Etsy Made Local Glasgow 2018

Just a reminder that the wonderful #EtsyMadeLocalUK Glasgow event is on again this year at The Briggait on the 1^st and 2^nd December. Organised by the fine folk of the Glasgow Etsy team it is always a great event with a great range of quality items from local etsy sellers.

Gleaming Kist will be there on Saturday 1/12 with lots of vintage accessories, costume jewellery and other special little gift ideas.

Etsy Made Local Glasgow 2018 - Gleaming Kist Collect Offer

Gleaming Kist is participating in Etsy Made Local Glasgow at The Briggait on Saturday 1/12.

For those of you that can make it along to this great Glasgow Etsy organised event, part of #EtsyMadeLocalUK  I’m offering the chance to purchase any item in the Gleaming Kist Etsy Shop between now and Wednesday 28/11 and COLLECT at the event on the 1/12.

Use code EMLGLASGOW18 to shop online by 28/11 & collect at the event on the 1st without postage.

Hope to see you there at what again promises to be a fantastic event.

This offer applies for UK collection at the event in the Briggait, Glasgow on Saturday 1/12/18 only. Items must be purchased in the Gleaming Kist Etsy Shop by 28/11/18 to qualify.

Etsy Made Local Glasgow 2017 Gleaming Kist Collect Offer

Gleaming Kist is participating in Glasgow Etsy #EtsyMadeLocalUK at the Briggait on Saturday 2/12.

For those of you that can make it along I’m offering the chance to purchase any item in the Gleaming Kist EtsyShop between now and Wednesday 29/11 and COLLECT at the event.

Use code EMLGLASGOW17 to shop online by 29/11 & collect at the event on the 2nd without postage.

Hope to see you there at what again promises to be a great event.

This offer applies for UK collection at the event in the Briggait, Glasgow on Saturday 2/12/16 only. Items must be purchased in the Gleaming Kist Etsy Shop by 29/11/16 to qualify.

Happy New Year 2017

Happy New Year from Scotland. Thought I’d share this image of a vintage McVitie's shortbread tin. Just the thing on a cold 1^st January 2017.

Happy New Year

Cheers from Scotland

This Hogmanay I’d like to say a big thank you to all those that have made 2015 a pleasure for Gleaming Kist - both customers and the good people of the vintage and craft world. Happy New Year, lets have a great 2016.

A Taste of Etsy Made Local Glasgow - An Etsy Treasury

An etsy treasury featuring some of the Etsy Made Local Glasgow sellers from Sunday’s event at the Briggait.

On Etsy, treasury lists allow you to bring together items others are selling that you like. To see more details on each item visit the treasury.

Some Etsy Made Local Vintage

Glasgow Govancroft Posy Vase

I’m celebrating etsy made local with some local vintage items like this Glasgow Govancroft posy vase which is in the etsy shop now.

For those of you that can make it along I’m offering the chance to purchase any item in the Gleaming Kist Etsy Shop between now and Friday the 4^th December and collect it at the event. Use code COLLECTGLA at checkout and remove postage from the cost.

This offer applies for UK collection at the event in the Briggait, Glasgow on 6/12/15 only. Items must be purchased in the Gleaming Kist Etsy Shop by 4/12/15 to qualify.

Gleaming Kist Etsy Made Local Glasgow Special Collect Offer

I’m really looking forward to taking part in Etsy Made Local Glasgow at the Briggait on 6^th December. It promises to be a great event from the Glasgow Etsy Team featuring 60 craft and vintage etsy sellers from Scotland with a wide range of gift items available on the day.

For those of you that can make it along I’m also offering the chance to purchase any item in the GleamingKist Etsy Shop between now and Friday the 4^th December and collect it at the event. Use the code COLLECTGLA at checkout and remove postage from the cost.

I’ll be bringing along a nice vintage selection including Scottish items on the day. 

This offer applies for UK collection at the event in the Briggait, Glasgow on 6/12/15 only. Items must be purchased in the Gleaming Kist Etsy Shop by 4/12/15 to qualify.

Etsy Made Local in Glasgow

An early bird shout out for the Glasgow Etsy Made Local event on the 6^th December 2015 in the Briggait, Glasgow. This promises to be a great event showcasing the work of many local Etsy sellers and giving the opportunity to pick up some fun and original Christmas gifts.

 Thanks also to the Glasgow Etsy Team for featuring Gleaming Kist on the events Facebook page yesterday. Check it out for more details of the items that will be on offer from an exciting mix of craft and vintage sellers.

Scottish Decorative Motifs

Scottish vintage motifs

Many of the vintage decorative items I find here in Scotland feature traditional Scottish motifs. These include the thistle representing courage and fortitude, the luckenbooth for love and marriage, white heather for luck. Here are a few examples of very Scottish design details from items I’ve had in the Gleaming Kist shop.

Glorious Glasgow Gifts - An Etsy Treasury

Some gorgeous gift ideas from Glasgow Etsy sellers both handmade or vintage they offer that something just a little different. On Etsy, treasury lists allow you to bring together items others are selling that you like.

To see more details on each item visit the Glorious Glasgow Gifts treasury.

On the Vintage Trail – The Clyde Valley

I was out on the vintage trail this weekend in the lovely Clyde Valley. Not every location where you look for vintage in Scotland is this picturesque but quite a few are. 

Loch Garry, the “Map of Scotland”

Loch Garry

Here’s a picture of Loch Garry that lies North of Fort William in the Lochaber area of the West Highlands of Scotland. From a particular viewpoint on the road, it famously looks like a map of Scotland.

Scottie Dog – An Etsy Treasury

 Here’s an Etsy treasury of Scottie dogs and Westies. On Etsy, treasury lists give you the opportunity to bring together items others are selling that you like. Who doesn’t love a Scottish terrier?

To see more details on each item visit the Scottie Dog treasury.

Scottie Dogs

Glen Affric

Thought I’d share this view down Glen Affric one of Scotland’s loveliest highland glens.

The Luckenbooth – A Scottish Love Token

The luckenbooth is a traditional Scottish love token that was used to symbolise love and often given as a marriage or engagement gift. Most examples include two crowned entwined hearts but some just show the one crowned heart or the two hearts but no crown. They are sometimes set with semi precious stones or glass.  

Some think the origin of the name refers to the luckenbooths of Edinburgh these were stalls set up on the Royal Mile that sold trinkets and jewellery in the 16^th and 17^th centuries.

The brooches are heavy with romantic symbolism, two hearts entwined, the crown of my heart, the jewel of my heart. They are also often associated with the history of Scotland and Mary Queen of Scots.

Here are a couple of examples from the Gleaming Kist Etsy shop one has the traditional two entwined hearts, the other a single crowned heart.

 The luckenbooth symbol is now also used to illustrate wedding stationery and other tokens of affection. 

Ae Fond Kiss – An Etsy Treasury for St Valentine’s Day

Ae Fond Kiss - an Etsy treasury full of tokens of affection to celebrate Valentine’s Day. On Etsy, treasury lists let you bring together items others are selling that you find inspiring. 

To see more details on each item visit the Ae Fond Kiss treasury.

Some Guid Scottish Words

Here’s the next in a series of occasional posts on Scots or dialect words commonly used in Scotland.

Gab: to chat, or someone who’s a bit too fond of chatting.

Gallus: bold, cheeky with a touch of daring.

Gowan: A daisy

Grumph: A grumpy person

Guddle: A muddle, a mess (a second meaning refers to trying to catch fish with bare hands).

Burns Night – An Etsy Treasury

Here’s an Etsy treasury to celebrate Burns Night. On Etsy, treasury lists give you the opportunity to bring together items others are selling that you find inspiring. Here’s a selection of great pieces to toast Robert Burns. 

To see more details on each item visit the Burns Night treasury.

Happy Hogmanay from Scotland

A guid new year tae you! An Etsy treasury celebrating Hogmanay, for more details on individual items see here.