I’ve moved house and studio again! And this time I’m living at the beach, just in time for the worst/best (depending on how you view it!) of the January and February heat. The above photo is the view from the end of my new street so you can see why I am quite excited!

It’s been a quick and easy move this time so there’s no delay for orders being posted out. In fact, I’m having a sale! 25% off all items in my Etsy shop for Facebook fans and blog readers. To receive the discount, enter the coupon code FBFAN25 at checkout and it will automatically apply your discount.

There’s a few new and exciting designs coming to my shops within the next couple of weeks. I’ll be announcing them here on my blog and on Facebook so stay tuned.

As for Lottie, she has been an absolute blessing and helped me through a very difficult time but I think the time might be close for us to go separate ways. She’s still at my sister’s property and I think I will be selling her from there. So if you know of anyone in the market for a fabulous vintage caravan (complete with bunting!) let me know. It’ll be very sad to say goodbye but I know I will find someone who needs her as much as I did when I first found her.

Here’s to a fabulous 2012!

Much love,

Christabel

I was fortunate to grow up in the Adelaide Hills, it’s a beautiful place with gorgeous scenery, parks and always lots going on.

One place that stands out in my mind from my childhood is Misty Hollow, a fantasy cave located in the Main Street of Hahndorf. I remembered it being the most amazing and magical place!

This past weekend, I was at Hahndorf and decided to re-live some memories and visit Misty Hollow.

It was just as I remembered it (except perhaps slightly smaller, or is it me who is slightly bigger?)! A winding path through a dark, fairy light lined cave with storybook creatures and scenes. 

It really is a magical place, and I love that it has been maintained and added to over so many years. The detail in the cave itself, and the scenes is amazing. You can feel how much work, and love has gone into creating it.

A pond runs along the path as well, and there are little bridges and walkways to cross.

If you’re ever in Hahndorf, I highly recommend visiting it. It’s $2 per person entry to the cave (at the back of the little toy shop) and well worth it. 

Love,

Christabel

Photo by Zinnia Pea

What an amazing end to the year! I’ve been delighted to be busy with orders and it’s a lovely feeling to know so many Zinnia Pea designs have gone to new homes this Christmas. I want to take this opportunity to thank all my wonderful customers, fans and followers. It’s been a big year for Zinnia Pea and I hope 2012 will be just as exciting!

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and have a happy, safe and amazing new year.

There will be some exciting new lines launching in my shops soon and I can’t wait to finally tell you all about them. But for now, it’s sale time! 25% off in both my Etsy shop (enter coupon code HOLIDAYSALE at checkout), in my hand inked china shop on madeit and in my literary jewellery shop on Madeit. Sales end tomorrow so get in quick.

Thank you all again,

Christabel

Hello lovelies!

It’s been too long since my last blog post. I’ve been super busy with lots of orders, markets and all kinds of wonderful things! I love the busy build up to Christmas!

As many of you know, last month I introduced my range of Literary Inspired Jewellery Designs. It’s been a fun adventure designing and creating wearable pieces around my favourite quotes.

I have opened a new shop on Madeit, to showcase my jewellery designs and I thought I would share some of the new photos here. My wonderful sister modelled my designs for the shoot, wearing some of our Grandmother’s 50′s vintage dresses. It was a lovely day and we had a lot of fun!

So, here are just a few of my new designs, as modelled by my gorgeous big sister (I’m so jealous of her hair colour, why didn’t I get that gene!)

Dance in the Rain Necklace

Jane Eyre Cameo Necklace

Oscar Wilde Vegetarian Necklace

The last necklace and quote is perhaps my favourite, despite being a vegetarian myself! I love Oscar Wilde and this is one of the quotes I love the most from him. The perfect necklace for a vegetarian with a sense of humour.

To see more of my Literary Inspired Designs visit my new shop here.. http://www.madeit.com.au/literarydesignbyzp. All the pieces come presented on a piece of recycled card with the quote that inspired them printed in typewriter font.

My hand inked china is still in my original shop and if you would like to purchase from both shops, just send me a message to combine the postage (postage on jewellery items becomes free with any china purchase!)

Much love to you,

Christabel xo