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Follow on Google News | Persistence Pays For The Lilac Dragonfly Who Joins Exclusive Club of Theo Paphitis #SBS WinnersSarah Barry, Owner of The Lilac Dragonfly finally receives her retweet from BBC Dragon’s Den entrepreneur, Theo Paphitis, resulting in massive exposure and a huge increase in enquiries.
By: The Lilac Dragonfly “I saw the retweet from Theo and danced around the living room squealing, I think the whole of Jersey heard me! I was absolutely stunned.” says Sarah. “I immediately started to receive a flood of congratulatory messages and was overwhelmed by the show of support. It was definitely the best Monday ever!” The winning tweet, accompanied by an image of a handmade silver bracelet was a confident statement – @TheoPaphitis - For beautiful hand stamped silver jewellery, made in Jersey see tldjewellery.co.uk #SBS Sarah had been entering the competition for nearly 2 years and had joined a close-knit network of weekly fellow entrants known as #SBSWIW (Small Business Sunday Winners in Waiting). Members cheer each other on every week, offering support and encouragement to those who enter. Sarah comments, “If it hadn’t been for this wonderful group, I may have given up. Many of us are now close friends and it’s their support that kept me entering each week. I’m so glad I did. Persistence has definitely paid off!” After moving to Jersey in 2006, Sarah, a keen crafter, began learning the basics of jewellery making and soon became hooked. She created The Lilac Dragonfly in order to continue to making and selling beautiful pieces of jewellery online and at local craft fairs alongside her job as a teaching assistant. Sarah’s stunning items of silver clay jewellery incorporate semi precious gemstones as well as precious gems and Swarovski Crystals. “Having known many previous winners, I’m well aware of the power of #SBS and the credibility it can add to a small business. Visitors to our website have doubled over the past few days and our Twitter account has gone crazy! Having been well and truly thrown in front of the spotlight by the great Theo Paphitis, I plan to make the most of this exciting opportunity!” Sarah Barry is available for interviews upon request and can be contacted on 0843 289 9631 or by emailing sarah@thelilacdragonfly.co.uk Visit www.tldjewellery.co.uk to find out more about The Lilac Dragonfly and view a selection of pieces. Note to editors: About The Lilac Dragonfly The Lilac Dragonfly is based in St John, Jersey and produces quality Sterling Silver jewellery, incorporating precious gems and semi-precious stones, silk and Swarovski Crystal elements. From beautiful friendship bracelets to wonderful wedding jewellery, item are shipped to customers internationally. The Lilac Dragonfly also makes jewellery and fine silver (silver clay) pieces, hand-braid silk and silver bookmarks as well as unique greetings cards. Many of the pieces carry the pretty dragonfly charm as well as the little Lilac Dragonfly heart-shaped brand tag. End
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