Blog

Mar 28

5 Ways I Have Improved the Sustainability of my Small Business

Ways in which I have reduced the environmental impact of my independent jewellery business, and ideas for future improvements.

Mar 20

How It's Made - Loop Earrings and Pendants

A step by step process of making your favourite jewellery, the Loop Earrings and Pendants.

Feb 15

Returning to my Drawing Practice

A stroll down my creative memory lane, the development of my drawings and a look at some of my most recent explorations.

Dec 7, 2020

My Christmas Gift Guide

A selection of my favourite Scottish creative independent business to support this Christmas and all year round!

Sep 1, 2020

Preparing for Made Makers

A behind the scenes look of getting ready for my first online show, and some of my favourite exhibitors taking part.

Jul 8, 2020

How It's Made - Cocoon Brooch

A 2020 update and a step by step of making my favourite Cocoon Brooch.

Mar 10, 2020

My Favourite Podcasts

My top small biz and fun podcasts to listen to while working.

Sep 11, 2019

My Dazzle Journey

The first time I visited a Dazzle exhibition was before I applied to study jewellery. Now I am an exhibitor!

Jul 10, 2019

Craft Festival

An insight into exhibiting at Craft Festival, and a pick of some of my favourite work on show.

Jun 19, 2019

Hello! Welcome to my Blog

A little introduction of me and my jewellery journey so far.

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