Losing a baby changes your whole perspective. Things that felt important back then perhaps aren't actually that important anymore, or weren't even important in the first place. Other things that seemed insignificant or minor can become so much more. You realise what is important and what isn't, and you find out who your true friends are! The ones you expect to be there for you the most just often aren't and the ones you least expect - step up and fill the role beautifully.

My friends are my Angels, my mum is my Angel, my husband is my Angel (most days!) and my boys are my Angels. Everyone of these special people have touched my life in different ways and have made me who I am today.

I've always LOVED being creative!! I started out doing a design degree and went on to set up and run my own wedding tiara business for over 10 yrs! But my making passion took a turn after losing Adam and I found myself making jewellery with his name on to help him feel closer. I made many more pieces of jewellery for other mum's and found my passion. Yes I love weddings but being able to help a heartbroken mother have her little one feel that bit closer through wearing his or her name means so much more.

Since losing Adam I've been very involved with Sands and now my main days include my Sands job and my Angel collection and I love both :) Of course this is around my stroppy teenager and my gorgeous but cheeky Benjamin! We aren't blessed with a beautiful big mansion yet (!) and so my little work space is in my kitchen... yes my kitchen! I have a work desk and shelves with all my little treasures on. It's my Aladdin's cave and It's not perfect but it works for me :) I take pride in every piece I make from start to finish. I spend time sanding, polishing and adding a hole to each blank. I then carefully stamp every individual letter and symbol by hand until the main bulk of the design is done, transforming the plain blank into something shiny and precious. I then add some crystals if needed and the little jump ring along with the clasp or necklace. Each item is totally unique and precious just like the Angels in our life!!

We all have Angels in one form or other, some here and some that sadly aren't and my collection is to honor them and to be able to wear with pride, something with their name on.

Much Love,
Cathy @ Angel of Mine Jewellery