Whats been happening at The Purple Finch,

We have been busy getting ready for Cupcake day Monday 16th of August, and we have spent the whole weekend baking and decorating cupcakes

Image from Taste.com.au

We have managed to make over 100 cupcakes and have a few friends a local business The Cupcake Fairy dropping an a stack of cupcakes. All the extra support from local business has been really good which will make for an excelent event.

If you are in Launceston then drop in for a cupcake we are located on

Level 3 holyman House, Cnr Brisbane and George St

or you can donate online at our RSPCA fundraising site

Friday equals give away

What a wonderful Friday The Purple Finch has been featured on the Styling You Blog, head over to Nikkis wonderful blog and check out some cool style posts and be sure to check out the fabulous Friday post for a cool give away.




Head over and check out the fab friday post and you could win your very own city skyline necklace by The Purple Finch

Vanuatu trip

A few weeks ago we had a little trip to Vanuatu here is the story

(I will be posting images and stories for the next few weeks)

The first day

We arrived in Vanuatu early evening it was getting dark when we got off the plain. Steeping out of the plain you were hit with nice warm tropical air which was so refreshing after coming from Tasmania where it was getting very cold.

The airport was small and their was two lines, one for residents and the other of visitors we had to line up to get our papers stamped, then we were off to get our luggage and go through customs. Once we got out of the airport we were out the door to grab a taxi to our hotel room.

The drive to our hotel was quick and we saw a lot of people walking along the streets, with in a few minutes we arrived at our hotel, we are staying on the waterfront and our hotel is a small boutique style accommodation.

The streets of Port Villa


Lady buying flowers at the Port Villa market

Port Villa

First few days in paradise

Our first few days in Vanuatu revolved around walking into Port Villa, looking and planning our trip for the few weeks and trying some of the food and hunting down a good cup of coffee. We found a cool restaurant that was on the waterfront and this became our regular coffee spot. We found Port Villa to be a nice small town where it was easy to get around and the locals were so friendly.

Kids playing soccor in Port Villa

Port Villa

New Home

The Purple Finch has a wonderful new home at The Mill Provider + Gallery this is where you will find some of our delightful wooden earrings. Thanks to the lovely Becky for taking on board our product range.

The Mill also stocks a variety of wholesome foods and chocolates (they have some lovely chocolates from Cocobean which I will have to say are my fav).

Anniversary

Last weekend it was our wedding anniversary and every year we head down to Coles Bay. This year the weather was fine and the sun was shining which made the days all that more fun.

We had a lovely stay at Hazard Hideaway which is a exclusive waterfront hideaway hidden away on Coles Bay, from the bedroom, lounge and kitchen we had superb water front views, what more could you ask for.

Waking up in the morning listening to the waves crash and having a first class view of the bay.

Our few days away was full of having some lazy time in front of the fire, reading books on the bench out side the room with the water just inches from our feet, and lots of delicious chocolate, and yummy food.

and finally some picture taking on our anniversary, thanks husband of the lovely pictures.

The Purple Finch Photo Shoot

Last weekend The Purple Finch products were modelled by the lovely Megan. On Saturday morning I was a bit unsure if the shoot would go ahead it was a bit of a miserable day, but luckily the weather held up and I was able to snap some lovely shoots

Here is a little view of the shoot hope that you like it

Photography by - Vikashni Moyle

Would love to have your comments, what do you think about the shoot?

Competition win a set of earrings

I have finally got around to getting stock up for these earrings, now I need a name for this collection and I cant think of anything.

So a challenge for everyone reading, to win a pair of these earrings in a colour of your choice. You will needs to

Post a comment which includes
A proposed collection name
And your contact details, email will be best.

Winner of the prize will be the best collection name, Winner will be announced Wednesday the 14th of April 2010.


Here is a sneak peek at what will be coming to an online store and local store's

More images comming soon,

Inspired to design

I have had this ring for a long time my dad has a stone cutting hobby and has cut many gemstones, this one he made for my mum when they first got together.

My mum gave me this ring a while back and its one of many beautiful fine jewellery pieces that I have in my collection. I don’t really ware many of my other rings because they don’t really go with my beautify wedding bands which is very Victorian inspired.

I have a massive love of Victorian jewellery and fashion, just recently I decided to get an idea that I had in my head and transform it into some lovely pieces

Here is a little sneak peek at a few pieces which is part of a Victorian inspired collection

Three pice drop earring

One pice lace earring

Designed; Made Market

The Purple Finch will be at the Designed; Made Market come along and check out all the wonderful designers.

Scottie Dog

Well just a few more days until the Niche market and I am happy to post a sneak peek of a new plush design. Introducing the Plush Scottie Dog,

Let me know what you think of the new plush.

also thanks to my wonderful husband for taking the pictures
Images by Photobat