Oh-Ah EMMA!

I am very excited as today some of my Songbird Goodies arrived at a lovely, stylish boutique in Wellington. Emma.

The store is home to the designs of Emma Wallace and boy are they amazing designs. My bank account is very lucky that this store is in Wellington....

I am so pleased to stock some things in Emma - a little something to accessorise your Emma outfit with. Emma is also stocking a range of my cards. YAY.

Time really flies

So much has happened since I last posted. 

Our world changed on February 22nd, when a terrible quake hit Christchurch with devastating consequences.

I was worried for a number of people, who I don't know well, or haven't known for long, but who I think of as friends, and who were stuck in the middle of all of that..
< Some people were not that lucky. My thoughts remain with their families and friends.

In the wake of the first quake in September 2010, I worked with a number of others to fundraise to provide some relief for those people hit the worst. It was a significant amount of work, but with amazing results ($4420 raised over 6 weeks). This time I was not in a position to be able to give as much time, but I decided I could do my bit by donating the proceeds of my store sales.

This combined with a special fundraising stall at my work (just a side note - my workplace raised $36,000 through all of our fundraising activities on March 4th), Songbird managed to raise a total of $455.50, which I was proud to donate today to the Red Cross.

With the payment goes my best wishes and hope that it brings someone in Christchurch some relief.

Note: My thoughts are also with the people of Japan, and their families who are all over the world. It is a sad and tragic event that has happened there.

Note 2: Feltaid is back open and running again with all proceeds going towards Christchurch Earthquake Relief. There are some lovely items in the store - go there NOW!

The necklace and the bicycle

This week I sent some Songbird items to FishBike in Napier. Fishbike is a cycle rental company located on the beautiful cycleway in Napier.

The items I sent were all Art Deco inspired as this week it is Art Deco week in Napier. The city gets dressed up in its Art Deco gear and re-lives the vibe of 1930's life. It is one of my favourite periods of the 20th century defined by its architecture, furniture and fashion.

If you are down that way this weekend, do that the opportunity to check Fishbike out, perhaps take a ride and check out the beautiful views and maybe check out my little contribution to Art Deco memories.

Enjoy your weekends!

Sx

To Market To Market

This weekend is my first market of the year. Its the Devonport Craft Market this Sunday 6th February.


I am really looking forward to it. LOTS and LOTS of new things to show you all.


Hope to see you there!


Sx

A belated Happy New Year

A Belated Happy New Year to you all. 

With a totally crazy busy Christmas season behind us, Songbird has taken a long summer break from most communications! 

Songbird and family had a wonderful long holiday on the Kowhai Coast, based at Algies Bay, where most days were spent swimming, relaxing and cooking a range of wonderful new things out of the 'Free Range Cook' by Annabelle Langbein.  I think we cooked about 40% of the recipies there and had we had access to all required ingredients we would have made more. Our highlights were the Chicken Skewers with Chermoula dipping sauce and the Sticky Date pudding with toffee sauce. Yummo.

This year I really am slowing down my market activity due to a change in day job and the need to balance my available time more towards my family. I fear they were a little neglected in the second half of last year.

The only 'real' New Years resolution I made this year was to stop biting my fingernails. A hideous habit I have had since I was 5. So good so far!!!

As my energy came back, I began the annual process of re-thinking Songbird and coming up with some fresh new ranges for you all. Some of the new items are shown below but a whole bunch are still waiting for their finishing touches.

I think you will see more co-ordination from Songbird Designs this year. I will be working on the concept of ranges to help structure and connect my products better.

This year will also bring you new packaging and new table displays.

Last but not least. Last year I promised a giveaway when I got to 200 likers on Facebook... it didn't happen as things got crazy and I just couldn't fit it in. I will run one soon and I will make it bigger and better than the original was to be to try and make up for it. 

Thank you for all of your support of Songbird in 2010 and I hope you continue your support in 2011. I think it is going to be a big one.

Hope you are all well and happy.

Much love

Sx

More from Encore by Songbird Designs

Some lovely additions to Songbird Designs

 

From a new range called "Little Ladies by Songbird Designs"

I started to make some more little pieces for the small ladies in your lives late last year and I will be concentrating on making this a complete range in 2011.

"Luxe by Songbird Designs" is a development of my original button jewelry. For this range I will be utilising designer hand screen printed fabric from NZ and all over the world. 

A wee round up of recent purchases and a couple of others!

Some images of lovely things I have purchased from Felt recently - for me or for gifts. As always the quality of the products is amazing and the creativity behind their making is out of this world.

Merry Christmas everyone xx

Crayon Roll - Planes...

cattaylor

$20.00

Ceramic 'teacup' Coa...

mudbirdnz

$15.00

Vintage Inspired Rim...

hommage

$15.00

Fifties Birdie

swanwear

$140.00

Folky Flower Tote

misselliemay

$15.00

Black Bird Round Ring

cheekpinchy

$20.00

Shop Updated and some new ladies

I have just loaded a number of bobbi pin sets in my Felt store. These make great Christmas presents or will add something special to a Christmas season outfit.

I have also loaded some 'Encore' by Songbird Designs bobbi pin sets, made with some of the most beautiful vintage buttons. I have hair ties and rings to come in some of these delightful buttons coming soon!

Also, take a sneak peak at a few of the new items (I know who makes new at Christmas time...) coming to Songbird Designs soon in bookmarks and pendant necklaces... 

Hope you are all enjoying the lead up to Christmas.

Sx