Edinburgh Festival
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 disappeared and I've not had the chance...
Rikki O’Neill, Unsung Heroes And The Teapot Trust
There are so many creative things going on in Dundee but you have to be part of the art community to know about them. This weekend has been very busy with lots of inspiring exhibitions on in the city. On Friday night I visited the Rikki O'neill exhibition at Freedom...
Genna Design Videos
With the growth of social media, online shopping and technology, there's a shift in how we interact with our customers. I didn't want to be left behind so I wanted to create videos to increase the awareness of my brand and to show people the process of making...
Inspirations – Genna Design Back To Basics
When you run your own business it's hard to take time out, especially since you're working hard to make a living and you're constantly busy. My business is my passion and my obsession. I find it very difficult to shut off my business brain as Genna Design is always in...
Yellow Gold Jewellery Back On Trend
It's the time of year to add some glamour and luxury to your wardrobe with gold jewellery, not just real gold but gold plated pieces are right on fashion. I've recently completed a commission of a chunky square rectangle bangle and pendant made in luxurious 9ct yellow...
DCA Shop Re-Opening In Dundee
The DCA (Dundee Contemporary Arts) is a world-class centre for the development and exhibition of contemporary art and culture. It has a cinema which hosts a variety of world and foreign films as well as art house, political and block buster films. The centre also has...
Topaz – The Birthstone For November
As you may have noticed, I love using coloured stones in my jewellery. Since it is November I thought I'd write a post about The Topaz which is this months gemstone. The Topaz is a stunning semi-precious gemstone. I mainly use the dark blue London Topaz and the pale...
Pearl Is The Birth Stone For June
I've been wanting to start doing monthly blog posts on my favourite stones. So I would like to start with this month. As it is June, the birth stone for this month is the Pearl. June is also the time for many weddings taking place so I'd thought I'd mention that I...
18ct White Gold Diamond Fitted Wedding Band
I was recently ask to make a wedding band to fit my clients 18ct white gold diamond engagement ring. Her engagement ring had 4 square diamonds as the main setting but also had small square diamonds channel set into the shank of the ring. As she loved a bit of sparkle...
Preparing For The 3D2D Westend Fair
Well it's quite exciting to find out that I will be exhibiting at the Edinburgh Festival for a full 3 weeks, that's 23 days in a row!!! I'm used to doing the first 9 days but this year I'm exhibiting during the whole festival. So I'm going to have to work my bum off...