20 Metres From Home: A Survival Story

BySarah July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Went plum picking in the garden during my lunch break (yes I give myself a lunch break 😆)
and apparently I required supervision.

Tickle (AKA Lola) bravely travelled all the way from my desk to the garden.
Plums collected. Human supervised. Tickle’s work was done.

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i'm Sarah

Jewelry maker, bead hoarder, refinement nerd, and the 'i' behind Jewel & i. I’ve been creating and selling jewelry online for over 20 years through Oh So Cherished (and somehow still get excited over a particularly nice pair of pliers.

These days, I share practical beading tips, jewelry-making techniques, honest tool recommendations, and the small refinements that can take a piece from 'homemade-looking' to beautifully 'professional-looking'.

From bead choices and wire drape to findings, finishing touches, and selling handmade jewelry online… I’m slightly obsessed with the details that make all the difference.

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