I love this festive time and it can be truly magical. With just a little thought it can be full of lovely surprises, some big and some small but all can be equally precious. In the words of Sir Walter Scott, “Heap on the wood! The wind is chill; but let it whistle as...
It is now more than ever so important to bring some joy into others’ lives and what better way than by giving a present. So, curl up on the sofa with a mug of hot chocolate and join in with this gift inspiration. I think that finding gifts for family and friends is...
This month I am returning to my theme of British designers and am focusing on Chris Lewis who I first met a few years back at one of the jewellery trade fairs in London. Whilst he came across as very relaxed he was also engaging and happy to spend the time chatting about his...
I love walking and as I write this I am looking forward to my favourite month September. Collecting fallen chestnuts and acorns that are found under foot along my way whilst I take in the wonderful change in jewelled colours that surround me is a perfect tonic. What could be better than being surrounded...
You really don’t have to stick to wearing just one colour of jewellery so I thought this month I would have a look at mixing and matching! I enjoy wearing a mix of coloured gold as well as silver and to bring it all together including some multi coloured pieces. So I am going to...
As summer is upon us I wanted to focus on the Scottish jewellery designer Linda Macdonald. Linda, who wears her heart on her sleeve, is inspired by nature and the beautiful countryside where she lives. All this imagination is captured within her work and I managed to catch up with her earlier this year...
This month we’re celebrating diamonds! They are used as a token of love and to mark the major milestones in life. A Diamond given at the right moment, with the right words or even no words at all will melt any heart. In India where diamonds were first discovered, the diamond was valued even...
The season of flower blossoms, pastel colours and Mothering Sunday is upon us so let’s hope it’s almost time to hang up those winter coats! To celebrate spring what better way to capture the essence of the season is say it with flowers. The Romantic Movement in the 1820and 1830’s saw the emergence of...
This month I am looking to capture the essence of the season. Positive, vibrant, full of confidence and colour and of course with Valentine’s Day it’s all set for an air of romance. Jewellery designers are taking this inspiration with an abundance of colour; pinks, purples, reds from gorgeous gemstones including mixed garnets, amethysts,...
I tend to associate the Art Deco period with glamour, elegance and chic and in my opinion the ‘Style Moderne’ given to this name was the last great and luxurious art movement of the last century. Women emerged from the Great War emancipated and this exuberant spirit was reflected in what clothes they wore....