Pliers & Prosecco

Sound, Vision, and the Alien Who Taught Me It’s Okay to Be Strange
Sound, Vision, and the Alien Who Taught Me It’s Okay to Be Strange
It’s hard to believe, but it is now an entire decade since the Thin White Duke packed up his stardust, released Blackstar as a parting gift, and exited the stage... Read more...
Grammys, Greatness, and Why the World Can’t Stop Talking About a Woman's Waistline 🥂
Grammys, Greatness, and Why the World Can’t Stop Talking About a Woman's Waistline 🥂
I’ve had a week of absolute madness at the workbench, which usually means my brain has had plenty of time to stew over whatever nonsense is happening in the wider... Read more...
Stylish, brightly dressed people near the Rialto Bridge in Venice
Gondolas, Glamour, and the Great Irish Lycra Epidemic 🥂
I’m back. The suitcases are unpacked, the Venetian prosecco has been thoroughly investigated, and I am officially a changed woman. Or, at the very least, a woman with a brand-new,... Read more...
Quietening the "Eejit" Brain & The 21-Day Abundance Experiment
Quietening the "Eejit" Brain & The 21-Day Abundance Experiment
I’m going to be honest with you—behind the vibrant earrings and the cheeky Irish kitsch, there is a brain that occasionally likes to set itself on fire with nonsensical anxiety.... Read more...
Beyond the Mug: Teacher Gifts That Don't End Up in the Staffroom Cupboard
Beyond the Mug: Teacher Gifts That Don't End Up in the Staffroom Cupboard
We’ve officially hit May, which means the countdown to the summer holidays has begun. For parents, it’s a mix of "How is the school year nearly over?" and "How am... Read more...
The High Altar of the Hangover: Why We Can’t Quit Irish Kitsch 🥂
The High Altar of the Hangover: Why We Can’t Quit Irish Kitsch 🥂
I was staring at a tiny, handmade loaf of Brennan’s bread yesterday and I had a bit of an epiphany. Most jewellery designers spend their time dreaming of diamonds or... Read more...
Untidy work room
The "Tidy Mind" vs. The Pliers & Prosecco Lifestyle 🥂
Take a good, long look at the photo above. No, it’s not a crime scene. And no, I haven’t been burgled. This is the current state of the RainbowRegalia studio.... Read more...
The "I Actually Put Thought Into This" Guide: 5 Best Jewellery Gift Ideas
The "I Actually Put Thought Into This" Guide: 5 Best Jewellery Gift Ideas
Let’s be honest: buying a gift for someone is a minefield. You want something that says, "I know you, I love you, and I didn't just grab this in a... Read more...
The Big Jewellery Mood for 2026 (And What I’d Actually Wear to a Communion Without Looking Like I’ve Lost the Run of Myself)
The Big Jewellery Mood for 2026 (And What I’d Actually Wear to a Communion Without Looking Like I’ve Lost the Run of Myself)
If you’ve been faithfully wearing your dainty little necklace and microscopic studs for the past few years… first of all, fair play. They’ve done their job. Quietly. Respectfully. Never causing... Read more...
The Art of Not Being Able to Draw a Straight Line
The Art of Not Being Able to Draw a Straight Line
I have a confession: I wasn't allowed to do Art in school. The powers-that-be decided that because I couldn't draw a bowl of fruit that actually looked like fruit (mine... Read more...
Chaotic desk covered in beads and different types of eco-friendly packaging
Confessions of a Sustainable Start-up (Or: My Ongoing Battle with a Roll of Paper Tape)
I’ve decided that trying to run an eco-friendly business is a bit like trying to parent: you start with the highest possible ideals, and within three hours, you’re covered in... Read more...
The "Off" Switch is a Myth (And Other Lies I Told Myself)
The "Off" Switch is a Myth (And Other Lies I Told Myself)
I have a very vivid, very optimistic memory of thinking that starting RainbowRegalia would mean "flexible hours." And technically, it does. I am perfectly flexible to work at 7:00 AM,... Read more...