How To Commission A Piece Of Jewellery
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 piece of work. This is...
How To Wear Statement Jewellery
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 that is constantly...
Passion Is A Motivator
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 future, during an...
Jewellery Tips – How To Keep Your Jewellery Looking Clean And Fresh
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 cloth or flannel and gently rub off any...
The Meaning Behind Gemstones
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 and red. It has been...
Brides To Be This 2015!
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 know about you but this 2014 has...
Scottish Jewellery Week launches In Dundee
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 been home of Jewellery...
Last Week Of The Edinburgh Festival
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 it's been great meeting regular...
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...