28th April
Wilder Friends - Emma Milne Watson
Emma Milne Watson is a former fashion editor and interior consultant who's 15 year magazine career included ELLE, Conde Naste Traveller & Wallpaper...Emma has turned all this creative energy into making these joyous pieces of jewellery.
Please share a little about yourself, where you live, and your working journey so far?
We have recently moved from our beloved family home to a rental in a picturesque village in the amazing South Downs national park. My Jewellery journey at the helm of MW started in Covid when my daughter and I started making necklaces to send to people who donated to our chosen charity refuge. At this time domestic violence within the home was at an all time high and it was our way of trying to make a difference during those strange times
Why is craft important to you?
It brings me peace and the focus when working, it calms me down. I love to work with my hands and create things that come from my head. I don’t do any drawings everything is instinctive.
What inspired you to start creating these beautiful necklaces?
To be honest my garden, nature & the flowers I was growing at that times all my roses & sweet peas.
I love the reuse of otherwise discarded beads that you up-cycle into a beauty of colour and uniqueness.You create bespoke pieces, what has been your most inspired commission?
A long time customer of mine sent some charms and beads that she had been collection for many years and I managed to make her 3 very special necklaces & a pair of earrings.She gave me complete creative control and result was completely unique & special.
What is the best advice you would give to fellow artisans / craft makers?
Belave in your process & your craft. You cant get it wrong as there's not right or wrong way of expressing creativity.
Please share your two favourite herbs whether culinary or holistic?
Coriander to eat and Rose to smell.
Do you have any rituals that you feel supports your overall wellbeing?
Long hot baths are very important to me.Filling the room with candles and dosing the bath with delicious oils and potions, mainly all are from you.xx
What does wholeness mean to you?
Wholeness means authenticity, courage and Peace! Topped with a big hug of love.
