Showing posts with label Exeter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Exeter. Show all posts

Thursday, 28 February 2013

Days of Grace Vintage


Vintage lace dress designer, Linda Duriez, is returning to our Bristol Vintage Wedding Fair again this March, and she’s bringing more goodies from her treasure store. 


Unique lace gowns will share rail space with original period pieces and new designers inspired by archive styling. Add to this headwear, antique lace and gossamer fine tulle veils and accessories…


You'll want to come prepared to try on and find that dress you've been looking for.


Days of Grace Vintage also have a limited collection of exquisite lace and jewel embellished shoes by Diane Hassall - the perfect finishing touch and at very special prices on the day.


So whether you’re looking for something vintage or vintage-inspired, perhaps even vintage re-created, Linda will be at our Fair with some beautiful dresses to showcase from both her shops, Days of Grace Vintage in Budleigh Salterton and Pirouette in Exeter (by appointment only).  There’s something for everyone, but you’ll have to be quick as there’s only one of each gorgeous dress.


For delicate gowns, beautiful veils, handmade jewellery and tiaras... make sure you don’t miss Days of Grace Vintage on March 10th

Saturday, 2 February 2013

Kye Tew Jewellery


From her workshop in Exeter, Kye Tew incorporates and recycles vintage, antique and pre-loved items into unique, versatile designs - creating bespoke jewellery that’s exclusive to each customer.



"I pride myself on the individuality of my work, breathing new life into a wide array of beautiful pieces which might otherwise be lost for good.”

          


To add to her ‘recycled’ pieces, Kye Tew uses an array of authentic pearls and turquoise, sourced from around the globe to ensure the finest quality and finish to her work.


Think unique headdresses, vintage necklaces, bracelets and earrings - there’ll be plenty of samples of Kye’s work to see at the Fair. She’s bringing lots of new pieces that you’ll be able to purchase on the day or you can chat to her and find out what she can make just for you.


Have you got your ‘something old’ for your wedding?  Bring along that cameo brooch of your grandmother’s, that one earring you’ve kept or that keepsake you inherited and Kye Tew will show you how she can transform it into a bespoke bracelet or necklace that you can wear on your big day and treasure forever.


You can find out more about Kye Tew Jewellery by calling her on 07738 449012 or emailing info@kyetewjewellery.co.uk - there’s also her website, with a fantastic gallery full of bespoke pieces, a Facebook page and you can follow her on Twitter.

Don’t forget to come and see her at our Fair – you’ll be able to see some of these beautiful pieces for yourself.

Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Days of Grace Vintage

Days of Grace is the place for beautiful vintage style dresses and stunning accessories.  These one-off designs are made from antique lace and vintage textiles and are perfect for country, barefoot on the beach or beautiful summer picnic style weddings.  They’re totally romantic dresses with a boho edge and each original ranges from the late 1800's right through to the 1980's. 

At Days of Grace you’ll see exquisite beadwork, beautiful draping fabrics and laces.  Alongside the wedding gowns in the back room there are medieval style hand woven silk bodices from the 1980s.  There’s brand new fine lace and slipper satins from sourced designers with a vintage inspired twist, always unusual and completely unrepeatable. Owner Linda Duriez finds these discontinued gems from designer archives and brings them to life, each totally unique, such as her current Jenny Packham 30s inspired pieces.  A visit to Days of Grace Vintage is a delight because you never know just what treasures might have been added to their collection and with these often hidden away in store, it’s always best to ring ahead to let them know exactly what you’re looking for.

A click onto the website lets you sample some of the vintage and retro pieces available or you can find their treasure trove of a shop at 15 Fore Street, Budleigh Salterton [although they recommend you book an appointment in advance, to avoid disappointment].  You can also find their sister shop Pirouette in Exeter and online.  Based in a 16th century merchant’s house in the old West Quarter, you can explore the very different designers showcased including Maggie Sottero, Sottero & Midgley and Annasul Y. New designers arrived recently include Amanda Wakely and Yolan Cris. A wedding gown specialist, the Pirouette range is forever changing.  Think delicate gowns, beautiful veils, hand made jewellery and tiaras. 

Whether you’re looking for something vintage or vintage-inspired, perhaps even vintage re-created, Linda will be at our fair with some beautiful dresses to showcase from both shops.  There’s something for everyone, but you’ll have to be quick as there’s only one of each gorgeous dress.