Origin

Hello there.  I don't think I've officially mentioned it here (although you may have noticed the icon in the sidebar), but I'm very excited to have been selected to exhibit for the first time at the prestigious Origin contemporary craft fair in September.  So I'm madly making jewellery and preparing my display.  More on that later!

Just wanted to a share a couple of nice mentions from Boticca while I'm here.  It's well worth having a look at the site if you're after hand-crafted jewellery and accessories.

http://boticca.com/blog/stay-cool-in-the-summer-sun-with-nicole-olivia-rihanna-and-jen/ 

http://boticca.com/blog/the-magic-of-monochrome/

Cockpit Arts Open Studios Next Weekend!

It's that time of year again - Open Studios! 

Come down and visit me in my natural habitat!  It's Cockpit's 25th birthday this year so join us to celebrate - there'll be lots of amazing craft to see and buy from the makers at Cockpit, including a wide range of jewellery from me!  This year I'll be in my own studio, E2R in  Holborn, and then Cockpit's Deptford outpost the week after.

Atelier

Just sent some summery silver and vermeil pieces off to the Isle of White for Atelier's summer exhibiton.

Hoopla

Cheesy title, I know!  I've been working on some hoop earrings...yes, still obsessed with the green amethyst

Revolting

There's a Revolution going on at theThe Harley Gallery Craft Shop and I'm taking part!
The shop is being hijacked by Hannah Obee, curator at Chatsworth, who is taking over with a revolutionary display from 9 May - 20 June. She will draw inspiration from Welbeck’s Portland Collection and Chatsworth’s Devonshire Collection to show how craft fits into the rich history of these stately homes, focusing on the Royalist and Baroque styles of the 17th Century.

This translates into lots of wonderful opulent jewellery with a focus on pearls and beading - my favourite, as well as some great ceramics and silverware.  I will be showing my jewellery alongside some wonderful makers, including fellow Cockpit designers Teri Howes and Katherine Wardopper.

Bluecoat Display Centre

I've just sent a collection of work from my Terrain and Cluster ranges to the brilliant Bluecoat Display Centre in Liverpoool. 

Royal shenanigans

I'm not what you'd call a Royalist, being more of the Steve Bell persuasion.
Still the Sarah Burton frock was quite nice.
If you're after wedding jewellery, you know where to look  ;-)