I recently got asked to give a talk to the art students of Dundee and Angus College as part of their “Motivate Me” programme. Although it was a positive talk I didn’t want to give a false sense of security to them as running a creative business...
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How to commission a piece of jewellery Have you ever wanted to commission a bespoke piece of jewellery, artwork, product, garment from a designer, maker or artist but don’t know how to go about it? Here are my top tips for commissioning a...
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Hi All!, So I am a little obsessed with Pinterest at the moment; there is just so much to browse which I love; Its great seeing so many great designers and artists sharing their ideas and designs on Pinterest; its almost like one big story board...
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Passion of a Jewellery Designer Looking back, did you ever wonder that you would be where you are today? Is there anything you regret or would do differently? This blog is an outspoken reflection on where I am in 2015 and expectations for the...
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Choosing that perfect piece of Jewellery is one thing but caring and looking after it is another…so here’s some tips on how to keep your Jewellery looking clean how to keep your Sterling Silver jewellery clean; – Use a soft...
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February Gemstone Amethyst This stone was believed by ancient Greek and Romans to ward off the intoxicating powers of Bacchus and is said to keep the wearer clear-headed and quick-witted. Amethyst is a purple quartz, a beautiful blend of purple...
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It’s been a week of celebrations, eating, drinking, laughing, crying and all the rest with family and friends to end the year of 2014. I hope all of you had a great Christmas and New Year and ready to start fresh this 2015. I don’t...
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September is going to be an exciting month, especially if you are a fan of unique jewellery. There are so many, very talented Scottish designer jewellers working in Scotland but the lime light always seems to be in London. For years London has...
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Well it’s been a busy two weeks of exhibiting at the Edinburgh Festival and today is my last week. It’s been a lot of hard work but also been extremely enjoyable meeting all my old crafty friends and meeting new ones. And of course...
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Well I can’t believe we’re in July already! Where has the time went? I had planned to write blog posts a few months before the Edinburgh Festival to tell you the process involved with preparing for such a long show. But time has...
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