The last four weeks have been incredibly busy here at House
of Norden. With everything that surrounded the Limerick Show 27th-28th
August, the launch party here at HQ last Sunday 11th September, the
arrival of new stock from new designers, the planning and execution of our
September sale, not to mention the planning and organising of more upcoming
events (which I will be revealing more about a bit later on), I have
completely neglected the House of Norden blog. Apologies to you who
follow and check in on a regular basis – I will try and do better this month!
So, what exactly have we been up to the last four week?
The Limerick Show
As mentioned above, we attended the Limerick Show at the
Racecourse in Patrickswell, Co. Limerick at the end of last month. A two day, annual
event, which attracts thousands of visitors from all over the county and
beyond. We had a fantastic time showcasing our products, meeting traders, organisers
and talking to our customers. Being a web-based business it was a great
opportunity to talk to people about the designs, the materials and the quality
of our products and for customers to see, feel and try on what we sell. We
received overwhelmingly positive feedback on what we do and we are happy file
this experience under ‘Complete Success’. Thank you all who came to visit us
and who shopped at our House of Norden stall – we hope you are happy with our products!
Well wear!
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| The House of Norden stall in the process of being set up the evening before the Limerick Show. |
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| Some of the astrid&agnes stainless steel display at the Limerick Show. |
New Designs – The LOVA
Ruffled Scarf
Another exciting bit of news worth mentioning is that we also had the opportunity to premier
a new product from a new designer at the Limerick Show. The LOVA Ruffled Scarf,
designed by Swedish wedding dress design company LOVA Weddings, is now the latest
addition to our shop – the quality and beauty of which were admired by many at
the show. A small percentage of the proceeds
from all LOVA designs are donated to charity and in
the case of the LOVA Ruffled Scarf, the support is given to the CNN Freedom Project and their worldwide fight to
end modern day slavery - a highly commendable gesture by these relatively new and
incredibly talented designers.
The scarves have been an instant hit wherever they are sold and Ireland is no exception – they are truly stunning around your neck!
The scarves have been an instant hit wherever they are sold and Ireland is no exception – they are truly stunning around your neck!
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| Lovisa Tedestedt, Co-founder, owner & designer, LOVA Weddings. Photo: LOVA Weddings |
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| LOVA Ruffled Scarf Large tied in the stylish Stockholm Knot (Fuchsia colour) Photo: LOVA Weddings. |
Festen
Our second big event this past month was the launch party here at House of Norden HQ - a small get together to say thanks to good friends and family for their love and support during this infancy stage of House of Norden. I was also thrilled to have had two very special guests coming over all the way from Sweden to attend – my darling mamma och pappa.
Despite the temperamental weather, we managed to be outdoors
for most of the party and were able to enjoy the Swedish-style buffet prepared
specially for the occasion. To all of you who came, and to those of you who
couldn’t make it – sincere thanks for everything! We hope you enjoyed
yourselves.
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| Thank you All! |
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| Happy guest wrapped up in a small aubergine coloured LOVA Ruffled Scarf. |
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| Mini display of jewellery, cushions and scarves at the House of Norden launch party. |
This is very briefly some of the wonderful and fun things
that we have been up to during the past four weeks. Lot’s more great events are
being planned so stay tuned for more updates and announcements in the very near
future.
As always, I would love to hear from you so if you have any
questions about our products etc. please let me know.
All the best!
Asa
