A month to remember... Thank you October, 'hello' November

Thank you October, 'hello' November...

October was a month to be grateful for. In the thick of Autumn with the gorgeous change in the leaves, we had a beautiful day in Coole Park, delightful evening walks before bedtime with our two little ones, the sheer excitement in the build up to Halloween (we are big fans in this house), pumpkin carving, a brilliant visit to the Pumpkin Patch in Ardrahan (thank you Granny), and with Sadie & Billy running around the place in their Halloween costumes every chance they got, it all made for a very entertaining month.

Orders have come from Germany, Australia, and multiples from Limerick, Dublin, Cork, Clare, Meath, Waterford, Kilkenny, and Laois. 'Hello' to my first-time customers and to my returning customers - 'thank you for your continued support'.

The most popular design was the Signature Envelope with variations of it in the necklace, bracelet, and pendant. I will be showcasing those that I can over on Instagram and in the Signature Stories Blog.

In the meantime, here are some photo highlights of the month, below..

L-R: Hand-making a Slip Ring at the bench, with two Signature Envelope Bracelets post soldering in the background.

A gift received in Germany last week – a Signature Envelope Necklace engraved with 'You are Amazing' and a personal note on the reverse side.

A Story Necklace to celebrate her three precious children.

A Signature Envelope Necklace with a Signature Slip, marking the birth of her first child and the memory of her beloved dog.

A very thoughtful and heartfelt piece of feedback that made me so happy.

A Signature Envelope Pendant in solid 9ct gold engraved with her daughter's name.

It was a busy month on the bench - a view of one day. Each piece designed, handmade, and personalised in Galway.

A gift from her brother – a Slip Ring to celebrate her three precious boys, gifted after the birth of her twins.

A Slip Duo Necklace, with Bespoke Engraving. Four special handwritten names engraved for their mother, and his wife.

L-R: A Signature Slip engraved in Polish, translated into the three beautiful words, 'I love you'.

A family of Signature Envelope Necklaces to mark the 40th birthdays of five friends.

A Story Necklace in solid 9ct gold, designed so that more Story Slips can be added in the future, if desired.

Soldering one of two Signature Envelope Bracelets at the bench.

Thank you! to everyone who has shared beautiful feedback with me last month. Every single one is really appreciated.

A Landscape Slip Bracelet engraved with three special names (two on the reverse side of the Slip).

A pair of Slip Shortie Drop Earrings gifted to celebrate a friends 40th, the birth date of her children subtly engraved on the reverse side of each Slip.

One of a number of Connect Bracelets that left the bench last month.

A 9ct yellow gold Signature Envelope Necklace engraved with her children's names - one on each side of the Slip.

As for what is ahead in November... Yes, I am saying it - Christmas is coming fast! I have been receiving orders since last month and I am very impressed by people's level of preparedness. Thank you! It does help with the hand-making process.

Each piece takes approximately 7 working days to make, and (Irish orders) are sent via next-day delivery. I will be sharing order deadline dates soon but for now, there's plenty of time. As always, if you need any guidance in advance of ordering, I am more than happy to help.

Lastly, I can't say it enough - 'thank you' so much to everyone who has chosen By Leahy, to those who recommend it to family and friends, and to those who leave reviews and message me with heart-warming feedback. For a small brand like mine, the impact is huge. It helps so much and I am very grateful.

As a way of expressing my gratitude, for the month of November (from the 5th) any orders valued at €195 and above can be upgraded to the Bespoke Engraving option complimentary. This is the most popular By Leahy engraving service. Read more about By Leahy Bespoke Engraving, here.

Here’s to capturing memories and creating connections this November.

Laoise x