Pliers & Prosecco

Listening to 8Radio on laptop
The 8Radio Frequency: Why Indie Beats are My Creative Life Support
Let’s be honest. If I had to work in total silence, the only thing you’d hear coming from my studio in Greystones would be the sound of my own internal... Read more...
1996 Irish 2p Coin Necklace with Blur ticket to the concert in RDS that year.
Why the 1996 Punt is the Only Accessory You Need
Listen, we need to have a serious talk about the contents of your jewellery box. It’s fine, it’s functional, but is it doing anything? Is it starting a row at... Read more...
The Mother Figure Manifesto: Thoughtful Gifts (That Don’t Require a Second Mortgage)
The Mother Figure Manifesto: Thoughtful Gifts (That Don’t Require a Second Mortgage)
Right. March 15th is looming like a deadline you’ve tried to ignore but keeps tapping you on the shoulder. I want to talk about "Mother Figures." Because let’s be honest,... Read more...
The ‘Five Euro’ Fever Dream: Why My Pliers Beat Their Robots
The ‘Five Euro’ Fever Dream: Why My Pliers Beat Their Robots
I was scrolling through one of those "ultra-fast-fashion" sites the other night—you know the ones, the names sound like a sneeze or a panicked text message. I saw a pair... Read more...
The Spring Trend Report: Or, How to Not Look Like a 'Sentient Digestive Biscuit'
The Spring Trend Report: Or, How to Not Look Like a 'Sentient Digestive Biscuit'
I’ve been reading the fashion forecasts for Spring 2026. Apparently, we’re all supposed to be embracing "effortless dressing" and "fluid silhouettes." Which, in human-speak, usually means wearing clothes that make... Read more...
A redheaded woman folding rainbow socks
The "Petrol Station Carnation" Survival Guide
Let’s be honest—Valentine’s Day is a bit of a minefield, isn't it? It’s that strange time of year where we’re expected to feel overwhelmed with romance while simultaneously trying to... Read more...
Red, gold and blue long drop earrings
Winter Brights: Because If I See One More Grey Jumper, I’ll Scream.
Winter Brights: Styling Jewellery (When You’re Basically a Human Onion) It’s February, it’s damp, and we’re all currently wearing enough wool to insulate a small semi-detached house. But being bundled... Read more...
Why Buy Handmade? (Or: Why I Spend My Tuesdays Rescuing Broken Bits)
Why Buy Handmade? (Or: Why I Spend My Tuesdays Rescuing Broken Bits)
In a world where you can buy a necklace for the price of a fancy coffee and have it delivered to your door before you’ve even finished your brew, why... Read more...
One-of-a-kind necklace made with upcycled floral pieces from two broken necklace
🌈 Why Every RainbowRegalia Piece Is One-of-a-Kind or Limited Edition
Forget mass-produced; I prefer things with a past. Dive into the logic (and the madness) behind my small-batch designs, where rescued vintage beads and intuitive crafting mean your jewellery is... Read more...