Jewellery

Lark & Berry Fragrances

Finding only one fragrance that encompasses your style, personality and suits each season can be very tricky. At The Amazing Blog we believe a spritz of perfume adds that essential final touch to not only to how you feel but how you project your look. Today, we want to introduce you to one of our #amazingfinds from Lark & Berry, who have expanded their empire from being an exciting and disruptive force in the world of fine jewellery, to now turning their attention to making a change in the world of fragrances.

Launched in 2018 by Laura Chavez, Lark & Berry was born out of a desire to make a difference, and changing the jewellery industry. Laura noticed that she either found high-quality jewellery with skyrocketing prices or affordable jewellery that was very poor quality. She saw the opportunity to create her unique jewellery using only cultured diamonds and stones (all laboratory grown) which provide transparency, honesty, affordability and a much lower environmental impact. With Lark, meaning ‘playful’ and which was Laura’s favourite bird and Berry, being a pendant her grandmother gave her, she founded Lark & Berry.

Today we want to talk about Lark & Berry and their three fragrances in this new range of Eau de Parfum: Midnight Garden, White Dawn and Alchemy Number 3. This trio is all-natural, made with organic flower compositions and not tested on animals. We tried the Alchemy Number 3, all beautifully packaged in a subtle marbled box with a sweet hidden message (see pic above).  This deluxe bottle has a delightful touch with its gold chain and diamond charm around the neck of the bottle (perhaps it could double up as a ring?) Alchemy Number 3 boosted our senses with its heady key notes combining sandalwood and tuberose. It is deliciously long-lasting and retains top notes of the jasmine and ylang-ylang with the base notes of patchouli, leather and amber musk. As a warm and sensual fragrance, we think it complements this autumn season as the daylight draws in and the nights get longer. Each of the three Eau de Parfums retail at £75.00 for a 100ml here or at their new shop in London here. We also love is the fact that with every item sold at Larry &Berry (whether online or from their London store) five trees will be planted in areas worldwide where they’re environmentally needed the most, by their partnership with One Tree Planted (a US-based tree-planting non-profit).

 

Friday Favourites LAPADA Arts and Antiques Fair- 2017

The annual LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair is the leading showcase for art and antiquities on an international level and has grown to become one of the most prestigious events in the London social calendar. The Amazing Blog has been a huge fan of the fair since its inception in 2009, as it brings 100 exhibitors together to present work from across the art, antiques, design, and decorative arts spectrum. The authenticity of all these exhibitors is assured by the 70-member specialist committee who approve each item before the show begin. 

We love the variety of what is featured at the fair, from ornate furniture, to delicate jewels, to eye-catching pieces of art, the fair has it all. It is an entirely unique London event that brings together a vast collection of sought-after pieces that are bound to appeal to all; whether you are a first-time buyer or a collector, or a hoarder of the finer things. With prices varying from an affordable £500 to a more eyebrow raising £500,000 the fair is filled with goodies certain to please you and have a place in your home. 

LAPADA will be held at Berkeley Square between the 15th and 20th of September. A ticket will cost you £20 for entry during between the 15th and 20th, whereas a collectors ticket will get you in the day before and only costs £65.00.

Sam Ubhi Workshop - Learn to Make Jewellery

“A girl can never have too many jewels” as the old adage goes... Beauty products aside, there’s nothing more The Amazing Blog team loves, than a chic accessory and we absolutely love the idea of designing our own. so why not take the opportunity to go to the jewellery workshop headed up by the international jewellery designer Sam Ubhi.

Some happy people here designing their own jewellery at Sam's Workshop day

Some happy people here designing their own jewellery at Sam's Workshop day

Sam is one of our favourite designers. We’ve been obsessed with her breath-taking jewellery since she launched her legendary first collection. Her gorgeous designs combine vintage, tribal decoration with a modern twist using eco-friendly and fair trade materials.

                                  A quick example of something you could create!

                                  A quick example of something you could create!

This month you can join Sam at her stylish Balham store, where she’ll share some of her incredible knowledge. At the one day beginner’s course (£100), you will learn the basic techniques in jewellery design using metals, leather and glass beads. The two-day course (£175) is for those who are feeling especially creative. You’ll be able to make your own enchanting pieces using sterling silver and semi-precious metals. Show your creative side and get the right side of your brain working making something stunning in the process.

Classes are on 9th-11th April and 15th-17th April and will be in groups of 6-10. To reserve your place or for any queries about the courses, please give them a call at 0208 673 4558 or email their team at shop@samubhi.com.