212731722010-09-17T12:27:00.003+01:002010-09-17T12:34:26.804+01:00…and the award goes toThe 2010 award for "Best Use of SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS” at the Independent Handbag Designer Awards goes to australian designer Aimee Kestenberg for her creation entitled “Tammi Tales.” After the submission of design sketches, the five best ideas were chosen by the Handbag Designer 101 Judging Panel. There were a total of 98 registered competitors in the category, a 15 percent increase on the Lolleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249169434721375958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197989677430106734.post-67322171426640914212010-09-13T14:51:00.004+01:002010-09-14T14:12:22.472+01:00Fashion arachnidI couldn't help but notice Tres Glam's amazing spider cocktail ring photographed during Fashion's Night Out on Friday. Perhaps it was designed to calm the nerves of the most arachnophobic… it's working!Lolleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249169434721375958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197989677430106734.post-87510229695070594482009-12-11T20:42:00.004+00:002009-12-11T23:19:00.431+00:00The latest must-have: a website that works!Very excitingly for me I was emailed by Vogue magazine UK a month ago to ask if I would like to take part in an advertorial feature! At first I was a bit surprised and figured that it was probably spam. However, I delved further and telephoned Vogue head office in London and asked to speak to the person who had emailed me. I was put through immediately to the jewellery editor who said that her Lolleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249169434721375958noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197989677430106734.post-57281847727591073892009-12-06T22:12:00.005+00:002009-12-06T22:22:45.920+00:00December Giveaway!'Tis the season of goodwill, so here is another of my giveaways! This month I'm giving away a petite fleur pendant. This little cutie is made using genuine Swarovski crystals with the wonderful Aurora Borealis finish… no matter what you wear, they shine to match… the ultimate crystal!The rules are as always:• Pop into my Etsy shop or my web pages and then tell me here, what you like best.• Add Lolleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249169434721375958noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197989677430106734.post-87102708268944949702009-10-29T17:42:00.005+00:002009-10-29T17:57:24.043+00:00Best bunnies!Being bit of a bunny fan I just couldn't resist these cuties I found on Etsy… each one has it's very own personality and is totally adorable, and what great names their creators have given them!Left to right, top to bottom1. Tall Happy Eary Ham Bunny, Orange Fleece 2. Blue stuffed plush bunny by Megan Stringfellow3. Cute Rusty Bunny Faux Fur Plushie Momma Size 4. Ghost Bunny Plush5. Flower Bunny Lolleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249169434721375958noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197989677430106734.post-63155041924634089912009-10-23T10:55:00.007+01:002009-10-23T16:50:19.005+01:00Eco Isla!This season's trend is definitely long and layered, soft and comfy cuts, brilliant for wrapping up warm on the cooler autumnal days. The couture of IslaNewYork fits the bill, practical pieces that work for a multitude of occasions: whether you're at the office, spending a quiet evening in, or off the a West End show! What's more IslaNewYork has become eco friendly! All the jersey is hand dyed andLolleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249169434721375958noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197989677430106734.post-70965233533168479992009-10-21T14:05:00.000+01:002009-10-21T14:09:05.281+01:00Nine words women use… men: take note!(1) Fine This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.(2) Five Minutes If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.(3) Nothing This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toesLolleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249169434721375958noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197989677430106734.post-13352256932469972582009-10-19T12:41:00.006+01:002009-10-19T16:14:07.691+01:00New Tabitha necklaceExcuse the tab-itha pun, but I just love these tab beads made by formfireglassworks. I'm always on the lookout for unique lampwork beads to add to my collection and these most certainly fit into the "unique" category. They are just so tactile and make a lovely glassy sound when worn.Lolleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249169434721375958noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197989677430106734.post-38889933307511249792009-09-18T20:41:00.006+01:002009-09-18T20:54:46.078+01:00What? More offers from L'Occitane…Get a FREE Divine Beauty Case worth £30 when you buy the new Immortelle Divine Cream 50ml or an Immortelle moisturiser and another Immortelle product. (Qualifying Immortelle moisturisers are: Precious Cream 50ml, Precious Protection 50ml and Very Precious Cream 50ml).The Divine Beauty Case contains:50ml Immortelle Cleansing Foam30ml Immortelle Essential Water5ml Immortelle Eye Balm3ml Lolleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249169434721375958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197989677430106734.post-37781404318144909552009-09-08T12:36:00.004+01:002009-09-08T12:42:45.788+01:0010/10 Handstand!Ten out of ten for my 14-year-old daughter's handstand! This pic was taken by my hubby outside Sissinghurst Gardens in Kent and has been entered for the National Trust "Time well spent" photography competition in conjunction with The Sunday Times.Please click this link to give your vote!Lolleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249169434721375958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197989677430106734.post-35663678510764351502009-09-07T16:15:00.003+01:002009-09-07T16:23:16.873+01:00Pastoral pasticheI spied a beautiful necklace in a gift shop in London the other day and decided that I just had to have a go! I loved the delicate nature of the piece, along with its randomness and "scattered" feel. I'm planning to develop this style to a design which you'd just want to wear all the time and not just for a special occasion… watch this space, as they say!Lolleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249169434721375958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197989677430106734.post-21173484500668295272009-09-02T17:47:00.004+01:002009-09-02T17:52:33.930+01:00Eeeeek!Eeeeek! The summer hols are nearly over, but what fun we've had! My niece celebrated her 5th birthday and wanted auntie Lolley to face paint… her big cousins just couldn't resist going scary!Lolleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249169434721375958noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197989677430106734.post-61256564216469683472009-08-13T17:04:00.003+01:002009-08-13T17:09:57.873+01:00Hands on managementJust back from my summer hols I've need to do a bit of gardening. We had so much rain here in the South East of England over the past week, the weeds have double in both number and size. But already my hands are suffering!In search of a shea butter product (a real treat for dry skin) I came across L'Occitane Bergamot Tea Hand CreamIt's a really silky hand cream delicately fragranced with the Lolleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249169434721375958noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197989677430106734.post-79901687195077448392009-08-11T11:06:00.001+01:002009-08-11T11:08:51.178+01:00Giveaway WINNERI'm delighted to announce the winner of my latest giveaway: Susan WrightI had 125 entries in all including those of you who kindly used my mailing list and Facebook page as a means of entry.The next giveaway will be at the end of November in time for Christmas!Lolleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249169434721375958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197989677430106734.post-81599351579910492882009-07-23T15:07:00.003+01:002009-07-23T15:15:10.420+01:00Don't let english weather get you downIt always amazes me how no sooner have the summer holidays arrived, that the weather changes from glorious to… well, err, not so glorious! Never mind though, here are a few favourites which will most certainly see you through the worst of it!On a windy day…Box floral kite with red ribbon tail. Was: £10.01 Now: £7.00 inc VAT, SAVE 7%!On a wet day…Box floral parasol in draw string case with green Lolleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249169434721375958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197989677430106734.post-28639844782837222202009-07-17T19:39:00.005+01:002009-07-17T19:51:19.793+01:00Giveaway coming up!As promised, here is the next Lolley's giveaway… do join in!The rules are as always:• visit my store at Etsy • return here and tell me about your favourite itemIf you would like an extra entry call by at Lolley's face book page and become a fanWant another entry? I'll enter your name again if you join my mailing listIt couldn't be simpler! I shall use a random number generator to choose the Lolleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249169434721375958noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197989677430106734.post-88044023969566029412009-06-16T12:15:00.003+01:002009-06-16T12:19:23.223+01:00L'Occitane summer sale!Oh yum, yum, yum! Some of my favourites are on special offer! Hurrah!Save up to 50% in the L'OCCITANE Summer Sale!Lolleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249169434721375958noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197989677430106734.post-3982483321157919672009-05-14T15:24:00.005+01:002009-05-14T15:29:53.742+01:00Introducing the "lolley bean"!Obviously what everyone's been awaiting!When I made this I was really thinking of "something for the girls" but now it's done, I'm rather charmed by my smooth and brightly coloured polymer clay beans!So what flavours what have I made?Blue raspberry, that's the turquoise one! Lemon zinger, yellow of course; spearmint (green); granny smith, the one that's apple green; blue quandong – I had to work Lolleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249169434721375958noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197989677430106734.post-77924363213499527792009-05-13T15:05:00.008+01:002009-05-13T16:14:50.761+01:00The truth about… compost!Visiting a friend recently, he told me of his latest gardening venture. He obviously wanted to share with me since I am a keen gardener and have been running an allotment for the past 10 years. As a avid vegetable-grower, I was keen to hear! His idea is to completely cover his vegetable garden with a horticultural ground covering, secure this down with old railway sleepers and finally fill his "Lolleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249169434721375958noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197989677430106734.post-55711228181999196512009-04-20T15:02:00.003+01:002009-04-20T15:07:26.472+01:00Surprise treasuryWell I just thought I'd have a look around the treasury (work-avoidance going on here!) and, what do you know: 333 lists! and within seconds up popped the opportunity for me to create a treasury of my own! Luckily, I have one already waiting in Etsy poster sketch!If I've picked an item of yours – leave a comment!Lolleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249169434721375958noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197989677430106734.post-79020346818539594432009-04-17T21:48:00.002+01:002009-04-17T22:04:35.671+01:00Flower power!Ever fancied flower arranging? Playing around with flowers never crossed my mind until I encountered Judith Blacklock's School of Flowers. I was fortunate enough to be treated to courses where I learnt the art of the hand tied bouquet, a table centre, a wreath and how to wire buttonholes.Judith has the knack of making flower arranging look incredibly simple and imparts tips and tricks which makesLolleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249169434721375958noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197989677430106734.post-63224669434148550472009-04-01T20:19:00.003+01:002009-04-01T20:31:35.284+01:00Fashion statementI really love these typographic Ts by citizenone. Attention grabbing ampersand and "rain in Spain…" t-shirts are by far my favourites, and I'm really looking forward to seeing more from this store!Lolleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249169434721375958noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197989677430106734.post-77748522950165176652009-03-27T19:10:00.007+00:002009-03-27T19:50:42.958+00:00The natural way!Grow Your Own Drugs: Easy Recipes for Natural Remedies and Beauty TreatsAs a keen gardener I have been throughly enjoying the BBC1 Series 'Grow your own Drugs' presented by James Wong. Each week James has shown just how simple it is to make natural remedies for complaints such as eczema, varicose veins and acne. Many drugs are of course derived from natural products, but have you ever tried to Lolleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249169434721375958noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197989677430106734.post-55996698472834205052009-03-26T12:05:00.006+00:002009-03-26T12:13:12.024+00:00…In an english country gardenI was just imagining myself in the garden, with the sun shining with my Rose Garden Basket by Cath Kidston… then the phone rang!Lolleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249169434721375958noreply@blogger.com2