Showing posts with label jewellery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label jewellery. Show all posts

Thursday, 26 June 2014

The Godiva Guide to... Storing Jewellery

I've loved jewellery for as long as I can remember. I used to sit in my granny's conservatory threading those neon pony beads onto embroidery thread (causing havoc when I inevitably spilled them all across the tiled floor), and I can still remember that feeling of sadness when I could no longer squeeze my Christening bangle over my chubby little hands. Now I've graduated to having precious pieces of family jewellery passed down to me - and lusting over all the quirky necklaces and rings we have at Godiva!

I'd say the only drawback to working in a shop like Godiva is wanting to buy everything. It's difficult enough when you just come in to browse, but when you spend hours here on a regular basis it takes a lot of will power to not spend all your wages on covetable pieces from Runaway Fox or And Mary - I guess you could say I live vicariously through our customers!

But I do treat jewellery as more than just sparkly trinkets to be worn; jewellery can be little works of art, too. I'm always searching for new ways to display my favourite pieces since I think it's a shame to hide them away in a box or a drawer somewhere. Here's some inspiration:







all images from pinterest.com

Monday, 27 January 2014

Designer Q&A: Jenny Deans

With Valentine's Day fast approaching we thought this would be the perfect time to introduce our new jewellery designers, to give you some gift ideas and inspiration.

First up is Jenny Deans. A local lady who makes beautiful, wearable silver jewellery in her studio in sunny Leith.

Godiva Boutique is now proudly stocking her 'Canty' range which starts at a very affordable £25. Available in store and online.

Jenny Deans


Hello, I am...  Jenny Deans

I design... Beautiful Jewellery


When I am creating my typical day involves... lots of hammering, twisting
bits of wire, and big mugs of tea


When I am not designing and creating I am.....
turning over a new leaf and
trying to get fit at the gym, or snuggled up on the sofa with the cat.


I get inspiration from..... nature, architecture and sculpture. My Canty
range is inspired by trips to the seaside near North Berwick - looking in
rockpools and watching the waves rolling in.



Being an independent designer is important to me because......
Being
independent allows me to create anything I can imagine, without a boss
telling me what to make or do - or what time I need to be in the studio.




Jenny in her studio

I knew I wanted to be a designer when I was..... at school and for my higher
design project I was taught how to make Jewellery by one of my Gran's
friends.



My greatest achievement so far is ........... being selected on several
occasions for the prestigious Goldsmiths' Fair Exhibition in London. I have
also won the Visual Arts Scotland Prize for Applied Arts.



I cannot live without...... Large mugs of tea


My favourite thing I have ever bought or found is.... I found my wonderful
Husband who buys me all my favourite Jewellery (after a little direction)





Awww, thanks Jenny!

Canty Bracelet £107

Canty Cufflinks £107

Canty Spiral and Pearl Earrings £94

Canty Spiral and Pearl Pendant £69

Canty Studs £25
Canty Pearl Studs £37.50

 





Wednesday, 12 December 2012

Christmas at Godiva!

Pop down to Godiva shop at 9 West Port tomorrow, Thursday13th December for some cheery stressfree Christmas shopping!
We will provide a great range of gifts starting at £5 upwards, some Ginger Mulled wine (& other cold alcoholic beverages for warm wine haters) some Christmas shaped treats, quality Christmas tunes and a 15% discount off all purchases! we will even wrap them for you. 
Come join us tomorrow for some festive fun! Ho ho ho 

Come see our Tree!

We have sparkly Christmas Aztec sequin mini skirts

Frolicking Reindeer Fairtrade Brooches

Vegan vintage style Satchel bags

Recycled Typewriter Cufflinks
Winter Window

Little Brass Birdy earrings  £12.00!

 Of course if you can't make it tomorrow we are open all the way up to Christmas Eve! & the online shop is shipping until 22nd!
Shop Online here

Merry Christmas!