Pliers & Prosecco

The Heavy Metal Truth: Why I’m Obsessed with Stainless Steel (And No, It’s Not Just Because I’m Cheap)
The Heavy Metal Truth: Why I’m Obsessed with Stainless Steel (And No, It’s Not Just Because I’m Cheap)
If I had a euro for every time someone looked at a piece of my jewellery, tilted their head with that polite, slightly strained look of concern, and asked, "But...... Read more...
The Return of the Statement Necklace (Or: Why It’s Time to Give Your Bare Neckline a Proper Talking-To)
The Return of the Statement Necklace (Or: Why It’s Time to Give Your Bare Neckline a Proper Talking-To)
If you have taken a casual stroll through any urban area recently or spent any time looking at what's happening on the global runways, you’ve likely noticed a very specific,... Read more...
Pride in 2026: The Living Work of Resistance
Pride in 2026: The Living Work of Resistance
There is a point every June where the conversation around Pride tends to get diluted. It gets wrapped up in corporate sponsorships, colourful street parties, and festive compliance. But if... Read more...
Turn and Face the Sun (Or: Why Today is More Than Just a Long Evening)
Turn and Face the Sun (Or: Why Today is More Than Just a Long Evening)
There is a very specific, magic shift that happens in Ireland around this time of June. It’s not just the fact that you can confidently leave the house at 10:00... Read more...
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...