Pliers & Prosecco

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...
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...