Europe

On Monday we spent the day in Strasbourg, France where we spent the day exploring the city, eating (croissants, cheese fondue, wine, crepes), boat cruise, climbing the cathedral tower..Such a gorgeous city.

Guten Tag aus Deutschland!

I just wanted to drop in and say that we arrived safely in Germany.
The weather is great (30C).
We've been catching up with family and friends.
Eating lots and drinking lots.
Ja! Ja! Wunderbar!

This week at "Under the Shade of a Bonsai Tree"

What a busy week it's been!

Lots and lots of organising and getting things done as we are leaving for Germany on Saturday for over a month.

We went to see the Redcoats and Calling All Cars play. Redcoats are amazing and they've only just brought out their first EP but I'm sure they are going to be HUGE. Definitely look out for them if you like bands such as Kyuss, Wolfmother, Led Zeppelin. The Cure. Their sound is a real mix - beautiful atmospheric music with a real edge.

I was called on Saturday night to see if I could fill in for someone at The Market on Sunday. I was a bit frantic trying to get things organised but am glad I did. Always fun there and it was very busy and I got to catch up with lots of people I know. So many sales too. Bumper day for the biz.

Ok so both of my online stores have now closed. If you are after something and you live in Australia, you can check out my stockists as most are newly restocked.

I have such a long To-Do list; it's a tad unnerving but I'm gradually getting through it and hopefully will be all organised by Saturday.
This will probably be my last blog entry until I go but I'll be posting sporadically whilst away.

Bis Bald,
Jacquie xxx

Tuesday Tunesday

This clip is amazing. How many artworks did you recognise?

70 Million by Hold Your Horses ! from L'Ogre on Vimeo.

Just a quick note to say that I'll be closing my
online stores tomorrow
until the end of September as I will be
away on a trip to Germany.

The Market - Today!

Last night I was called by the market organisers to say someone had dropped out and would I like to have a stall. The answer was YES! So I went about madly getting things made and organised. The Market is always a fun day. Perhaps I'll see you there!

Frances Bean

Have you all seen this recent photoshoot of Frances Bean Cobain?
She's so stunning. I can't believe how much she looks like her parents.

How to Heidi

The beautiful Jo from Lost in the Haze has created a wonderful video showing how she makes her gorgeous Heidi Braids. She makes it look so simple. If you look closely you may notice she is using my floral hairpins. Her original post about the video is ---> here.

How to Heidi from Lost in the Haze on Vimeo.

Cherry Blossom Jewellery Range

I've had the cherry blossom range out for a while but finally got around to organising a photoshoot. Again Erica looks absolutely stunning and Luke has done a fantastic job of the photography. I'm really happy with the photos. I love the use of the beautiful real blossoms which are blooming everywhere in Hobart at the moment.

The brooch and necklace is for sale in my Etsy and MadeIt stores and don't forget about the worldwide free shipping offered for the next few days.

There's a few more photos from the shoot on Facebook.

Wednesday Wishlist

Spring Green Zigzag Legwarmers by Deleriumkredens

Green Linen Blouse by Pamela Tang

Cute Red Shoes by Ecoseed

Red and Pink Bud Vase by Cynthia Varhan

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Tuesday Tunesday - Redcoats

I'm going to see them on Friday night!

This week at "Under the Shade of a Bonsai Tree"

Doing:

Getting ready for the big trip, getting some shop orders done, going to the opera - yes the opera! My friend had a spare ticket to see Mozart's Magic Flute so I thought I'd give it a go as it's been ages since I last went to an opera (it was in Germany a long time ago) and couldn't remember if I liked it. It was ok - not really my cup of tea but "an experience".

Listening to:

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Redcoats, Calling All Cars

Reading:

Only Ever Always written by my friend Penni Russon

Buying:

I've actually had this for a couple of weeks now. A new phone cover designed by one of my favourite artists - Catalina Estrada

Pretty Fingernails

I've lately been in awe of Kaylah and Elycia's pretty fingernails! I rarely get around to painting my nails but I think I really must experiment and try some of their tricks sometime. I'm totally inspired; they're so, cute!

I totally love the shades of green Elycia has used here.


Check out Kaylah's nailpolish collection here!



And check out her snazzy DIY nailpolish tutorial here.



Here and here she shows off some of her lovely nails using nail strips!

Kiva Loans

Did you know that some of my business profits go towards donating towards Kiva micro loans?

These loans enable people in poverty stricken countries the chance to start up and build on their own small business. It ultimately helps provide their family with funds for basic necessities which we take for granted and it also helps enrichen their whole community. I feel so fortunate to be able to have established a jewellery business which began as a little hobby - it's not really something I need to be doing for financial reasons necessarily but because I enjoy my work. It makes me feel for those who are suffering because they are unable to work because they haven't the means to finance the establishment of a little business which could make a massive change to their circumstances. Anyway, I love the idea of the Kiva loans and love being able to help these people out. I find their stories fascinating and I love reading the updates about their business ventures.

Today I loaned to Hawa from Sierra Leone who sells clothing. Good Luck Hawa!



If you look at my blog's sidebar, there is a neat Kiva badge which shows the loans I have been making.

Pretty Bloggers Wearing "Under the Shade of Bonsai Tree" # 2

This is Elycia - She's cute. She's fun. She has spunk. Check out her blog - it's awesome.

She has incorporated a couple of my brooches in 2 of her outfit posts.
Here she is wearing the "Green Patchwork Doily Brooch". I totally love the combo of colours and I adore the dress.

And here she is rocking the "Tasmanian Myrtle Origami Crane Brooch"




This is Liesl. She is wearing the "Bluebird and Blossoms Brooch". Sweet outfit. The pictures are making me crave for Summer.

I love all the outfit posts which have featured my jewellery. So many individual styles. Everyone has been accessorising the jewellery in their own unique ways - they've given me ideas on how to mix and match a bit. click ---> here for the link to the first picture post.

Wednesday Wishlist

Oh Carmen Print by Peggy Wolf Design



Zen Ring by Masaoms - I already have one of her gorgeous chunky amethyst rings which I adore.



Origami Birds Wall Art by NouWall - if you've seen my jewellery, you'll know I'm a big fan of origami cranes.


It's been sometime since I've done a Wednesday Wishlist post. I think I'm slowly getting back into the swing of this bloggin' thang!

p.s did you know I have free world wide shipping at my online shops at the moment? See here for the deets.

Free Worldwide Shipping

I'm heading off to Germany for a holiday in a couple of weeks time for 5 weeks. This will mean my online stores will be closing for this time. I've decided to offer you all a special deal leading up to my trip away.

F R E E
W O R L D W I D E
S H I P P I N G!!!



Go to my Etsy store and pop in the coupon code "Deutschland" at checkout.

OR

Go to my MadeIt store - make your purchase and email me so I can revise your invoice before you make payment.


Sound good? What are you waiting for?!

Facebook anyone?

Tuesday Tunesday - Fallulah

Thanks to Liesl for sharing this gem.