Adorable Gifts and Jewellery News

Valentine's Heart Jewellery

2012-02-02T06:19:00.000-08:00

As it is already the 2nd February, Valentines Gifts should be at the top of your shopping list. For romantic gifts for her, heart jewellery is a gift she will love. If you want to go all out romantic then rich cranberry murano hearts are great. We currently have Martick Murano pendants and earrings in cranberry in the sale.

Or you could choose Claudia Bradby Pearl jewellery with silver hearts. We have pink pearls in the sale for a romantic valentines look or white pearls for a classically romantic look.

Happy Monday

2012-01-30T06:50:00.000-08:00

Last Monday (January 24th) was named the worst day in the year as people had all their bills following Christmas but not a fresh pay cheque to pay for it. Not only that but most people's new years resolutions have often failed by the third week in January. Of course, there is always a glimmer of light, and today is being called Happy Monday, as most people have either been paid or or within days of that January pay cheque.

So if January has seemed a long month and Christmas is a distant memory then take advantage of the Winter Sales and give yourself a treat. Many sales end on 31st January so you have to be quick. We have beautiful Claudia Bradby jewellery that will no longer be reduced on the 1st Feb. Don't delay and miss out

Earring Boxes

2012-01-10T02:35:00.000-08:00

It is always great to have a tidy up and clear out of old clothes and the things we seem to accumulate so quickly. Traditionally spring cleaning is the time when everything comes out of the cupboards and is tidied, especially in the kitchen . However, I think January is great time of year to sort out clothes, jewellery and all those other things that seem to fill drawers. It is a good opportunity to discover the clothes at the back of your cupboard that you have hardly worn especially before you stock up for more new clothes in the sale. One thing that is is long overdue for for sort out in my house is my jewellery box or should that be boxes. Not only does my jewellery need organising but those odd earrings that have long been looking for their partners must also go. Earrings do seem to be one of those items of jewellery that get tangled up with other jewellery and can then get damaged. I have looked at many earring boxes where you have to feed the earrings onto a little tab and then place them in the slot in the earring box. I know in reality this would not happen so earring boxes with small sections where you can just place your earrings into a slot are much better. For value and a luxurious feel the Seek Unique Earring Boxes are great. At £15.95, they come in Ruby, or Teal, in a Stripe Design or in Navy Blue with a white polka dot design. They make great gifts for her and at £15.95 are a great under £20 present.

I have even heard of people taken these on holiday to organise jewellery when they are away as they are lighter than most travel jewellery boxes.

So don't put it off, get the jewellery polish out and organise your jewellery while it is cold and gloomy outside.

Hanging wash bags

2012-01-09T02:38:00.000-08:00

A sure sign that Christmas is over isn't just that the sales start and the Christmas decorations come down but almost overnight valentines gifts and Easter Eggs appear. I can't imagine that they sell too well given that everyone is trying to stick to their detox plan after Christmas. The one good thing about January is that we can all start to look forward to that first weekend away or holiday of the year. Personally I love a weekend away on the Norfolk or Suffolk coast as I do love a bracing walk along the beach whilst wrapped up against the cold. Of course if you are lucky enough to be in Aldeburgh you can always warm up with the delicious fish and chips at the Golden Galleon. Oh dear, there goes the detox, but at least you can go for another walk and fish is good for you!!

When planning any kind of holiday it helps to have your luggage and holiday clothes organised, I finally came to this conclusion after years of over packing. A small suitcase works better than a squashy bag if you are going for more than one night as you can organise your clothes and toiletries better. When it comes to organising toiletries for travel, you can't beat a hanging wash bag. The ZPM hanging wash bags are great as they have a swivel hook which are great to hang up on the back of a door. No longer are we reduced to plain black or garish patterns as we use to be for toilet bags, the ZPM hanging wash bags come in funky designs with luxurious velvet ribbon edging and ties. They are perfect for a valentine weekend away or that Easter holiday which is closer than you think. If you are looking for a perfect gift for her whether it is a valentines gift of Easter gift that doesn't involve chocolate than a ZPM hanging wash bag makes a perfect gift.

ZPM Hanging Wash Bag in Dotty Bright

Last minute Christmas Present Delivery 2011

2011-12-19T14:58:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow (Tuesday December 20th) is the last day for first class post if you want gifts to be delivered before Christmas. After that we are still accepting orders for delivery before Christmas but you will need to upgrade to our Express Next Day delivery service. The last day we can accept Next Day delivery orders this year is Thursday, December 22nd at 1pm. As always it's best to order as early as possible to be certain of delivery before Christmas.

We've been able to help lots of people living in places like France, Spain, Portugal and Cyprus this year who need to send last minute Christmas presents back to friends and family in the UK. Using our website you can place a gift order, have it gift wrapped in one of our luxury gift boxes and add your own message on one of our gift tags. This avoid expensive express international airmail and is available right up to December 22nd at 1pm. A great service for those last minute Christmas presents.

If you have any questions, we're here to help. Please just e-mail us at Sales@iadoreyour.com and we'll get straight back to you.

Linda

Collar Stiffener make a great gift.

2011-10-30T14:54:00.000-07:00

I'm told there's nothing worse than a limp collar on a mans shirt. So many shirts these days come with those little strips of plastic which you have to put into the collar and remember to take out when it goes to be washed. Well as it turns out those little plastic strips are so easily lost and don't really work that well to start with. This is where a good quality Collar Stiffener comes in. We've added a range of Collar Stiffeners from designer Simon Carter.

These are really good quality Collar Stiffeners which really present a crisp shirt collar. For more information please see our full range of Simon Carter Collar Stiffeners. Don't forget we can make small gifts like these extra special by packing them into one of our luxury gift boxes.

New Jewellery Stands Collection

2011-08-27T07:15:00.000-07:00

Jewellery has become such a stylish and affordable accessory that many ladies now have a collection of fashionable jewellery to go with each outfit. In addition to this, they also have more precious jewellery to take care of. This all places a considerable strain on the jewellery box so it is worth looking at other ways of storing your jewels. Jewellery Rolls are a good way of doing this and are dual purpose as you can travel with them too. In addition to this,jewellery stands or jewellery tree as they are sometimes know not only are a useful way to organise your jewellery but are way of turning your favourite jewellery into a style statement even when you are not wearing it.

Gold Coloured Chain Jewellery Hanger

There are many different styles of Jewellery Hangers and Stands in gold and silver colours so you can select a jewellery stand that will match your bedroom decor.

Silver finish Jewellery Hanger

Styles include, tree shapes, double and single arm designs, tiers and little bird motifs.

Like jewellery rolls, jewellery hangers and stands make great presents for her whether it is a gift for a friend, or a gift for a wife or girlfriend. It must be one of the few gifts that combines a personal gift (you can’t get much more personal than the jewellery it will display) and a gift for the home so it is sure to be a popular choice with the lucky person you are buying it for.

New Ladies Washbags just in time for your Summer Holiday.

2011-06-27T11:34:00.000-07:00

As we look forward to the summer holidays it's good to plan ahead and consider what you are going to take and how you are going to pack. If you are touring or have a few overnight stops you won't want to unpack everything every night. For a long time now I've been a big fan of ladies washbags that can be hung on the back of a bathroom door. This means that you can see everything, you have easy access to what you need and you don't have that awful rush to pack everything away after breakfast in the morning. So thinking of this I'm pleased to say that we've added some new ladies washbags to the range just in time for your holidays which join the existing popular designs.

Click Here to see our lovely range of ladies washbags.

50 Birthday Facts You Never Knew

2011-06-26T03:35:00.000-07:00

This is a little bit of summer fun. We've come up with 50 facts about Birthdays, have a look and see how many you already knew. It would be great to extend this to 100 facts so if you can think of an interesting fact about birthdays that we haven't already got why not leave it in a comment below.

Graduation Gift Ideas

2011-06-05T07:34:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year when all the studying and hard-work comes to an end and youngsters up and down the land graduate from education and prepare, hopefully, to enter the world of paid employment. This is an important milestone if their lives and is deserves to be marked by the giving of a gift which they can treasure for the rest of their lives.

For girls there is no better gift than Jewellery and at the moment there is a very special piece from Claudia Bradby that we would like to recommend:

This is the Claudia Bradby Camilla Necklace worn by Kate Middleton. Kate actually worked with Claudia to design the Silver Bean Necklace shown below:

For men it's always more difficult to think what to buy them without spending a fortune on a car or an expensive watch. We would therefore like to make two suggestions. The classic Aspirin Cufflinks from Simon Carton and a luxury Edwin Jagger Shaving set.

Don't forget that at iadoreyour.com Gifts & Jewellery we can make the gift extra special by carefully packing it in one of our luxury gift boxes.

If you have any great ideas for Graduation Gifts please leave a comment.

Kazuri Shale Necklaces

2010-09-24T03:17:00.000-07:00

Judging by the temperature drop this weekend, Autumn is finally arriving. As we brace oursleves to get out those Autumnal clothes, you may want to brighten those dark colours with a splash of colour.

The easiest way to do this is by accessorizing with jewellery. Kazuri have some wonderful new colours this season to add a bit of colour. One of my favourite colours is firefly because it incorporates beads in rose pink, cherry and gold which not only do I enjoy wearing reminds me of Christmas which is still my most favourite time of the year. Now avaible in the Kazuri Shale Firefly design and also the larger Kazuri Pita Pat Firefly necklace. For an extra polished look you can add the bracelet and double drop earrings.

If you fancy a colour to tone with the berry, purple and plum shades that are so prevelent this season, opt for the Kazuri Shale necklace in Grape. I love this dark regal purple, lighter purple, green and pewter coloured beads. Perfect for adding a subtle colour to Autumn and Winter. Again, this grape colour is available in the Kazuri Pita Pat Necklace and the bracelet and double drop earrings.

Many customers comment that they are especially impressed with the quality of Kazuri jewellery and many own up to collecting different colours each season knowing that they will look just as fantastic in five years time. They also find the Kazuri drawstring pouches especially useful for storage or when buying a gift for a friend as it just adds the gift finish to this wonderful jewellery. All Kazuri jewellery from necklaces to earrings is supplied with a free Kazuri pouch.

Lua Sale

2010-09-22T02:14:00.000-07:00

It may well be that September has had better weather than August but as Summer comes to an end take advantage of the bright weather with some vibrant Lua accessories. To assist you with this all of our Lua range is now on special offer. The little wooden handled beaded bag is perfect in vibrant pink or regal purple for that late summer party and will still look great as the Christmas party season gets into full swing.

The practical shoulder bag in turquoise is pretty and also practical enough for a shopping trip.

The ever popular jewellery rolls are perfect gifts for her and can be teamed with the matching makeup bag for an extra special gift for her which is now going to be less expensive.

Organise your makeup

2010-09-07T02:12:00.000-07:00

Have you noticed that the longer you have to look around for items such as car keys and shopping bags the higher your stress levels rise before you get out of the door. This stress tends to be caused by the thought of being late for work or an appointment. Of course, we all know the answer to these kind of dilemas is to be more organised and that starts from the minute you get ready in the morning. If your clothes are organised into workwear and non workwear and your handbag or laptop case is ready to go this can make you feel instantly calmer and ready for the day.

For women, all the pampering products and makeup that need to be applied before you can brave the world can also turn into a bit of long winded process. To assist this make sure that all of your products are sorted clearly into night and day sections, afterall, you don't need that smoky eyeshadow for day so why pick it up out of your makeup bag only to place it back in again. A ZPM makeup roll or makeup organiser will help you organise your makeup and makeup brushes into easy to find items. It can be folded for travel or be stored out flat so you can see your makeup through clear zipped sections and is finished in vibrant colours so you will find it in the bottom of your suitcase when you are away.

I then suggest you have a few products that you use for touch ups during the day in a small envelope styled makeup bag such as the Christopher Vine Designs satin makeup pouch. This may mean buying concealer and lipstick twice but it means that it will last twice as long.

Of course, these makeup organisers and makeup bags make excellent gifts for her and she will thank you for bring just that little bit of organisation to her busy life.

ZPM Hanging Wash Bags and Wash Bags

2010-08-31T02:56:00.000-07:00

Whether it is a night, a weekend or a longer jaunt away from home you will of course need a stylish and organised way of storing all your pampering products. It never ceases to amaze me how many products from shampoo to moisturiser I find myself using until I have to pack them all. What should be an overnight stay which should be catered for by a small holdall looks like a weeks holiday and in need of a large suitcase. That is before you have worried yourself over the weather and how many layers you should take.

Even if you do end up with a wheeled suitcase for all your essential items that can't be left out such as winter thermals for late Summer holiday, at least if you invest if a hanging wash bag your pampering products will be organised. Uchi hanging wash bags use to be the place to look at but as they no longer exist, I have discovered ZPM which is a similar price but better than Uchi as it is made in the UK. Their stylish designs are contemporary striking but also full of practical soultions to store your pampering products. Their Hanging Washbag is perfect for storing everything you need for a break away such as shampoo, conditioner and all cleansing and moisturising products you could possibly need. As their hanging wash bag has a 360 degrees swivel hook it is perfect to hang from the bathroom door in your hotel room. It has 4 zipped compartments and one large holdall section at the bottom. It has a laminated wipe over exterior and a wipe over interior. It fastens with a velvet tie and is also trimmed with velvet which gives an added touch of luxury. The most difficult decision is deciding which colour of ZPM hanging wash bag to select. The pretty and unusual Humming Birds design has been extremely popular this season as has the ever popular dot designs in Chocolate and Pink or Pin Dot Candy.

Not only are hanging washbags bought by the people that are going to use them they also make wonderful gifts for her, whether it is as a gift for her for her holiday or a present for her birthday or just because you know she will love it and could do with some spoiling now and again.

Lua Handbags

2010-08-27T02:50:00.000-07:00

With all the rain and dark skies you could be forgiven for thinking that it is October already. However, with the Summer Bank Holiday weekend to look forward to there is still a little bit of time to wear your summer clothes even though your feet might get a bit wet. To compliment your clothes the Lua shoulder bags are great for adding a bit of colour if you choose the turquoise version or a 'go with anything' brown with beige dots will see you though the Autumn too.

If you have a wedding or other event to look forward to the beaded zipped top handbags are perfect at anytime of the year. The pink and purple versions add a splash of colour to a neutral outfit and the pink beige is a more demure colour to complement the ever popular nude shades that we have seen so much of this season. As with all Lua jewellery rolls and bags they also make perfect gifts for her.

MoMo Pananche Wine Glasses for that special gift for her

2010-08-25T03:59:00.000-07:00

For the girl that has everything, Momo Pananche wine glasses make an unusual and special gift for her. If it is her birthday the Happy Birthday MoMo Panache wine glass is an obvoius choice. All MoMo Pananche wine glasses are hand decorated and beautifully finished in different patterns. The Happy Birthday version is adorned with brightly coloured stars , petal shapes and a multicoloured stem. There is a Happy Birthday wine glass charm and is presented in a MoMo Pananche branded box complete with a bow on top for that extra special birthday gift for her.

The ever popular glow MoMo Panache wine glass is decorated with pretty stars complete with wine glass charm and presentation box and is a perfect present for her whatever the celebration.

If you have a message of love to her, then the beautiful hand painted red, pink and gold hearts love MoMo Panache wine glass is a perfect romantic gift for her. Whoever the lucky recipient is make sure that you remember the wine to go with such an unusual gift for her.

Handbag Butlers and Handbags

2010-08-12T03:17:00.000-07:00

This maybe shallow but I do feel a wave of excitment come over me when the all important September issue of Vogue and the other fashion magazines come out. The glossies seem to come back to life after the rather sparse Summer editions although I expect this is in part down to the pages of advertising. I never seem to put as much effort into the Summer wardrobe as the Autumn/Winter wardrobe which is probably due the climate in the UK and the fact that most of us spend the majority of the year in layers. I especially love looking at the accessories such as handbags. Although the majority are out of most people's price range it is fun to see how the High Street pays homage to the designers with the similar designs.

Of course, if you are buying a new handbag, whether it costs £16, £60 or £600 you want to look after it and keep it looking good for as long as possible. To do this the best way is to use a handbag hook. How often have you been out to lunch with a friend and there is nowhere to put your shining new handbag except on the floor where every walks - not a great thought.

Handbag Butler Handbag Hooks are the best way to keep your handbag and it's precious contents safe and off the floor. To complement all the purples and plums around this season be it clothes, accessories and even makeup, go for the Handbag Butler in Purple Rain or Orchid. To keep it neutral the sparkly Handbag Butler in Star Struck as some diamante style glamour. If you are sticking with faithful old black for your new handbag purchase, then a constrast Handbag Butler in siren will look fabulous.

If you haven't found a bag that is right for you yet and would like something you don't find everywhere on the High Street, then check out our range of handbags, from the ever popular brown felt fairtrade handbag from Earth Squared which you could team with the Handbag Butler in swirl or tinker to the Earth Squared plum spot lara bag there is something to suit all tastes.

Handbag Butlers also make great gifts for her whether it is a gift for her birthday or a present for her just to say 'thanks' or that you are thinking of them. In fact with so many designs to choose from you may be tempted to keep a different one in each bag.

Jewellery Rolls and Travel

2010-08-03T02:39:00.000-07:00

I use to take the approach of placing the few pieces of jewelllery I wore when on holiday next to my watch on the bedside cabinet in the hotel room. Of course, this is fine if you want to risk knocking it all flying during the night. It isn't great way to start the day by looking for your invaluable engagement ring and earrings you wore on my wedding day before you can go to breakfeast. This fool hardy approach may even keep you awake at night, so eventually I had to give in an purchase a jewellery roll.

This may not seem like a big deal but I do have aversion to packing things that I may not use during the break, especially just a weekend away. This has lead to not packing a pair of shoes that completes an evening outfit or forgetting those comfortable albeit unstylish shoes that you really do need if you are going to walk further than just around the hotel grounds. Fortunately, at least a jewellery roll is light and small and does the job perfectly. It also allows you to take other jewellery with you to wear, afterall, holidays and weekends away are all about having time and making the effort to bother with things you may not have time for the rest of the year.

The key to selecting a jewellery roll should be based upon what jewellery you want to take with you, this may seem obvious but if you have chunky bangles that may get damaged in transit then you may want to invest in travel jewellery box for added protection. If on the other hand your jewellery tastes are smaller, a jewellery roll might be just the thing you need.

For an overnight stay or to just pack a few pieces, the Earth Squared Jewellery rolls are perfect. They come in beautiful colours and due to the small size take up minimal room in your bag.

If you on the other hand want more of the structured jewellery holder, then the travel jewellery boxes from Dulwich Designs are perfect. In fact it will be like taking a miniature version of your jewellery box away with you. If you are looking for a touch of luxury then the Dulwich Designs leather range of jewellery rolls is perfect. From this seasons colour cassis to the ever popular cream or black there is something for everyone's tastes.

At this time of the year with holidays in full swing, a jewellery roll makes a perfect gift for her whether it is a birthday gift for her or just to say 'thanks', an Earth Squared Jewellery roll or a Seek Unique Jewellery Roll represent excellent value for money, starting from just £8.99.

Kazuri - New Autumn Winter Colours

2010-08-02T01:27:00.000-07:00

With the warm weather it really does seem to early to being thinking about anything called 'Autumn/Winter', however, the wonderful thing about Kazuri jewellery is that their beautiful shimmering colours look great at anytime of the year. Your choice is much more likely to be decided by your skintone or an outfit you want to complete with a beautiful piece of jewellery. If you love green then the stunning new Kazuri Arctic Green Pita Pat necklace is an excellent choice. Not only does it consist of beautiful shades of greens such as turquoise green, a pretty mid green and the palest pastel green it also have a gorgeous mother of pearl finish which means it shimmers in the light and never looks flat or dull as some greens can. This pita pat necklace, bracelet and earrings with bring a bright look to whites or neutral shades you may wear in the winter but will also brighten browns and blacks which we tend to be drawn towards and the cooler nights arrive.

If you love warm colours then the Kazuri Firefly collection consists of cherry, rose pink and the classic Kazuri antiqued gold coloured beads which is not only warm but pretty and sophisticated too. Not only do these colours look warm at this time of the year but who can say that they are not drawn to those warm cherry and gold colours as we approach the end of the year too!! Other colours include the Kazuri Pita Pat Necklace in Grape which makes a stunning addition to your jewellery wardrobe with it's rich purple and pewter coloured beads suits the beautiful purples, and cassis colours that will be key this coming season and therefore makes a imaginative present for her.

Kazuri continues to represent excellent value for money and an impeccable finish. Everyone I speak to who wears Kazuri is often being stopped to ask from envious ladies where they got their jewellery from. With this widespread interest it can't fail to make the perfect gift for her birthday and beacuse it is fairtrade you and the wearer can feel good about that too.

Earth Squared Jewellery Rolls and Bags

2010-07-28T03:56:00.000-07:00

There has been much publicity over recent years regarding fairtrade. It seems to have started with the fairtrade tea and coffee and thankfully now mainstream producers of your average teabag or coffee are happily letting you know that their products are fairtrade. I expect in part we have to thank supermarkets and other food sellers for this increased awareness as if I think back to the 1980's, fairtrade wasn't particularly in people's vocabulary as it is now. Of course, fairtrade has now moved on from food and drink and all kinds of products from gifts to homeware and clothes can boast the fairtrade label. In the past people tended to associate fairtrade with not the best quality but this has changed considerably over the years and now fairtrade can often be of better quality than mass produced products in large factories.

Earth Squared embraces fairtrade ethics by designing bags and accessories that people want in the UK but use the considerable skills of people in Vietnam where they handmake their products. The aritisans that produce Earth Squared bags were originally rice farmers earning a subsistent and irregular wage. Each seamstress now has a reliable income and can also afford to send their children to school. One of the most striking things about Earth Squared is the quality and attention to detail of the design and creation process. The cloths used from satin silk and silk velvet for the jewellery rolls to felt and tweed fabrics for the bags is of an excellent quality and the finish is impeccable. This combined with the design flair of Earth Squared brings together the best of UK design and the creativity of the artisans making these jewellery rolls and bags.

We are happy to stock the gorgeous new range of jewellery rolls from Earth Squared which come in a variety of colours in rich silk velvet and the ever popular dot designs in silk satin. The rich plum coloured velvet jewellery roll is must for the coming season and the ever popular pink coloured velvet jewellery roll is great for a pretty girly look. The pretty satin jewellery rolls come in two colour options, subtle grey with silvery cream dots or navy with vibrant multi-coloured dots. The dot pattern is then followed through onto the interior of the jewellery roll. These jewellery rolls are still excellent value at £10.99 and make a great gift for her birthday or even as a thank you gift or just to let her know that you are thinking of her.

The Earth Squared bags have a luxurious feel that you just don't get from a fake leather handbag on the high street which may fall into this price range. They are also just a little bit more unique that the run of the mill offerings with an attention to design detail that you usually only get from more expensive bags. These designs include luxurious linings in dot designs and magnetic snap fastenings found on the ever popular Emily design handbag, here pictured in plum. Often the subtle design extras such as dots appear on the underside of the handles and bag of the bag to add that extra interest. The new Lola bag, here in aubergine has a zip fastening to make it even more secure. All bags have constrast coloured linings making it easier to find what you are looking for in your handbag.

Although you are guaranteed a great gift for her whatever you decide to purchase from Earth Squared, you also have the knowledge that each purchase helps Earth Squared to create more work opportunities for other disadvantaged women and change their lives ans those of their families.

Claudia Bradby Pearl Necklaces

2010-07-26T07:40:00.000-07:00

We have increased our ever popular Claudia Bradby range by adding three new necklaces. The long and elegant white freshwater pearl rope necklace measures 50 inches so it can be worn in a number of ways. Either long loose, knotted, or coiled twice around your necklace.

These many looks that can be achieved are elegant and the lustre of real pearls is just that more special than the fake variety. Similar to this is the Claudia Bradby pearl and ribbon necklace, which is designed to be warn doubled up and fastening with a beautiful mauve coloured ribbon. So pretty and unusual, Claudia Bradby Jewellery always has that designer edge that you just don't get everywhere on the High Street.

Finally, the delicate but striking Claudia Bradby bamboo silver beaded necklace with boroque pearl drop and small pearl charms is easy and light to wear with any outfit.

To tempt you further this summer all Claudia Bradby Jewellery has 20% off until August 31st 2010.

Martick Cranberry Hearts

2010-07-23T03:51:00.000-07:00

Of all the wonderful Martick designs the most iconic is perhaps their murano glass hearts in cranberry. What sets Martick Murano Hearts apart from the competition is the quality and the design in which they are used, whether it is tiny red heart enclosed a ornate sterling silver locket such as the Martick Fancy Heart Locket or the simple Martick Cranberry Murano Heart Pendant there is something for all tastes.

New in is the Martick Murano Cranberry Heart Locket which is hung from a small beaded chain. This gives the look for a chocker style necklace only lower on the neck and much more comfortable to wear. This 16 inch beaded chain also has a 1.5 inch extension chain so it can wear it a little lower if you wish. The matching Murano Heart beaded bracelet also has a patterned silver heart charm for added interest. These bracelet beads are strung on a stretchy clear wire making this pendant and bracelet some of the easiest to wear jewellery. So if you want to inject a little romance into her life, beautiful red murano heart jewellery is the best option and lasts much much longer than a bunch of flowers.

Kazuri Summer and Sale

2010-06-19T08:08:00.000-07:00

As the heat of the summer is well and truly with us, you may want to consider some summer jewellery to complete that summer look. To make this just a bit easier for you, check out our Kazuri jewellery range, from cool eggshell to hot salsa colours, you will find something to suit all skin tones.

What's more we have the beautiful summer colours of Mocha Pink and Antigua Blue from £18.95 for a necklace. That really is unbeatable Kazuri prices.

Each necklace, bracelet and pair of earrings is presented in a Kazuri branded cloth pouch making a great gift for her if you are shopping for a birthday gift for her or an anniversary gift for her.

Gifts for Friends

2010-06-18T01:34:00.000-07:00

After gifts for Mum, and gifts for him be it Husband, Boyfriend or Dad, gifts for friends are probably the next thing on your ever increasing gift list. Whereas a man might buy a best friend a drink at the pub to say 'Happy Birthday' a women is much more likely to buy a gift for her female friends. This doesn't just happen with a gift for birthday it can be for that car lift home or because a friend has been particularly supportive or helpful during a not so great time for you.

Whatever the reason, the perfect gift as a gesture of thanks will always be received with surprise and thanks. So, the only question remains, what to buy? Us girls do bother to take time to think about the person for whom the gift is for, simply because that is what we do! If your friend has a bohomian side then an ethnic necklace or bracelet will be perfect such as those at Nkuku. Not only is Nkuku jewellery fair trade it is made from natural and recycled material - great for eco-warrior girl.

If your friend just likes pretty jewellery the Nkuku Mohini Earrings are sophisticated and pretty in equal measure and at £8.95 won't break the bank.

Gifts for Friends that are soon about to enjoy a break in sun will appreciate a beautiful jewellery roll or makeup bag to keep those holiday jewels and makeup essentials in. The Seek Unique new Ruby and Teal Jewellery Rolls and Makeup Bags are a prefect choice.

If she is a Monica tidiness type friend then organisation is key and what better than an earring box. Afterall she is hardly the kind person to leave her earrings on her bedside cabinet when she gets in late.

If she is more of a sex in the city type, then a glamourous present such as the Glitter mirror compact will make those lipstick fixes that much easier and will fit in to her day bag or evening bag.

If your friend prefers nothing better than a soak in the bath with a good book and a glass of wine, indulge her with a beautiful natural candle made in the Ribble Valley in the ever popular Shine fragrance. This is sure to ease away the stresses and strains of the day.

Dulwich Designs Jewellery Boxes

2010-06-17T08:50:00.000-07:00

I always get the urge to have a clear out at this time of year. I expect that this might be seen as the spring clean type of event that my Mother religiously undertakes although I have a feeling our motives are different. For her it is a chance to clean and reorganise and officially of course that is my reason, however, I think for me it has more to do with getting rid of the old to make way for the new. i.e. clothes, shoes and jewellery. I like to think that I am helping the ecomony in these difficult times by generously donating my old clothes to charity shops (all of which are newish and clean and ironed, I hasten to add) and helping the retail industry by buying new things.

I have to say I love tidying and reorganising my cupboards and drawers which I realise is little on the sad side but I do like to know what I have and what I am going to wear. If I haven't worn something for a few years - do I really need it? One area that I leave to last is my jewellery. My jewellery seems to fall into different areas. The first being items of jewellery received as presents as a child but probably will never wear. I keep this in a seperate small jewellery box as I am very sentimentally attached to it and will never part with any of it.

I then have jewellery that is suitable for a night out and every day jewellery. I store this all together but not always successfully as it can get tangled. This is why ahead of drawer tidiers, storage boxes and yet more see through shoe boxes, I will be investing in a jewellery box this season to hold all my jewellery. I am hoping that someone will buy this for me on as a birthday gift. A jewellery box is a timeless addition to a dressing table that the lucky recipient will be glad she has every day when she is looking for that one necklace that matches her outfit. Dulwich Designs have a great selection new design jewellery boxes that make perfect gifts for her. This includes their sophisticated black leather oslo jewellery box with the funky hot pink lining. Dulwich Designs Oslo range represents excellent value for money as the large leather jewellery box is under £70 and really is huge. If you prefer a colour the beautiful Dulwich Designs Leather Jewellery Box in Cassis is stunning and comes complete with a carry handle for ease of moving around and is availabe in medium or large. Growing in popularity are earring boxes and if you are looking for a special gift for a special lady, the earring box from the Belgravia range is a touch of luxury she will appreciate.