goodbye

Dear all,
I have taken the decision to stop Minxy Bags. It's been a wonderful adventure and I have met lovely people along the way.
I would like to thank friends and family for their constant support.
On a final note, I would like to wish you all a magical Christmas and a wonderful New Year. May 2014 be prosperous and full of love and surprises!
Cécile

New stockist

Hello all,

I am very proud and happy to announce my new stockist: Georgiana May!

http://www.georgianamay.co.uk/

Georgiana May is an online boutique selling handpicked items "for their quality and attractiveness".

Please have a browse and support the handmade community.

Thank youCécile

Hello all,
Hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend,

Special Offer on if you follow my Facebook page:

This brand new shopping bag is at 20% off ONLY on Facebook: £32 instead of £40!!

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.204549866378925.1073741828.120865874747325&type=1

Minxy Bags Shop live on Facebook

Morning everyone,

Minxy Bags shop is now live on Facebook!

You can browse and buy like on any shop: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Minxy-Bags/120865874747325?id=120865874747325&sk=app_194374697299935

Enjoy,
Cécile

Personalised order

Anne ordered a Lolita brooch to give a touch of originality for her black and white dress she has just bought. The model she chose is based on the red polka dot brooch.

For Anne’s order, I embellished it a vintage black glass gem cut button sewn on white circle with red stitches.

I am now waiting for Anne’s picture so I can share it with you all!

Thank you Anne for your order and for your continuing support.

 Cécile

New Website Live!

All,

I am absolutely thrilled to let you know that my new website is live and kicking! 

http://www.minxybags.co.uk/

I hope you like it, please feel free to share your thoughts. Not all my stock is displayed on there yet. Special offers start very soon!

Cécile x

Residential course

Straight after my degree I attended a residential course specialising in tailoring. The main focus was to make and alter patterns to a classmate’s exact measurements and requirements.

My first ‘customer’ was for a lovely sweet woman who wanted me to make her wedding outfit.

I was so proud that she had chosen and entrusted me to make her clothes for such a special occasion. She chose a beautiful water green satin with little flower print from which I made a corset and matching skirt. She was really happy.

The second outfit I made was for a very chic young Parisian lady. The design was a classy vintage inspired dress from the 60’s in crepe fabric with a black and white collar, cuffs and buttons. She looked stunning.

Cécile x

Fancy Commission

Evening all,

Liesa commissioned a makeup bag and chose her own fabrics and trims from a local shop in Brighton,

Here is the result and she was absolutely over the moon judging by the massive grin on her face!

I leave you to enjoy the pictures,

Cécile

Market coming up

Hi everyone!

I am pleased to announce that I will be exhibiting at the forthcoming Maker’s market in Shoreham on Saturday the 2nd of March from 11am to 4pm,

Please come along, I will be really happy to see you,

http://weststreetloft.co.uk/

20 West Street, Shoreham By Sea West Sussex, BN43 5WG

This event is organised by Rachel from MArKEt,

Have a lovely Sunday afternoon!

Cécile

Announcement

Dear all,

I hope you all had a fantastic time for Christmas and new year.

Well I have a wonderful wonderful news to share with you!..

Drum Roll...

My boyfriend proposed on Christmas day! What a fantastic surprise, I wasn't expecting it at all. I am so excited and happy!

My ring is absolutely gorgeous, he chose it and it fits perfectly, 

It is handmade and unique, it is the Best Christmas present ever!

Cécile x

Seasonal Greetings

Dear all,

I wish you all and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and may 2013 brings lots of happiness, love and success in all your projects.

Cécile x

My local charity Raystede

Recently, we visited our local animal rescue centre Raystede to drop off bags of goodies for them to sell.

Raystede helps dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits, horses, donkeys and all types of birds from exotic parrots to mallard ducks. It is very popular with families and they always organise events.

It’s a lovely place in the country, where you can wander around and feed the ducks, geese and swans and other birds around the large ponds.

The dogs’ pens are very roomy where they can run at their hearts’ contents.

The cafe is also very popular and always busy (very tasty cakes).

Please support your local charity organisations; some people and animals are not so lucky and need your support and donations especially in winter. Thank you.

http://www.raystede.org/

Cécile

Dainty Vintage Beaded Purse

Hi everyone,

I found this beautiful and delicate vintage purse embroidered with sequins and beads in an antique shop. It is handmade and the person who made it was very talented. The fabric is satin. I couldn't resist buying it.
I leave you with those pretty pics, enjoy!

Cécile

September News

Hello everyone,

I haven’t been very active on the blog sphere recently so here‘s a quick update of what’s been happening:

I went home early July and I could celebrate my mum’s birthday, which I haven’t had the opportunity to do for years. The weather was great and I spent quality time with my sister as well.

I visited the new exhibition at the CNCS (National Centre of Costumes) . This season was the costumes designed by Christian Lacroix for La Source ballet. The collection was of course magnificent, I leave you with pictures and explanations in English:

http://www.cncs.fr/expositions/a-l-affiche/christian%20lacroix,%20la%20source%20et%20le%20ballet%20de%20l'op%C3%A9ra%20de%20paris/37/en

I visited the Mantin House in my home town of Moulins. This huge house was closed for 100 years at the owner’s request. He didn’t have children so he gave his house to the town, which is a fantastic heritage present! Even the BBC, the National Geographic and the Daily Mail have talked about it in 2011!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12214885

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/02/pictures/110209-maison-mantin-french-time-capsule-mansion/

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-1362103/French-chateau-Maison-Mantin-opens-100-years.html

For me this house represented mystery as it’s always been closed through my whole childhood. I never actually realised I would get the opportunity to actually see inside. It was a great pleasure and I will visit it again in the future.

We watched the Olympic Games every night and even though I am not the sporty type, I thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s such a positive event where people give their best of themselves constantly. It was beautiful to watch all those winners on the podium.

My sister came to visit early August so we went to Brighton and spent a day in London during the games. It was very busy of course but we always felt safe wherever we went.  My boyfriend cooked them an English breakfast and they absolutely loved it!

I will be back soon with more updates.

New Business Cards

Hi all,

I'm very happy with my new business cards, I ordered them at Genie which is a Brighton based print and design company (keep it local!).
They did a great job and were really helpful. http://www.geniedesignandprint.co.uk/

I'm off to work on my new little projects (to be coming soon!)

Have a great weekend and enjoy the sunshine,

Cécile

Pictures at the Big Bead Boutique

Picture inside the shop and my bag and purses in the window,

  

Artists Open Houses, Brighton weekends 5-27 May 2012

Hi all,
I have a fantastic news to share with you: I am exhibiting my work at the Artist Open Houses this year to the beautiful Big Bead Boutique situated 12 Dyke Road, BN1 3FE from today until Sunday 27^th of May.

The Artist Open Houses (commonly called AOH) is at the same time than the famous Brighton and Fringe festivals. It is a wonderful opportunity for all artists based in and around Brighton to exhibit their work in galleries, shops, cafes and independent houses around town.

If you want to grab yourselves handmade and unique creations of all sorts, this is the best opportunity for you to support talented local artists and you have 3 weeks to do so.

The atmosphere is great and there are most of the time cakes on offer (always a bonus after walking up and down the Brighton streets!)

A free booklet is also available in most shops where you can find details of all the houses you can visit (95 pages of it with detailed maps).

Joanne at the Big Bead Boutique has been really welcoming and she’s so enthusiastic and passionate about what she does. Pop in and browse the wonderful choice of beads, jewellery, vintage buttons and delicate lace and more that are on offer.

Here are a few links for you to check out:

http://www.aoh.org.uk/home

http://brightonfestival.org/

http://www.brightonfestivalfringe.org.uk/

http://www.bigbeadboutique.co.uk/

Hope to see you there! - Pictures soon to come!
Cécile

Daisy

I sold this bag before I even had time to advertise it!

It is made with this gorgeous genuine vintage brown cotton with daisy print designs. The lining is apple green with 2 inside pockets.
The bottom is a mustard cotton that matches with the yellow of the flowers.
It is ready to be shipped to France.

Matching accessories available soon on Folksy.

Vintage finds

And the winner is...

me.