Maker Preview: Loubijoux at the easter fair...

Do you love shiny, pretty things like we do at reetsweet? We always try to book a few nice jewellery makers, because you can never have too many trinkets we think, so we welcome aboard for the April fair, 'Loubijoux'...

'Loubijoux (pronounced loo-bee-‘zhu) is the jewellery collection by designer-maker Sarah Pearson which first debuted online in 2009.  Her collection combines carefully sourced true vintage components with new elements to create a truly unique range of limited edition pieces. 

Each hand produced in her small studio in Skipton, North Yorkshire.  Here you'll find unusual charms, lacy filigrees, secret lockets, vintage cameos, rich brass chain and pretty floral decals with the closest attention to detail.  Well made, individual and entirely wearable. Modern with a vintage aesthetic.'

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leeds uni fair preview: wivwuv!

I am delighted to introduce you all to 'wivwuv' a sweet and delectable jewellery label appearing at reetsweet's university fair in leeds nov 8th...

'Lineke, originally sprouting from somewhere in Africa, is a self taught designer and maker who founded 'wiv wuv creations' in 2010. Her collections include contemporary jewellery, interior decoration pieces, paper cut art and bespoke wedding stationery. Inspired by nature, literature, travelling, music and playfulness (amongst other things), she is drawn to the beautiful and unusual side of everyday life, moving her to create elegant and quirky pieces. Lineke fills her creations with all her care, attention, passion and love for design - hence the name 'wiv wuv'.

Her designs are dynamic, imagery bold yet organic, and she continuously evolves her hand-made collections with new designs, techniques and use of materials. You can find out more about Lineke & her products at wivwuv.com.'

august reetsweet preview: new talents!

We have lots of new people for you to meet this august reetsweet next weekend! Laura's Lockets bring you a feast of pretty jewellery...

'My love of charms started with a simple locket and has inspired my search for other interesting charms including cameos, flower charms, Eiffel towers and more recently sewing machines, harmonicas and scrabble pieces! The more unusual the better!

It’s great to sell at craft fairs as it enables me to find out what styles and colours people prefer and it’s a lovely feeling to provide my customers with a new piece of jewellery to take home with them...'

Introducing Maneggi!

Recently featured in both Elle and Look magazine, Maneggi aka Nikki Ainscow, tells us a bit about what to expect from her stall at april's reetsweet... 'As an embroiderer I strive to achieve the unconventional, creating unusual pieces combining contemporary with traditional techniques.

Maneggi accessories concentrate predominately on embellishment wether that be the embellishment of a fabric or a jewellery piece that embellishes the body. I aim to create unusual statement pieces through the use of manipulating and origami techniques as well as embroidery and decoration.

The concept behind my art necklace range is to distort the conventional appearance of a necklace and create an entirely new shape to reside against the body, embellishing a humble outfit. '

All the pieces are either one-off or limited edition, and you will be able to see Maneggi on April 3rd at the Corn Exchange....this fair should be really special!