When I was thinking of a name for my jewellery business, it was a daunting prospect. There are so many silver based shop names out there already! Before I could talk myself into delaying the set-up, a conversation with my parents reminded me of my 'fearsome' Great Granny Ellen.

Having survived revolution, tragedy and family strife, she was a born survivor. She was adaptable, fierce and single-minded. A bit mythical and not averse to bending the rules or ignoring them. She was the kind of person we all wish we could be a bit more like, and I like to think I have inherited some of her passion.

Canny as a Scots word can mean skilful, knowledgeable, good to have around or other-worldly. Though my great granny Ellen was not from Scotland, I think she would approve of the description.

​Welcome to my jewellery created in this spirit.