Gioia Mia featured in 'The Scottish Wedding Directory'

Hallo everyone

I'm really delighted to have had my more of my work featured in the current edition of The Scottish Wedding Directory!

The team at the Directory put together a fabulous edition, with some great images. This is one of my all-time favourites:

Bride wears Semplice headband in white Swarovski pearls (£30).

Bridesmaid wears sterling silver, Swarovski pearl and crystal earrings (£45), and co-ordinating pendant (£40):

Another image from this edition that I really like:

The editors chose to feature the ever popular Duo pendant, in sterling silver, Swarovski pearl and crystal (£20):

The delicate Trio pendant, adding the finishing touch to an ornate bodice, in sterling silver, Swarovski pearl and crystal (£40):

And to finish, a lovely sun-filled image showing the Rococo necklace (£45) and earrings (£40) in sterling silver, Swarovski pearl and crystal:

As with almost all my work, these pieces can be made in a whole range of different colours so as to co-ordinate with a particular dress or with a specific colour scheme. Feel free to drop me a line and have a chat!

And if you're in or near Glasgow and would like to see these in person, you're most welcome to come and visit me in my studio.

The photoshoot: 'Bridesmaid Revisited' (part 1)

I was really excited when photographer Kristin Mitchell contacted me to see if I was interested in taking part in a photoshoot that she was organizing.

The shoot was called 'Bridesmaids Revisited', and focused almost entirely on dresses, jewellery and hair accessories for the bridesmaid.

Semplice

The Semplice collection is beautifully understated. It is based around a single colour of Swarovski crystal or pearl. The many different colours and shades available to choose from make it easy to co-ordinate with any bridesmaid's outfit.

Semplice headband

shown here in a pale pink Swarovski pearl £30

Semplice necklace £20

shown here in a pale pink Swarovski pearl

and sterling silver snake chain

Semplice earrings in sterling silver are also available £15

Set of five hairpins also available £30

Duo

The Duo collection is classic and elegant. The various pieces in the collection can be made from one colour of Swarovski crystal and pearl, co-ordinating shades or contrasting colours - the perfect way to match up a bridesmaid's jewellery and accessories with her outfit.

Duo earrings

shown here in a pale sand Swarovski crystal

and sterling silver £15

Semplice headband

shown here in a pale sand Swarovski crystal

with Duo earrings in the same shade

Duo necklace also available £20

Set of five hairpins £35

Tiara £120

Rococo

As the name suggests, the Rococo collection is a delicate play on irregular shapes and forms.

Once again, the many different colours and shades available to choose from (and the hundreds of different ways that these can be put together), make this collection easy to co-ordinate with any bridesmaid's outfit.

Rococo necklace

shown here in pink and purple Swarovski pearl and crystals

and sterling silver £45

Rococo earrings

shown here in pink and purple Swarovski pearl and crystals

and sterling silver £35

Rococo headband

shown here in pink, lilac and purple

Swarovski pearls and crystals £12o

Rococo comb also available £60

Nuvola

The Nuvola collection features delicate clouds of Swarovski crystals. All of the collection can be made to co-ordinate with a particular outfit.

Nuvola side tiara

shown here in shades of blue and green

Swarovski crystals £140

with Rococo necklace in the same shade

Nuvola comb also available £200

Set of three hairpins £100

Tiara £220

Do drop me a line if you'd like to order any of these pieces, or have a chat about something in your own colour scheme!

Photoshoot credits

Dresses

Flossy and Dossy

www.flossyanddossy.co.uk

Jewellery and Accessories

Gioia Mia

www.gioiamia.net

Make up and Hair

Kathryn Hughes

Models

Sophie Robertson

and Esther Kungu

www.estherkungu.com

Photography

Kristin Mitchell

www.kristinmitchell.co.uk

Location

The Hub, Edinburgh

www.thehub-edinburgh.com

Buy Gioia Mia online! 'Semplice' necklace and earrings

Hallo everyone

I'm really excited to let you know that you can buy Gioia Mia online!

The very elegant 'Semplice' necklace and earrings are featured in the latest edition of The Scottish Wedding Directory:

Made from sterling silver and Swarovski pearls or crystals.

Delicate 16" snake chain for the drop (other lengths also available).

'Semplice' are available in a whole range of Swarovski pearl and crystal colours.

Both necklace and earrings come gift wrapped - perfect for a bride or for her bridesmaids!

If you're near Glasgow and would like to see these in person

or match up colours, you're most welcome to.

Drop me a line and I'll make a studio appointment for you.

UK orders are sent Royal Mail Special Delivery, for a charge of £5.

For international orders, please contact me for details.

Buy Gioia Mia 'Semplice' earrings

£15

Buy Gioia Mia 'Semplice' necklace

£20

Buy Gioia Mia 'Semplice' necklace and earrings together

£30 (saving £5)

Gioia Mia featured on 'Cards by Sophie'

I'm really delighted to have been interviewed by Sophie, for her blog. You can read the interview here.

Sophie is one of the UK's leading wedding stationers. Her company was recently 'Highly Commended' in the Best Stationery category of the Wedding Ideas Magazine Awards for 2011.

Cards by Sophie was set up in 2009 by Sophie Ellis-Waring after planning her own wedding and struggling to find modern wedding stationery at a reasonable price. “When I was choosing my wedding stationery, I found it so difficult to find something that was just as I wanted. I wanted to be able to personalise it, change the colours and get the design just right for me. So I decided to create a collection that is simple, stylish, contemporary and affordable... just what you're looking for.”

Sophie has since developed her own range of wedding stationery, including 18 stylish, contemporary designs. Cards by Sophie offers two ranges; in our first we have unique, handmade and completely personal designs. Each design can be customised to your requirements, for example the colours of ribbons, handmade paper or Swarovski crystals can be changed to match your wedding theme and colours. There are no set rules, the stationery is available in a range of sizes, and you can create your own wording on the inside and outside of each card.

Our second range features four fabulous printed designs. You can add your own wording on the inside and outside of the card and add an additional personal touch of a Swarovski crystal to match your wedding theme.

If you’ve got something particular in mind, we can also create a bespoke design something very special for you.

Our website has just been updated which now allows clients to order online, making it much easier and quicker to get your perfect wedding stationery. We are very proud that all of our wedding stationery is unique to us, so you will not find it anywhere else!

Stationery available includes Save the Date cards, Invitations, Menus, Order of Service, Place Cards, Table Plans, Favour boxes and much more. We offer a UK-wide service and don’t forget our fantastic 10% discount on orders over £300.

For more information and to order a sample, please visit the Cards by Sophie website

You can also keep up with Sophie on twitter and on Facebook.

Gioia Mia featured in 'The Scottish Wedding Directory'

Hallo everyone!

I'm really delighted to have some pieces from my forthcoming ready-to-wear collection featured in the latest edition of The Scottish Wedding Directory:

One of my favourites is the Eleganza necklace and earrings. Made from sterling silver and Swarovski pearl, they are shown here in white:

Eleganza necklace £35

Eleganza earrings £30

They are, however, also available in a whole range of different shades and colours (from classic bridal tones to more dramatic hues), making them ideal for both brides and bridesmaids alike.

The team at the Wedding Directory loved the beautiful Deco necklace and earrings so much they featured it twice! The necklace and earrings are made from sterling silver, with clear Swarovski crystal and white Swarovski pearl.

The first shot shows a very romantic look. The Deco set is used to finish off a strapless dress, with a tulle skirt and delicate floral detailing:

Deco necklace £50

Deco earrings £70

The second shot shows a sophisticated, glamorous look. Here the Deco set is used to finish off an embellished, assymetric, one-shoulder satin dress. I loved this image so much, it's now in a frame on my studio wall.

Deco necklace £50

Deco earrings £70

I also really love the Trio necklace and earrings. Dainty and with just a touch of sparkle, they are the perfect finishing touch to a whole range of different wedding dresses. The necklace and earrings are made from sterling silver, and are shown here in clear Swarovski crystal and white Swarovski pearl:

Trio necklace £45

Trio earrings £40

Do drop me a line if you'd like to order any of these. pieces, or have a chat about something in your own colour scheme.

Links

Email Gioia Mia

The Scottish Wedding Directory

Open Studios 2010

Hallo everyone

I was really delighted to take part in the Open Studios 2010 in the studios where I design and make all my pieces.

Photography by Sarmed Mirza

The Open Studios was held on a cold and dark night at the end of November. Visitors were welcomed with a friendly smile, a glass of warming mulled wine...

Photography by Sarmed Mirza

...and a delicious mince pie

Photography by Sarmed Mirza

There was plenty of time to browse...

Photography by Sarmed Mirza

Photography by Sarmed Mirza

...and plenty of time to chat with the artists

Photography by Sarmed Mirza

I was previewing some of my new ready-to-wear collection, which will be available to buy online and through (a few very select) stockists. My display also showed some of the beautiful brides I have made jewellery and accessories for:

Photography by Sarmed Mirza

And some of the photoshoots my pieces have been used in

Photography by Sarmed Mirza

I really enjoyed showing the many visitors we had my own studio space, talking about the pieces I have made and the way I work

Photography by Sarmed Mirza

Many of the visitors said that they had enjoyed the informality of the evening, the chance to meet and talk to the artists, the range and variety of work on offer, and the chance to see inside a working studio.

I am indebted to Sarmed Mirza for his beautiful images. He is a Glasgow-based photographer and film maker.

You can see more of Sarmed's photographic work here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarmed/sets/

And read about his film work here: www.steppingstonefilmsltd.com/