It's Christmas!

Or is it?... Its never Christmas until Slade is played and Noddy Holder's "It's Christmas" rings out over radio 2. I may have missed it but I have not heard it yet! So come on BBC where is my song?

In every other way the Christmas madness is here. I should know! I have been at numerous craft fairs already with our jewellery and wire sculpture trees. I am sure most makers and designers are doing the same. Week-ends are not a time to relax any more, most evenings there are little Village hall and school fund-raising events happening and the bespoke gift orders are coming in too! It's all Go! Go! Go! and I am loving it :-)

In the last couple of weeks I have had a lot of interest in my freshwater Pearl strings and other jewellery. Here are some examples which would (I hope!) bring a smile to a lucky girl's face on Christmas morning...

Amethyst Tumble-stone Pendant with 14/20 Gold Filled Wire

Turquoise and Tibetan Silver necklace on Hemp Cord

Freshwater Pearls String

Indian Agate with Antique gold finish beads on hemp

Freshwater Pearls and Antique Gold finish beads memory wire coil bracelet.

More Jewellery like this and various other designs available in my on-line showroom - All items sent by Royal mail recorded delivery, get your orders in soon in time for a Christmas Delivery!

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