Drawn to the colours and textures of textiles I began using my hands to create clothing in my teenage years. Making my own wardrobe helped me to create my own personal identity. These clothes would accompany me on my travels as I set out on my first adventures aged just 18 to Europe and then on to South East Asia. Inspired, fascinated and impassioned by all that I experienced in my travels I returned to England to study for a degree in Cultural Studies.

After studying, motivated to do something positive I worked in London in the environmental and community sectors in both advocacy and with young people. But a 9-5 job was not meant to be and I dreamed of a more balanced and free life where I could combine my love for travel and fulfil my creative side.

After working in Nicaragua on a community project with young people my wanderlust took me on to Mexico and it was here that my dream began.

Mexico is a land that inspires and stimulates the senses- the vibrancy of the land, the people, the smells, the sights and vivid colours. A land where everything is possible.

Here I re-discovered the sensory inspiration of my youth. Living on a beautiful beach in the Caribbean I began making clothes and jewellery using the vibrantly colourful and tactile materials that I came across- wonderful gems, precious metals, natural objects and embroidered fabric.

Since those early days I have studied at UNAM, the Mexican University of Arts, as well as taking specialist courses from the John Cass Institute, Goldsmiths University and Holts Academy of Jewellery both in London.I have established a successful and growing jewellery business supplying shops and galleries across the UK, including the Tate Gallery and British Museum shops in London, as well as exhibiting at major retail shows direct to the public.

In 2008 I visited India to source new materials but also to re-visit a very special place for me – Ramana’s Garden orphanage, where I gave after school jewellery workshops. The children loved creating beautiful pieces out of natural materials and went on to sell their jewellery to contribute to their trust funds.

My most recent travels took me back to Mexico where I was studying an ancient pre-hispanic technique called Lost Wax whilst developing a range of jewellery with a rural artisans co-operative..

I manage to combine my love for travel and culture with my creative side and continue to be inspired and passionate about sustainability, culture and community development.