In keeping with my brand, I tend to move between two modes. Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been firmly in Tortoise  mode—steady, thoughtful, and full of planning—which means I know  I’m making progress, even if it’s not always easy to quantify or show (Instagram posts never come easy during these times!). I'm happy to fall in with winter’s natural rhythm of rest and restoration rather than forcing achievements before I’m ready. I’ve never felt aligned with the pressure

2025 in Review New Year, new plans! But not before a nod to last year and all of the opportunities that 2025 brought. February : I registered early for the Petworth Boutique Makers Market to connect with new audiences and to motivate myself to create new pieces for my collection by year's end. It was successful! There's nothing like a deadline to inspire the midnight jeweller! However, I'm jumping ahead. While the creative cogs were whirring towards a Petworth plan, I was sp