Some might say I can't make my mind up what I want to do, though I'd rather say it's because I've never found quite the right fit for me. Until now that is!

I came to silversmithing in 2016, when I was looking for a creative escape from a career that had left me deeply unhappy and more than a little broken. I was instantly hooked; the ability to take an unassuming scrap of metal and turn it into a piece of wearable art gave me immense satisfaction. I knew very quickly that I wanted this to be more than just a hobby, and my business was born.

Handmade by LollaMac is a range of contemporary jewellery, all designed and handcrafted by me using traditional silversmithing hand tools and techniques in my Northumberland home studio. I work with sterling silver, copper and brass, the 'mixed-metals' look being a signature of the brand. My style is simple, clean and minimalist. Nothing in your face, but hopefully striking nonetheless, with a cohesive collection suited to any occassion.

I have registered my maker's mark with the London Assay office, who hallmark my work in accordance with UK legal requirements.

As well as my Etsy shop, the LollaMac collection is available through a number of stockists across the North East, and I also trade at regular markets and fairs both local and further afield.

When not in LollaMac mode, I enjoy cooking, baking, walking, travelling, drinking wine and gin (though not together of course!) and watching motorbike racing.

I hope you love what you see as much as I have enjoyed making each and every piece in my collection. As well as keeping my shop stocked, I love working on custom orders, so if there's anything special you'd like making, please do get in touch, I'd love to hear from you!

You can follow me on Facebook (@handmadebylollamac), twitter (@lollamac) and Instagram (@lollamac_handmade and for a look behind the scenes @clare_edwin)