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Several years ago I made wedding rings for a lovely couple and the bride, Jenny, recently got in touch again. It was lovely to hear from her and hear that she has opened her own shop in Bridgnorth “My Little Wedding Shop”. It looks really lovely, and very welcoming too!
I was delighted when she ask me to supply some pieces of jewellery for a photo shoot she organised to promote her own work and that of the designers whose work Jenny sells. The images are beautiful, and everyone that took part did a fantastic job.
Thank you Jenny!
Platinum and diamond wedding and engagement ring
Silver leaf necklace
Silver leaf necklace and 18k white and yellow gold ring
Very elegant!
I do love the flowers too.
This made me realise that many of my customers may have images of their wedding day, wearing rings/jewellery that I have made. I would love to see any images of you wearing the jewellery on your special day. If you are happy for me to add the images to a future blog post, that would be lovely.
Jewellery really comes to life when it is worn…
Perhaps the title is a little over the top, but it was certainly cold for a while. I took some images of the frozen rain that had created lovely effects in the garden, turning even the most mundane objects into something beautiful. My favourites are from seed heads and flowers. The frozen water seemed to encase and protect them. It also made everything sparkle and glisten, and even magnify the tiny details… so lovely.
Frozen rain on a seed heads
Frozen rain on a seed heads
Frozen rain on a lavender head
Lavender
Another seed head
Well, here it is: 2012 has arrived!
Opening the studio on the first morning of 2012 is done with a renewed eagerness and fresh energy. One thing I have learnt over the years is to give the studio a good clean and tidy on the last working day of December – so when January arrives I’m not greeted with left over Christmas cake and tinsel!
January is a time to reflect, improve and get things done in the studio. New designs, planning work, work on the website – all the things that can’t always be worked on when you’re full steam ahead with orders for Christmas.
So, in honour of a wonderful Christmas break, here are a few images from the festive period before I completely turn my attention to 2012!
Log fire
Spot the chicken!
The Yorkshire Moors
Robin Hood's Bay.
Once again my nephew Tom spent time in the workshop with me to make a special gift for his teacher, Miss Pullen. Not only is it Christmas but she is also leaving and will be much missed. So, with this in mind – the pressure was on! The present he made was all his own work, except for an odd tweak with the pliers to hold the beads on. Take a look…
Tom cut silver wire, shaped it and soldered all the branches in place.
The tree is clean and ready to be hammered.
Hammering.
The finished decoration!
A very proud student!
Going to the studio on a dark grey damp morning might seem like a chore to some people, but not for me. I love the silhouette of the trees and horizon against the grey sky. The contrast creates simple clean lines. It has inspired me to return to the sketch book, with fine pens and a wash of grey…
Horizon
Branch
Flower heads
Leaf
I am a contemporary jewellery designer maker based in rural Herefordshire. My collection is subtle and pure incorporating clean lines and a soft finish. I pass on my skills through teaching jewellery workshops from my jewellery making studio. All designs are handmade.
