A Very Big Walk

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 12:30:00 +0000

I'm going to be walking 100km round the Yorkshire dales with my friends Gemma, Kate and Hollie. This will take us around 30 hours with no sleep. This is all in aid of Oxfam so we need to raise as much money as possible. To help with this we have decided to do a Vintage Fashion show. It will be in Chorlton Irish Club 30th May, tickets are just £5 and there is a host of entertainment. Aswell as the fashion show there will be live music including an acoustic set from Carly Humphries, Irish dancers and a raffle with amazing prizes (including a piece from Franny & Filer). You can buy tickets from the shop or at Chorlton Irish club, there will be a limited number on the door but don't leave it too late. I hope to see you all there.

If you can't make the event you can show your support by sponsoring us at: http://www.justgiving.com/walkoftheroses2012

Thanks, Fran x

History

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:55:00 +0000

We're really pleased to announce that we will have this beautiful painting of our shop on display during Chorlton Art Festival. The painting is by local artist Peter Topping, he will have a trail of his paintings throughout Chorlton over the festival for you to find. Each painting will be backed up with information about the subject from local historian Andrew Simpson. Our shop was the first pub in Chorlton!

Happy Easter

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 13:30:00 +0000

It's nearly time to say goodbye to our little chicks in the window. We hope you are all enjoying your Easter weekend x

Easter Hatching!

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:55:00 +0000

A few props for our next window display. The little chicks will be freed from the plastic bag shortly x

Sweet Shop

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Our current window display is inspired by old fashioned sweet shops, with these colourful gumballs displayed in wine glasses. Stacey Bently's colourful collection works really well.

End of sale and beginning of Easter

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:45:00 +0000

Our sale will be finishing tomorrow so you need to be quick to pick up a bargain.

We are then getting ready for Easter, just thinking up a new window display. We will keep you posted :)

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair award.

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:25:00 +0000

We had a great evening at Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair. Where we were sponsoring part of the event, by offering a showcase exhibition to 5 outstanding jewellers. We chose Jane Moore, Tamsin Leighton-Boyce, Julie Mellor, Victoria Walker and Chris Boland.

Chris Boland Jane Moore

Tamsin Leighton-Boyce Victoria Walker

Julie Mellor

Peacock Wedding Dress

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 13:30:00 +0000

I just stubbled accross this wedding dress while browsing the interenet and I had to share it with you. It's made from peacock feathers and is estimated to set you back around $1.4 million!

Manchester Metropolitan Degree Show Winners

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 09:52:00 +0000

We had a lovely night last night at the Manchester Metropolitan University Degree show, and we were lucky enough to be asked to presenty an award. Over the next few months we will be displaying the work from each of our winners, so you will be able to come and see their beautiful work. Here is a little taster from each of our winners:

Catherine Chester makes these beautiful pieces using imagery of vintage erotica. We loved the surprising quirkiness of her designs, and the high quality of her making.

Craig Macaulay makes these finely detailed strands in a variety of colours. They are made from nylon thread dipped in resin, which creates this beautiful dewdrop like effect. The impact of the large neck pieces really caught our attention.

Sean Ramsden makes these striking pieces from slate, which contrasts really well with the silver. The quality and originality of his work really stood out to us.

Crazy Jewellery

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:37:00 +0000

Would you dare to wear these crazy pieces of jewellery by Rebekha Frank?

Each piece has a meaning and lesson for the wearer from teaching you how to stand correctly so the spikes dont get you but you gain gtreat posture to highlighting the limiting nature of modern high heels. We think that the pieces are beautiful in a scary way but they are maybe best left to the likes of Lady Gaga or Rhianna to wear on stage.

Unusual Wedding Rings.

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:47:00 +0000

We are loving these unusual wedding ring designs by Kiley Granberg.

Kiley says - Wedding Bands are about commitment. The inherent connotations are a huge part of the piece and, quite often, reveal themselves as a social or sexual comment.

The rings are constructed out of brass then plated in 24k gold. And although the stone is set into the men's ring, when screwed together, the stone actually sits against the woman's finger.

Sea Creature Jewellery.

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:58:00 +0000

Take a look at these eccentric pieces of jewellery by Designer Dominic Jones, featuring a variety of animals and sea creatures.

SALE!

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:33:00 +0000

We are now putting out our sale stock, with up to 50% off selected items. The sale officially starts tomorrow morning so come and pick up a bargain before it's all gone. We have a selection of pieces from some of our best makers, and a lot of the pieces are one offs so you can get an exclusive piece of jewellery at a fracion of the price.

Valentine's Day

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:40:00 +0000

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so here are a few ideas for all those loved up people who are struggling to find the perfect gift. If you are care free and single this Valentine's day then why not treat yourself.

Tonya O'Hara

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:40:00 +0000

We have a new collection of jewellery in store from Tonya O'Hara. These bold yet delicate pieces have been handmade from recycled plastic bottles. You can see more from Tonya on her page, and find out her inspiration behind the collection.

A Christmas Tree With A Difference

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:38:00 +0000

Putting up the Christmas tree definatley puts us in the festive mood, but sometimes you want to do something a little different to everyone else. Here are a few more unusual Christmas trees, they have sparked our inspiration for next year and we hope they do the same for you. Our favourite is the second one which is made entirely from antlers. But I think we are more likely to find the materials to make the last one which is made from empty wine bottles :)

Ryan McClean

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:48:00 +0000

Yesterday we received a beautiful collection of silverware from Ryan McClean. These pieces have been lovingly handcrafted, with a variety of exciting textures and finishes. Here is a little taster, but you can see more of his work at this link, and we have even more in store.

Late Night Shopping

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:39:00 +0000

We are open late night on Thursday during the run up to Christmas. We will be open until 9pm, so everyone who works hard all week will get the chance to fit in a bit of Christmas shopping. There will also be a farmers market on Chorlton Green this week, and on Thursday 21st it will be the Winter Solstice at the Horse and Jockey. See you there :)

Goggles

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:26:00 +0000

We love these aviator goggles from Tatty Devine.

Headband Necklace

Fireworks!

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 14:58:00 +0000

After seeing the beautiful fireworks at our local pub The Horse and Jockey on bonfire night. Last night we saw the amazing fireworks in Manchester city centre at the Christmas lights switch on. Here are some brooches we have found which were inspired by fireworks.

Lynn Doe Tiffany & Co.

Tatty Devine Swarovski