Gioia Mia loves Nuthatch

Hallo everyone

One of the many benefits of taking part in wedding fairs is the chance to meet some of the other suppliers. At the City Chambers Open Day in Edinburgh I was exhibiting next to Sue, of Nuthatch. In between chatting to the lovely brides, grooms, bridesmaids and mothers of the bride who had come to the Open Day, we had a natter about all things wedding - and I managed to sneak a taste of one of Sue's samples when she wasn't looking. I can wholeheartedly confirm that the tablet she makes is absolutely delicious!

'After working as a designer on many leading food brands

I decided to follow my passion for well designed packaging and cooking by creating my own Scottish tablet.

I started to do small boxes of tablet for weddings and events just last year 
and am able to source unusual materials for the boxes and labels.

I have worked with some lovely people since starting up and really enjoy each unique project that I work on.  

I believe anything handmade is something to be treasured,  the boxes are lovingly thought out and put together 
with the gorgeous tablet wrapped up inside and sealed with a heart or a personal message.'

 Thank you so much for supplying your delicious tablet for my sister's wedding. 
Everyone thought it was amazing and it got so many compliments. 
I have to say it is the nicest I have ever tasted 
and I am very glad I managed to track you down. 
Any excuse and I will be back for more 
and of course be happy to recommend you to anyone.

Best Wishes

Collette

'I now offer a locally packaged Scottish breakfast tea and quirky tea towels by Gillian Kyle
which really complement the tea and tablet. A little bit of Scotland all wrapped up in a gift box!'

You can buy Sue's delicious tablet, tea and gift boxes online here.

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I am really grateful to Alan Watson allowing me to use his work on my blog.

You can see his website here. 

Gioia Mia at the Edinburgh City Chambers Open Day

Hallo everyone

I was very excited to have been invited to take part in an open day recently. It was hosted in the beautiful City Chambers in Edinburgh, by the events team working there, on what turned out to be a gorgeous, sunny day in late autumn.

I took a selection of pieces with me, including headbands, tiaras, combs, hairpins, necklaces and earrings. Many of these pieces have been featured in magazines and photoshoots, as well as having been worn by some beautiful brides!

Photographer Alan Watson kindly took some images of my display just after I finished setting up:

Alan also took some beautiful images of some of the individual collections I had brought with me.

Renaissance

This delicate design features stylised organic branches and leaves. It is available in a whole range of Swarovski pearl and crystal colours:

Renaissance tiara, comb and hairpins

Renaissance tiara

Renaissance comb

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 bride or bridesmaid's outfit.

Rococo headbands and combs

Co-ordinating earrings and necklace also available

Nuvola

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

Nuvola comb

Nuvola hairpins

Headband and tiara also available

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 dress.

Semplice headbands

Earrings and necklace in background

Semplice hairpins

Arco

The design is of Arco is based around a gently curving arch. The arch is filled with a subtle and elegant mix of Swarovski pearls and crystals in different shapes and sizes. The colours can be specially chosen from the many hundreds of pearl and crystal colours made by Swarovski to complement a specific outfit.

Arco comb

Arco hairpins

Arco asymmetric headband

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 jewellery and accessories with any outfit.

Duo necklace and earrings

Duo tiara and set of hairpins also available

Do drop me a line if you'd like to come and try some of these pieces on, have a chat about something in your own colour scheme, or if you'd like to me design something for you.

I'm delighted to have been invited to take part in the next wedding open day at the City Chambers in Edinburgh in March 2012. I'll be there with some beautiful new pieces and a fabulous competition too. You can read more about the details here.

Credits

Photography

I am really grateful to Alan Watson for his beautiful images of my work

You can see his website here