Sheila Kerr is approved for personal hallmark from Edinburgh Assay Office

I am delighted to announce that all items will now be stamped with my personal hallmark at the Edinburgh Assay Office, Scotland.

This personalises my work and gives the buyer a guarantee of quality but also adds value to the piece.

This is a sneak preview of one of my new designs - handcut handhammered copper butterfly earrings with sterling silver earwires. Coming soon.

Complete Relief!

My scare in December has finally been eradicated! Spending last Monday in hospital and undergoing an operation which has been successful means total relief from worry. However, as anyone who has had surgery - healing has to take place plus the resulting bruising.

However, I am now recovered and able to return to all my usual activities (including work).

Today was highly successful at the Gailes Hotel Wedding Fair in Irvine. I have many bookings from brides and look forward to working with them to create their unique commissions.

However, it's now time for bed after a hectic day.

Goodnight all x

A new year, a new day and I'm feeling good . . .

I'm sure there's a song with these words but I can honestly say that this is how I am feeling. 2010 had some really great times but other times I would like to forget. Ever the optimist, I look forward to 2011 with great gusto! From the beginning of December 2010 I had a wee scare and so had an underlying worry. I was not settled until the hospital gave me the 'all clear' on 21 December - only then could I get into the 'Xmas spirit'.

Wedding Fair at Menzies Hotel Irvine

Had a great day on Sunday and enjoyed meeting all the brides to be and their families. Thanks to all who took the time to talk to me and admire my work.

I have been contacted already and will be working with a bride to create her hair accessory, jewellery and also bridesmaid's accessories. I am really looking forward to this - very exciting!

Wedding Fair at Menzies Hotel Irvine

I will be exhibiting at the above event on Sunday 3 October, 2010. This is the first time I have attended this fair but it has been running for 4 years now. There will be a wide variety of Ayrshire Wedding Suppliers so this should give all brides to be a chance to meet with local businesses.

Of course I'll be there! Do come and see my range of bridal hair accessories, handmade jewellery and handcrafted sterling silver - all designed and made by myself.

A fully bespoke service is available for you to help design something to make your very own. Colour matching to dresses is available. I can also design a hair accessory with elements of the wedding dress if required.

Look forward to meeting all of you there!

Car Breakdown! Man takes a tumble!

As I was saying my car had broken down outside of Silverburn Shopping Centre. It was a beautiful night and I had decided that I would go home and sit out in my newly completed garden. Instead I had to wait for the AA to come - so I decided to go for a browse round Tesco. The AA send you a text and let you know when they will arrive so I was able to return to my car around 6.30 pm.

The guy arrived on time at 6.40 pm and began to inspect the said burning (did I forget to say 'smoking' coming from the engine?) He checked the water (which was low) and added water. This is something that should not reduce unless there is a leak apparently. However, he proceeded to tell me that there was no oil! I had just had my car serviced but I just don't check the oil - does anyone?

Well I proceeded to the Tesco Shop to purchased the oil and the AA Guy came after me to see if I had purchased the appropriate oil. He then went back to the car to put in the oil. When I had paid and returned to my car he told me he had taken a tumble! He had tripped on a metal strip on the forecourt and had apparently fallen headlong! He seemed ok but what a night!

Eventually I drove back home and by this time it was after 8 pm - no sitting in the garden for me! So far the car still seems ok so here's hoping!

Scotland's Exclusive Wedding Event

Pretty tired after two full days at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. However, I met some really nice people - both brides to be and exhibitors! The show was really well organised and I would consider exhibiting again. I enjoyed meeting all the very excited wedding parties and hearing about their plans for the Big Day. I also had a chance to chat with a lot of brides and explain how I might design and create a unique hair accessory for their Wedding Day. I feel that many had not thought of this idea before and were indeed surprised that this service was available.

I finally completed my design for Michaela of Love's Philosophy Bridal. This is a bridal boutique which offers a unique service - individual appointments in the evening and weekends for the busy bride. I have designed the 'Chloe' vintage inspired headpiece which is available to order through 'Love's Philosophy Bridal. Why not check out the website for a truly individual wedding gown

www.lovesphilosophybridal.co.uk

Goodnight. . .