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Creative Things to Do in York: Jewellery Making, Floristry, Pottery & More
by Sally How July 10, 2025

Discover the best creative workshops in York, from jewellery making and floral design to pottery painting, art classes and scent experiences. Perfect for hen parties, birthdays and romantic days out.
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How to Choose Your Wedding Rings: From High Street to Handmade
by Sally How June 3, 2025
Getting engaged is one of the most exciting moments in life – and with it comes a whirlwind of choices. One of the most important is choos...
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What's the history behind mistletoe and why do we use it at Christmas
by Sally How December 16, 2024

The history of mistletoe and why we use it at Christmas. Here's a real silver mistletoe, frozen in time, as an heirloom Christmas decoration ready to gift and use year after year.
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Why grief is so hard and will it ever go away?
by Sally How December 21, 2023
Grief is different for everybody We all handle grief in our own way. I found all my losses really difficult, but some hit me harder. I've lost 7 f...
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Sustainability is about reusing and recycling
by Sally How September 10, 2023
The whole sustainability issue can feel really overwhelming at times. I have been doing my bit for the environment since way before it was trendy! ...
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Start and Grow a Profitable Jewellery Business with Jessica Rose - Reasons why you need this book
by Sally How October 15, 2022
I'm a self-confessed book addict and lover of jewellery and shiny things. Of course, I leapt at the chance to review the book “Start and Grow a Pro...
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Why you should join Jewellers Academy Bootcamp and Membership
by Sally How February 14, 2022
Have you considered joining the Jewellery Business Bootcamp? It’s an intensive 8 week programme designed to give you the complete training in launc...
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Word of the Year - Why is a positive word much better than a New Year’s Resolution
by Sally How January 19, 2022
New Years Resolutions don’t work. They set you up for failure. Most people have given up on their goals and dreams long before the end of February...
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How Making Time for Self Care Can Make You More Creative
by Sally How October 11, 2021
If you’re a creative person (or any person at all, for that matter), then you know the importance of much-needed rest and relaxation. Have you e...
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Why I'm Recommending the Jewellers Academy Diplomas to take your Jewellery Making Skills to the Next Level
by Sally How January 5, 2021
Do you believe you can be successful even when others doubt you? 🤔When I was starting my jewellery business you wouldn’t believe the number of peo...
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Selling in a Pop up Shop - 10 things I want you to know after my experience at John Lewis
by Sally How November 11, 2020
I’ve recently had a pop up shop in John Lewis. This is a behind the scenes glimpse into how it came about with my insider tips. I first found out...
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How to Shop for Sustainable Jewellery?
by Sally How September 17, 2020
Does it matter if we buy sustainable jewellery? We have limited world resources and every choice we make does make a difference. All the small c...
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