Time to sit back and dream of the long sunny days ahead (we hope!). Feeling nice and relaxed now? Great, now let's think about how to accessorise for your summer wardrobe. Our SS17 collection is perfect! We have all styles and colours covered.
Check out this fruity salad. We have strawberry rings, watermelon drop earrings and bracelets, and we hope our banana drop earrings a-peel to you. 🍓🍌🍉
Perhaps one of our cheeky jungle animals would suit you. Sleepy sloth, playful panda, cheeky monkey, master of disguise chameleon or peek-a-boo cockatoo. Which one is your spirit animal?🐼🐒
Sometimes we just want to take flight and holiday in the sun. Can't quite wait, then why not let one of our tropical birds take you there? We have a fabulous new flamingo doorknob, and a gorgeous bright bee eater ring. Our glamorous black cockatoo has an impressive golden crest, and our toucan certainly fits the 'bill'. 🐧🌈
Or, let them hear you roar with our fierce new leopard and majestic panther pieces. As with all our necklaces we have a selection of chain colours and lengths available so you can pick which one best suits your style. 🐆🐾
Did you see something you like?
If you want to see more then head on over to www.andmary.com.
With Love, And Mary x
]]>We love cute, cuddly puppies, just look at these little heartbreakers!
We have a growing family of porcelain pups in our collection, from yorkie earrings, to frenchie necklaces. What is your favourite piece?
Our latest addition is a gorgeous collie pup and we would like to give him a name, so we thought we would run a competition to win a collie pup necklace.
Just head over to our Instagram page and comment your suggested name on the puppy and blossom picture. The winner will be selected and will be tagged in a comment. Good luck! *competition ends midnight 30th March.
With Love, And Mary x
]]>If you are planning on lighting your own bonfire this year, please make sure you check for hedgehogs and other wildlife before you light it! To a hedgehog a bonfire looks like a great spot to hibernate, built just for them, especially if it has been piled up a few days before lighting. Use a torch and a broom handle or stick to check underneath the bonfire to ensure it is clear of any animals. To find out more about hedgehogs click here. If you're a fan of hedgehogs then you'll love our cute hedgehog necklace, seen below, or something from our Woodland collection may take your fancy.
If you do find a hedgehog, use garden gloves or a towel to place them, and as much of their nest as possible, into a high sided cardboard box and put them somewhere secure such as a garage or shed until the bonfire has been burnt. You can offer them water and meaty cat or dog food, and once the bonfire has dampened down release them under a hedge or bush with some more food and water.
Although us humans enjoy the festivities, remember that fireworks can be frightening for pets, especially dogs and cats. To ensure they remain as calm as possible, keep them indoors with the radio or TV on low to mask the bang of the fireworks and if possible provide a cosy den for them to hide in if they want to.
We hope you have a fun evening, whether you're staying inside to snuggle with your pets or heading out to a firework show!
With love, And Mary
P.S. All orders placed between 2nd November and 14th November will be dispatched on 15th November - we're off on our holidays!
]]>Our new Beagle Puppy needed a name, so we held a competition to help us find one. After many brilliant suggestions, including Bagel and Bailey, we decided that the winner was Barkley the Beagle. The lucky winner will be receiving their very own Barkley the Beagle necklace to wear with pride.
Taking inspiration from Finley, the adorable miniature dachshund who is part of the Ohh Deer family (you should check out their website!), we have a new dachshund puppy available in black or brown. Finished with a hand tied black bow, this little puppy would make a perfect gift for any dachshund lover - Christmas is right around the corner!
The sitting schnauzer is the perfect size to be worn with any outfit. Wear on a shorter chain to really show the piece off, or for a more subtle look go for a longer chain. Be careful though, all of these pieces are made from porcelain and should be treated with care!
Our cute new poodle heads are available in stud earrings and as a necklace. You have the choice of three colours; apricot, black or white. Which will you pick?
If you're dotty for dalmatians then our new dalmatian head earrings and necklace are for you. Wear them together to make a statement, or individually to subtly show your appreciation for dalmatians.
The recent popular television show Victoria starred Dash, the queen's beloved King Charles Spaniel. If like Queen Victoria you're a fan of the King Charles Spaniel breed, then you'll love our new King Charles Spaniel necklace available in both brown and black colouring.
Continuing the dog theme, we also have some new doorknob styles including a schnauzer, dalmatian and poodle. Perfect for adding a personal touch to an ordinary piece of furniture. Checkout the doorknob section of our website to browse other available styles.
Cat lovers out there don't worry we haven't forgotten about you! We've got a new cat, available in tabby or ginger colourings. Wearing this cute kitty is the perfect way to stylishly satisfy your inner cat lady.
With love, And Mary
]]>Add some colour to your outfit with our gorgeous Kingfisher necklace.
Kissing fox cub ring and new style fox head earrings. Fox head necklace available soon.
Sleeping squirrel nestled inside its acorn.
Cute Red Panda necklace.
Our brown bear doorknob would look grrr-eat on an up-cycled cupboard. Also available as a hook.
Keep your eyes on the Just Arrived section of our website as we will be adding more new styles in the next few weeks.
With love, And Mary
]]>..nothing quite as big as Mary's cake! But we had a crack at making a strawberries and cream cake, following a recipe from food goddess Delia Smith.
If you're a big fan of strawberries, you can wear them as well as eat them with our collection of fruity favourites, including strawberry and pineapple themed pieces.
If you'd like to have a go yourself, here is the recipe we followed:
Ingredients
Method
With love, And Mary
]]>Whilst of course we are sad to see the end of summer nearing, we are undoubtedly excited for the new season and to share our new AW16 designs. Keep your eyes peeled and all will be revealed soon!
Over the past few weeks we have been diligently preparing for the two trade shows we have coming up; Maison et Objet and Top Drawer. As we will be away for a few days, all orders placed between 30th August and 7th September won't be dispatched until 8th September.
Maison et Objet, Paris
2nd - 6th September
Sector: Fashion, Hall 6, Stand 139
Top Drawer, London
11th - 13th September
Sector: Fashion, stand 236
We're excited to be exhibiting our new AW16 collection at the shows. If you're attending either show, please come and say hello!
With love, And Mary
]]>Today is Friday and International Dog Day.. what a brilliant way to start the weekend!!
We couldn't let International Dog Day pass us by without mention. Many of our And Mary pieces are dog themed, including necklaces, rings, earrings, doorknobs and hooks.
There's something for all the dog lovers out there in our collection.
Below we've put together some pictures of the doggy members of the And Mary family for you to enjoy.
Elvis, Edith, Bob and Marley and the rest of the Boston Terrier gang.
Alfie and Buddy the Yorkies.
Finley the Miniature Dachshund, owned by one of our stockists Ohh Deer.
Maggie the Westie.
Ebony the Jackapoo.
Ginty and Otis.
Millie the German Shorthaired Pointer.
In celebration of our favourite four-legged friends, we're offering £5 off all dog styles on our website. Simply use the code DogDay5 at the checkout to get your discount.
Have a great weekend, Elvis will meet you in the pub.
With love, And Mary
]]>The Fringe began when 8 theatre companies turned up uninvited to Edinburgh International Festival, and showcased their performances at alternative venues. This saw the birth of two of the key defining features of the Edinburgh Fringe:
Fringe performers now make use of any viable space available to them, such as theatres, function rooms, pubs and schools. Some more unusual spaces have also been used in the past including a public toilet, the back of a taxi and even the audience's own front room.
With such a variety of shows available, including those by performers just starting out in their careers to world renowned acts, the Fringe is definitely not one to miss. Catering for all ages and tastes, this year the festival is running from the 5th to the 29th August.
Shows to watch:
Dance - Scottish Ballet
Enjoy a double-bill of pieces by the marvellously talented Crystal Pite and Angelin Preljocaj, performed by Glasgow's finest ballerinas. Festival Theatre, Aug 18-20
Comedy - Nish Kumar: Actions Speak Louder Than Words, Unless You Shout the Words Real Loud
You may recognise him from Have I Got News for You and Live at the Apollo, Nish is one of Britain's rising comedy stars. If you enjoy political satire then this is definitely not one to miss. Pleasance Courtyard, Aug 3-28
Theatre - Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons
After a great success at the 2015 Fringe, this love story is set in a world where the government has implemented a law limiting people to only speak 140 words per day. Roundabout @ Summerhall, Aug 5-28 (not 9, 16, 23)
At the weekend we enjoyed a free comedy show at the Hanover Tap called 101 Comedy Club; Zahra Barri in particular made us laugh. Tonight we're off to see Sigur Rós at the Edinburgh Playhouse.
Let us know if you've been to the Fringe this year and what shows you've enjoyed.
With love, And Mary
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Afternoon tea - a brief history..
Afternoon tea became a British tradition in the early 1840s, and was primarily associated with those in higher society. During this period of time only two meals a day were consumed (breakfast and dinner), therefore a small snack and tea was taken around mid-afternoon in order to bridge the long gap between meals. This became increasingly popular and fashionable, until the tradition we know today was created.
A traditional afternoon tea normally includes finger sandwiches, sweet pastries, cakes and, of course, tea. Scones were not introduced to the tradition until the twentieth century.
Our top 3 spots for Afternoon Tea:
1. Roseleaf, Edinburgh
If you fancy a traditional afternoon tea with a mad twist then this is the ideal place for you. Enjoy a mad hatters tea party - crazy hats provided! Enjoy a cup of loose-leaf tea, or if you fancy something a bit stronger Roseleaf's Pot-tails (cocktails served in teapots) will not disappoint.
Booking advised as it's a popular spot.
2. Bettys, York
Booking advised again - otherwise you may need to queue for your cakes! If it's a traditional afternoon tea you're after, Bettys is the place to go. Promising a "quintessentially English treat", afternoon tea at Bettys offers you a cake stand full of traditional sandwiches, fresh scones and delicious fancies. There are six Bettys cafes spread across Yorkshire, catering for a variety of occasions.
3. sketch, London
Combining food, art and music, sketch provides a unique dining experience not to be missed.
Offering a traditional afternoon tea with a modern flair, including caviar and quail egg sandwiches. The best bit is that everything is unlimited!
Let us know how you will be celebrating Afternoon Tea week!
With love, And Mary
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Cheer up because it's International Cat Day! And we've got lots of cat-related styles at And Mary to help you celebrate our feline friends. Why not treat yourself or the cat lover in your life to one of our beautiful porcelain cat pieces.
If you really love cats, then what better way to spend that day than at a cat cafe! Our local cat cafe in Edinburgh is called Maison de Moggy, where you can get your daily fix of cats and cake at the same time. Here are some pictures from our recent visit..
Don't worry if you're not a cat person, we've got animal styles to suit everyone at And Mary.
With love, And Mary
]]>So to get you into the mood to celebrate the Olympic Games and the beautiful country of Brazil, here are some of our favourite And Mary pieces for the occasion.
From tropical toucans to flamboyant flamingoes, you shouldn't have trouble finding a piece of And Mary jewellery to reflect your inner party animal.
A few interesting facts about the Rio 2016 Games:
We're looking forward to watching the Games and will be cheering on Team GB to bring home the medals!
With love, And Mary
From bright bee eaters to colourful crabs, this collection has something for everyone. Available on a range of chain lengths and styles, these pieces will complete any summer look.
Don't forget our collection of luxurious leather clutches and purses in a range of colours, finished with unique And Mary print lining; the perfect way to add a splash of colour to any outfit.
If you're looking for something a bit more subtle, we have plenty of gold and silver styles over on our And Mary Sale website, where you can shop some great deals including up to 70% off.
If you're signed up to our newsletter, or follow us on social media, then you will know that recently we have added lots of new styles to our And Mary Sale website. Visit www.andmarysale.com to take a look!
With love, And Mary
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Our favourite kissing flamingos have been joined by some new friends in the form of our hand painted porcelain flamingo ring and Italian leather kissing flamingo purse, available in soft putty and lipstick red. Look pretty in pink this Spring with these perfect girly pieces!
Our bold and beautiful pineapple cut out tassel clutch bags and purses are perfect for adding a pop of colour to your SS15 look. If you still can't get enough of our pineapples, then why not add our favourite hand painted porcelain pineapple necklace and earrings. Available in classic yellow and green or in beige with glamorous gold enamel, our pineapples will add a fun feel to any look.
Go wild with our new safari-inspired hand painted porcelain jewellery and leather accessories. Our cut out leopard purse and bag feature luxurious black leather with printed pony skin detailing. New additions to our jewellery collection include our statement elephant ring, lion necklace and Mr Giraffe and Mrs Cheetah Safari necklaces.
You can shop all the latest additions to our collection now in our 'Just Arrived' Collection at AndMary.com.
Thanks to our photographer Julia Graham (http://www.juliagrahamphotography.com), our make up artists Kat Morgan (http://www.facebook.com/katmorganbodyart) and Steph Spiller (www.instagram.com/SteffSpiller_MUA) and our models Hayden Hamilton and Nadejda Spassova.
Let's hope that the sunshine is here to stay!
With Love,
And Mary x
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Our SS15 Leather Collection is full of gorgeous leather accessories in tropical brights and metallic shades that are sure to bring a little bit of sunshine to your wardrobe. With new designs featuring our favourite pineapples, cockatoos, leopards and flamingos, our collection will get you in the mood for Spring.
Here at And Mary we love pineapples so much that we have added a new range of pineapple designs to our leather collection! Our new zip top tassel clutches are available in a rainbow of tropical-inspired colours and feature soft gold cut out pineapple detailing and leather tassels. These bags will have you dreaming of warmer climes and sandy beaches! Our pineapple cut out purses feature our favourite fruit in classic pineapple yellow or jade leather and are the ideal pick-me-up accessories for those grey days. For a subtle pineapple addition, our keyring is perfect for adding to your favourite keys or bag for a splash of sun.
Our new panel and cockatoo purses in lime and soft putty will add a zing to your Spring look. Available in a range of sizes from our panel zip top tassel clutch to our cute coin purse, there is a size to suit every style. Our tassel purses are perfect for during the day and double up as statement clutch bags for evenings out, perfect for your capsule wardrobe Summer holiday style. Our cockatoo tassel keyring will add that extra bit of luxurious resort-style detailing to your favourite bag, and paired with our new flamingo cut out purse, will make the perfect feathered friends.
For those of you with a wild side, our new leopard range inspired by our favourite big cat is sure to please. We love this timeless print and we know you will too, with classic accessories that you will use year after year. Our panel zip top tassel clutch in orange, yellow and leopard print pony skin is a real statement piece and will add a pop of colour to any outfit. For a classic look, our black leather cut out bag with chain strap and unique leopard detailing makes a fab accessory for any occasion- this cute bag will work just as well with jeans during the day as with a glamorous night out look.
Keep cool this summer with our new range of accessories in electric blue. Our classic horse and leopard cut out purses are now available in this vibrant shade which will keep your look fresh this Spring. Our star keyring features a blue front and yellow reverse, which makes it the perfect versatile accessory for pairing up with other pieces from our collection.
Our full leather collection is available to buy now at AndMary.com along with the latest additions to our SS15 jewellery collection.
With Love And Mary
If she loves the natural world, then our range of bee and bird jewellery is sure to delight. Update your Mum’s style for the Spring season with the newest additions to our SS15 Collection. Pick from our lovely bee pieces including our dinky bee earrings or bee and honeycomb necklace. Blue tits will always be one of our favourite garden birds, and our gorgeous new hand painted porcelain blue tit necklace is guaranteed to be a favourite with your Mum. If she prefers a girly look, then she will love our swallow, pearl and rose quartz charm necklace. We now have the option for you to personalise this piece to make it extra special- choose from our semi-precious stone collection including rose quartz, green amethyst or smokey quartz. We also have beautiful nature inspired designs in our Italian leather cut out purse collection. Choose from our pretty flying swallows or kissing bees, these purses make beautiful gifts which she will treasure forever.
For gardening goddesses, we have a lovely range of flower and rabbit jewellery, inspired by our favourite country gardens. Flowers are a traditional Mother's Day gift, so why not give it a modern twist with our hand painted porcelain flower pieces including our cute daisy and ladybird earrings or pink pansy necklace. If she likes nothing better than sitting down with a brew, then our tea party themed jewellery will go down a treat. Choose from our cute teapot necklace or pretty teacup necklace and earrings. For Mums who love rabbits, we have a wide range of bunny and hare inspired gifts. Our adorable lucky white rabbit necklace makes a lovely present, and with earrings, bangle and ring to match you can keep adding to her collection for years to come. Our Italian leather hare cut out purse is available in a range of gorgeous colours, and for an extra special gift you could treat her to our matching hare cut out bag made from super soft leather with a classic chain strap.
If your Mum loves her doggies then why not treat her to one of our adorable canine companions. Our collection of hand painted porcelain dog jewellery includes a broad range of breeds, from Jack Russells to dalmatians. Each of our cute dogs has a hand tied ribbon bow tie and is available on a range of different necklace lengths and chain platings, so can be personalised to suit your Mum’s style. Our Italian leather accessories collection also includes a range of darling doggie styles. Choose from our classic dachshund design in lipstick red or our kissing bulldogs in pretty pastel shades, perfect for Spring! If she has an eye for decorating, then give her favourite furniture a makeover with our range of dog doorknobs. With a collection including our border terrier, bulldog and our very own Elvis the Boston Terrier, you are sure to find a style to suit your Mum.
As our gift to you (or your Mum!) this Mother’s Day, we are giving away a free gift worth up to £45 when you spend £50 at AndMary.com from now until Sunday 15th March, as well as free UK delivery. Choose from the selection above and enter the code for your chosen piece in the order notes at checkout.* We will also gift wrap your special purchase if you include the code GIFT in the order notes. Our gorgeous free gifts include pieces from our hand painted porcelain jewellery collection including our yellow pansy necklace, earrings and daisy necklace. You can also pick from our cute and quirky poodle or hippo necklaces. Our cut out butterfly purse in lavender is also available as a free gift and is the perfect piece for Spring.
We hope that you have enjoyed our gift ideas and that you and your Mum have a very special Mother's Day!
With Love And Mary
*Terms and conditions apply. Free gift offer excludes sterling silver chains. Free gifts while stocks last. Free delivery on UK orders over £20.
]]>Our girly and gorgeous jewellery will delight the lady in your life this Valentine's Day. Give her flowers the And Mary way with our selection of hand painted porcelain flower pieces including our pink pansy necklace and dainty daisy earrings. If she is an animal lover then our cute lucky white rabbit earrings and pink poodle necklace will make the ultimate girly treats.
Be one step ahead and get her the perfect accessories for Spring. Our hand painted porcelain blue tit necklace is new for SS15 and will add some new season style to her wardrobe. Give her dreams of sunnier shores with our gorgeous pineapple earrings with gold leaves- they will make the perfect date night accessories.
Go for classic Valentine's style with our love heart and arrow necklace or let our jewellery do the talking with our I Love You keys necklace. If you spend over £24 at AndMary.com up until the 14th of February you will receive a free gold plated I Love You keys necklace worth £18. All you have to do to get your gift is use the code: VALENTINESDAY in your order notes.
Our hand painted porcelain jewellery collection features adorable kissing animals which are guaranteed to set your Valentine’s heart aflutter. We have a range of kissing cuties to suit every style, from beautiful birds to cute woodland creatures and wild leopards. These necklaces make perfect statement pieces and will be cherished for years to come by your love.
Treat your special someone to a piece from our super-soft, luxurious Italian leather collection. With a range of kissing animal cut out wallets and cute bows purses, you will be spoilt for choice. Opt for a classic gift in romantic red- our Italian leather handbags make a timeless gift and can be paired with a matching wallet or bow purse for a super-special present. If your Valentine prefers her accessories in more girly shades, our kissing bulldog and swallow purses in pretty pastel pink are sure to delight her.
If your man is the perfect gentleman, then why not treat him and his favourite shirt to a pair of our hand painted porcelain cufflinks? Whether he is a dog lover or prefers something a bit more wild, we have a design to suit his style.
We hope that we have given you some perfect present ideas for your Valentine. Please remember that our final posting date for guaranteed delivery before Valentine’s Day is 1pm on Thursday the 12th of February. We are offering a free gift wrapping service on all Valentine’s Day purchases to take the stress out of buying your gorgeous gifts.
With love And Mary
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Chase and Wonder - www.chaseandwonder.com
Chase and Wonder create unique, vintage inspired animal illustrations which we love. Their growing collection features wrapping paper, prints, cards and gifts and also includes printed textiles with cushions and pouches. At And Mary we have been enjoying using their collection of bold wrapping papers, printed in Britain on lovely thick paper, which makes gift wrapping feel (and look!) extra special.
Amelia Lane Paper - www.amelialanepaper.com.au
We are always won over by anything pineapple or flamingo related.. and the lovely Chanel from Amelia Lane Paper features both our favourites in her gorgeous stationery collection! The Sydney based designer creates beautiful illustrations which are available as art prints, cards and notepads and would make a fun and fresh addition to any home or stationery collection.
Pioneros - www.pioneros.co.uk
Family business Pioneros hand craft their leather items in Argentina, with their accessory collection featuring designs for humans and animals. The bold colours on these collars, leads and belts really make the products stand out from other pet accessories. We have treated Elvis, Edith, Bob and Marley to collar updates for the new season.. and they have been wearing them with pride ever since!
Goodnight Light - www.goodnightlight.fr
We love these kitsch pineapple lamps by designer Eva from Goodnight Light. These fun lamps are available in a range of unique pastel shades and add a soft warm glow to any room. We love that they would look equally as cute in a kid's room as they would look as a statement piece in a stylish interior.
Wild & Soft - www.wildandsoft.com
Wild and Soft are a Belgian company who make gorgeously soft plush animal heads to be enjoyed by adults and children. We loved the lion head so much that we now have one to give to a very special little someone in our family!
We hope you have enjoyed our favourites from Top Drawer.. hopefully we will have lots more lovely designers and products to share on our return from Paris!
With love And Mary
]]>During January, with the Christmas jumpers packed away and the days still cold, it can be hard to feel inspired with your Winter wardrobe. Statement accessories are the perfect way of adding a stylish addition to your look without having to invest in a whole new wardrobe. Our leather collection, made from the softest Italian leather and featuring unique printed linings, will add a luxurious update to your favourite Winter coat. With many of us making New Years resolutions to be more daring with our style choices or to wear more colour, read our guide to updating your wardrobe for 2015.
You can still embrace a colourful look in your style during Winter, even if the skies are grey. Our bold and bright accessories will brighten your mood and have you dreaming of sunnier climes. Our hare cut out bag and matching purse are available in a beautiful burnt orange leather which is the perfect contrasting accessory to a staple black or grey coat. Add a colourful canine companion to your wardrobe with our dachshund or bulldog cut out purses. If you prefer countryside critters then opt for our orange fox or apple green bee cut out purse. If you are only feeling a little daring, our contrast panel bag is perfect for adding a dash of colour, with the aubergine and orange panels providing a great balance of soft shades with a colour pop.
One of the major trends this season is Winter pastels, and with more months of frosty days to come, why not let your style be inspired by the ice cold temperatures. Invest in your style for the rest of the year- these sorbet shades will take you right through Spring and Summer. Our contrast panel bag would sit pretty with white or cream knitwear, and with a choice of powder pink or mint, you will find a matching purse to complete the look in our collection too. With girly styles including our swallow and butterfly cut out purses, you can add a feminine look to any outfit. If you prefer to toughen up your pastels, our bulldog cut out purses will be the perfect piece.
Are you now feeling inspired for the year ahead? Enter our giveaway on Facebook to be in with a chance of winning a purse of your choice from our collection. All you have to do is visit Facebook.com/andmaryjewellery and comment on our image with your favourite leather trend.
With love And Mary
With love And Mary
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For dog loving dudes we have a wide range of breeds to suit his taste. Our smart Boston Terrier Elvis will ensure he is dressed to impress in his bowler hat. Add a cool touch to his home with our bulldog doorknob, available as a full bulldog or bulldog head design.
With a range of cute kissing animals and pretty charm jewellery, we have the perfect gifts for your other half. Show your love with our love heart and arrow necklace, or opt for a fun and colourful feel with our hand painted porcelain kissing flamingos. Treat her to one of our luxurious leather purses or bags, available in a range of pretty pastel colours, including our cut out purse featuring adorable kissing bulldogs. For a sweet and delicate look, our timeless porcelain swallow necklace includes a dainty glass pearl and rose quartz charm.
Your Mum will love our hand painted porcelain jewellery collection, with gorgeous designs that she will treasure forever. If she is a gardening goddess, then our pansy earrings and bee purse are perfect for a nature inspired look. Our cut out hare bag made from the softest Italian leather is sure to delight your Mum for years to come, we also have matching hare cut out purse to complete the set and make for an extra special gift. If she loves her darling dogs, we have a large selection of different breeds to choose from, from border terriers to labradors. Our hand painted porcelain dachshund doorknob is a fabulous addition to any piece of furniture and would make the perfect gift for any dachshund devotee.
From animals to flowers, we have a great range of gift ideas for sisters. Our daisy earrings and macaroon jar necklace are accessories that will add a sweet look to any outfit. If she is fond of animals, our adorable pink poodle or babmit (our cute half-rabbit, half-deer baby) hand painted porcelain necklaces make lovely presents. Our leather collection, full of pretty colours, metallic accents and bows, is perfect for making your sister smile. Whether she loves animals, butterflies or birds, we have beautiful designs to suit any style.
We have a range of gorgeous gifts for girls whose hearts belong in the country. Our hand painted porcelain jewellery range including cute rabbits, horses and deer, are all inspired by the beautiful Scottish countryside. Choose from our porcelain acorn earrings or our gold plated kissing stags, perfect for adding a bit of natural style to any outfit. Our Italian leather accessories are available in a range of natural shades inspired by the changing seasons. For a gorgeous winter woodland look, our cut out purses feature our favourite countryside creatures including foxes, hares, stags and horses.
For girls who are wild at heart we have a wide range of exotic animals and birds, perfect for bringing her some sunshine during the frosty winter months. From big cats to dainty pink flamingos, our hand painted porcelain necklaces, rings, earrings and bangles are sure to delight her on Christmas day. Our Italian leather accessories collection features bright shades including our bow purse, available in zingy burnt orange with a gorgeous gold bow. Bring the tropical feel into her home with our porcelain parrot doorknobs or opt for a safari inspired look with our grey rhino.
If the lady in your life is a fashion queen then we have a range of stylish gifts including our luxurious wallets and bow purses, available in timeless shades. If she likes her jewellery to make a statement then our kissing leopards and flying swallow necklace are the perfect accessories, pair them up with the co-ordinating earrings to perfect the look. For the ultimate stylish gift, why not buy her our panther sunglasses from our collaboration with Jeepers Peepers. These sunglasses in classic styles are hand finished with our porcelain big cats and are the perfect accessories for trips to sunny shores. For fashionistas with a soft spot for their pets, our doggies are sure to delight. With a large range of porcelain dog jewellery and doorknobs including pugs, french bulldogs and dachshunds, there is a style to suit every fashionista.
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Decorating is tiring work..
We also have some exciting additions just in time for Christmas- our very first And Mary hand painted porcelain decorations! Available online now at AndMary.com.
]]>As you can tell from our limited number of blog posts over the past year, 2014 has been a busy time for us at And Mary.. Alongside the designing, jewellery making and trade shows, Edith and Elvis became parents for a second time! We now have two lovely new members of the And Mary family- Bob and Marley! We are looking forward to sharing their adventures with you as well as what we are up to at And Mary on a more regular basis.. we promise!
A couple of weekends ago we shot our AW14 Lookbook with the help of our very talented friend Julia Graham Photography. We took advantage of the beautiful Autumnal countryside for shooting our newest range. For our Woodland Wonderland Collection we have added some friends from the forest including new hand painted porcelain stags, squirrels, acorn and feather designs as well as new seasonal shades to our luxurious Italian leather collection. We also have some exciting new festive fellows including our robins in top hats, polar bears and penguins.. but more on them next week!
With Love,
And Mary
Anyway, a lot has been happening here at And Mary HQ. The run up to Christmas was crazy and hopefully everyone had a great time over the festive period with friends and family. Over the last few months we have been working on finalising our SS14 range and hopefully you can see the new pieces at your favourite stockists in the coming weeks and months.
We were lucky enough to shoot our SS14 range on the beautiful beaches of Tulum and on location in Playa Del Carmen in Mexico. It was a great opportunity to take our beautiful, and still quirky, SS14 collection to a sunnier climate. We had a great day shooting with Hernan, Lucas and the stunning Luisinaa on the beach in Tulum. The weather was stunning and we could not have been luckier in meeting the fabulous French Canadians who very kindly lent us their villa for the shoot. The team did a great job and we couldn't be happier with the results.
Our stylised shoot was done with our favourite photographer, Julia, poolside at her hotel. Through her jet lag she worked her magic again and we think the pictures and our new collection looks amazing - thank you!
January and February has been busy with tradeshows and hopefully March will see things start to turn back to, slightly less crazy, normality.
We are adding our SS14 range to our website all the time so please check back to see the latest arrivals.
With Love,
And Mary
A special thank you to the people who helped with our SS14 shoots:
Photographers - the beautiful Julia Graham (www.juliagrahamphotography.com) & the talented Hernan Santiago (www.byhernansantiago.com)
Model - Luisinaa Etchegaray