25% off all weekend

I have decided to start the weekend a little earlier than usual. 

25% off on everything on Etsy, and sale items are 50% off.

Happy Weekend everyone!

15% off weekend - Happy Easter!

Hello! Just to let you know I have an Easter off in my Etsy shop, 15% off with the code HAPPYEASTER. Runs until Tuesday morning. Hope you all have a lovely Easter weekend!

Deepa
x

Etsy Euro Week -10%

Every year Etsy celebrates all things European by having Euro Week!

It is a week that focuses on all the european sellers on Etsy which includes lots of features and spotlights from Europe.

To celebrate, I am offering 10% off in my shop with the discount code EUROWEEK. Happy Shopping everyone!

15% off Jewellery

I'm having a sale!

Maybe time to start your Christmas shopping?

I'll be running a series of discounts in November too, so keep your eyes peeled on my blog, facebook or twitter.

This weekend it is 15% off everything on Etsy! Hurray!
All prices adjusted so you are all set to shop away :)

15% off Jewellery- Impromptu One Day Sale!

15% off all the pretties (excluding silly sale) in my Etsy shop today - and I found a really handy website that lets me adjust the prices all at once, so no more paypal invoices - all the prices are set to 15% off already.

Happy Shopping :)

Autumn collection begins

Well now look how much of a hard worker I have been lately!

I have been designing lots of new pieces with a nice Autumn twist - deep purples, ambers, rich reds, vintage metals and simple shapes all feature. And I've been playing with gemstones!

I have some Amethyst in my shop at the moment and I am hoping to introduce more gems very soon, watch this space!

My popular First Date Earrings are back in two colourways  - pink and purple and amber and pink. They are ever so sparkly!

My most favourite piece is the Opera Necklace, I spotted this filigree a while ago and couldn't resist it any longer, I am so glad I snapped it up. It is a one of a kind piece, I think the filigree is quite rare too, and ever so elegant.

All of these pieces are for sale in my Etsy shop, some will also be available in my folksy, dawanda and All Things Original shops.

Pattypan Pasta and the Etsy Blog

This week has been so lovely on the food blog front, I have guest blogged for Walden Local Food and today my blog for the Etsy Storque is up, check out the UK Edition for a yummy recipe for Rhubarb and Blueberry Cobbler. Thanks so much to Amity from Etsy for suggesting I guest on there!

After all this excitement I am popping in with a quick and lovely recipe for a summer squash pasta dish.
I picked up these really cute squashes (yes I bought them because they are cute) at the market last Saturday. I have been trying to get my hands on pattypan squash for a while, they are one of the best squashes to eat - sweet and tender.

If you work quickly it will all come together in the time it takes to cook the pasta.

I started by topping and tailing three squashes and slicing them very finely.
I fried them off with a glove of garlic in some butter til they were a little bit browned and soft. Then I added oregano, seasoning, chili flakes and a tablespoon of creme fraiche, and stirred to combine.
Once the pasta was ready, I drained it, added it back to the pan with the squash, some water reserved from the spaghetti and some parma ham cut into ribbons (4 slices was good enough for 2 of us).
Served with some freshly grated parmesan and lots of black pepper.

This pasta was so perfect for summer (we'll ignore the fact that it was raining a lot outside) - very light and with lots of fresh flavour. I'll definitely make it again!

Monday Moodboard - Lovely Lilac

L-R

Lilac Handspun Merino Yarn by Felt Studio UK

Little Purple Flower Earrings by ZsBCreations

Lilac Yarn Wrapped Stacking Bangles by Mystic Fibers

Lilac Dream Rose Blossom Hairpin by ayawedding

summery jewellery and a promise!

I have mainly been making lots and lots of jewellery lately so my blog and foodie activities have been minimal..

I have lots of new jewellery in the shop and my bridal line is expanding by  the week.

Promise I'll be back with something foodie for your tastebuds soon!

The lovely butterfly necklaces are made with porcelain butterflies from Karen at Hodge Podge Arts - she has been so helpful creating these for me, they look beautiful worn, I have kept a purple one for myself!

Wedding Collection on Etsy

Sweet Treats Bakery

Lemon Meringue Marshmallows!!

One of my lovely etsy friends Creamrose pointed this shop out the other day, a new UK foodie seller Sweet Treats Bakery who makes handmade marshmallows and caramels.

Of course I had to order immediately!
I plumped for the lemon meringue marshmallows and impatiently waited for them to arrive.
I was not disappointed when they came, they were packaged beautifully and stacked together in a little cube. They are just as lemony as I hoped they'd be, there is no scrimping on the ingredients here. I also got a little sampler of raspberry marshmallows which were richly flavoured.


I must admit they are going fast, I am trying to ration myself but not suceeding terribly well.

I've made marshmallows before but I always love to buy handmade ones because I like the different flavours and tweaks others can do. I've got my eye on the caramel marshmallows for my next purchase!

I very much urge you to purchase from this new seller on etsy - treat yourself! :)

http://www.sweettreatsbakery.etsy.com

Lake District Craft Weekend and the Etsy Blog!

I recently went away to the Lake District with 8 of my friends from the handmade/artists/crafters community. We had a fab weekend surrounded by beautiful countryside, plenty of foodie goodies and lots of crafting.


We were featured in the Etsy storque blog yesterday too! yay!
Check us out here - http://www.etsy.com/storque/handmade-life/uk-edition-9-get-crafty-in-the-lakes-7514/

I learn some knitting, bear making, how to make PMC jewellery and needlefelting. And saw the amazingness of a gocco machine in use. I love learning new crafts and also learning a bit more about jewellery from other jewellers. I've got so many ideas still, even 3 weeks after the trip.

It's Etsy Euro Week!

This week is Etsy Euro Week!

Etsy are celebrating all things european, they have recently opened an office in Berlin and they have two lovely bloggers on board - Amity from the UK and Amelie from France.
Here is my Monday Moodboard to celebrate Euro Week.
Buy something handmade from Europe this week :)


Cupcake Pincushion by Made At Green View
Set of 2 crochet coasters by CasaDiAries
Thigh High Lace Up Leg Warmers by Sannica
Handmade Cafe au Lait Bear by Clare Bears

Fond of filigrees...

I really love these filigrees, they do add such a unique element to my shop, I hope you like them too. I have lots of different colours and designs in my etsy shop and more to come too!

weekend beading..

A few new pretties to start off the week...

Etsy finds!

Whilst being caught up in black forest gateau, days at the beach and summer fruit I forgot to blog about my feature in the Etsy Finds email.

My sale at the weekend was featured in their 'Winning Weekend Deals' email and article on Friday!
You can find the article here:

I had a wonderful response to the email and several lovely orders, thanks to everyone who visited my shop :)

My 'Bloom' locket necklace was featured, which I am very pleased about. It is one of my newest pieces, I love working with lockets and they are always so well received.

SNS!

Just a quick post to say I am offering 15% off all earrings tonight as part of the Saturday Night Specials on Etsy.

See my shop for my full range of vintage earrings.

Enjoy!


Deepa
xx

all new...

I've been firmly back in the studio this week after a brief spell of jewellers block, I hope you like my new pieces! Click on the pictures to see the items in my Etsy shop.

Friday special offer..

Just to let you know I am offering 15% off all items in my Simple Vintage collection on Etsy - today only.

All the prices are adjusted so shop away!

Thank you for looking :)


Deepa
xx

Simple Vintage

Simple Vintage Collection
Two Lockets Necklace : Simple Rose Earrings : Paired Lockets Necklace

Normally designers create an idea of a collection before producing the items that go into that collection, but this has come the other way around. I have a lovely stock of simple vintage items in my shop which will now form my Simple Vintage Collection.

Lately I have found myself making more simple designs in order to show off wonderful vintage pieces with minimal extras. I love how classic these pieces look and how easy they are to wear everyday, but also similarly how well they dress up for occasion wear.

The whole collection is exclusive to my Etsy shop. These pieces are all vintage, with intricate but simple details - easily fitting all seasons, occasions and outfits.

One of these pieces is my most popular item - Two Lockets necklace. It is made up of two fantastic teardrop brass lockets and my favourite wavy link brass chain. It fastens with a brass lobster clasp. All components except the wire are vintage!

I hope you enjoy my new collection and I hope to stock it with lots of new pieces in the coming weeks and months!

xx

Nearly Spring..

The weather has certainly taken a turn for the better, with signs of spring in some places. I can never decide if Autumn or Spring is my favourite season, I think I just like the change that it brings. I love Spring blossom and we are looking forward to some gorgeous blossom on our fruit trees this year.

In the spirit of all of this I created this really colourful Treasury today, which certainly helped me feel a bit springier on a Monday morning!

xx