INSPIRING WOMEN SERIES- DAISY FROM CRUISING DAIS JEWELLERY

9th of November 

On a crisp November morning, we went to meet the wonderful Daisy and her beautiful boy, Rex.  We went down to Gweek, a village very close to where our studio is, in Cornwall. There we sat, drank tea and chatted all things motherhood and Daisy's trade as a Silversmith. 

Daisy and her partner Reuben had Rex 7 months ago and he truly spreads light wherever he goes. 

To be able to sit as three woman having such raw and honest conversations is nothing but refreshing and the way Daisy speaks about motherhood and her work as a Jeweller is so inspiring.  

Daisy has grown up in Cornwall and lives here now with her partner and babe. As you will find out, her work is heavenly influenced by the surrounding nature, here in Cornwall. 

You can find Daisy on Instagram @cruisingdais925 where she exhibits her exquisite silver jewellery. 

Daisy wears The Olive Dress as well as The Laurie Tunic  which is perfect over a pair of jeans this time of year. 

Photography by Imogen Rosemary.

My name is Daisy and I have grown up in Cornwall. I am a Mother and Silversmith and have worked making jewellery for a good few years now. I had my son Rex 7 months ago and I am currently navigating being a working Mother. This shoot was a brilliant way of exhibiting my work whilst also showing of my new babe to the world as it shows two of my favourite parts to life.

Being so drawn to the outdoors and especially the sea– it’s the time spent in these special places of peace – noticing the textures of the rock and how each day the water’s got something new to say.

Silver is a malleable metal and I love manipulating the surface- whether it be light dappling or going in hard like a storm with the hammer. The process of making is interchangeable throughout its parts, yet I always find a peace like that found in the places the inspiration is drawn from.

"The burner would be on too, glowing holly wood, warming our feet."

 Has entering Motherhood effected your creative approach? 

My take from motherhood so far is that time can lose all bearings on reality. Especially in these magical and rather full-on early days. Where time hasn’t allowed me to make- it allowed me to plan. I’m grateful for this. 

 

What is your favourite piece you've created and why? 

My next creation that I am itching to make centres around setting recalibrated turquoise. The stones are like a painting with copper fire running through them. Truly amazing. Watch this space.

 

 

Paint us a picture of your perfect day...

 

When I’ve reached a finish to a passion project piece in the studio and my boy has played or slept through the whole thing (haha, his chuckle, not mine) I’d call the girls up for a tea. That would be my perfect day. The burner would be on too, glowing holly wood warming out feet.