What a privilege.

The winner of my giveaway last week, so kindly did a little shout out to me on her blog.

Not only is Gillian a fellow jeweller but a mixed media artist as well. She also has a talent for taking great photographs as seen throughout her blog and stores.

Photographing jewellery is a really hard feat, especially if the metal is shiny or has any stones set in the piece, yet she makes it look effortless.

All of her images are distinguished and alluring. If I'm surfing Etsy or Made-it I can identify her work immediately, in fact I spotted one of her pieces on the front page of Etsy today.

That is one of the first bits of advice you are told when starting a business. Make a 'brand' for yourself, keep things unified, recognisable. Gillian, job well done.

Gillian's: Blog ~ Etsy store ~ Madeit store

x Narelle

Custom's for customers.

Last week I was busy making a couple of custom orders, which I love, and this week I have orders for four more!

Business is starting to pick up, which is fantastic.

Tomorrow I have a date with my studio planned. I have promised myself a twelve hour, uninterrupted day in there - from 9am to 9pm.

Then I will come inside and get a photo shoot happening, edit the photo's and list them in my stores............... well that's the plan anyway, we'll see how far I get!

I find that I never allocate enough time for certain things, I'll allow one hour for something that ends up taking three! So by the end of the day only half of my list is crossed out.

But then again I do always start with a really, really long list and yet I am still always amazed why I never get it finished!

x Narelle

And the winner is..........

Congratulations!

Thank you so much to everyone that entered my giveaway, I really appreciate you all taking the time to leave such wonderful comments.

Gillian I hope you enjoy your new Blossom necklace.

(I will contact you Re: your postal address)

x Narelle

Swapapalooza!

Image from www.georgielove.blogspot.com

Hi everyone!

Thank you to all that have entered my giveaway already. For those of you who haven't, there is still time.

Read the info in the post two below this one and comment away for your chance to win your very own Blossom necklace.

In further news, I have signed up for the 'Mega-giant global mix CD and Craft Swapapoolza - The sequel.'

If you want to join in too, head on over to Sally's blog "Georgie Love" and put your name down, it sounds like heaps of fun.

All you have to do is make a mix CD and a little crafty project and then send it off to the person that Sally will pair you up with.

You will also receive a little package of crafty goodness in the mail, perhaps from someone on the other side of the world. It's like Christmas in July!

Take it easy,

x Narelle