Very exciting, as my booking for this has been confirmed and I am really looking forward to this event!

The main theme of the event is comics, so there will be artists from all walks of the comic world showing off and selling their work. There will be lots more on offer too; live music, Q&A panels, kids area and workshops. I'll be there with some of my unconventional but wearable jewellery!

Jewellery is often so much more than a pretty accessory. It's a memory of the special occasion it was worn at, it's a memory of the person who gave it, it's a memory of where it was purchased. Jewellery at its most special can start simple, but take on vast meaning.

Recently I was given a brown paper bag full of beautiful old fashioned jewellery and ring boxes. Within were antique coins, rings, a couple of necklaces and some brooches. My paternal grandad remarried after being widowed, passed on himself some years ago, and my step-grandmother was the giver of this treasure trove.

This may sound odd, but I often find product shots on a white background boring.
*recoils as the internet tells me I'm wrong*

I know, I know, white makes the product and colours stand out better, it's neutral, it's easier for incorporation into blog posts/magazines etc. But I often see pale background images and don't get a feel for the designer, the style, etc etc... Ok, many folks do great photos with props that help provide context, but just as often I think these can look formulaic (earrings on a teacup, or vase against B&Q white brick wallpaper anyone?) rather than enhance my understanding of their brand or prick my emotions.