A Summer Garden

OK so we haven't had the greatest of Summers in Scotland so far but I'm hoping a Summer Garden theme for my latest photo shoot will help to bring some sunshine our way. I was working, with the ever talented photographer Caro Weiss who has taken the loveliest shots for me over the last couple of years (see some here and here). We had a hugely inspiring day at the Secret Herb Garden just outside Edinburgh which is THE most beautiful place scattered with vintage treasures and lush greenery. We were joined by hair and makeup girls from The Pro-Bridal Team Scotland (as the name suggests, they are total pros) and the gorgeous Domi as our model. Here's a sneak peek of some of the photos but there will be LOTS more scattered over my website very soon. You'll spot some new pieces which will be available to buy in my online shop over the coming of months. 

New Online

The long winter nights are upon us and I am enjoying the opportunity to cosy into the workshop and get creative. I have been indulging in my passion for scouring flea markets, antique shops and stone dealers to source precious treasures to include in some one off jewellery pieces all of which are now available to buy online.

Summer Flash Sale

Get 50% off a selection of jewellery on my webshop starting tomorrow 25th July at midday. The sale runs for one weekend only finishing at midnight on Sunday. You will have a chance to buy sample and end of line necklaces, rings, bangles brooches and earrings at discount prices.

Spring Fling Open Studios 2014

I will be joining acclaimed artist Patti Lean in her studio again for Spring Fling. Running from 24th-26th May this years event sees 95 artists and crafts people exhibiting their work across Dumfries and Galloway. Patti and I will be running our regular 'pop up' cafe with teas and plenty of home baking plus we're holding a special drinks reception on Saturday 24th from 5-7pm with all welcome. On your tour around the region you can also visit a series of large scale mural paintings commissioned as part of the Spring Fling Rural Mural scheme in partnership with street arts collective Recoat. You can find out more about the project and order your open studios catalogue on the Spring Fling website. 

Jewels and Blooms

I've been itching to do this for ages, my very own photo shoot, it has just taken meeting the right people to make it happen. My co-conspirators: photographer Caro Weiss, Di from Myrtle and Bracken, Alexis Miller hair and make-up and Steph our model. All, bar Steph, a doctor in real life, are fellow Glasgow Wedding Collective members and all, including Steph, are VERY good at what they do. I have been developing a lot if new work lately and it's great to be able to communicate a bit of the mood and style I am aiming for when I'm designing. 

'Relaxed elegance' was our theme for the shoot and although we didn't want things getting too weddingy we wanted a romantic feel. Our location was an undeveloped part of my studio building the Briggait. All of the props and the clothes are my own, including the cozy grey Yungi blanket, welcomed by Steph on the chilly January day. Di made gorgeous oversized floral head pieces and Alexis did beautifully subtle make-up and loosely pinned hair. Then Caro set to work telling stories with her camera as she does so well. I am absolutely in love with the resulting pictures and can not wait to scatter them all over my website and beyond. Enjoy x

  

 

  

Me on the BBC!

I'm on the BBC website today wearing as much jewellery as it humanly possible to promote the D&G|Out exhibition at The Lighthouse. 

Manchester Dazzle

I have been busy over the last few months making lots of brand sparkly new jewellery to show at this years Manchester Dazzle.

This years show will be hosted at the prestigious Manchester Art Gallery from 25th November to 11th January. This promises to be one of their best shows to date with over 50 of Britain's best contemporary jewellers exhibiting.