Have you had a reaction to silver earrings in the past? Don't worry, I've got your back.

Let's talk about how common silver allergies actually are, the symptoms, what else could be causing a reaction and how to avoid problems altogether.

A sneak peak at the upcoming TORN collection.

I want this collection to be a reminder of the beauty in reuse, in embracing things as they are, even if they’re uneven, broken or not whole. It’s a reminder to me of my mission to overcome my harmful perfectionist mentality.

Buying jewellery isn't frivolous. It can actually be empowering AF.

Like most people, I want to feel like myself, I want to curate how I (my body and my home) present to the world. This is at the root of why I buy (mostly non-essentials); it’s a form of self-expression.

I’ve started to betray one of my principles and it turned out to be a very useful decision.

From the very beginning in my business, I’ve have strict standards: vegan, ethically sourced materials, recycled or fair mined precious metals, inclusive, high quality work(wo)manship. None of that is going to change.

Reflecting on the pieces I've sold recently, and who I sold them to, it occurred to me how weird it is that we buy shiny adornments for our bodies in the first place.

So why do we buy (handmade) jewellery? Here are four reasons.

This month marks one year since my first solo market at The Garage, the market that gave me the bug – and I’ve been doing them consistently ever since.

What I didn’t realise is that taking my work (and myself) out into the world would trigger a cascade effect that would improve my life beyond anything I could’ve imagined.

It’s safe to say, I was a geek at school. It’s a chicken and egg thing. I don’t know which came first: the expectation of faultless behaviour or my desperate attempts to be exemplary. I still feel the pressure now: people expect me to always have the answer, and I expect myself to never let anyone down. Having principles is essential, but rigid, unrealistically high standards can become a prison. And I’m finally breaking free.

I want to get personal. This first journal entry marks a turning point in my business and, as you’ll read, in my life, really.