After raising a family and finally finding some free time on her hands she decided that it was time for a new hobby and enrolled on a jewellery making course. This was just the start, out of all the different kinds of jewellery that she handmade, Swarovski crystals and pearls were the ones that made an impression. At first she started making one off pieces of Swarovski based jewellery for family and friends as gifts and thank you presents. After a few months of practising, she successfully became a certified Swarovski designer. Then, with guidance from her husband Sam (a former Managing Director) she decided to set up a few market stalls and start selling to the public. With great success it was at this point made clear that her talent was not just appreciated by her friends and family, from here on Jewellery Inspired, a family business was born.