Wedding Industry Updates
For those of you who don’t follow social media trends, let’s start with a brief introduction to Pinterest and their annual “Pinterest 100” report. When keeping an eye on the latest wedding trends, Pinterest is an invaluable tool. Setting up a Pinterest board is sometimes one of the first steps …
Have you ever wondered how creative businesses come to life? Does each business start with a business plan and an appointment with a bank manager? … Of course not! This month, we talk to Liz, the owner of Ma Baker, Micro Bakery and Bread School based in Fulham, London (www.mabaker.london) …
We are pleased to announce a new series of blog posts “Microbusiness of the Month”. Starting from January 2020, each month, we will select one microbusiness, most likely from the wedding industry or the craft industry. We will ask them to answer a few questions and their pearls of wisdom …
If you are thinking about enrolling in our BH&J course (Bridal Headpieces and Jewellery) but are not sure whether this career path might be right for you, there are a few matters to consider: Understanding the Bridal Industry One of the great things about the bridal industry is that you …
Those of you who always keep an eye on design trends will know that Pantone colour of the year has a significant impact on fashion, style and design. The colour of the year 2020 “Classic Blue” was announced on Wednesday 5 December. Whether you are a wedding planner, a headdress …
For many crafters, The Big Bead show in London is almost a pilgrimage they just can’t miss. With so many bead suppliers, designer and associations all under one roof, it’s easy to get carried away, loose track of the time and walk away with a few bags full of jewellery …
If someone asked me to describe this year’s Handmade Festival in three words, it would be impossible. So many adjectives come to mind: Inspiring, Colourful, Innovative, Educational, Posh ( …being held on The Green opposite the majestic Hampton Court), Relaxing, Unique, Imaginative, Delicious ( …yes, there was also food) ….and so much …
Top Drawer, the London-based show for design-led brands ticks all the boxes when it comes to must-see trade exhibitions. It’s buzzing, easily accessible and gives you an invaluable insight into the current design trends. With the motto “Breaking Boundaries, Defining Trends” it’s also a great place to reflect upon the …
The latest “Innovations” components released by Swarovski for Professionals are inspired by The Power of Emotions. As usually, we are finding it difficult to choose our favourite bead shape ….as we love them all! Those of you who set crystals into mounts will be interested in the new mesmerizing “kaleidoscope” …
Now we got to the second half of 2019, blogs on 2020 Weddings Trends are popping up all over the Internet. So, what to expect? Vogue article “The Wedding Trends to Know If You’re Getting Married in 2020” predicts individuality when it comes both to bridal and bridesmaids fashion. So …
