We are literally bursting with our new Spring Collection and we have loads of fabulous gift ideas for Mum. Here's a glimpse at some ideas we think she will love.
Showing posts with label Mother's Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mother's Day. Show all posts
Monday, 5 March 2018
Psst..... it's Mother's Day Next Sunday
Sunday, 12 March 2017
Satsuki May
Q&A with Satsuki May who makes intricate and delicate jewellery using semi-precious stones and crystals.
What made you become interested in jewellery?
I was born in Tokyo into a craft loving family, I have always loved making things, using my hands, and being creative, About three years ago, I started jewellery making and discovered it is wonderful medium of creativity for me, I really enjoy experimenting with different styles and wearing my designs.
What inspires you?
London is such an amazing eclectic city, ideas can come from anywhere, from what I hear, taste, touch and smell, too. The smell of Indian curry gives me a colour palette of red, saffron yellow and green, and the sounds of train passing outside my flat reminds me of oxidised hammer textured metal. I love exploring London and looking for the little details in architecture both modern and historic, spending time in art galleries and museums and wandering London's many green spaces - especially the changing nature found on Hampstead Heath.
The materials you use and why?
I mostly use wires and metal sheet, the reason being they are very versatile, I add glass, semi-precious gemstones and crystals for colour and sparkles.
What makes your jewellery unique?
I like tiny twists in my jewellery here and there that make each piece a little weird and wonderful. My work is very delicate and detailed and often very labour intensive. I will continue to experiment and develop new techniques along my artistic journey.
We are showcasing Satsuki May's full range of jewellery in store during March and April. With a small selection on line too.
I was born in Tokyo into a craft loving family, I have always loved making things, using my hands, and being creative, About three years ago, I started jewellery making and discovered it is wonderful medium of creativity for me, I really enjoy experimenting with different styles and wearing my designs.
London is such an amazing eclectic city, ideas can come from anywhere, from what I hear, taste, touch and smell, too. The smell of Indian curry gives me a colour palette of red, saffron yellow and green, and the sounds of train passing outside my flat reminds me of oxidised hammer textured metal. I love exploring London and looking for the little details in architecture both modern and historic, spending time in art galleries and museums and wandering London's many green spaces - especially the changing nature found on Hampstead Heath.
I mostly use wires and metal sheet, the reason being they are very versatile, I add glass, semi-precious gemstones and crystals for colour and sparkles.
I like tiny twists in my jewellery here and there that make each piece a little weird and wonderful. My work is very delicate and detailed and often very labour intensive. I will continue to experiment and develop new techniques along my artistic journey.
We are showcasing Satsuki May's full range of jewellery in store during March and April. With a small selection on line too.
Sunday, 28 February 2016
Vincenza Dato AKA Enza our Queen of Archway.
A true Archway girl (she's lived here 33 years) she's a well known, well loved shining light in our community - through the Archway Town Centre Group she looks after the PR and marketing of the Archway Card Scheme, a loyalty initiative. She also finds time to support charities - she recently took on a project for Centre 404 and she continues to support Bliss - a charity very close to her heart!
Enza comes from a very colourful, close Italian family and clearly creativity is at the heart of family life. Enza expresses herself visually through her love of textiles, pattern and fashion (not to mention her amazing tattoos) and her brother Miggy is also a talented singer songwriter!
"Things I love about Archway are its diversity, the area is full of such a mix of people, from all walks of live along with some very colourful characters. I love working in Map Gift Shop as it really does have its strength in a core element of retail that has always been important to me, Customer service and going that extra mile for someone, from our gift wrapping service to that very personal touch of remembering what a customer likes to be able to show them new collections"
She certainly is the queen of customer service at map gift shop!
Printemps epitomised!
The gorgeous new ceramics from our favourite brand PiP Studio take centre stage this spring! If you're looking for a more lasting gift for Mum then you cannot go wrong with these refreshingly contemporary floral future classics.
Sunday, 21 February 2016
Everything's coming up Rose....Gold!
Trust us...she's going to love a bit of Rose Gold this season!
Get her something she'll really appreciate this Spring/Summer '16!
Tuesday, 10 March 2015
Mother's Day - Sunday 15th March
PiP Studio have launched a new range and we love it! It has a surreal dreamlike quality to the design which juxtaposes vintage elements in a uniquely contemporary way with gold details too - it is a very special design Mum will treasure for years! See the full range here
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1. Tropical Flower Tea Lights by Thang Tho £6.00
2. Wine Makes Mummy Clever £4.99
3. You're Beautiful - Don't Change Luxury Soap Bar £3.95
4. For Mum by the Kids £5.00
5. Super Mum Candle £9.50
6. PiP Studio Royal PiPland Jug 29.95
7. PiP Studio Royal PiPland Cup & Saucer 15.95
8. The Most, Most special Mother £9.50
9. Best Mum Peruvian Rosewood Candle 11.95
Or how about instead of a traditional bunch of flowers - you get just one huge one? from £13.50
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