Partly I want to pay homage to the period of time when I went through a stage when I was endeavouring to create, and was developing a confidence in my design abilities.
Here is a wee picture of my first attempts at anything sewing based. I suppose this is when I first discovered my love for putting different fabrics together, and realised my vision for Peony Cottage - a venture which I thought was going to be an escape from work, perhaps even a home-based business, but what actually just ended to be a VERY.EXPENSIVE.HOBBY. {Sigh} Oh well, on with the story. Let me introduce you to my next venture, and one that went comparatively better than the above {Henny Houses} (all copyrights and kudos for these beauties lie with Louise Hatchard, and toys created and sold with her blessing).
{Teacup Candles}
As the date stamp on the photo alludes to, this venture began way back in June 2009, and this type of pic is a fine example of how my marketing commenced. Shortly after this, my lovely friend {also a professional photographer...p.h.e.w...} came to my rescue, and produced this, the first of many fine looking Peony Cottage Teacup Candle photos, which would then be attached to the front of every teacup candle box sold:
All of the boxes had their personalised pic attached, so that I knew what was what - and I, for one, thought they looked pretty darned hot. What I loved most about this particular pic, is how she captured how translucent the fine bone china is, and how the candle moulded against the teacup just glows so beautifully.
Not only do I find these teacup candles a glorious source of soft light, but I've begun to quite enjoy the photos as little pieces of art as well. :}
So, even though I am a good three years too late at beginning this blog, at least I'm doing it now. I have A. L.O.T. of work to catch up on!
Bless you.
Erana :}
