The surreal fashion opportunities that have presented themselves to me, it still astounds me.

What is my idea of perfect happiness? 

My ‘wee chats’ with my Son to know what’s going on in his little world or, chilling with a Starbucks take away hot chocolate.

What is my greatest fear?  

I have two….. ‘Wasps’ and never being able to have the opportunity to implement the charity visions in my head into living practise.  I’m scared I die and these philanthropy visions will never live.

What is the trait that I most deplore in myself?

My confidence levels in my work.  As a creative you have to put your work ‘out there’, especially with social media.  Feel at times it’s a platform for rotten tomatoes & cabbages to be flung thinking “is it good enough?”

The band “The Script” lyrics best describes one of life’s greatest extravagances…. “Your health is your wealth”.   Possessions will never make you happy in life, you can’t take them or money with you when you pass, health, good memories and laughter all the way!

On what occasion would I lie? 

What occasion could ever present itself that’d you feel you would have to lie?  Or are we talking little porkers here? Not a person to lie as lies will always come back to bite you in the bum.

What is the influence of role models, in my work and in my life?

I admire role models like ‘Boyan Slat’ (Ocean Clean Up) or “Bionic Yarn” – people and companies making a real difference for the good of this planet and future generations and not for personal profit, greed or fame game.

What is the thing that I dislike the most in my work? 

Being located the opposite end of the Country to London as, sadly, Aberdeen is not the UK’s fashion hub, it’s an incredibly tough industry as it is without being located 500+ miles away from opportunities and the fact that everything I’ve ever been involved with has been on a “time free” basis.  The fashion industry is crazy for not paying creative professionals.

When and where was I the happiest, in my work? 

When I became a finalist for ‘Ideas Britain’ 444 Competition. I have colossal philanthropy visions through my jewellery collections and thought “this time, it must be it”.

If I could, what would I change about myself?  
I’m in the process of changing these already; not to be so soft and to no longer let people use me.

There have been several achievements but the relationships I’ve established.  There’s some pretty incredible people out there and it always amazes me how people will try their best to help you.  I’ve been extremely fortunate.

What is my most inspirational location, in my city?  

One of my running routes in my local community or the beach always clears the cobwebs away.

“Carmines” it’s a tiny Italian place in Union Terrace.

Who is my greatest fan, sponsor, partner in crime?  

My Son is always saying; ‘don’t give up Mum’ or; ‘how do you make that?’ So I guess my Son but I’m his biggest fan too!

Vivienne Westwood because she is a designer after my own heart with her philanthropy work with “Save The Bees” and “Save The Arctic” campaign work.  She’s one inspirational legend of a woman.

What project, in the nearby future, am I looking forward to work on? 

I am praying in the nearby future I get an investor onboard so that I can start the process of mass producing jewellery collections so that I can become involved with the philanthropy campaigns to what I’ve mentioned in this interview and many, many more.  I worry immensely about the current condition the planet is heading in for my Son’s generation, it’s soul destroying to think what they are being left to inherit.

How can you contact me?  

Instagram is best! “HouseofHalos”