Peek Into My Week.......

Monday - saw me finally get back into action after over two weeks of illness and frustration! Started work on my own personal project of a simple quilt from Cath Kidstons book.  Purchased some of her floral fabric at the weekend, along with other florals and set to work.  The quilt will be for my bed - so king size - and will feature birds, hearts (CK design) and wordplay from me to make personal.  Finshed the day off with yoga session with the fantastic Kirstie who runs  http://www.kaliyoga.co.uk/ .

Tuesday - on a roll today, started off with home session of yoga, making jewellery, hairpins and French Lavender scenters for stockists in the most scrummy fabric from Amy Butler.  Spent an hour or so photographing my new bag design, boudoir bags and scenters.  Made a few minor alterations to my online boutique http://www.mimipearl.co.uk/, and took in a delivery of stunning amethyst and rock crystal stones.

Scenters by Mimi Pearl filled with French Lavender

Wednesday - meeting first thing with a client for a commissioned necklace, spent some time sourcing semi precious stones, completed delivery for Maisies Boutique in South Queensferry - day has flown in!

Thursday - The Line Gallery in Linlithgow is opening a new exhibition on Saturday entitled Blue.  Blue isn't a colour I work in for jewellery designs (I veer more to muted soft colours) but made a very pretty blue boudoir bag in vintage fabric, scenters and hairpins to compliment my jewellery already on display there.  Had an evening meeting with potential wedding clients for jewellery, always honoured to create pieces for someone's special day.  

Boudoir Bag in Blue Floral Fabric

Friday - delivered stock to The Line Gallery first thing, had a quick chat with Gail the co-owner, pleased to hear my pieces have been selling well!  Laundered and ironed vintage fabrics, in preparation for making more boudoir bags.  My cold that I thought I had battered into retreat, has reared its ugly head again - feel rubbish, don't want it scunnering my plans for the weekend so retreat to a friends and enjoy vege stew and chilli dumplings, with ice cold beer, followed by an early night.

Saturday - new plans for newsletter are going slow, coming up with errors with Mailchimp, so threw in the towel and emailed them for support.  Spent a few hours doing admin then clocked off for the day.  Celebrated in style at night for a friends birthday by shaking my thang at Dancing Queen at the Festival Theatre.  Fell into bed at midnight, woozy on champagne.......

Happy Birthday to The Line Gallery!

One of our long time stockists - The Line Gallery in Linlithgow, is celebrating their 15th birthday tomorrow with the opening of a new exhibition A Winters Tale.

This exhibition will feature work from jeweller Caroline Temple (I am the proud owner of one of her bird pendants from a few years back), ceramic pieces by Helen Kemp and linocut artwork by Linda Farquharson.

Work from other artisans (including Mimi Pearl of course!) will compliment the exhibition.

Exhibition runs from 23rd January until 16th February. For more details contact the Line Gallery on 01506 670268.

Stealing Warmth at The Line.....

Stealing Warmth From Each Other is the new exhibition at the Line Gallery Linlithgow, featuring photography by Siljes Elisabet Thorin and Keith Ingram. In this exhibition, two photographers, each with their own distinct interests and experiences, bring images to which they feel themselves drawn. Keith's sewing threads and Elisabet's decaying buildings each speak to us directly - and steal a little warmth from us all. Contact The Line on 01506 670268.

To compliment Elisabet's amazing photography I have created a range of Jewellery, Hairpins and Scenters all in muted soft colours from £5.00 - £49.00.

You make me Blush.......

From the Blush Collection........Deluxe Pixie Pendant by Mimi Pearl, featuring italian glass loveheart, married with freshwater pearls, rock crystal and sterling silver.

Available now at http://mimipearl.co.uk, The Line Gallery, Linlithgow and Beauly Gallery, nr Inverness.

Just the Tonic......

Last week saw the opening of The Line Gallerys' exhibition for July 2009 - TONIC - featuring works from Nikki Monaghan (acrylic on canvas), Paul Kershaw (wood engraving), Ruth Nichol (acrylic on canvas) to name but a few. In addition to these works, Gail and Elisabet have a wide selection of jewellery, ceramics, woodwork and baskets, embroidered brooches and cushions, woven scarves and lavender bags.

The Line is open from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm Mondays to Saturdays and from 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm on Sundays, except when changing exhibitions.

The Line Gallery, 238 The High Street, Linlithgow.

Mimi Pearls French Lavender drawer scenter at £6.00 at the Line Gallery, Linlithgow