Inspired: Scilly

We're going to be busy this season so here's a list of all the Christmas Craft Markets we will be attending this year: Just Makers Christmas Craft Exhibition (7th-23rd November) A two-week event housed in the beautiful Bath House at RHS Harlow Carr in Harrogate. In honour of our garden-themed location, we will be bringing along our fabulous floral rings and some sparkly Christmas tree earrings. As the name suggests, this event plays host to a range of high quality, handmade items from local makers. Support handmade and grab some original gifts for Christmas. Also, don't forget that RHS Harlow Carr are hosting a Free Day Friday on 7th November giving visitors the chance to get in to the gardens for FREE! More details here:  http://bit.ly/1xSzV5I York Christmas Fair (22nd-23rd November) Another green-fingered venue, York Christmas Fair at Skelton Garden Centre on Shipton Road made its seasonal debut last year. With a cafe for refreshments (including delicious hog ro...

Anyone who knows me well will tell you how much I adore the Isles of Scilly ever since my first family holiday to those remote islands as a daydreaming teenager. It is little wonder that such a magical place caught my imagination and has drawn me back, year after year. So now that I've fulfilled my ambition to become a penniless 'something creative', what could possibly be better than to finally have my work on sale at one of the islands' best loved gift shops, The Bulb Shop on the tiny island of St Agnes. Once a stable for milking cows, The Bulb Shop later evolved to include a cold store for cooling precious scented narcissi blooms prior to packing for market, before becoming the treasure trove of crafts and creations that it is today. The Bulb Shop has something for everyone, including a variety of jewellery to suit all tastes and styles, from stunning silver to brightly coloured beach plastic and now, I'm delighted to say, my own quirky mix of Swarovski...

So excited to be off to the Isles of Scilly again this week. I'm taking some pieces down to the islands to show a few craft shops, including these gorgeous starfish pendants/earrings which have proved popular among Facebook fans and make a great accessory to remind you of your holidays.  While I'm there, I'll also be gathering more inspiration for the new Autumn/Winter season. The Etsy shop willl be closed while I'm away but feel free to contact me at inspiredscilly@hotmail.co.uk and I will respond when I return in a couple of weeks time.  

Three of my pieces were recently selected to be part of an exhibition at Gallery 2 in Ipswich, Suffolk. As you can imagine, I was delighted to have my work featured! Here are the three pieces that were on display. Keep an eye on the website as they will soon be available to purchase at www.etsy.com/shop/inspiredscilly . Gold Fill Crochet Wire Bracelet with Swarovski Crystal Green Knitted Wire Brooch with Swarovski Crystal and Pearls Aqua Knitted Wire Cuff with Swarovski Crystal and Pearls Looking round the exhibition last weekend, I was also very taken with Beryl Hines' gorgeous raku pottery fish. See more about her work here:  http://www.suffolkcraftsociety.org/scs-makers-their-work/ceramics/beryl-hines/

A lovely gift idea for Mother's Day - these hand-knitted mesh wire brooches are adorned with seed beads and Swarovski Crystal and come presented in a white gift box. You can even commission your own colour-way and have it sent in time for Mother's Day! Available to purchase at www.etsy.com/shop/inspiredscilly (under the knit wire brooch section)