Personalised Jewellery Blog
- Merci Maman
- 13 Sep 2020
- 136views
Guest Blog : World Sepsis Day
This 13th September is World Sepsis Day, and in honour of this day we spoke with Beth Deacon- Bates, from Instagram @the.baking.mum, on how Sepsis has affected her and her family, with the hope to raise awareness of this condition.
Please can you explain what Sepsis is and how this has affected you and your family?
Sepsis ...
- Merci Maman
- 3 Sep 2020
- 281views
Guest Blog: Polycystic ovary syndrome - Mia Rikas talks about her journey and raising awareness
PCOS, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, is a condition that affects the ovaries and is very common, affecting roughly 6-10% of all women. Every year, September is PCOS Awareness Month and we caught up with Mia Rikas, also known on Instagram as @mumwithoutamum, on her personal experience with PCOS, the symptoms she experienced and her family ...
- Merci Maman
- 2 Sep 2020
- 323views
September Birth Flower: Aster
Is your birthday in September, or are you celebrating a loved one’s special day this month? The September birth flower is the Aster; a popular daisy-like flower that has grown wild since ancient times.
With the name Aster deriving from the ancient Greeks meaning of ‘star-like flower’ connotations of patience, elegance and wisdom ...
- Merci Maman
- 25 Aug 2020
- 121views
A Story To Share, A Ring To Wear
Stacked, statement or special occasion. An eternity ring, everyday wear, or every so often. Always personalised, and always a story to share. Our jewellery tells stories, it connects people to their loved ones and (we hope!) it brings a smile to the wearer’s face each time they look at it.
Rings in particular are so closely linked to ...
- Merci Maman
- 17 Aug 2020
- 115views
Back to School: Tips, stories and advice with the Merci Maman Mums
It’s been an extra-long summer and now the time has finally arrived – the little ones are back to school. We know it may seem strange to wave them off after all this time, and there are so many different back to school rituals for families. We caught up with some of the Merci Maman Mums to discuss their back to school plans, concerns and ...
- Merci Maman
- 16 Aug 2020
- 212views
A Story To Share, A Ring To Wear
Stacked, statement or special occasion. Eternity ring, everyday wear, or every so often. Always personalised, and always a story to share. Our jewellery tells stories, it connects people to their loved ones and (we hope!) it brings a smile to the wearer’s face each time they look at it.
Rings in particular are so closely linked to ...
- Merci Maman
- 11 Aug 2020
- 131views
Top Summer Jewellery Trends 2020
We may not be spending our summer how we had initially planned but we’re shining a light on our top summer pieces, perfect for staying in as well as going out, or even better, a treat for someone else!
Floral JewelleryWhilst our Birthstones our still one of our most popular collections, add a floral twist with our Birth Flower necklaces. ...
- Merci Maman
- 4 Aug 2020
- 164views
World Breastfeeding Week
This week, countries all across the world are celebrating World Breastfeeding Week. Recently, we spoke with Chantelle Champs on the launch of her debut book Milk It where Chantelle spoke with us on the challenges of breastfeeding and her experience of her twin girls over on our podcast, which you can read a snippet from below:
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- Merci Maman
- 3 Aug 2020
- 615views
August Birth Flower Necklace: Gladioli
Symbolising strength, pride and moral integrity, the striking colours and towering stems of a Gladioli represent someone special that we look up to.
August birth flower necklace, gladioli : A Perfect Gift
Hand-engraved with word, names or dates of your choice, the Birth Flower Necklace makes the perfect gift, packed into a complimentary ...
- Merci Maman
- 3 Jul 2020
- 3425views
The Lotus, July Birth Flower With Personalised Necklace
The Lotus flower is a symbol of purity and patience and holds a deep spiritual meaning for its wearer. It offers hope that something beautiful can grow from suffering.
Hand-engraved with words, names or dates of your choice, the Birth Flower Necklace makes the perfect gift, packed into a complimentary gift box ready for the birthday ...
- Merci Maman
- 19 Jun 2020
- 224views
Top 4 Lockdown Push Presents
With motherhood at the heart of everything we do, our hand-engraved jewellery makes the perfect ‘push present’. Giving birth deserves a medal in itself, but with everything going on we’re all in awe at the amazing women we’ve seen and heard about doing this alone.
Here are our top push presents:
Personalised Gemstone Necklace
This ...
- Merci Maman
- 15 Jun 2020
- 290views
Cervical Screening Awareness Week (15-21 June)
Cervical cancer is the most common form of cancer in women under 35 with two women in the UK per day dying from the disease. Regular cervical screening appointments can prevent up to 75% of instances of cervical cancer, saving 5000 lives per year. Despite this, many women are reluctant to have this test done with a quarter of women not responding ...
- Merci Maman
- 9 Jun 2020
- 990views
June Birth Flower: Rose
Are you a June baby? Your birth flower is the romantic Rose!
A Rose needs no introduction. Each colour, from red to rainbow, carries meaning and a message. Whether it’s love, pride, gratitude or joy, Rose’s symbolism is iconic and ever so pretty.
Hand-engraved with words, names or dates of your choice, the Birth Flower Necklace makes the ...
- Merci Maman
- 28 May 2020
- 392views
Arts & Crafts To Do At Home
We’ve been finding ways to keep ourselves entertained with little bits and bobs that we have laying around the house. Try one of the below for a fun task for you and your little ones.
Toilet Roll Zoo
We stole this great idea from @LifeWithBusbys! Collect a few toilet rolls, grab your paints and some googly eyes, and create any animal you ...
- Merci Maman
- 22 May 2020
- 301views
7 Ways To Celebrate Your Baby’s 1st Birthday
As a friend of Merci Maman, we asked Chelsea from Instagram account @chelsealouisewatson how she was celebrating her Scarlett’s first birthday in lockdown with the hope it can provide inspiration to anyone else with little birthdays approaching fast! She’s given us her top tips below with how she celebrated her little girl’s big ...