As well as the HALO award, back in May, I completed the rigorous accreditation process to become a fully certified BCorp, and then just a few weeks ago, I was shortlisted for a sustainability award from Heritage Crafts and Quest. I didn’t quite win, but I did get an honourable mention in the press release.
As far as actually making jewellery goes, I’m now having to take commissions on in batches, a few times a year, and close my list in between in order to keep up with demand. It’s still just me here though, so there’s quite a big limit on the amount of pieces I can be working on at once. I was asked at the Benevolent Society Ball if I had plans to grow my business, to which I answered no. I’m not going to pretend that my job isn’t still stressful at times, even in its micro state, and I really don’t think I want to add any more to that. I’m able to work from (very near to) home and (mostly) choose my hours, support my family, and in probably another year’s time, my lovely new studio will have paid for itself. There’s no mean landlords to have to deal with, and working in a place that makes you feel happy, rather than one that I couldn’t wait to go home from, does wonders for both my wellbeing and my creativity. I’m going into 2024 feeling very positive and proud of my tiny business!
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