About Ted & Tallulah

 

Meet the maker

Ted & Tallulah is the creative avenue that takes me away from my full time job as a legal advocate. As an independent maker I am able to put thought and time into each piece and can focus on pieces that I like and enjoy making, therefore avoiding the path of having to churn out multiple pieces in order to satisfy production. 

Making in small batches, or as one off’s and using traditional methods means that each piece remains unique with its own little quirks, and reflects the reality of the time and energy of its making. 

Jewellery with meaning

Every bangle, ring, necklace or charm is formed, buffed and polished by hand in my Dorset workshop. Each strike of the hammer creates a change in the form of the metal and means that no two pieces are exactly the same, and that each piece is made with passion, integrity and meaning.

I believe that there is a gentle shift between strength and style and that the two can co-exist, and that strength does not have to be loud to be effective, it can be quiet, subtle, and unique. The message behind my jewellery is that our inner power and inner strength lie quietly within our presence, beauty and style.

Sustainability

Keeping our footprint as minimal as possible is central to the ethos of Ted & Tallulah. Working with recycled gold and silver and using traditional smithing methods creates less environmental impact; while working in small batches and one off’s means that nothing is wasted as all of the scrap gold and silver, precious metal dust and off cuts are melted down and recycled to make more jewellery. When sourcing materials and packaging I strive to only use sustainable resources and an ethical supply chain, such as gemstones from ethical mines and diamonds from the seabed.

Who are Ted & Tallulah?

They are dogs! Tallulah was an Old English Sheepdog who was by my side through some difficult times, and Ted is a rescue from Cyprus,  a little fighter who just fits with us in so many ways.  The name Tallulah is special to me as it comes from the native American word meaning ‘leaping water’ reflecting the power and beauty of nature. 

I heard someone say 'tune into what you feel' and that is my aim with Ted & Tallulah

Elaine