I got an e-mail from a very talented lady a little while back, letting me know about her business, Baby Don’t Cry Silk Hankies.  After I visited her website and read her story, I got excited on several levels.  For one thing, I love spectacularly beautiful things - and these hankies fit the bill.  They’re, at once, flirty, sexy, and modern - but at the same time they’re a deliciously glamorous and romantic reminder of yesterday.  Right now, I can picture Grace Kelly pulling out a silk hankie from her clutch.  And at the same time, I can imagine Keira Knightley carrying one seductively around town or tucking one into her pocket.

On another level, I was excited because of the fact that the owner, a fellow working mother, is pouring her passion and energy into her business.  When someone is passionate about what they do, two things are certain:

1. The passion comes through when you talk to them.
2. The passion comes through in their products.

You pick up on the passion and want success for them as much as they do!  The beauty pictured above is called Daisy Daisy.  Although it was a close call, it’s my favorite of their hankies.  It reminds me of two of my favorite things in the world - Summer and Flolwers.  It’s just beautiful - all of them are.  I hope you’ll visit the website (Baby, Don’t Cry Silk Hankies).  She tells me that the website still needs a bit of “fleshing out,” but it seems great to me as is.  As for “fleshing out” - you’ll enjoy the sexy pics on the website.

Before you go, though, please read the owner’s words below.  She was kind enough to type out a message to give us a bit of a background….and an opportunity to see her love for what she does.  I hope you pick up on that passion and order several Silk Hankies.  We’d all love to bring romance back… Sexy’s already back!….and these Hankies would love to help.

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I started Baby, Don’t Cry about 3 years ago during which I have researched
various ways of printing on silk, finding a UK supplier and working on my
designs.
The reasons:
I love all things old fashioned!  I was given a silk hanky as a gift many
years ago and I wanted more but couldn’t find any, so I decided to fill the
gap.

All the hankies have names and the general theme is a romantic one.  Confetti and Daisy Daisy were the first designs and are probably the most popular.  Since then I have added more designs including one by a guest artist.  The guest artist is something I intend to include in subsequent collections.

SilkHankies are flirty, cute, sexy and yet very traditional.  They are so much more sophisticated than paper tissues.  They really make a wonderful gift for lovers - there are 2 designs for men (after popular demand!) and something that no knicker drawer or handbag should be without.  So often I find myself being a bit embarrassed by the contents of my handbag!  Pulling out a silk hanky rather than a crumpled up bit of loo roll is so much nicer!

BDC is committed to using unusual images for promotion and only uses models that represent natural beauty.  I have tried to avoid the norm and the highly polished and to continue with the romantic theme the website also features gay couples who, since Civil Partnerships became law are largely under represented in mainstream media.

On a personal note - although I have a lot of help from friends and family, I am a Mother of an 18 year old and a 2 and half year old working from our home in rural Herefordshire.  Most of my business is conducted through my website but I really enjoy selling and promoting through local markets.

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 Once again, here’s the link to the website:  Baby, Don’t Cry Silk Hankies