Jewellery Care
Sterling Silver Jewellery For mild tarnish and dirt, all you need is a soft toothbrush and some washing up liquid. Just run your...
Gemstone Provenance
I obtain all of my gemstones from friends that I made while working in international development. They too are jewellers, sourcing...


Sea glass
Sea glass is weathered glass found along the coastline. The alkaline seawater and abrasion of sand and other rocks over periods of 50 to...


Scottish Design Exchange (SDX)
Scottish Design Exchange (SDX) Last year, before Christmas, I took a part time job working at the Scottish Design Exchange, and I’m now...


Why I do what I do
I was a really creative kid. I was an only child, but I was rarely bored. I made things, and drew things, and painted things, and built...


Annual Sea Glass Hunting Trip
Every year, our American friends from House of Z Sea Glass make their annual pilgrimage to hunt sea glass in the UK.


Remembering the past, building the future...
James Aubrey was my grandfather's name. My family called him "Big Daddy," and he was my favourite person on the planet. My f


Be the Change
Over the past two days, I attended the Incorporation of Goldsmiths event “It’s in our hands - One Year On, Ethical Making Symposium.” I...


I'm not a morning person!
The first thing I do when I get out of bed (besides desperately trying NOT to check my social media) is to make myself a cup of coffee and s


The symbology of the lotus
I wanted to talk a little about my new lotus collection and the inspiration behind it. About a year ago, I made the decision to commit to...