Pallet for Home

On Saturday 2nd of February I held the first vintage fair in and around my shop at Lethenty Mill, and the first of its kind in the Inverurie area. Still snowing in the morning I feared people would maybe rather stay warm indoors...but it was packed! It was a wonderful event, thanks to the help of my fellow traders, and thanks to the support of all you lovely customers who came to visit - from as far as Elgin, Fraserburgh and Aberdeen - getting inspired, drinking hot cups of tea or purchasing one or more items. It is very encouraging to receive so much positive feedback and to see people enjoy the things that I've created. Here's to many more successful events in the future!

Nina's Apartment will now be open every Saturday from 10am to 2pm and by appointment.

I've gone and done it again. Not posted for aaages because I've been preoccupied and busy with work, and hustling. So here is what I did last week...I made new clutches for my ReMade collection. I'm so proud, because they really are lovely, cool and edgy! This is the look of urban fashion, no more of that leather, overpriced and pleather, bad quality bag(gage). ReMade clutches are sassy, sexy and fresh. Perfect for everyday or a night out. These are water resistant, durable, and the best part - each of them are unique and no two are ever alike.

You can get them on my Etsy shop.

I'm finally setting up shop, online, that is! Yes, doing my photo shoots and uploading to my new shop Love from Cyprus on ETSY. Soon I'll be on ASOS Marketplace too, so watch this space. For now, you can find my goodies, along with other Cypriots artists and designers products at this link.

Puccini's La Boheme opera

KEO beer village festival

Also selling slick leather wallets by John Markides for men. These have fancy money clips and are one-off pieces, hand sewn in real leather. John is the brother of the one and only, Stalo Markides. Those in the know, know her as the eccentric leather bag and accessory designer who sells in Harrods, Bloomingdales, Concento, etc. Custom orders are also welcome, either get in touch with me or John himself, so discuss and see the leathers available.

Fine Cell Work is a social enterprise that teaches needlework to prison inmates and sells their products. The prisoners do the work when they are locked in their cells, and the earnings give them hope, skills and independence. 80% of the stitchers are men, all taught by volunteer instructors. The worthy's project mission is to rehabilitate prisoners by giving them the opportunity to earn and save money and the chance to reflect on and rebuild their lives through craft and achievement. Founded in 1997, Fine Cell Work products are available online or from their London showroom:  38 Buckingham Palace Rd, SW1W 0RE, London.

Read The Guardian's article The women teaching cross stitch to convected murderers here.

 Just back from a short break in Milan, my beau took me into a small hidden store in the Brera area, tucked away in the leafy inner courtyard on the Corso Como walk, is the multi-funcional space consisting of a retail store, cafe, 3-suite hotel, gallery and bookshop. Founded 21 years ago in Sept 1991 by gallerist and publisher Carla Sozzani, 10 Corso Como is on every highlight list of places to shop in Milan. It's best for luxury brands: Marni, Lanvin, Prada, more. Special one-of-a-kind pieces and exclusive collections designed exclusively for 10 Corso Como. Vogue Italia’s Editor-in-Chief Franca Sozzani selects most of the products herself! There is also a 10 Corso Como Outlet in Via Tazzoli 3, open Wed-Sat where you will find off-season items mix with one-of-a-kind statement pieces at a more affordable price.