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Sussex's Hidden Gem: Charleston House

Sussex's Hidden Gem: Charleston House

Find out why I've got completely enthralled not only with the creativity on display in Charleston house but also the people and their complicated l...

A History of 21 The Pantiles

It's been ten years this autumn since I opened my shop and wanted to find out more about its history after I stumbled across a picture of Leanoard ...

Sketchbook Reveal - Nature as my Muse

My sketchbook is the tool I use to develop my designs. In this blog I have gathered together some examples of sketchbook pages taking inspiration f...

Behind the Scenes: Making Custom Baroque Earrings

Behind the scenes of how I created unique pairs of personalised earrings for two of my special friends - including a photo diary.

Just for Fun: A Year of Birthstone-inspired Curiosity Domes

Each year I set myself a monthly social media challenge to create an image inspired by that month's birthstone. Here are the images from 2023 when ...

Earrings for Uneven Ear Piercings

I've seen lots of people with uneven ear piercings including myself! I've written this guide to earrings to wear even if you have uneven ear pierci...

11 Bespoke & Personalised Necklace Commissions and Their Stories

Each month I take on a small number of jewellery commissions from my Tunbridge Wells shop and I thought I'd share some of the bespoke and personali...

A Sample Sale with a Difference

Later this month I’m having a very special sale. It’s not something I’ve seen done before but ties into one of my goals around sustainability and r...

Maasai Jewellery in Pictures

Photos from my once-in-a-lifetime family trip to Kenya with my family, of the exquisite craftwork of Maasai jewellery.

The team behind my Christmas 2023 window

My inspiring challenge for The Pantiles Big Reveal, Christmas 2023 - beautiful giant rainbow angel wings created with help from 360 local children!

Behind the Scenes: Making a Very Special Couplet Ring

I've spent years dreaming and thinking through the perfect engagement ring or special occasion ring and finally launched my Couplet ring design a c...

A Day in the Life of Rolo - Airedale Terrier & Jewellery Shop Dog

I thought the fellow dog-lovers out there may enjoy seeing a day in the life of Rolo, my Airedale Terrier and jewellery shop companion. Here I shar...

Quilting workshop at Pincushion the pantiles

Pincushion Quilting Workshop Review

An inspiring quilting workshop at Pincushion Pantiles, the specialist independent patchwork shop two doors from my shop on the Pantiles Tunbridge W...