Jewellery Bird flies into Godiva this summer

Its that time of year again where I spend most of my day redirecting plastic poncho wearing people around the city and say no to performance flyers, yes its the festival! well it's just round the corner and we are busy at Godiva restocking for all the lovely tourists coming to town. This year we have some really pretty things in to catch their castle spotting eyes.
It's been a great year so far for Jewellery and here is the latest addition to the cabinet! am sure these silver silhouette animals will please more than a few magpies. My personal favourite the Highland Cow come as a necklace or a brooch. All pieces are hand-made from quality hallmarked sterling silver here in Scotland.
Designed and created by Willa vin Klitzing for her label Jewellery Bird. Its a label inspired by nature. This collection is limited edition and so very reasonably priced at £60-65!
Welcome to Godiva Jewellery Bird. x

Appletree Boutique comes to Godiva

This week we have been excited to receive our first delivery from Appletree Boutique. This cute London label, began as a market stall in Portobello and has now grown into 3 well situated, central stylish boutiques in London. I came across Appletree on my last visit to London and excited that Godiva now stocks this everyday, easy to wear, pretty label.
Here are a few pics of what has arrived in store. The beautiful bird print comes in red, navy & black vest top style and dress, the cotton 'hello sailor' top looks great teamed with our Stolen Thunder anchor brooch and there is also a range of everyone's favourite polkadot and stripe prints.
Stock is limited to get down to the shop soon!
Fleur x

A must see in Lisbon!

This is not a museum it' s a bar!
I have neglected my blog due to having a short break to see an old school friend called Karen who currently lives in Portugal. It was lovely, sunny and just the break I needed. Karen lives just outside Lisbon so on the last night we ventured into Lisbon for some dinner and more than a few drinks. After dinner she took me to a bar that she knew I was instantly fall in love with, and she was not wrong!
We walked down a quite street to find ourselves outside a closed and curtained establishment. Karen rang the door bell and a doorman dress in a red waistcoat and bow tied greeted us with a polite smile and let us in to what I can only describe as nicnaks collectors heaven, it's not just a bar it's a museum of the car boot kind.

Pavilhao Chines is a work of art and an experience like no other, it was a great end to my break away. This special place oozes style, unique class, history and someone's personal love and life long dedication in collecting beautiful and bizarre fragments of the past. This place is a must see for anyone visiting Lisbon!

I took some photos but these are only a few of the things that were on show, pugs in African skirts, victorian dolls, model cars, action figures to name but a few quirky ranges, it could take at least a few beers time to get a look in every glass cased cabinet of perfectly poised artifacts. The bar consists of 4 rooms of different themes from war to religion.
I LOVED IT! and thank you Karen.

For those who wish to now go to Lisbon here is a map of where this crazy place is.

http://www.spottedbylocals.com/lisbon/pavilhao-chines/

Stylin' Sisters of Royalty! Pippa Middleton in Rowanjoy & Godiva

There was much excitement this weekend just past when designer Rowanjoy opened up the Saturday Scotsman newspaper to see an article on Pippa Middleton in a Rowanjoy dress, (pictured), while she modeled for a Edinburgh University Charity Fashion Show. Not only are Rowanjoy's creations featured but other Godiva Boutique designers, (pictured), so it was quite an exciting fame day for all.
What was even more exciting is that the pictures just did not stop at the Scotsman!! Pippa Middleton in the blue dress by Rowanjoy was featured in every local and national Saturday paper!! and then consequently fashion bloggers and online gossip pages! it's was amazing to see it spread like wildfire. We are really proud not only of Rowan but of Godiva and the designer we support in the showroom. This fashion show was back in 2004 and was out first ever show. I remember it very well and Pippa. She was very lovely and John Snow was presenting, which for me was exciting. Of course we did not know who Pippa was then and we hope she will now order some more dresses from us soon!

Dress like sisters of Royalty shop at Godiva!

Hopefully Kate will be next!

x

S/S11 Stolen Thunder

One of the best things about running Godiva sometimes is opening deliveries to discover wonderful workmanship and imagination that brings a smile!
British label Stolen Thunder have once again excelled themselves with their latest collection. There is definitely something for eveyone! Fans of Owls will not be let down by this adorable large pendant. Seafarers should not be at sea without one of these anchor brooches! also very this season with this year 'nautical' trend. The vintage inspired engraved roses are just delightful and full of Old English Rose glamour. And finally the tiny birdcage is a different cute version of the large Bridcage laret of last year 's collection.
I love Stolen Thunder and I know you will too and what is even better is thatnow all their wooden products are handemade from Bamboo, which makes them super eco-friendly! what more could you ask for.
All these can now be bought on the online store here and of course at the shop!
Treat yourself today! xx