A little update
For those who have been asking how the jewellery is going.
30th May 2026I don’t usually share much of my private life online. I know there’s a lot of advice for small businesses to turn all of life’s events into social media content, but it’s always made me very uncomfortable. At the same time, I do believe in being transparent with the people who have supported my work over the years. So here it goes.
When people ask how the jewellery is going, I usually awkwardly reply, “Ah, you know... it’s slow,” too embarrassed to say I haven’t made a sale in months. And for a long time, I thought my slow struggle to make things work meant I was simply terrible at what I do, and failing. Failing to make my business work, failing to wear all the hats, all the while watching other makers make multiple trips to the post office with bags full of orders (and somehow managing to film themselves too).
Of course, a lot of this comes down to the destructive nature of comparing ourselves to people on the internet, and I’m hugely aware of how detrimental that can be for all of us.
But since having my Endometriosis and Adenomyosis confirmed earlier this year, I’m beginning to understand how my energy, my relationships, my mental health, my creativity, my ability to work, and the way I’ve understood myself in general have been largely shaped by living with an undiagnosed chronic disease.
I’m now three days away from my second laparoscopy –12 years apart. And alongside this, I’m preparing for a new chapter, one far away from the city.
So for now, my jewellery practice is on hiatus. The few ready-to-post pieces I have can be sent out or collected, but made-to-order pieces and the development of new work is officially on hold. I’ll be taking some time to rest, recover, and slowly prepare for this next chapter, and will update you all again once I’m feeling stronger and ready to return to the bench.
Sending lots of love xx
Thank You for Being Here
If you feel a special affinity with my work and you’d like to support me during this quieter chapter, you can make a one-off or monthly donation here.
By asking for support, I hope to create a little breathing room while I rest, recover, and slowly find my way back to the bench. It will help me keep my practice alive, continue developing my work, and give me the time and energy to return to making jewellery in a way that feels sustainable.
Other ways to support my work:
᯽ Recommend my work to a local Irish shop, gallery, or space that values artisan jewellery.
᯽ Share my work with someone who might love it — a repost, message, or recommendation makes a big difference.
᯽ Follow along, engage with my posts, or send me a photo of you wearing one of my pieces.
