Review:Gemeshou Earring Stand

 I noticed that the earring stand I was using as a blog/ photo prop was looking rather wonky and scuffed so I went and searched on Amazon U.K. to find a reasonably priced replacement. I found the Gemshou earring stand (£13.99). This is available in black, silver, rose gold and gold and in 2 heights 11 and 13 cm. The stands can also be purchased in sets. 

 The stand arrived in three pieces that were very easily screwed together. The stand can be used to display both hoop and stud post earrings. It is compact and can be taken apart and stored flat when not in use. 

I would purchase this stand in other colour ways. Looking at the stores’ a other listings the stands are available with different shaped bases and there are also matching cone/ ring stands which would be great for jewellers/ Etsy jewellers to display their items on for photos etc. 

I purchased this item myself and the views expressed in my blog are my own 

Review: Amara Round Marble Serving Board

 I purchased the pink round marble serving board made by Stoned and purchased from Amara.com(£29 down to £23 in their sale), as I wanted some new blogger props. I thought it would be easy to keep clean and would not take up much room in my blogger box. It is and it forest take up much space, I stand it on its side The board is also available in white but I preferred the contrast between the soft matte pink and the gold veining. The board has a natural matte finish so less chance of flash back from the ring light.  The diameter of the board measures 14cm. It has to be washed in soapy warm water as it isn’t dishwasher friendly. 

I really like using the board for blog post pictures.  It provides a clear uncluttered background for jewellery as silver and gold contrast well with the pink marble. 

I purchased the item myself and the views expressed in my blog are my own 

Paper Roses A Gift For All Occasions

I decided I wanted some new blogger props that didn’t look like the traditional marble, gold glass etc item but would last a long time and add continuity through my Instagram feed and posts. I searched Etsy and found a few sellers who are located in the U.K. (postage from elsewhere is astronomical). The roses are from AlanaPhoenixandCo and cost £15 for a single stem rose. I chose red, dark blue and purple. As the flowers are all hand made no two are alike. 

 The flower heads measure around 9cm in diameter and the flower and stem around 30cm. The roses are available in lots of different colours and can also be made from maps, music manuscripts etc so this type of art is also a form of recycling.

                 

 I like that the stems can be manipulated so I can adjust them to take photos of jewellery, for example, laid out in the  rose itself. I really like my flowers, each one comes in gift paper and a tag, so would make a lovely gift.  I think I will purchase a button hole rose next to use with smaller, more delicate pieces of jewellery. 

Review: Gisela Graham Butterfly Birdcage Decoration

This Gisela Graham Bird Cage with Butterfly and Rose Decoration  (£8.95) makes not only an elegant and timeless festive decoration but also a great blogger prop for displaying earring or used as part of a back drop. Measuring 10x5x5cm, the ornament can either be free standing or hung from the fine gold twine. There is a butterfly and rose sat on top of the bird cage. I will use mine as a display for earrings and small pieces of jewellery as the bird cage looks so elegant with the butterfly suspended from the top with the rose.