Finally, the wait is over...Springfair 2010.

So, as you can see from the obvious lack of blog entries we have been practically living in a whirlwind of designing and making new collections for the ultimate exhibition that is Springfair 2010 in Birmingham (7-11 February).

'The Jewellery Show at Spring Fair International will see over 450 top companies and 47,250 new product launches from the UK and overseas launching their finest collections of precious and semi-precious jewellery, gold and silver, diamonds and stones....'

Bohemian Butterfly are so incredibly excited to be a part of this amazing event and to celebrate being at Springfair we would like to invite everyone to join up to our newsletter online. One lucky applicant will be selected after 15th February to win a surprise gift!

Finally, because we love our readers so much ♥, we wanted to share with you a few snapshots of the four new collections we will be unveiling at Springfair; Molecule (Proton ring set with Amethyst), Galaxy (Moon ring set with Diamond), Destinations (Rome brooch set with Rhutilated Quartz) and Kaleidoscope (Petal necklaces in mixed semiprecious stones).

Hello 2010....How do you do?

Wow! How time flies....it feels like 2009 has just zipped right by. It has been a challenging year for all of us and Bohemian Butterfly has made some 'life-changing' decisions. We left our retail position on the London high street to concentrate on developing our range and pursue our handmade artisan jewellery dreams. Despite all the economic bad news that has bombarded all of us what seems like everyday of the year, we have been overwhelmed by the continuing support we have received from our loyal customers. It is especially important to us at this time of year to say a big THANK YOU to all of you, your kind words and encouragement have meant the world to us.

We look forward to 2010 with baited breath and in high anticipation. Bohemian Butterfly plans on continuing our efforts with all things handmade, whilst further developing our brand. Our goal is simple; to bring you gorgeous and original handmade jewellery. Jewellery is in our blood and it is the way we express what we see in the world around us, we are beyond pleased that we can spend everyday sharing it with you.

Bohemian Butterfly says 'Bring on 2010!', we hope the coming year brings peace, love and happiness to all ♥

Christmas at Artshed Arts

That time of year has rolled up again...and as excited as we are, we at Bohemian Butterfly have still managed to find the time to be one of the forty featured jewellers at The Jewellery Festival at Christmas at Artshed in Hertfordshire. We will be showcasing some of our beautiful pieces of jewellery, and all will be available for purchase. Admission is £4 with concessions £2. If you are in the area please come and join us, we would love to meet you!

Look What We Found...

Recently, we had friends who managed to purchase their first home together after years of renting...a big occassion to be celebrated as you can imagine! Faced with the challenge of finding the perfect gift to truly warm their new house, we turned to the trusty world wide web to hunt for handmade artists who offer up something inspiring....

Macaw, 7 x 9 Fine Art Print

SharonMontrose

Curly Attitude Teapot Green Variegated

lawatson

Eiffel Tower 5 Feet Tall - Vinyl Wall Art Decals

ChuckEBrydWallArt

Red freestanding clock - made from an old book

bookity

Love Me (2 Pillow Set)

chakrapennywhistle

We love the idea of being able to share with you all this amazing work from these incredibly talented individuals...enjoy!

LONG LIVE ALL THINGS HANDMADE ♥

Craft Central...count us in!

Bohemian Butterfly is now officially a member of Craft Central. 'Craft Central, the new name for Clerkenwell Green Association, is a pioneering not-for-profit organisation established over 25 years that is dedicated to building a strong future for craft and design.' To view our page follow the link http://www.craftcentral.org.uk/bohemian-butterfly.
We are pleased as punch to be part of such an amazing organisation. Handmade is the way to go, and Craft Central is one of those rare organisations that truly believes in the quality and ability of the designer maker in each of us. For anybody in the London area, their exhibitions are well worth a visit and we can guarantee you will not be disappointed by the amazing talent on show, from industries ranging from interior textiles to paper and book art...it's all under one happy roof at Craft Central.

We Made The Front Page!

We just couldn't resist sharing this with you, our faithful readers. We made the front page on the Joolia.com website. The item featured was a handmade Sterling Silver Leaf cuff that we call the Shikoba Cuff. We are pleased as punch with ourselves! Let us know what you think...

Pearls...the new diamonds??

Everywhere you look right now, lovely white pearl necklaces are making a comeback. Every celebrity worth their weight in fashion stylist gold is flaunting their own version of this classic jewellery wardrobe staple. I have to admit when I first began designing jewellery, I was not fond of the pearl....but I have since grown to absolutely adore it. It is the ultimate chic statement, tres Paris!

Maybe its the recent film 'Coco Before Chanel' starring the gorgeous Audrey Tautou, but the pearl is definitely back, in a big way. I say 'welcome back' to the old faithful, it's about time jewellery takes a more defined path again. Today there is simply far too much machine churned commercial jewellery available to the masses. There was a time when a woman's jewellery was the final and most important addition to her daily wardrobe, it showed refinement and class.

Whatever one's opinion of a strand of pearls, it cannot be denied just how elegant they are. Even Michelle Obama is getting in on the action! At Bohemian Butterfly we simply cannot refrain from using colourful gemstones in our pieces...after all, it's what we're known for. Below is one of our many beautiful white pearl necklaces, but with a twist...scattered amongst the glossy white are juicy faceted Amethyst gems....delightful, at least we like to think so.

As always we hope you enjoy browsing our collection. Please do let us know if you require any assistance or further information.