This year, just like every other year in recent memory, has flown past. There's not too much time to look back and reflect on the year gone by or to look ahead to what the New Year might bring, so no New Year's resolutions for me. But I have put together some words to live by to help get the New Year off to a sparkly start. Sparkle is the new black! Never let your tiara slip. Because it's what's on the inside that matters. Bloom and be the very best you, you can be. And remember, you can never have enough jewellery..... especially when it's handmade! May your New Year be shiny and bright! See you in 2017. If you can't get enough of My Tutorials and you want even more inspiration,  click here to find my books and printable pdfs...

Whether a jewellery maker likes to dabble on the fringes of fashion, is right up there with the latest trend or has a style that is uniquely their own, there's one surefire thing that identifies us as a tribe: it's our love of colourful and sparkly things. In honour of that, I've gathered together a few thoughts and quotes that have resonated with me lately and teamed them with some pretty jewellery - I hope you enjoy the quotes and eye candy too! Be classy and be fabulous... Coco says so! Cake is just not the same without the icing on top! Need I say more! Live life to the full! Be your sparkliest self! 'Til next time..... If you can't get enough of My Tutorials and you want even more inspiration,  click here to find my books and printable pdfs...