http://www.theshoppinglounge.com en-gb theshoppinglounge.com 2011-4-18T00:00:00Z theshoppinglounge.com http://www.theshoppinglounge.com/page11.htm#91993 I am now on Twitter so do follow me Dottyforbeads. Snippets of jewellery related news and lots of other bits too 2011-4-18 17:47:22 http://www.theshoppinglounge.com/page11.htm#89406 Take a look at my new colourful amp fun felt accessories everything from purses and brooches to hairbands amp hair clips. Beautiful colours of fuchsia teal lilac amp green in natural felt handmade in the Himalayas. These make great gifts for little girls and big girls too 2011-3-17 13:02:29 http://www.theshoppinglounge.com/page11.htm#88268 Im looking out the window and the sun is shining amp the daffodils are waving in the breeze ... is it spring Spring has certainly arrived at The Shopping Lounge ... today Ive added lots of new necklaces and bracelets to the website so I hope you love them New handbags are on their way and spring summer scarves purses amp brooches will be here next week Cant wait 2011-3-2 14:25:43 http://www.theshoppinglounge.com/page11.htm#86360 What a day at the Spring Fair Beautiful new scarves will be arriving at the end of Feb stripes amp spots in candy colours amp bold new shades as well as this seasons nudes of blush amp smoke with crochet detailing. New handbags in green amp blue as well as soft pink amp tan with flower corsage detail amp butterfly embroidery. And newest of all a range of etchically sourced felted flower brooches purses hairbands amp clips ... so cute 2011-2-6 20:51:44 http://www.theshoppinglounge.com/page11.htm#86215 Im visiting the Spring Fair this Sunday to find some new amp beautiful accessories to add to my range this springsummer. Ive already had a sneak preview at spring scarves in this years pastels with stripes amp ditzy florals as well as bags in greens blues amp corals with flower corsage amp tie details ... Ill let you know as soon as they arrive 2011-2-4 14:19:16 http://www.theshoppinglounge.com/page11.htm#84544 Very exciting news I held my first Marketing amp Design Workshop with Jewellery at North Curry Primary School last week and judging by the childrens and teachers feedback it was a great success I had a wonderful day amp they all threw themselves into the project with great enthusiasm amp excitement. Over the next week I will be contacting other primary schools in Somerset to see if they would like to book a Workshop if you have any contacts do point them in the direction of my website to find out more. Just click on Workshops on my main menu. 2011-1-13 16:43:55 http://www.theshoppinglounge.com/page11.htm#84543 I hope you all had a lovely Christmas amp I wish you a happy amp healthy New Year I am in the throes of designing the new Spring Summer 2011 jewellery range with lots of new colourful beads as well as new personalised silver jewellery sign up to my ENewsletter and Ill keep you uptodate with progress amp availability. I cant wait to visit the trade fair early Feb to see the new scarves handbags amp accessories Ill report back on my return 2011-1-13 16:40:56 http://www.theshoppinglounge.com/page11.htm#82902 A last blog before Christmas to wish you all a very Happy Christmas amp Best Wishes for the New Year Enjoy the festivities amp I look forward to seeing you in 2011 2010-12-16 21:24:34 http://www.theshoppinglounge.com/page11.htm#82072 This Christmas has been exceptionally busy and Im afraid quite a few items have sold out on the website due to lots of fairs and parties Do check my events page and visit my stall if you can as you will see a much wider range amp lots more choice Ill hopefully be able to update amp refresh the website when my feet next touch the ground Thankyou 2010-12-4 17:56:52 http://www.theshoppinglounge.com/page11.htm#81598 Its freezing cold out there so my scarf range is selling like hotcakes The weather is not the only reason ofcourse everyone has just loved the polka dots this year. And Im afraid for all you owllovers out there my owl scarf is now completely sold out and Im afraid I cant get hold of any more. TwitTwoo 2010-11-29 21:08:39 http://www.theshoppinglounge.com/page11.htm#81597 A big thankyou to all of you who have visited The Shopping Lounge at one of my many events this winter or those of you who have hosted a party. It has been madly hectic and lots of fun Theres still time for the rest of you ... pop along to my events page and pencil some shopping time into your diary I look forward to seeing you 2010-11-29 21:06:04 http://www.theshoppinglounge.com/page11.htm#76726 The latest addition to The Shopping Lounge range is a cute grey scarf adorned with multicoloured owls the musthave design for AutumnWinter 2010. Snap them up before theyve gone 2010-9-30 10:14:54 http://www.theshoppinglounge.com/page11.htm#76098 Move over Skinny Lattes .... Skinny Stripes have just arrived Three fantastic new Skinny Striped Scarves are being added to the The Shopping Lounge range and will be on the website soon just in time for the cooler Autumn months Their first outing will be on Sept 25th at The Blackdown Hills Market in Taunton town centre or take a peek at The Monks Yard near Ilminster. New shades of the successful spotty summer scarves are also here in yummy dark chocolate wine amp emerald green. 2010-9-22 15:11:57 http://www.theshoppinglounge.com/page11.htm#74085 From September I am taking bookings for Miss Shopping Lounge parties jewellery making parties for girls Let their creativity flow ... they will have the chance to design amp create their own necklace and bracelet using beautiful glass beads amp silver plated charms. Take a look at the Girls Parties page for more info .... 2010-8-29 21:34:18 http://www.theshoppinglounge.com/page11.htm#70741 Just pulling together my thoughts for the Autumn Shopping Lounge range. You all loved the soft jersey polka dot scarves last Autumn so keep an eye out for my new range including shades of plum green amp blue .... they are gorgeous Whats more for the first time there will be matching polka dot fingerless gloves amp crossthebody bags Perfect Christmas presents 2010-7-19 13:46:48 http://www.theshoppinglounge.com/page11.htm#65480 Wish Imagine amp Believe Dont miss the brand new range of LoopyLou charms loop them just about anywhere to add a stunning twist to your look. Mixing glass beads semiprecious stones brass amp silver plated charms .... they make a stunning accessory. Whats more for every LoopyLou charm sold I will donate 1631 to Marie Curie Cance Care providing free nursing care to the terminally ill in their own homes. 2010-5-17 13:18:13 http://www.theshoppinglounge.com/page11.htm#64045 Sugared almonds make lovely wedding favours but dont last forever Take a look at my new range of favours themed A Heart for Love amp A Star to Wish Upon. Each organza bag contains two stunning charms which will always remind your guests of your special day. 2010-4-28 13:26:10 http://www.theshoppinglounge.com/page11.htm#62237 The new spotty spring scarves have been flying out already Pink and blue have sold out but worry not ... Im hoping to have some more in soon 2010-4-5 14:03:19 http://www.theshoppinglounge.com/page11.htm#61273 Are you looking for a special Easter gift that isnt made of chocolate Take a look at the Bags of Beads or Silver Plated Bookmarks an Easter treat for just 1637 that will last a lot longer than chocolate 2010-3-24 13:15:03 http://www.theshoppinglounge.com/page11.htm#60981 To make it easier to share The Shopping Lounge with your friends I have added the social network buttons above. Simply click and tell as many friends as possible Thankyou Mandy x 2010-3-20 20:03:04