Autumn 2013

would be amazing to see one of my favourite jewellery designers rocking a Tangelo Tree piece Parisian Aurelie Bidermann.... that would be the ultimate seal of approval!

Are you a slave to current fashion fads? I enjoy experimenting with style and love seeing what new trends emerge each season. I don’t follow fashion fads as a rule but if I’m inspired by a current trend I’ll definitely pick it up and mix it up with existing pieces to create a look that is my own. New Year’s resolution - Only buy pieces that I really love, and that are long-lasting.

What makes your craft unique? I think it is my multi-disciplinary approach to designing that makes my craft unique. A combination of areas of study in textiles and fashion, applied arts, plus my technical experience in graphic design provides me with skills required to design and create my jewellery. I am also really priviledged to be in a position where I can design slowly. Slow designing enables me to experiment widely and work much detail into the crafting process. I’m drawn to using strong colour which I think draws an audience in for closer inspection at which point they are both surprised and delighted by the delicate detail. I think it is the combination of the unexpected colour clashes and my graphic designer’s over-attention to detail that is signature to my work.

Kitchen table or studio? And the best thing about being so? I mainly work inside the house. In the centre of our living area we have a 110 year old Kauri table which life basically revolves around.

Designing, making, eating, baking, homework and business all gets done on that table. In summer I also work on the deck in our hula hut that my partner designed and build. For me, it is vital to work slowly, so working from home allows me the time and space to make the conscious design decisions which (mostly!) results in well-thought-out pieces.