Sunday, 12 October 2008
The launch
Well, after all the stress, worry and butterflies, the launch went off with a bang! The fashion show was fabulous, thanks to all the models, the makeup artists and the hairdressing team.
We raised £400 for Lisa and MAG which is brilliant news. Magpie Swop did a fantastic job of hosting the swap event.
As for the magazine itself, I was so over whelmed and proud when I saw it up on the wall. A brilliant moment.
Congratulations to all those people that were lucky enough to win prizes and thankd again to all our sponsors.
I am swapping over to writing the blog on the magazine, this one will be integrated into it later this week. So for all your Daisy Green news, please click on www.daisygreenmagazine.co.uk and go into the blogs.
Do let us know your feedback on the site ...
Thanks to all of you for your support on the night. It was FANTASTIC!
We raised £400 for Lisa and MAG which is brilliant news. Magpie Swop did a fantastic job of hosting the swap event.
As for the magazine itself, I was so over whelmed and proud when I saw it up on the wall. A brilliant moment.
Congratulations to all those people that were lucky enough to win prizes and thankd again to all our sponsors.
I am swapping over to writing the blog on the magazine, this one will be integrated into it later this week. So for all your Daisy Green news, please click on www.daisygreenmagazine.co.uk and go into the blogs.
Do let us know your feedback on the site ...
Thanks to all of you for your support on the night. It was FANTASTIC!
Wednesday, 8 October 2008
1 more sleep
Have no idea how much actual sleep we are all going to get but it's not long now until the morning. It's more exciting than when Santa comes.
I just wanted to tell you all about Roger at 21thoughts.com Roger has done a cracking job of putting our magazine together. He has shown extreme patience in light of the 852 emails I send him everyday. And he has certainly been there at my beck and call when I have needed him. Now that is what I call service.
All is indeed well. If you need a website designing, he is your man. Get him at roger@21thoughts.com
Night night all.
I just wanted to tell you all about Roger at 21thoughts.com Roger has done a cracking job of putting our magazine together. He has shown extreme patience in light of the 852 emails I send him everyday. And he has certainly been there at my beck and call when I have needed him. Now that is what I call service.
All is indeed well. If you need a website designing, he is your man. Get him at roger@21thoughts.com
Night night all.
Tuesday, 7 October 2008
Twiggy's frock swap
What a fantastic programme. The phones were going wild between the Daisy Green team tonight. It is great that such a high profile model icon, would lead by example and show everyone how easy it is to host your own swap party. And it's so much fun!
The Daisy Green swap at the launch party looks to be a large success too. Susie, one of the founders of Magpie Swop will be on Frock Swap in a couple of weeks time, and so we are definitely in good hands.
See you all there on Thursday night - remember, bring your good quality, clean clothes to swap yourself to a new wardrobe.
x
The Daisy Green swap at the launch party looks to be a large success too. Susie, one of the founders of Magpie Swop will be on Frock Swap in a couple of weeks time, and so we are definitely in good hands.
See you all there on Thursday night - remember, bring your good quality, clean clothes to swap yourself to a new wardrobe.
x
Monday, 6 October 2008
Looking for local news and events - try Newcastle Centric
Newcastle Centric is the website dedicated to news and events throughout Newcastle and Tyneside. And guess which fabulous ethical magazine is their main story today?
Thanks to Paul who has grafted over the story and who has been ever so helpful with lots and lots of other things. Looking forward to writing some contributions and seeing you at the launch on Thursday.
Check us out at:
http://newcastlecentric.com
PS Loving the vintage daisy green earrings.
Thanks to Paul who has grafted over the story and who has been ever so helpful with lots and lots of other things. Looking forward to writing some contributions and seeing you at the launch on Thursday.
Check us out at:
http://newcastlecentric.com
PS Loving the vintage daisy green earrings.
Sunday, 5 October 2008
Prizes GALORE!
The girls came over this afternoon to sort out the running order for our catwalk and all the prizes for the charity raffles.
After much oohing and aaaahing, the catwalk line-up will go something like this:
Howies - fabulous fun, everyday wear
Samsara recycled clothing - a couple of fab dresses and accessories to show just how you can reuse old fabric for new outfits
Quailbymail - the dress that Shauna has so kindly donated will be winging its way down the catwalk
People Tree - some classy outfits from the ethical favourites
Izzy Lane - examples from the beautiful Izzy Lane collection and the scarf that you can win in our competition on line
Sammylovesvintage - showcasing the some very wearable vintage outfits
Bowler Hat Vintage - funky dresses perfect for any posh do!
Woweeeee ! We are so excited. Finally, we can visualise our girls strutting their stuff. (We are having a little practise tomorrow night.)
And as for the prizes. We have been absolutely knocked out by the response to our requests for donations to the charity auction. On the night, we will have goody bags to win throughout the evening, and 6 - yes 6 - baskets and bags bursting out with gorgeous organic, fair trade products.
TO WIN
1. The luxury pamper basket - an organic towelling robe, make up and treatment vouchers, fair trade wine, knickers and more;
2. The "home" basket - books, gift vouchers, biscuits, food, beautiful stationery products, so much to choose from;
3. The "Man" bag - something for the fella in your life - T-shirts, pantstopovery undies and a few man products;
4. The baby basket - the cutest organic baby grows and T shirts, and all manner of baby accessories;
5. The products bag - A beautiful bag crammed full with different products, T shirt and knickers
6. The outfit - Dress from Quailbymail and a fantastic clutch bag from Jane Irving.
Honestly, we all agreed that we wanted to keep the prizes for ourselves. But that would be very un-Daisy like. (And I had to draw the line at the Daisy girls buying raffle tickets too.)
So folks, there you have it. The raffle tickets will be on sale all night and then Lisa French is going to help us 'do the draw'. It's all for such a good cause - bring plenty of loose change as we will be shaking our tins at you.
Can't wait to see you there.
7.30pm Art Works Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne. Catwalk show 8pm.
www.daisy@daisygreen.org
After much oohing and aaaahing, the catwalk line-up will go something like this:
Howies - fabulous fun, everyday wear
Samsara recycled clothing - a couple of fab dresses and accessories to show just how you can reuse old fabric for new outfits
Quailbymail - the dress that Shauna has so kindly donated will be winging its way down the catwalk
People Tree - some classy outfits from the ethical favourites
Izzy Lane - examples from the beautiful Izzy Lane collection and the scarf that you can win in our competition on line
Sammylovesvintage - showcasing the some very wearable vintage outfits
Bowler Hat Vintage - funky dresses perfect for any posh do!
Woweeeee ! We are so excited. Finally, we can visualise our girls strutting their stuff. (We are having a little practise tomorrow night.)
And as for the prizes. We have been absolutely knocked out by the response to our requests for donations to the charity auction. On the night, we will have goody bags to win throughout the evening, and 6 - yes 6 - baskets and bags bursting out with gorgeous organic, fair trade products.
TO WIN
1. The luxury pamper basket - an organic towelling robe, make up and treatment vouchers, fair trade wine, knickers and more;
2. The "home" basket - books, gift vouchers, biscuits, food, beautiful stationery products, so much to choose from;
3. The "Man" bag - something for the fella in your life - T-shirts, pantstopovery undies and a few man products;
4. The baby basket - the cutest organic baby grows and T shirts, and all manner of baby accessories;
5. The products bag - A beautiful bag crammed full with different products, T shirt and knickers
6. The outfit - Dress from Quailbymail and a fantastic clutch bag from Jane Irving.
Honestly, we all agreed that we wanted to keep the prizes for ourselves. But that would be very un-Daisy like. (And I had to draw the line at the Daisy girls buying raffle tickets too.)
So folks, there you have it. The raffle tickets will be on sale all night and then Lisa French is going to help us 'do the draw'. It's all for such a good cause - bring plenty of loose change as we will be shaking our tins at you.
Can't wait to see you there.
7.30pm Art Works Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne. Catwalk show 8pm.
www.daisy@daisygreen.org
4 SLEEPS!
Sitting here, I can't quite believe what we have accomplished in such a short space of time. This Thursday, Daisy Green Magazine goes live for the whole world to see. Emotions are running high as we make all the final arrangements.
Let me say, that I am very proud of what a total group of strangers (nearly) can pull together when they want to.
To subscribe to Daisy Green go to http://www.daisygreenmagazine.co.uk/
Let me say, that I am very proud of what a total group of strangers (nearly) can pull together when they want to.
To subscribe to Daisy Green go to http://www.daisygreenmagazine.co.uk/
Georgeous organic kids clothes - Arabella Miller
Arabella Miller, the online shop, sells the most gorgeous organic clothes for kids. Alison, MD sent us a T shirt for the prize raffle at the launch party this Thursday. Thanks Alison!
http://www.arabellamiller.com/
http://www.arabellamiller.com/
Thursday, 2 October 2008
The best things..
It feels like a lifetime ago, when I wrote on this blog that one of the best things about Daisy Green has been the people who I have met along the way.
Sally, a fantastic contributor and now a friend has written a little about why she loves to contribute to Daisy, and I couldn't say it better myself.
A final word about Daisy
Most of us find life gets in the way of being totally ethical. But I wanted to get involved with Daisy because it’s positive about the steps that we do take. Daisy Green Magazine will be an easy, entertaining read as well as honest and informative. It’ll be just like getting advice from your best friend. It’s for women with a real life.
(Did I mention that is is only one week to go........)
Sally, a fantastic contributor and now a friend has written a little about why she loves to contribute to Daisy, and I couldn't say it better myself.
A final word about Daisy
Most of us find life gets in the way of being totally ethical. But I wanted to get involved with Daisy because it’s positive about the steps that we do take. Daisy Green Magazine will be an easy, entertaining read as well as honest and informative. It’ll be just like getting advice from your best friend. It’s for women with a real life.
(Did I mention that is is only one week to go........)
1 WEEK TO GO!
The excitement is overwhelming. With only one week to go, the whole Daisy Green team are working furiously to make sure that we are ready. Clothes are strewn all over the place for the catwalk show, hair and make up is sorted, guest speakers are planning what to say, leaflets are being printed and the 'old style kids party food' is well under way.
And that's just the launch party!
As for the magazine itself, it's going to be jam packed with the best of ethical fashion, charity shop challenge (see photos of the whole team - the wedding dress shots are great) beauty picks, book reviews and a dedicated living section filled with tips, patterns and food reviews.
Then there are the interviews. People who have inspired the Daisy Green team.
We are proud of what we have achieved in a little over 4 months and we hope you love it too!
Daisy x
And that's just the launch party!
As for the magazine itself, it's going to be jam packed with the best of ethical fashion, charity shop challenge (see photos of the whole team - the wedding dress shots are great) beauty picks, book reviews and a dedicated living section filled with tips, patterns and food reviews.
Then there are the interviews. People who have inspired the Daisy Green team.
We are proud of what we have achieved in a little over 4 months and we hope you love it too!
Daisy x
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