Inspired: Scilly

It's no secret... Mother's Day is fast approaching so here are some of our favourite Mother's Day ideas to celebrate Mums everywhere, along with the return of Spring! A hand knitted wire mesh brooch in vibrant Spring shades... Spring green brooch with Swarovski crystal & pearls Aqua brooch with Swarovski crystal A cute bird necklace to show that you're birds of a feather!... Antique silver birds on a branch pendant  Or a decadent 14k gold fill wire bracelet for glamorous Mums in peachy Springtime shades! 14k Gold Fill Swarovski Crystal Bracelet Still looking for a thoughtful gift for your Mum? Give her something made with love! There's still time to order if you're quick! Take a look at www.etsy.com/shop/inspiredscilly or email inspiredscilly@hotmail.co.uk . Springtime Mother's Day Brooch To keep up with news, discount codes and promotions, please 'like' our newly updated Facebook page ...

This Chinese New Year is the Year of the Horse (which happens to be one of my favourite animals) so to celebrate I've collated a few Scilly links concerning all things horsey! Accommodation - With it's privileged position, atop the Garrison on St Mary's,  White Horses  boasts sea and island views and an attractive terraced area for al fresco dining. For more information, see www.sibleysonscilly.co.uk Seahorse , one of the Sea Garden self-catering cottages on Tresco boasts a wood-burning stove, master bedroom ensuite, barbeque, balcony and sea views. See more at www.tresco.co.uk/accommodation Things to Do - St Mary's Riding Centre for lessons, hacks and carriage rides -  www.scillyonline.co.uk/stables/home.php Scilly Carriages provides leisurely carriage rides around St Mary's -  www.scillycarriages.co.uk Take a trip to an off island aboard the tripper boat, Seahorse. Built locally on St Mary's, it's one of a fleet of tripper boats that form t...

Inspired Scilly Jewellery would like to wish a Happy New Year to all our customers! Keep up-to-date with all the latest news in 2014 by joining our Facebook page ( www.facebook.com/inspiredscilly ) - just send a friend request, we'll add you and you'll have all the exclusive offers and latest news at your fingertips! Likewise, you can follow us on Twitter -  https://twitter.com/inspiredscilly . We are currently offering 10% for Facebook fans, Twitter and Blog followers - just put code SCILLY in the box at checkout when purchasing from www.etsy.com/shop/inspiredscilly ! Beat the January Blues with 10% off this gorgeous aquamarine bracelet!

Stuck for a stocking filler or short on Secret Santas? It's not too late to order your Swarovski Crystal Christmas Tree earrings! Handmade with Swarovski crystal, they make a unique gift for loved ones or a Christmas trear for yourself. Get one pair for £9 (plus p&p) and receive a free gift box or purchase two pairs for £17 and receive free 1st Class Recorded postage included. Lots of colours to choose from... Ice Queen (clearer crystal than they appear!) Metallic Magic - matte gold with amber base Glistening Green - peridot green with metallic green/pink base Fairy Christmas - transparent clear with pink Classic Christmas - traditional red and green with clear 'star' Fireside Glow - green/amber with pink  Blue Christmas - purple body with blue or purple base/top The trees are very sparkly and therefore hard to photograph so get in touch if you'd like to see more pictures and I will do my best to capture ...

A few photos from the first Christmas craft fair of the year that I attended at St William's College in York. I'll be uploading more photos of my Swarovski Crystal Christmas Trees to this blog in due course but in the meantime, head over to my facebook page to have a look at the full range! A lovely new colour this year - light metallic gold. Knitted wire brooches adorned with crystals looking good on my lovely wicker pieces from Scilly Socks at the Porthloo Studios, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly. Swarovski Crystal Christmas trees dazzling all the customers! Sold a brooch very similar to this one to a lovely Irish lady - love the colours which have a Christmas feel with the gold and silver and look quite vintage at the same time. Can you see the little crystal star? The following pictures are of the venue last weekend - the beautiful 15th century St William's College which was originally a school for Minster priests. We were lucky enough...

I like Autumn. Of course I'm sad when the summer is over but there is something special about Autumn. Apart from October being my birthday month, I love the fiery reds, coppers, ochre and cinnamon shades of the plants in my garden and the leaves on the trees. The garden wall is aflame with red Boston Ivy. There is a voluptuousness in Autumn's generosity as it fills the hedgerows with berries. Last year, after picking sloes, I was inspired to make this gorgeous little bracelet using some very round dark pearls which really reminded me of the sloe berries. The bush they come from is known as Blackthorn. This bracelet was featured recently in a lovely autumnal treasury - click here to view the treasury. Sloe Berry Bracelet My sparkly little brooches will be out on the stall at Christmas craft fairs this year and I now have a lovely new wicker bowl which I bought from the Scilly Socks shop at Porthloo on St Mary's in which to display my wares. The brooches really do l...

Back from a wonderful holiday in the Isles of Scilly, having been reinvigorated and inspired! Just wish it could last a bit longer...! Here's to next year... In the meantime, I'm delighted to let all our fans know that we now accept credit card payments and Etsy gift cards (as well as paypal payments) at www.etsy.com/shop/inspiredscilly and don't forget that commissions are always welcome too! Why not treat yourself to a little reminder of Scilly with our gorgeous beachy bracelet?