Blog
On keeping on keeping on
Women Count – my visit to the House of Commons for International Women's Day
Slava Ukraini! On recent events and rage-designing
The Ukraine brooch is here, and this one I can safely say is by popular demand! I haven't had so many of you contact me at once wanting a design since Lady Hale's spider brooch.
The clearly planned ambush of Zelensky in the White House was horrifying. I forced myself to watch it all, and felt physically sick by the end of it but with even more respect for Zelenksy, which I didn't think was possible. What self control, what grace, when the temptation to slap them both must have been strong. In just a few weeks the entire world order has been upended. We now have the President of the United States spouting Putin propaganda and trying to rewrite history.
On the descent into Fascism
On resisting and persisting AGAIN
Thoughts on election day (lots of swearing)
I got to vote in two countries this year, and the stakes couldn't have felt higher each time. Someone on Twitter said that today feels like Christmas Eve - in hell. And I couldn't agree more. The time difference has never felt so cruel. I don't want to stay up all night, but I still have PTSD from waking up in 2016 at 3am to see the news. I wish I could somehow switch off from it all, I know it would help my mental health, but I too much is resting on this election. And though I feel exhausted I still have fucks to give.
Here are just a few: (Rant incoming and if you don't like swearing stop reading.)
The W.I.T.C.H. Movement
Owning the CRONE!
It’s hard to keep telling yourself that you are ‘aging beautifully’ or rightfully, or that there is any value at all in aging, when as a culture, we really don’t put much value on wisdom or lived experience.
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On letting go
Before my senior year of university, I spent a summer back home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, flipping burgers in a kitchen by day and waitressing at Applebees (think TJI Fridays) by night. One evening towards the end of the summer I went over to introduce myself to a couple who just been sat in my section.
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Solar-powered! 🌞 and a bit about our house journey
Love as a radical act? Thoughts on the refugee crisis
On Keeping Going
I hate selling.
There I’ve said it. I spend a lot of time wondering how I got into the business of selling when it’s not something I’ve ever been good at. I had a summer job in London when I was 19 – cold-calling offices to sell them double-sided typewriter ribbons (yes I’m that old). I think I lasted three days.
It’s a hard time for selling right now. A lot of us aren’t quite sure how we are going to pay our bills this winter. I usually trust my gut to read the room when I’m coming up with new designs or trying to do a bit of ‘marketing’ (another term that gives me the cold shakes), but I haven’t bought myself anything very treaty or nice in ages. So it’s not easy trying to figure out what to say. I don’t want to use payment plans like Klarna because I don’t want you to buy my designs unless you can afford them and they will brighten up your life, or if you’re buying a gift - a friend’s life in some way.
Let customers speak for us
I wanted some blue jewellery for a special occasion and whilst I could have popped into town and got something from one of the high street retailers, I really wanted what I wore to hold meaning for me. I adore Wear and Resist, and Sarah's ethos and values in the brand. These lightning bolt earrings are beautiful - I wore them with the matching pendant - and I felt empowered and calm wearing them.
I adore this! Is really comfortable to wear and looks great. It really is glow in the dark and I am dead pleased to have got it as part of a wider centenary action campaign. It’s a little reminder to keep going and remember that there still much to be done
Gorgeous design and great to remember strength and achievement of suffragettes when so much need for courage in the world right now.
Have these lightning bolt mirror earrings in so many colours now ... gotta catch 'em all!
These are just gorgeous! Love what they symbolise and also love the colours. Light and comfortable to wear
Gorgeous, sturdy, I wear it most days! Adjustable for even my weird little wrists (I love this style of bracelet because it's super secure and you never have to worry about it sliding off). Lots of compliments from people tilting their heads sideways to read it 😂 Absolutely gorgeous- would love to see a purple and green version in the future!
I wanted a big, bold necklace to promote my wokeness and this was the one! It’s gorgeous, big and glittery - what more could you want?
Really good quality and with a nicely adjustable chain, meaning you can wear it above a neckline or over clothing.
Great brooch to support the resistance in a quiet way. Lovely conversation starter. It really catches the light.
These earrings are so light to wear and very delicate. I love the colours and the message is so important! As ever very happy with my purchase.
I absolutely love these gorgeous handmade earrings! Small but eye-catching, they would go with a casual or smart outfit 💜💚
I love wear and resist necklaces. I bought this one as a gift and my friend absolutely loves it.
It’s a statement of our times. I would love this in green glitter, more colour options please! I got the silver glitter I really want it in green please?
I wore this for the first time yesterday in brighton and I got on a bus and the female driver said “nice badge”! I always wanted a sheriff’s badge and with the words on it’s just so cool and says how I generally feel most of the time.
