In 2018 launched a business doing what we love whilst working full time. — Adornment Archive Jewellery Inspired by Architecture

To the side Hustle!

This year was the year we took the plunge. It’s been a few years in the making (from idea to creating designs) but 2018 was the year we finally took the step into making what we love a business.

What we love being jewellery and architecture.

Not not quite sure how we got here to 2019 so fast, 2018 has felt like quite a whirlwind. I just wanted to take the time today on the 2nd of January minus a hangover, to celebrate some of this years achievements and say thank you to some people who have really helped us out.

Why? Well Acknowledging the little experience we had running a business! This year we have turned to others and read various business books (some have been great I will maybe do a post just on this) including the one by the founder of NIP&FAB and Rodial, Maria Hatzistefanis. One of the things she talks about in the book that particularly resonated with us. That I know I personally am not good at! Was the idea that building a business (or starting anything new really) is hard, full of ups and downs and it’s really important to celebrate the achievements no matter how small. I guess this is to be present and all that but also I think its about keeping moral up, largely as with most things in life running a business rarely goes to plan especially in the beginning.

This is an idea we are going to try action more in our business but also in my personal life.

So that’s the New Years Resolution to celebrate the achievements no matter how small

Here goes

We launched our first collection via indiegogo for which we where 121% funded! (much to our own surprise)
We launched our website and shop. (thanks here to squarespace)
We did some awesome collaborative shoots with the talented Ellie Bungay and James Fortune.
In 2017 we set a brief for Liverpool a John Moore’s university who can be followed @wearefashion_lsad as a result we met the Lovely Megan Storey who’s created some wonderful content for us since.
We worked with some fantastic stylists and influencers

We saw visited some brutalist buildings. Seeing Marina city in Chicago was a real highlight, we also visited Frank Lloyd Wright’s house which has be a real long time goal!

So what’s next?

First the dreaded tax return!

Then after that we are going to create some designs inspired by another’s of London’s Brutalist gems (It’s not the Barbican this time!).

Our plan is to create a series of designs! Then get you our supporters to choose your favourite and take another pre-order for the winning design around March.

More to be be revealed soon!!

Huge thanks for all the support in all its forms, those who supported the campaign but also those who have listed given time, made tea and listened. To those pondering your own ventures if we have made it this far I am 100% sure you can do whatever it is you think you cant.

Lots of love

Wishing you all a wonderful 2019!

Adornment Archive

xxx

by Written by Ellen Thomas