New start, new blog!

 

Guess who's back!?

I said that I had lost my passion and felt like I couldn't blog anymore a month ago, but I felt lost without it; blogging has actually become a part of my life, and even though I am busy, I have become more organised, by writing lots and lots of lists for blog posts per day, week and month, and scheduling them for the week, so that I can enjoy life and feel less guilty, because I know there are some loyal readers out there. I also decided to move my blog platform from Clashes but Matches, just because I wanted the link between my shop and the blog, instead of creating two separate identities.

Anyway- here's a couple of things I have been up to via Instagram:

I have made some business cards, through vistaprint- and for the first time ever, I'm quite pleased with this pack- it was better quality than the ones I'm used to, and it shows off my new necklaces that I made!

 

I bought some new earrings from hand over your fairy cakes. They are lovely, and I much loved the kinder that came with it- I kinda demolished that really quickly! Be sure to check out the website!

Revealed: The new collection A/W 12

 I know I promised a "lookbook" but it was a bit too time consuming, considering now I've taken on another massive workload, so here are the photos instead!

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Totally excited to reveal the new collection of jewellery that I will be selling on etsy on Monday 17th September around 8pm (UK time). 

I wanted my collection to maintain that quirky charm, but keep everything more cohesive, so that I could get into more fairs and markets and boutique shops. 

So in effect, all items that aren't keeping with the style I want is now going on sale :), up to 50% off!

In the meantime, check out my textiles jewellery shop- Iffy Jewellery where I'm about to list some items! 

Katherine xo

Shop Updates

 

 

I have been sooooo negligent with my shop, blog, tumblr, and most probably all aspects of my life, all because I'm now working full time. At the moment I feel like work is what my life revolves around because I live quite a distance away from where I work. Although it's only about 9 miles, which in comparison to the 50+ miles I had to go for Uni is pretty local, coming home at night can be very time consuming and because I get so tired I have no energy to do anything right now.

Although I didn't want to do this, I'm going to have to occassionally bring my business to work, like maybe schedule blogs or do some shop updates whenever I have a long break and when I have time during the day before night shifts (I work in a pub ;]).

Anyway- despite my negligence, I have been very busy in the creative cave, working on new jewellery for my shop, whilst remembering that one day a week, I have to take care of myself and dedicate it to actually relaxing. I have made lovely rings, earrings necklaces and brooches. They have been inspired by my top two favorite shops- drop dead clothing and lazy oaf- I love that their products are quirky and cohesive, which is what I am now working on in my shop, so that I can one day get them sold in lovely boutiques or just establish myself via craft fairs. :)

For now, all products will be released on Monday 17th September in the shop!

Katherine

Much Love Mondays: Home Decor

Now that I'm working, I am intending to move into a new place in the new year. Whilst I doubt that I would get a whole house to myself, it's nice to find some inspiration for my bedroom and maybe other areas too!

Here are a few of my favorite pieces from pintrest:




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I have a lot of wierd and quirky taste in everything in life, including interior design, but I'm hoping that when I do move into my new home that it would make more sense :).

Much Love Mondays: Hand Over Your Fairy Cakes

I am such a fan of this shop- I spotted Sally's website when she followed me on twitter, and I was instantly in love with all her jewellery. Her pieces are lovingly handmade, quirky and unique, which is what I really like!

Here are a few pieces that I really love and will buy ASAP:



Retro Ice Lolly Necklaces



Lightning Pendants



Robot Necklaces

I really am more of a necklace person than anything else when it comes to jewellery, mostly because I'm allergic to nickel so I tend to stay away from earrings and when I do it's only ever briefly. Necklaces are an effortless fashion piece and makes a proper statement!

Come and check out her lovely shop and snap up some pieces before I do!

Katherine xo

Frank's Cafe, Peckham

I visited Frank's Cafe, which is a lovely collaboration of an exhibition, called Bold Tendencies in Peckham with my friend last week, and it was lovely! The place was in a car park next to Peckham Rye and I thought it was a clever idea! I always enjoy going to all these different places that provoke my thinking and such. The cafe itself was on the roof of the car park, which overlooked London, and it looked awesome, although I couldn't afford the food!


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It has made me really want to do some exhibitions of my own one day, but I always worry about the stress that comes behind preparing for such things! It's still going on until the end of September, I believe, so if you get the chance, you should visit! :)

Katherine xo

New Jewellery: Handmade by Ify

There are some cute, festival themed and kawaii themed jewellery in the shop! Take advantage of my discount- 30% off when you type in WALKINGONSUNSHINE in the checkout. I'll be adding more things to the shop this week, so I hope you keep an eye out!

Katherine xo