You can find Girl Paua Jewellery & Gifts at the following outlets around the UK:
Anne Toms' Yarmouth Gallery
Foresters Hall, High Street, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, PO41 0PL
01983 761424
Bayleaf Investments
318 Hessle Road, Hull, HU3 3DU
Bijou & Beyond
2 Bull Pasture, South Cave, East Yorkshire, HU15 2HT
Castle Gallery
13 High Street, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9AS
01700 500159
Chapel Street Gallery
19 Chapel Street, Innerleithen, EH44 6HN
01896 833448
Church Gallery
3-7 Market Street, Kirkby, Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4QS
01768 372395
Eyres & Graces
72 Elizabeth Avenue, Kirksandal, Doncaster, DN3 1QA
Farmstead
9 Station Road, Bentham, LA2 7LH
07900 933652
Frames
33 Lapwing Lane, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2NT
0161 445 2354
Good Taste
131 High St, Norton, Stockton, TS20 1AA
01642 552028
House For An Art Lover
Bellahouston Park, 10 Dumbreck Rd, Glasgow, G41 5BW
0141 353 4776
L'bidi Gallery
The Forge, Grove Farm, Abbots Ripton, Cambs., PE28 2PE
Liquorice Tree
1st Floor, Edinburgh Airport, EH12 9DN
0131 344 3838
Loch Morar Crafts
The Post House, Bracara, Morar, Mallaig, PH40 4PE
01687 462235
Many Thanks
3 The Cross, Mauchline, Ayrshire, KA5 5DA
01290 550660
Milngavie Bookshop
37 Douglas Street, Milngavie, Glasgow, G62 6PE
0141 956 4752
Mugdock Makkers Arts & Crafts Gallery
Mugdock Country Park Courtyard, Craigallian Road, Near Milngavie, Glasgow, G62 8EL
0141 956 6555
That Shop
3 Pentland View Court, Currie, Edinburgh, EH14 5NP
0131 449 4299
The Aviemore Gallery
Inverdruie, Aviemore, PH22 1QH
01479 811987
The Glasshouse Gallery
146 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, LS7 4NZ
0113 268 7785
The Handcrafted Company
5 The Granary, High Street, Blakeney, Norton, NR25 7AL
01263 741791
The Rosemount Gallery
81 Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen
01224 630312
The Wendy House
The Ghenty, By Airlie, Kirriemuir, Angus, DD8 5HF
01575 574746
Top Drawer
77 South Street, St Andrews, KY16 9QW
01334 479758
Windows
14 Dunkeld Street, Aberfeldy, PH15 2AA
01887 822727
At present we supply a range of jewellery and gifts to shops & galleries around the UK and Ireland.
If you are a retailer and would like further information on our terms and conditions, and wholesale prices, then please email us at enquiries@girlpaua.co.uk or call us on 07746 053420.
We also attend various Trade Fairs throughout the year. Please see the Events Blog for more information.
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011
The Royal Highland Show 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Review of The British Craft Trade Fair 2011
Two weeks ago I was down in Harrogate at the BCTF for 3 days. This is the third time I've taken part in the British Craft Trade Fair. Its is a beautiful trade fair in a beautiful part of the country. There are about 400 stands full of amazing handmade crafts by artists from across the UK and Ireland. I always love going to this fair as there are lots of really interesting buyers with independent shops and galleries around the UK, plus the artists themselves are always bright, energetic and full of enthusiasm for their crafts! Some of the ideas and products these creative individuals come up with are amazing and definitely have the wow factor!
The first day of the show, which was a Sunday, is always the day when most of the independent shop owners come. They are looking for unusual and unique crafts for their shops and galleries and it is usually the busiest day. I had so much interest, especially with the revamped slate display which shows off the shell jewellery beautifully. I talked to many buyers including party planners, hoteliers, beauty salons, florists, start ups, gift shops with cafes, framers, gallery owners and more! A great range from Aberdeen to Devon to Spain! Really!
I also met with a few regulars who I was pleased to see as always. Its great catching up with them, finding out which are the best sellers for them, and showing them the new ranges and ideas on how to display and promote the jewellery they have chosen. And it is great to see that despite the current economic climate and recession which we hear so much about, there ARE small independent shops which are positively thriving at the moment! Keep up the good work!
The Monday & Tuesday were quieter as the buyers for larger stores & council run galleries came in. These buyers generally look for artists who have been at the fair for a number of years as they want someone they know has made a success of the business already and can sustain that success (ie not someone who may unfortunately be very creative but unable to sustain a successful business longterm). Occasionally some of the independents who have travelled from further afield will come back on day 2 or 3 after they have done some sums and they will make an order then, although a lot of the orders come post fair too. At the moment I am doing my post fair analysis and follow ups, so hopefully more orders will be coming through in the next few weeks in time for the summer tourist trade!
This year I noticed that there was a significant increase in "visitor" numbers. As interesting as it is chatting to students and potential exhibitors about their products, I did feel slightly annoyed when the numbers just kept increasing and I felt as though I spent more of my time on day 2 & 3 talking to them than the buyers, who I had come to see. It is especially difficult to disengage with a visitor without seeming rude when a potential buyer is browsing your stall.
One aspect of the BCTF which I always love however, is chatting with other exhibitors when it is quieter. I think trade fairs, and in particular talking to other craft exhibitors, has really helped me over the last few years. It increases my understanding of wholesale selling, displaying, pricing, hand outs and product ranges in a way which you couldn't learn from simply reading about it. Everyone has a different experience and a different perspective which you can learn from. Taking bits and pieces of advice from friendly craftspeople, changing things around and meeting them the following year with new ideas is always great! I honestly learn so much just from bouncing ideas off other craftspeople and this is definitely part of the whole BCTF experience! And I love wandering round the stands when I get a chance just to marvel at the creativity, the original ideas and the talent of some of the exhibitors. I took lots of business cards from exhibitors so I know what to get my friends and family for birthday/christmas/wedding presents now!
Finally, my love of the BCTF is increased yet again by one huge factor. Did I mention that I always stay with my mate Helen in Doncaster whenever I do a fair in Harrogate? She mummies me all week with lovely home cooked Yorkshire meals every night when I come in from a hard day at work! "Honey I'm home"! Thank you Helen x
Overall, I'd definitely say the BCTF is a great fair to be involved with, and my favourite of all the trade fairs I've done to date! Great orders (new and repeat), great people, great atmosphere! I will definitely be doing it next year!
The first day of the show, which was a Sunday, is always the day when most of the independent shop owners come. They are looking for unusual and unique crafts for their shops and galleries and it is usually the busiest day. I had so much interest, especially with the revamped slate display which shows off the shell jewellery beautifully. I talked to many buyers including party planners, hoteliers, beauty salons, florists, start ups, gift shops with cafes, framers, gallery owners and more! A great range from Aberdeen to Devon to Spain! Really!
I also met with a few regulars who I was pleased to see as always. Its great catching up with them, finding out which are the best sellers for them, and showing them the new ranges and ideas on how to display and promote the jewellery they have chosen. And it is great to see that despite the current economic climate and recession which we hear so much about, there ARE small independent shops which are positively thriving at the moment! Keep up the good work!
The Monday & Tuesday were quieter as the buyers for larger stores & council run galleries came in. These buyers generally look for artists who have been at the fair for a number of years as they want someone they know has made a success of the business already and can sustain that success (ie not someone who may unfortunately be very creative but unable to sustain a successful business longterm). Occasionally some of the independents who have travelled from further afield will come back on day 2 or 3 after they have done some sums and they will make an order then, although a lot of the orders come post fair too. At the moment I am doing my post fair analysis and follow ups, so hopefully more orders will be coming through in the next few weeks in time for the summer tourist trade!
This year I noticed that there was a significant increase in "visitor" numbers. As interesting as it is chatting to students and potential exhibitors about their products, I did feel slightly annoyed when the numbers just kept increasing and I felt as though I spent more of my time on day 2 & 3 talking to them than the buyers, who I had come to see. It is especially difficult to disengage with a visitor without seeming rude when a potential buyer is browsing your stall.
One aspect of the BCTF which I always love however, is chatting with other exhibitors when it is quieter. I think trade fairs, and in particular talking to other craft exhibitors, has really helped me over the last few years. It increases my understanding of wholesale selling, displaying, pricing, hand outs and product ranges in a way which you couldn't learn from simply reading about it. Everyone has a different experience and a different perspective which you can learn from. Taking bits and pieces of advice from friendly craftspeople, changing things around and meeting them the following year with new ideas is always great! I honestly learn so much just from bouncing ideas off other craftspeople and this is definitely part of the whole BCTF experience! And I love wandering round the stands when I get a chance just to marvel at the creativity, the original ideas and the talent of some of the exhibitors. I took lots of business cards from exhibitors so I know what to get my friends and family for birthday/christmas/wedding presents now!
Finally, my love of the BCTF is increased yet again by one huge factor. Did I mention that I always stay with my mate Helen in Doncaster whenever I do a fair in Harrogate? She mummies me all week with lovely home cooked Yorkshire meals every night when I come in from a hard day at work! "Honey I'm home"! Thank you Helen x
Overall, I'd definitely say the BCTF is a great fair to be involved with, and my favourite of all the trade fairs I've done to date! Great orders (new and repeat), great people, great atmosphere! I will definitely be doing it next year!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
FIND US! Shops we supply!
You can find Girl Paua Jewellery & Gifts at the following outlets around the UK:
Anne Toms' Yarmouth Gallery
Foresters Hall, High Street, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, PO41 0PL
01983 761424
Castle Gallery
13 High Street, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9AS
01700 500159
Chapel Street Gallery
19 Chapel Street, Innerleithen, EH44 6HN
01896 833448
Church Gallery
3-7 Market Street, Kirkby, Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4QS
01768 372395
Farmstead
9 Station Road, Bentham, LA2 7LH
07900 933652
Frames
33 Lapwing Lane, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2NT
0161 445 2354
Liquorice Tree
1st Floor, Edinburgh Airport, EH12 9DN
0131 344 3838
Many Thanks
3 The Cross, Mauchline, Ayrshire, KA5 5DA
01290 550660
Milngavie Bookshop
37 Douglas Street, Milngavie, Glasgow, G62 6PE
0141 956 4752
Mugdock Makkers Arts & Crafts Gallery
Mugdock Country Park Courtyard, Craigallian Road, Near Milngavie, Glasgow, G62 8EL
0141 956 6555
That Shop
3 Pentland View Court, Currie, Edinburgh, EH14 5NP
0131 449 4299
The Aviemore Gallery
Inverdruie, Aviemore, PH22 1QH
01479 811987
The Glasshouse Gallery
146 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, LS7 4NZ
0113 268 7785
The Wendy House
The Ghenty, By Airlie, Kirriemuir, Angus, DD8 5HF
01575 574746
Anne Toms' Yarmouth Gallery
Foresters Hall, High Street, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, PO41 0PL
01983 761424
Castle Gallery
13 High Street, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9AS
01700 500159
Chapel Street Gallery
19 Chapel Street, Innerleithen, EH44 6HN
01896 833448
Church Gallery
3-7 Market Street, Kirkby, Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4QS
01768 372395
Farmstead
9 Station Road, Bentham, LA2 7LH
07900 933652
Frames
33 Lapwing Lane, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2NT
0161 445 2354
Liquorice Tree
1st Floor, Edinburgh Airport, EH12 9DN
0131 344 3838
Many Thanks
3 The Cross, Mauchline, Ayrshire, KA5 5DA
01290 550660
Milngavie Bookshop
37 Douglas Street, Milngavie, Glasgow, G62 6PE
0141 956 4752
Mugdock Makkers Arts & Crafts Gallery
Mugdock Country Park Courtyard, Craigallian Road, Near Milngavie, Glasgow, G62 8EL
0141 956 6555
That Shop
3 Pentland View Court, Currie, Edinburgh, EH14 5NP
0131 449 4299
The Aviemore Gallery
Inverdruie, Aviemore, PH22 1QH
01479 811987
The Glasshouse Gallery
146 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, LS7 4NZ
0113 268 7785
The Wendy House
The Ghenty, By Airlie, Kirriemuir, Angus, DD8 5HF
01575 574746
At present we supply a range of jewellery and gifts to shops & galleries around the UK and Ireland.
If you are a retailer and would like further information on our terms and conditions, and wholesale prices, then please email us at enquiries@girlpaua.co.uk or call us on 07746 053420.
We also attend various Trade Fairs throughout the year. Please see the Events Blog for more information.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Testimonials
Dear Girl Paua Shoppers!
If you have any lovely comments about our jewellery then please feel free to let the world know and post a wee comment here!
You can check out our Facebook page and more testimonials there too from our fans:
http://www.facebook.com/?sk=messages&tid=1689689093457#!/pages/Girl-Paua-Jewellery/94656250313
Thank you so much :)
If you have any lovely comments about our jewellery then please feel free to let the world know and post a wee comment here!
You can check out our Facebook page and more testimonials there too from our fans:
http://www.facebook.com/?sk=messages&tid=1689689093457#!/pages/Girl-Paua-Jewellery/94656250313
Thank you so much :)
Jewellery Parties
Be the Hostess with the Mostest and host your own Jewellery Party!
A Jewellery Party can be a great excuse to get all your friends together for a girls night in! We can come to a venue of your choice either in the evenings, during the day for a coffee morning or ladies lunch, or even to your place of work ... you choose! We will tell you a bit about the shells we use, about how the business came about, and then you are all free to mingle and browse away! We can even show you how we make some of the items, or involve some of your guests in a bit of creativity!
It's your party so you can tell us exactly what YOU want out of it!
Whats in it for you?
* Well how's this for a start ... 10% of all sales (over £100) on the night for YOU to spend on our jewellery! Or you can donate the cash to charity if you prefer :)
* A fun night with your friends, a fun shopping lunch hour at work to break up the day, or an entertaining/informative social event for whichever groups you're involved in ...
* Oh and how about a pretty bookmark in a gift box for you to donate to your raffle if its a charity event, keep for yourself, or give to a friend, as a wee thank you from us for hosting the party :)
So what do you need to do?
E-mail us at enquiries@girlpaua.co.uk or telephone us on 07746 053420 with your name, address, telephone number and preferred date and time for your party. On confirmation, you will receive a pack of invitations to give to your guests (aim for 10 to 15 guests). Arrange for a room to have the party in with clear table space. Our organizer will arrive at your venue about an hour before the party starts in order to set up.
* Please note that presently we can only travel to areas within about an hour of the north of Glasgow (approximately west as far as Helensburgh, south as far as Ayr, East as far as Edinburgh and North as far as Stirling. Do contact us if you are outwith these areas as we travel around the country (see our Events Diary) and may be able to come and visit while we are in your area.
The Scottish Wedding Show - 19th & 20th February 2011
We are showing at The Scottish Wedding Show at the SECC in Glasgow on 19th & 20th February - STAND 422D Girl Paua Jewellery
We have new collections of freshwater pearl and swarovski crystals exclusively for the show, and we can customise many designs to give brides exactly what they are looking for for their Big Day. We also do bridesmaids and mother of the bride/groom jewellery to match any outfit, plus favours.
We have 2 COMPLIMENTARY tickets to give away for the Wedding Show this year - to be in with a shout of winning comment here or check out our Facebook Page, "like" us, and leave a comment about what you are most excited about planning for your Big Day! Winners announced by 12th February so get your entry in today!! The link is below ...
http://www.facebook.com/?sk=messages&tid=1689689093457#!/pages/Girl-Paua-Jewellery/94656250313
See all you beautiful brides soon :)
We have new collections of freshwater pearl and swarovski crystals exclusively for the show, and we can customise many designs to give brides exactly what they are looking for for their Big Day. We also do bridesmaids and mother of the bride/groom jewellery to match any outfit, plus favours.
We have 2 COMPLIMENTARY tickets to give away for the Wedding Show this year - to be in with a shout of winning comment here or check out our Facebook Page, "like" us, and leave a comment about what you are most excited about planning for your Big Day! Winners announced by 12th February so get your entry in today!! The link is below ...
http://www.facebook.com/?sk=messages&tid=1689689093457#!/pages/Girl-Paua-Jewellery/94656250313
See all you beautiful brides soon :)
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