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

 

January Sale at Godiva Boutique

Happy New Year to all our lovely readers! We hope that 2014 has treated you well so far.

The sale at Godiva Boutique this January is huge and there are bargains to be had from most of our designers, and ALL our vintage stock. Just the thing to get rid of your January blues.

In the designer sale section we have Goldie London, Mosey & Lark, Oops, Johari, The Style, Rowanjoy, Bellfield and Pop Boutique. And the fantastic Mollie Brown has reduced all of her tops, skirts and dresses by a whopping 30%!

To make way for summer vintage (coming soon) we have reduced everything! Dresses, Coats, Ski Jackets, Jumpers, Winter Boots and Blouses are all in the sale so you are sure to find something special. Don't forget we also have a men's section.

Online the clearance page has new items added every week, so if you don't live in Edinburgh you can still get in on the action.

Don't say we're not good to you :)

Rowanjoy Ladybird Dress Was £195 Now £125

Bellfield Swallow Denim Shirt. Was £30 Now £22

Goldie Faux Leather Jacket. Was £85 Now £65

Mosey & Lark Raincoat. Was £160 Now £128

Mollie Brown Pencil Skirt. Was £48 Now £33.60

Mollie Brown Shift Dress. Was £50 Now £35

Mollie Brown Velvet Collar Vest. Was £35 Now £24.50

Vintage 80's Jumper. Was £24 Now £14

Love From,
The Godiva Gals
xxx

Godiva Christmas Shopping Party!

 

"Deck the halls with boughs of holly tralalalalalalalala
Come to Godiva for our Christmas soiree tralala lalala la la la "

Mince pies, Christmas cookies, mulled wine and beers

Lots of lovely gift ideas from £5

15% discount on the night & gift wrapping.

Join us on Thursday 5th December, all welcome.

5pm-8pm 

We look forward to seeing you! 

 

Godiva Giveaway! Worth £150!

 

We are feeling very generous in the run up to the festive season and are offering you the chance to win our biggest EVER prize package. 

WIN

Walnut Robin Brooch by Kirsty Fraser 

Pair of Jewel Earrings by Silk Purse Sow's Ear 

Porcelain Penguin Necklace by AndMary 

Pair of Striggings by Falke

And a Handmade Godiva leather Bag by Rebecca Jane

Altogether this prize is worth £150.00! 

To be in with chance to win you must

LIKE our Facebook page & SHARE this IMAGE  
Then leave a comment underneath letting us know what your favourite item is on the website 
 When you have done all this we will enter you into the prize draw.  

This is our biggest and best giveaway yet so make sure you are in it to win it, enter today on facebook

Winner to be announced Monday 9th December.

Beauty In Simplicity,Grace & Mila, Paris

This summer we came across the chic and bold Parisian label Grace & Mila. Their work is so simple and feminine and appeals to the everyday wardrobe as well as an elegant evening outfit. 

Wit very beautifully thought out collections we are super pleased to have Grace & Mila in the showroom, a pieces of Parisian chic and we look forward to many seasons ahead! 

The knitwear has a mix of angora, cashmere and acrylic wool and the dresses collections are dainty 20's inspired to bold bodycon of the 90's, all at very affordable prices.

 

The label name was chosen its resonance with elegance and femininity and its inevitable correlation with Princess Grace Kelly while the first name Mila from Russian means " Loved by the people."  

They state their challenge is to provide collections in the zeitgeist and accessible to all. 

Grace & Mila is feminine, joyful, an ode to romance, poetry and small daily pleasures.  

We are currently stocking Grace & Mila in store & online

 

Chou Bow Jumper £38.00

 

Bristol Sequin Cardigan £45.00

 

Aude Dress £45.00

 

Charmant Sequin Collar Top £32.00

 

Camille Bow Jumper £38.00

Christie Dress £40.00