New products for summer - The Dorothy Days

Hi everyone,

It has been such a long time since I last blogged (January....eek!). My blog has taken a bit of a back seat this year as I have been concentrating on building my Instagram account  and also making new products for my shop.

At the start of this year, I was busy making lots of knitted hats and this summer I have been concentrating on making lots of summer jewellery and products.

I thought I would share with you all today some of my favourite new products in my Etsy shop.

I hope that you will like them too.

First up are these beautiful butterfly wing earrings. I thought these would be perfect for summer with a floaty floral dress or would look great at a wedding or summer prom.

I also experimented with my new range with some new product photography and I am really pleased with how it has turned out.

Find my butterfly earrings here: https://www.etsy.com/thedorothydays/listing/526088896/white-butterfly-earrings-bridesmaid

My latest listing are these lovely "Thank You" tags with flag shaped detail. I thought they would be perfect for using at a wedding as favour tags or for a bridal shower or baby shower. They come in packs of 10 tags and would add a vintage/rustic look to an event. 

Find them in my Etsy shop here: https://www.etsy.com/thedorothydays/listing/542235751/wedding-thank-you-tags-kraft-paper

I was really excited to get this vintage boat print listed in my shop as it is the largest vintage print that I have had for sale in my shop so far and makes quite an impact. The colours in this print are really beautiful and it is in great condition. Would be great for adding a nautical element to a room. 

Just one of these available as it is a vintage piece. You can find it here: https://www.etsy.com/thedorothydays/listing/538881409/boat-print-for-framing-nautical-home

I have listed a series of beautiful vintage postcards. I think this one is my favourite of the postcards I have listed so far. The postcard hasn't been used so could either be framed and displayed or used as a greetings card or, if you are feeling really creative, could also be used in a crafting project. 

Find the postcard in my Etsy shop here: https://www.etsy.com/thedorothydays/listing/539294017/vintage-postcard-from-royal-mail-british

I have been selling my tassel key rings for a while so this isn't a new product but I have recently brought out some new colours including this beautiful purple keyring/ keychain. 

Perfect for helping you to identify your keys!

Find it over in my shop here: https://www.etsy.com/thedorothydays/listing/526540762/purple-tassel-keyring-new-car-gift-new

Thanks so much for reading and I really hope that you all like my new products. Thank you for all your support and purchases recently. 

The Dorothy Days Xx

Film Friday - Casse- Croute - A short nature animation

This week's film is a fun but also beautiful animation by directing duo Burcu Sankur and Geoffrey Godet called Casse-croûte which they describe as A little journey through a forest full of creatures looking for a snack.


Casse-croûte from Burcu & Geoffrey on Vimeo.

Hope you enjoy this film and thanks for reading my blog!

The Dorothy Days Xx

For all of you wedding planning in 2017....!

Something that really made me smile over Christmas was that the amount of searches in my shop for wedding items dramatically went up which means that lots of you got engaged over the Christmas break! How exciting. Congratulations!

We had an engagement over the Christmas break in our family too and the bride-to-be has already been using Pinterest as a way to start planning her big day. 

Over the last few years my Wedding Pinterest board has grown and become quite popular. It is my absolute favourite board on my Pinterest account so today I thought I would share it with you all and hope that if you got engaged over Christmas or that you are planning a wedding this year, that it might prove useful! I try to keep it regularly updated so new pins are being added all the time.

The Dorothy Days X

Craft Tutorial: How to make a basic (but very cool!) small table

Hi everyone,

I have been really loving the whole industrial look recently and have seen some really cool things that people have been making out of piping, tubing and other industrial materials.

Today I wanted to share with you all this wonderful tutorial on how to make your very own industrial style table. The tutorial is really quick and easy but the finished result is really effective. I love that the design is versatile so you can also switch from tall bed side table height table to a coffee table just by tipping the table and changing the wooden board.

How to Make a Little Table

Thanks for reading!

The Dorothy Days 

Featured Product - Acorn Necklace by The Dorothy Days

My featured product for this week is this handmade acorn necklace, it is perfect for the Autumn months and looks beautiful worn by itself or as part of a collection of layered necklaces.

The acorn is really small and cute so can be worn under a jumper when you need to layer up!

You can view my acorn necklace in my online shop by clicking HERE, I am also offering an exclusive discount for blog readers of 10% off in my Etsy shop (which includes 10% off this acorn necklace). All you have to do is put the coupon code BLOGLOVE10 into the checkout to receive your discount.

Enjoy!

The Dorothy Days Xx


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Rain Showers, Pretty Flowers

Hello everyone,

Happy April! Today I was featured in this beautiful collection by Jennifer from Happy Scatter called "Rain Showers, Pretty Flowers". I love the collection as blue is my favourite colour and this reminds me of the weather we have been having recently!! The treasury was inspired by clouds, april showers, and the lovely flowers that are appearing everywhere. All items that appear in this collection are available in Etsy shops which are run by Dorset Team members.

My buttercup print was also included in the collection. 

One- The fault in our stars inspired 'Okay?' Necklace LittleInfinityCrafts £6.99	Superwash English Wool Blend - Jumbo Braid: Waves Wildcraft £10.00	Yellow buttercup flowers vintage print - sunshine yellow british floral art print - country style - gifts for her gardening waterlily TheDorothyDays £10.00	Storm ocean sea and gulls original watercolour painting mini art minature SeasideStudiosUK £30.00
Modern Cross Stitch Pattern, downloadable pdf, Hello Sunshine! *kit available! LittleBeachHut £3.00	SKY FALL CROCHET Hat Pattern Slouch hat pattern, Womens hat pattern, Pom pom crochet hat pattern Slouch Beanie crochet pattern Hat pattern KerryJayneDesigns £2.75	Spiral Dance Greetings Card MiaBradburyArt £1.95	Illustrated small ceramic bowl SheenaSpaceyFolkArt £25.00
Girls Crochet Hair Kerchief Blue One Size BezCreations £12.00	Hot Air Balloon Wall Decal, aeroplanes, white clouds and stars. Blue nursery decor. Baby boy stickers. Shower gifts. Toddler bedroom EnchantedInteriorsUK £74.95	Cloud Earrings - Blue Earrings - Weather Earrings - Rain Cloud Earrings - Clay Earrings - Cloud Jewellery - Fluffy Clouds StudioPickles £6.50	Blue-green Dahlia Clock AtticLightHome £19.50
Original Watercolor on Canvas Painting Stormy Skies Mini Painting 4 x 4 inches katebuckleyart $14.50	Felted Pincushion in Polka Dot Demitasse - Upcycled OOAK Gift for Sewer/ Crafter/ Mum - Mini Teacup Pin Cushion doalittledance £15.49	Spring Blossom Earrings with Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads nemeton £12.00	AB Bictone Bead & Silver Tone Chandelier Bridal Earrings. Only 1 pair available. Clip on or pierced. Traditional bridal earrings/jewellery HazelsWeddingShop £5.00

The Dorothy Days X

Happy April/ April Fools Day!

Happy April everyone!

I feel like March went by particularly quickly, it was a really busy month with lots on and felt like there wasn't enough hours in the day so looking forward to April and hoping that it will be a busy but also more relaxed month.

1st of April also means that it is April Fools' Day! Anyone doing any pranks today?

April Fools' Day is a long running tradition. The first recorded association between 1st April and pranks/ foolishness was in 1392!

I found this ticket from the Tower of London for washing the lions (!). No event ever took place but it is an early example of an April Fools prank which made me smile so I thought I would share with you all. It dates from 1837!

If you are looking to do your own pranks this April fools day there are some fun ideas over here on this Buzzfeed article 

Have a great month everyone

The Dorothy Days X

Happy Easter everyone!

Happy Easter everyone! Hope that you all have an amazing weekend and good luck to everyone going on Easter Egg hunts!

The Dorothy Days X

Special Offer - Today only!

Hello everyone,

Super excited to share with you all my special offer which will be running today only in my Etsy shop.

I have recently hit some really big milestones with my shop (1000 sales on Etsy and 1000 Instagram followers) and I really wanted to do something to say thank you :) so today only I am offering a free gift with every order over £10.

Gifts will include necklaces, keyrings, brooches, gift tags etc.

Offer ends at midnight tonight and is valid worldwide

Please find my Etsy shop by clicking here

Enjoy :)!

The Dorothy Days Xx

Spring Fashion Trends 2016: Blue Hydrangea

Hello everyone,

Today my retro beaded necklace which is new to my Etsy shop got featured in this beautiful collection alongside other Etsy sellers from the U.K. It was so pretty that I couldn't resist sharing it. I love this shade of blue and it is beautiful for the spring.

Spring Fashion Trends 2016: Blue Hydrangea

Another of the soft nostalgia pastels for spring, this is colour is almost a washed out denim tone. All available from the UK.

Pale Blue Reversible Hand Woven Pashmina with Silver Lurex PashMala £85.00	Pale Blue Silver Earrings, Periwinkle Teardrop Crystal Earrings, Silver Rhodium Dainty Modern Earrings, Minimal, Bridal TheBonnyBoutique $24.99	Pale Blue St Michael Dress UK 10 REVIVAL4VINTAGE £49.99	Retro pale blue beaded necklace - vintage jewellery - retro tea party dress jewellery - light blue - pastel blue -dorset etsy uk TheDorothyDays £9.00
Blue Pearl and Crystal Jewellery, Pale Blue Bridesmaid Bracelet, Bridal Party Gifts, Blue Wedding, Crystal Cluster Jewellery UrbanDaisyBridal £17.95	Vintage Original 1940's Pale Blue Linen Dress With White Floral Embroidery true vintage floral ww2 pinup lindy WillowHilsonVintage £95.00	Victorian Lace Bracelet in Tatting , Pale Blue - Victoria - Adjustable TataniaRosa $25.00	1950s Baby blue lurex knit sweater / 50s dolman sleeve knitted top - M L Veramode £40.00
Sky Blue Felt Disc Fascinator Headpiece CoggMillinery £85.00	Crochet infinity scarf, chunky scarf in Soft Pale Blue, loop scarf, warm and luxuriously soft! SweetMaya £24.00	Ladies Crochet Hat in Pale Blue with nice Crochet Flower. Chemo Hat Nice and Warm. Creationsbykandpj £12.00	Plus Sized Vintage Womens 60s 1960s Pale Blue Sleevless Top Size 22 Womans baileysbits £8.69
Set of 4 Pale blue wedding bridal hair clips, bridesmaid hair accessories, flower girl, bridal floral headpiece, wedding hair accessory FlowersAndConfetti £10.88	Pale Blue/Grey Secretary Skirt | Vintage Pencil Skirt | Vintage Office Skirt ElsieMoonVintage £11.00	Winter Rose TartanMagpie £8.50	Scottish Harris Tweed A4 Tote Shopper Bag in pale blue check *Limited Edition* TweedieBags £60.00

Hope you like it as much as I do

The Dorothy Days

The Dorothy Days - Year so far...

Hello everyone,

Can't believe it is nearly March, how have 2 months sped by already?! It has been such a busy year so far so I thought it would be fun to share some of the highlights so far and celebrate with you all some milestones too :).

#1  - 1000 Instagram Followers

So happy to reach this big milestone this month.  Instagram is fast become one of my favourite platforms to use and I am really happy that lots of you have come over and followed me :) thank you! 

Find me on Instagram here

#2 - Sellers Advisory Board

I was selected to be part of the Sellers Advisory Board for Etsy! I am so excited to be part of this and will be flying out to New York for the first meeting in a few weeks time. 

You can find more about the SAB here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/seller-handbook/article/announcing-etsys-seller-advisory-board/34287741664

#3 - New Hobby

One of my new year's resolutions was to take up a new hobby so I decided to take up painting. I have been experimenting with acrylics and then recently started painting in watercolour. 

Finding it really relaxing and enjoyable and it has been fun experimenting with different things to paint and ways of painting.

#4 A New Arrival

The Cradle - Beret Morisot - Musee d'Orsay

This month my family got one bigger! He is beautiful. So exciting especially as we haven't had a new baby in the family for over a decade!


#5 Vienna

Had the most amazing trip to Vienna, it is so beautiful out there and I hope that I will get to return some time in the future. Has to be one of my favourite places I have visited to far.

#6 Getting organised!

#7 A HUGE milestone

This month I reached a HUGE milestone for my little Etsy shop and made my 1000th sale. So exciting! Each and every sale means so much to me and I can still remember the joy of receiving my very first sale (I did do a little happy dance!!) and still get so much join from receiving new sales from across the world. Thank you to everyone who has supported me and my little shop!

#8 Origami Challenge

As well as my painting, I have also started trying to learn how to make origami and set myself the challenge of making one per day. I thought it would be fun to post my makes up on social media so have started the hashtag #TDDOrigami and you can follow along on either Twitter or Instagram 

#9 More vintage

When I first started my shop I sold tags and vintage items and slowly have been making more and more handmade items for the shop which I totally love but am making it my goal this year to add more vintage items too. So far I have added lace bobbins, beautiful vintage brooches, trinket boxes etc and I have been experimenting with my shop photography too!

#10 New Branding

Decided that this year it was time for a little bit of a rebrand in my shop so I now have a new logo and banner and should have some new business cards on the way soon as well!

Exciting stuff!

Thanks for reading

The Dorothy Days Xx