Countdown festivities!

The countdown has begun!

22 working days left
24 days till we are on our way to SA, driving in our bakkie, snacking on roadtrip sandwiches and looking forward to 4 glorious weeks of holiday : )
33 days left till Christmas

Those 22 working days are jam packed with exhibitions, Christmas markets and the last of my Christmas orders!

I apologise for the 'skimpy' post today, but I am on my way to a school to do a small jewellery exhibition for the teachers. I just thought I would share a few orders from the past week. 9ct yellow gold jewellery.

 

A pomegranate pendant. The pomegranate is the only fruit with a crown, she's the queen...

 

A pendant for a young gorgeous mum with the birthdates of her two kids.

 

9ct yellow gold earrings.

 

9ct yellow gold tear drop rings.

 

Hope to see you all at the Jenny's place market on Saturday! 09h00 till 12h00. Come an enjoy all the handmade products and Christmas goodies!

 

 

Orders...

Orders. What a grown up word! I can honestly say that these past few weeks have been the busiest I have ever been with work. Completing orders, organizing my Christmas orders and trying to squeeze them all in before my husband and I escape Windhoek for some beautiful beaches in Mozambique and some much anticipated family time in South Africa.

So, for the next few weeks I am enjoying using these very 'grown up' phrases..
"Sorry doll, I can't meet you for lunch today I'm so behind with orders"
"Dear Client, please take note that there is a waiting list for Christmas orders"
"Im going out for the morning to deliver some orders"
And when my husband calls in the mornings just to check what I'm up to, I can say "Ek bel jou later terug ek is gou besig met n klient"

Who would have thought ; )

It is a very peculiar feeling to be so busy when your work has always felt like a fun hoby you get to do everyday. Im not complaining! I have been so blessed this year with the new business. Thanks to you all!

Before I get too soppy with my 'seasons greatings thanks for the support blah blah blah' messages. lets how some orders I have been working on!

 

Lovely weekend to all of you!

 

Congratulations!

This past weekend was a weekend of engagements! I made two engagement rings this past month and was dying to share them with you all, but had to wait for the lucky engaged girls to see them first ; ). Luckily for me, I get to share them both with you on the same day as they both got engaged this past weekend!

The first ring I made was for a couple I got to know at our church in Windhoek. Paul and Saskia. Paul is sincere and has a heart of gold! Saskia has the most beautiful blonde curls, bubbly personality and gorgeous voice. The first time I met her she was playing guitar in the worship band - and she has the most amazing voice!

Paul en Saskia - Baie geluk! Wat n voorreg om die ring te kon maak vir jou prinses Paul. Julle is awesome saam en ons is saam met julle opgewonde vir die ongelooflike pad wat julle saam gaan stap!

 

18ct Rose gold and princess cut diamond

 

The next ring I made was for Dawid and Elske. Right from the start this was a tricky one, because we had to get Elske's ring size somehow without asking a friend and without giving her and indication that he had plans to get engaged. Top secret projects - my favourite! Dawid knew exactly what he wanted. A cognac cushion cut diamond. And let me tell you. Those aren't easy to come by!! We finally found the right stone, and it was gorgeous! I only recently met Elske but I knew this diamond was perfect for her.

 

Dawid en Elske - baie baie geluk! Ek is vreeslik bly vir julle! Elske, ek hoop jy kan ons vergewe vir al die geheime en wegsteek, maar ek glo jy sal saam stem dit was die emoeite werd! Mag julle lewe saam net ongelooflik geseend wees.

 

 

 

18ct rose gold and Cognac cushion cut diamond

 

Beautiful Tuesday to you all : )