tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46598442553366087372024-03-13T07:27:44.762-07:00Under The RainbowFrom the creators of Jelly Button Jewellery and Cherry Rainbow, a behind the scenes look into the day to day runnings of a kitsch and quirky gift and jewellery online shop.Under The Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18342322367913739332noreply@blogger.comBlogger146125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659844255336608737.post-41154595469962299462015-07-06T13:23:00.002-07:002015-07-07T13:30:38.001-07:00What's New & An Amazing Giveaway<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">So some of you that have visited the Jelly Button site or page may have noticed I'm still on maternity leave. I am allowed a couple of keeping in touch days, and have been roping friends and family in to help out so I don't forfeit the conditions of my maternity pay, but have still been able to honour some customer orders.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I have a million ideas for the re-opening buzzing about in my head, but whilst the little one is so young I'm finding it hard to get down to my studio to put plans into action. I'm hoping in a few weeks when she settles with others better I will be able to get started on the re-launch. I have however been finding ways to get my own identity back by doing things for myself, one of these is volunteering at a local swimming pool (well in terms of size it's closer to a big jacuzi) as this not only allows me adult conversation but also qualifications, and I'm a sucker for adding new skills to my list.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Another thing I have just started is joining Younique, you may have heard of all the hype about the mascara which is how I initially heard the name. It's all quite new to me and I'm still learning, but if you are interesting in any of the products you can go check <a href="https://www.facebook.com/daretobeyouniqueuk" target="_blank">out my own page</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Finally, what I'm sure you are most interested in is the giveaway following on from my previous <a href="http://www.underthecherryrainbow.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/baby-love-with-case-app.html" target="_blank">review</a>. Well the lovely folks at <a href="http://caseapp.co.uk/" target="_blank">Caseapp</a> are letting me give away a phone case to one lucky winner. All you have to do to enter is go through the Rafflecopter app below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Good luck, I'm still loving my cover and this week its strength got tested when my 1 year old nephew decided to bounce it from a table onto a wooden floor! All is good with it of course! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">P.S This weekend was Baby Buttons Christening, here is a shot including parents and godfather Neil (if you still remember who my blogging partner is ha)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I have previously been lucky enough to receive a product from them, but since changing phones it no longer fit so this was perfect timing. The process of <a href="http://caseapp.co.uk/cases/" target="_blank">creating your own case</a> was super easy, I chose the collage layout with 3 of my favourite pics of O. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Now when people ask to see a picture (I'm sure it's just to humour me) I can just flip my phone round instead of scrolling through my thousands of pictures in the hope they don't catch a glimpse of the not so flattering post baby body pics I'm taking to keep tabs on the weight loss.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">The lovely folks over at CaseApp are offering me the chance to give a cover away to some lucky duck, so keep your eyes on the blog in the next week.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">And if you don't have a pet/baby/partner you love enough to grace your phone you can also choose some of their pre-made <a href="http://caseapp.co.uk/cases/iphone-cases/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">designs</a> - I'm liking the look of the flamingos and watermelons to get me in the summer spirit. </span><br />
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<br />Under The Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18342322367913739332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659844255336608737.post-240419384956714662015-06-21T11:23:00.002-07:002015-06-21T12:03:00.560-07:00Getting rid of the baby belly with Exante Diet<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I'm sure most new mums will sympathise with me over my struggle to rid the baby belly, I gained a healthy 35lb when pregnant, most of which dropped off within 2 weeks after giving birth but that final 10lbs refused to budge. Fast forward to me having my post-natal check up and being given the all clear I decided it was time for me to take responsibly and do something about the baby pouch. I joined Slimming World, which so far I have to say I'm loving, however after a couple of weeks off plan due to a family bereavement I needed to kick start my weight loss so I didn't feel a complete failure at weigh in.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Fortunately I was sent a package from <a href="http://www.exantediet.com/home.dept" target="_blank">Exante Diet</a> to try just at the perfect moment. The products are aimed at those who are following low calorie/meal replacement type diets, so I decided to adopt my own style of the 5:2 diet using the bits I was sent. I stayed on plan for 5 days and then did 2 days of only 500 calories.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I have tried the 5:2 diet in the past and had positive results, however the hard part was trying to make snacks/meals that stayed below 500 calories, so with this in mind I have to say the Exante Diet products were perfect. No need to weigh out or measure portions, just simple to make food.</span><br />
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<br />Under The Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18342322367913739332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659844255336608737.post-54243029828866837242015-05-13T06:11:00.002-07:002015-05-13T06:11:45.047-07:00A new start<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">So anyone who follows me on social media will know my life has been flipped upside down in the best way possible - I've become a mummy! Olive Adelaide made her entrance into the world 2/3/15 weighing in at 7lb 12oz, and now she's almost 10 weeks old she has well and truly made herself at home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I'm not going to lie, the first 6 weeks were hard, emotionally and physically, but now we are getting to know each other and life is amazing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I'm going to try and get back into blogging, during the rare times when Little O isn't wanting a mummy cuddle, but until then I will share some of my favourite pics of her (I've turned into one of those annoying parents who takes a picture every time she pulls a funny face or wears a new outfit!)</span><br />
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<br />Under The Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18342322367913739332noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659844255336608737.post-84045624601356700072015-02-24T03:10:00.000-08:002015-02-24T03:10:25.954-08:00Pushing Present<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Up until a family member mentioned this I have to say it is something I have never heard of, I assume it's normal for the father to buy flowers for the new mum but a present dedicated to the actual birthing process was a whole new concept. Of course with baby due in two days this appeals to me, who doesn't want a gift, but I can see how this could spiral into a new over the top trend. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Fortunately for my other half I don't have overly expensive taste, the thought of someone spending thousands on a piece of jewellery that has the potential of falling down the plug hole or getting lost in the abyss of a newborns nappy rubbish terrifies me, so I have given him a few suggestions of lower priced items that would cheer me up when the pain of pushing a tiny human out of my hooha is still fresh in my mind! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Now for the cynics out there I know that he has already given me an amazing gift - a little person to nurture and share our lives with blah blah, but really 9 months of sickness, heartburn, permanent changes to my body, searing pain of labour (I could go on and on with this list) whilst he get to watch from the sidelines with a glass of rum, rare steak and runny eggs means I deserve some kind of materialistic reward at the end of it all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I have to say the subscription to Slimming World and a Belly Bandit would be for his benefit too, I'm pretty certain listening to me complain at how much of a chunk I've become is wearing thin. The jewellery is a more traditional option of what I have heard a pushing present should be.</span><br />
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Under The Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18342322367913739332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659844255336608737.post-43094571433589425102015-02-09T08:54:00.005-08:002015-02-09T08:54:59.374-08:00Bump Break<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Anyone that follows Jelly Button on any of the social media sites you may have seen the store has been temporarily closed whilst I have a baby! Just typing that is completely terrifying, I'm not ready to grow up!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I left it till I was 37 weeks to shut the shop and have just posted the final few orders that came in the days before, so if you didn't get the chance to order I'm afraid it is too late now, I'm literally ready to pop any day!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">To keep myself occupied I've been crafting lots of bits for the nursery which has lead me to creating a wish list of things I want for the finishing touches. If anyone knows of any smaller brands that do awesome baby bits please leave a comment! </span><br />
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Under The Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18342322367913739332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659844255336608737.post-20074935110939577752014-10-10T07:45:00.001-07:002014-10-10T07:45:12.224-07:00Things that go bump in the night<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Once again I've been absent from the blogging world, but with another good reason. I'm sure the last time I posted it was about the time I had just had an operation, with the diagnosis being I would struggle getting pregnant due to the endometriosis blocking my tubes. Fast forward 6 months and guess what...I'm 20 weeks pregnant! I think I'm seen as a bit of a miracle within the gynecology department of my local hospital, especially since my consultant cried when she found out the news.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">So that brilliant news aside I've also been enjoying a short holiday with the family, which included my adorable new nephew Alfie, taking part in the Manchester Markets, making lots of new products and having the online shop updated, and finally I have just confirmed a week long stall at the Christmas Markets.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Phew no wonder I've been needing extra naps :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Does anyone have any good pregnancy blog links for me to have a browse through? I'm new to all this bump malarkey! </span><br />
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<br />Under The Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18342322367913739332noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659844255336608737.post-3924865805604912672014-07-09T12:40:00.003-07:002014-07-09T12:40:52.688-07:00Trollin'<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Big hello from me, I feel like I've forgotten all about the blogging corner of the world but I'm back (for now.) Ive been meaning to post a what's happened blog for a while but as usual life got in the way. Soooooooo what's new is... I've finally finished Uni <strike>THANK GOD</strike>!! I can't express how relieved I am that this it's over, it's been a year plagued with sickness meaning I hardly went in and have probably only scraped through and passed my degree. Now it is over I'm so excited to put more time back in <a href="http://www.jellybuttonjewellery.co.uk/" target="_blank">Jelly Button</a> and <a href="http://www.cherryrainbow.co.uk/" target="_blank">Cherry Rainbow</a>, I want to expand my sterling silver range, and combine the sweet theme with the silver.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Another thing that's happened is I got my first trolling email of the year, I'm genuinely baffled by some people and what they feel is acceptable to say to strangers. But hey ho, I've had a lot worse than a few insults thrown at me this year and I'm still going strong!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Anyone have any advice on how to deal with the dreaded trolls, ignore them, retaliate? Any suggestions or request for the sterling silver range? Keep in touch, I love all the genuine messages I receive ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">P.S How appropriate is my favourite kitchen decoration, troll and sick note in one!</span>Under The Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18342322367913739332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659844255336608737.post-32723009363789516122014-03-14T14:14:00.002-07:002014-03-14T14:16:00.054-07:00Saints & Slimmers Review & Competition<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">When I restarted my diet blog last year you may remember I mentioned doing the 5:2 diet, well I had good results on it, but due to my Endometriosis and the side effects associated I decided not to bother continuing with the updates. I have however maintained dieting when my symptoms were slightly more settled.</span><br />
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Under The Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18342322367913739332noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659844255336608737.post-38873050833940018652014-03-05T05:05:00.000-08:002014-03-05T11:41:25.117-08:00A Beautiful Life - VitaBella Review<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">In my old age (mid twenties counts as old right??) I've been veering towards more natural products when possible, so when the lovely people over at <a href="http://www.myvitabella.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vitabella</a> offered to send me some products to try I could barely contain myself.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Inspired by Italian nature their products contain olive oil and aloe vera, and if my 94 year old part Italian Grandad is anything to go by these products work well both when eaten and smothered on your skin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">P.S It's Mothers Day soon and this would make an excellent gift! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">P.P.S I did take a photo of myself wearing the mask but I looked slightly like Michael Myers so will keep it to myself ;)</span><br />
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<br />Under The Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18342322367913739332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659844255336608737.post-37190910222558738592014-03-02T12:14:00.000-08:002014-03-02T12:14:18.080-08:00Life Lately<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">So once again several weeks have passed since my last post and suddenly it's March, this year is passing way too quickly. Since my last post I have been busy making lots of new products, practicing my silversmithing at Uni ready for a new line of sterling silver pieces and then today I had a craft fair in the lovely village of Uppermill.</span><br />
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<br />Under The Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18342322367913739332noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659844255336608737.post-22026082942486863072014-02-13T04:53:00.002-08:002014-02-13T04:53:33.139-08:00A Week In The Life <span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Everyone thinks that my life revolves around pug cuddles, playing with clay and the occasional sprinkling of glitter - well you're right but it also has the less glamorous aspects.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">This week included two trips to the hospital, for completely different ailments, one being yellow spots on the backs of my eyes (I had drops that gave me Supernatural-esque demon eyes) and the second my endemetriosis (I was subjected to an over eager phlebotamist who left me bruised and tender.) I also had a fully booked jewellery workshop at the amazing Craft & Design Centre in Manchester, the next one has gone on sale <a href="http://www.ministryofcraft.co.uk/" target="_blank">here</a> if you are interested in making some Jelly Button creations of your own.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Finally I've been working on a few commissions, Eve, Sully, Heart Bottoms and Yorkie Bar. Phew what a week ;) </span><br />
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<br />Under The Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18342322367913739332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659844255336608737.post-12136981839659539952014-01-31T09:25:00.000-08:002014-01-31T09:25:13.590-08:00The Gift of Love<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Now that January is coming to an end (where the hell did it go!!) the shops are rife with all things Valentines related so I've decided to sort out a wishlist to help out any secret admirers that are wondering what to get me ;) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I doubt I will get anything but as Disney would say, 'If you don't have a dream, then you can't have a dream come true.'</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">How adorable is this dress, as it's handmade you can personalise it to suit your body shape/style, however I think this is perfect as it is. The necklace is by the company that makes the gold one worn by Holly Willoughby, but I much prefer silver for my skin tone. The ring is by the very popular Alex Monroe, I am in love with the mini mouse, fox and bunny rings too but I couldn't list them all as I don't want to frighten those imaginary admirers. Finally the bag and shoes are Brit Stitch and Schuh. </span></div>
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Under The Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18342322367913739332noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659844255336608737.post-74370877334630500322014-01-26T09:36:00.002-08:002014-01-26T09:36:34.073-08:00Snappy New Year<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">A group of four of us went on a Saturday afternoon and decided on Afternoon Tea for all. We ordered three and I have to say this was a case of eyes being bigger than our bellies, one would easily satisfy two people and probably still have some cake left over for doggy bags.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Afternoon Tea included an array of the most sumptuous cakes and sweet treats, a couple of savory nibbles and finished off with your choice of tea. I chose the Breakfast Tea because I'm a bit of a bore and like a good brew, but for the more adventurous they do an array of other blends. Overall the atmosphere, surroundings, staff, tea and more importantly cakes were all fantastic, the only element I would change would be to have some chutney/relish to go with the savory selection (I envisage it in a miniature glass pot with a tartan lid.) </span></div>
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Under The Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18342322367913739332noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659844255336608737.post-5554635317187637572014-01-16T13:13:00.000-08:002014-01-24T17:16:20.475-08:00Moments That Mattered 2013<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">In one short year I was able to cram in a wedding in beautiful Cuba (my brothers not mine!!) a short break in Paris, including the magical Disneyland with the bestie, creating lots of new products for <a href="http://www.jellybuttonjewellery.co.uk/" target="_blank">Jelly Button</a> and my first stall on the Manchester Christmas Markets. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Although not as exciting, other moments including family time, cuddles with Dodge, and lots of memorable nights/days out have to be included in moments that mattered.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I would like to think 2014 will include lots more memorable occasions, hopefully including a new house and a new addition to my little family (I'm dreaming of a Boston Terrier I can name Sully.) My brother and his wife are also expecting their first baby, I should (hopefully) graduate from Uni and I'm praying 2014 will see an end to my battle with endemetriosis, or at least a dip in the constant pain.</span></div>
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<br />Under The Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18342322367913739332noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659844255336608737.post-90872774761014432772014-01-05T09:27:00.001-08:002014-01-06T06:46:36.988-08:00Turn The Beats Around<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">For Christmas I seemed to get an endless supply of pyjamas, socks and underwear. I'd say it was a sign of my age, but I associate pjs more with being a kid - perhaps I'm regressing? At least they'll help stave off the cold nights, but saying that mulled rum punch works equally as well *hiccup*.</span></div>
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Under The Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18342322367913739332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659844255336608737.post-76277701091451261792014-01-01T05:07:00.000-08:002014-01-01T05:07:07.168-08:00To Do In 2014<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Finally complete my jewellery degree - In reality taking on a degree when I was already running two businesses, had a part time job and dealing with a daily struggle with endemetriosis was a bad idea. It also wasn't what I expected so I am looking forward to getting it out of the way. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">P.S Incase anyone has the NY resolution to buy expensive presents for random strangers <a href="http://www.bikesdirect365.com/products/Kingston-Hampton,-City-Shopper-Bike,-7-Speed,-Ladies,-Blue.html#.UsQOnfabNPk" target="_blank">here</a> is the link for my bike :)</span></div>
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Under The Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18342322367913739332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659844255336608737.post-48750531185051831672013-12-29T09:52:00.000-08:002013-12-29T10:13:43.349-08:00Soft Kitty Please<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I have no idea how I managed to make it through the freezing Christmas Markets on hardly any sleep, working throughout the night on orders, then eating an appalling diet without getting so much as a sniffle, yet give me a relaxed and restful few days and I develop one of the worst colds of my life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Whenever I get a cold I can guarantee that all the nose blowing will result in a glowing nose and cupids bow that finally becomes so dry it scabs over - this can take weeks to recover and I am left with a moustache scab once the cold has subsided. To combat this I have taken to smothering my nose is good old <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Nivea-Creme-100ml_1361808/" target="_blank">Nivea</a>, then at night I go for a stronger option of <a href="http://www.kiehls.co.uk/skin-care/by-category/serums/midnight-recovery-concentrate" target="_blank">Kiehls Midnight Recovery Concentrate</a>. For the lips I am using a combination of <a href="http://www.kiehls.co.uk/skin-care/by-category/eyes-lips/lip-balm-1" target="_blank">Kiehls Lip Balm</a> and coldsore cream to keep the cracks and dryness at bay.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">To ease congestion, headaches and other yukiness associated with having a cold I, like everyone else sip regular Lemsips but sweeten them up with a spoon of sugar and a shot of rum. I have no idea if it helps but my 93 year old Grandad does it so can't hurt eh?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Finally if all else fails, get in bed, find someone to rub <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Vicks-VapoRub-100g_33381/" target="_blank">Vaporub</a> onto you and get them to sing Soft Kitty.</span></div>
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<br />Under The Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18342322367913739332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659844255336608737.post-16936571653095356122013-12-28T12:21:00.000-08:002013-12-28T12:21:22.810-08:00Manchester Christmas Markets<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Anyone who follows me via <a href="http://instagram.com/jellybuttonjewellery" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/jellybuttonjewellery" target="_blank">Facebook</a> will be aware that I dipped my toe into the scary world of the Christmas Markets this year. Having never taken part in such a well established market before I was skeptical as to whether i would be able to undertake the extra work, cover costs, survive it, etc but fortunately I made it through in one piece and managed to have a fab time. Despite struggling with my endemetriosis in the run up, I managed to make enough stock to fill the mammoth stall and set about working through my 6 days of 6am starts and 8pm finishes in the bitter cold.</span></div>
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Under The Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18342322367913739332noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659844255336608737.post-3343642002990018562013-12-25T12:23:00.001-08:002013-12-25T12:23:07.536-08:00Deck The Halls<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I know the blog has been dominated by Neil recently, this is because I've been run off my feet doing the Christmas Markets, getting all orders done, helping out with poorly family members and finally being poorly myself. But now I have finally caught up with everything (except Uni work but that's another story) so I should have time to catch up with some posts. </span></div>
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Under The Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18342322367913739332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659844255336608737.post-17265286057947841522013-12-18T16:30:00.001-08:002013-12-18T16:30:47.882-08:00ATW Clothing Co. Christmas Competition!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Well it's time for a fun festive competition! The lovely folks over at <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><a href="http://www.atwclothing.com/uk.html" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">ATW Clothing Co.</span></a></span> have once again offered an amazing prize for you to win this Christmas... well actually there are THREE prizes up for grabs!!!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Well as I mentioned the other day, my favourite shopping/fashion app of late has to be <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/shopstyle-by-popsugar/id314673827?mt=8" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">ShopStyle</span></a>, which you can read about <a href="http://underthecherryrainbow.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/appy-christmas-shopstyle.html" target="_blank"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">here</span></i></a>. Anyway, last month I thought I'd have a look for some boots. I'd been after some brown ones for while, as an alternative to the black ones I already owned.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Oh and I did I mention I saw a sister pair called Firetrap Verb boots that were also on sale? Yep these bargain boots, although slightly more expensive at <b>£21.00</b>, were also available in a size 6 and marked down from <b>£95.00</b> too! I have to admit I'm a sucker for a bit of brogue detailing.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I was left in a bit of a dilemma trying to choose which to buy, but my sister gave me some sage advice "Why are you even trying to pick one, just buy both!". Occasionally that girl comes out with pure gold.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">So as you'll have already guess, and will see below, I opted to buy both pairs of boots. In total it cost me <b>£39.99</b> with postage which is what I'd normally shell out on a single pair. If you consider that at full price the boots would have cost me <b>£194.99</b>, I managed to save myself a massive <b>£155.55</b> - go me!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Right folks that's about it for today, but hopefully it demonstrates what a fab app </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">ShopStyle</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> is. And remember this isn't a sponsored post, it's just something I thought I'd share because I've found it to be really useful - I love my little boots!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">If you too have managed to snag any bargains or know of any good shopping/fashion apps be sure to let me know - you can never have too many shoes, right?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">The nautical trend is one that always recurs within fashion. Classic cuts and colours create a timeless trend that suits most people. In light of this we've picked a couple new items that are nautical inspired and are now on sale at <a href="http://www.cherryrainbow.co.uk/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Cherry Rainbow</span></a>.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Oh and if you have any ideas or suggestions for thematic <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/cherryrainbowuk/boards/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Pinterest</span></a> boards we'd love to here them!</span></div>
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