MION

17/05/2026

All the materials for getting “Zoe’s Awesome Workshop” into a usable state have finally arrived! 🙌

A huge crane dropped everything at the top of the driveway, so Ciaran and I - mainly Ciaran, obviously 😂 - had the small task of carrying sheets of ply, plasterboard, and insulation all the way down the slope. Not an easy job!

We’re pretty sure this outbuilding was once an outdoor toilet, complete with a dividing wall for two cubicles 🚽😅 After clearing out years of shed gubbins (and evicting the resident false widow spiders 🕷), Ciaran got stuck in with the ankle grinder and sledgehammer to knock through the internal wall and open the whole space up. Seriously dirty work, but it’s already starting to take shape!

While all this has been going on, we’ve had to cut the power to my current workshop, so for now I’m not taking on any new bespoke jewellery work for MION.

Don’t panic though - I can still do quotes and design work, and I’ll be back to business as usual as soon as the new workshop is up and running… hopefully in a month or two 🤞✨

04/05/2026

Some grafting this sunny bank holiday - pointing finished and thanks to Ciaran and his crow bar, the roof is off! 💪🌞

02/05/2026

While the sun shines, a new project to fill mine and AXN Architecture 's weekends has begun....💪🌞😍

01/03/2026

🌼 Mum and me at the Langbank Village Hall Spring Fayre 2026 😍🌷

Such a lovely day, thank you to everyone who came along and supported!

I’m still thinking about the incredible sourdough loaves and cinnamon buns from Little Luxuries Scotland… absolutely divine 👌 (Note to self: take photos next time before they disappear!)

If you missed us, don’t worry 👀 MION will be back this summer with a fresh pop-up and brand new, exclusive designs you won’t want to miss ✨

Make sure you’re following along for dates and sneak peeks, exciting things are coming!🌼

24/02/2026

Mother’s Day isn't that far away 💐 so why not come and visit MION at Langbank’s Spring Pop Up this Saturday?

Join quality vendors in the Langbank Village Hall 12.30 - 4pm for access to a gorgeous and abundant selection of luxury gifts - including clothing, bags, jewellery, skincare, interior décor, homeware and more ✨️

Little Luxuries Scotland
Fairlie Curved
Sarah Haran
Tropic Skincare
MION
Wax melts by J

With something to suit all tastes, bring your mums along and let them choose their own treats - find something for yourself while you're there. I know I will 😉

13/02/2026

Quiet on here lately - work and life have been full, and not always in the shiny, Instagram way. Even sitting in the hair salon, I can’t switch off completely… so here’s a little productivity in between foils ✨

This is a recent remodel for a client who had a beautiful, but dated, diamond ring hiding in her jewellery box. It deserved more than that.

We kept the original platinum and diamond 'crown' - exquisitely made and far too special to dismantle. The ring remains proudly platinum at its core, with rich 18ct yellow gold introduced through the band to build a chunkier, contemporary mixed-metal look with that effortless stacked feel.

Now her heirloom is back where it belongs, on her finger, catching the light and being worn every day.

Old gold. New energy.

MION ✨

05/01/2026

Happy New Year everyone! Back to work today ✨

There’s something quite grounding about easing back into work after the festive break - taking stock, tidying up, and gently finding your rhythm again. That calm for me was broken at 4pm on 2nd January, when an unexpected international call came through.

It was crackly, confusing, and at first didn’t even sound like it was meant for me - until I made out the words “ring stuck on finger… do you have a cutter?”

Not my usual business call, but I was happy to help - albeit slightly panicked that I should maybe have just directed them straight to A&E.

“We’re staying in a hotel nearby,” he said. “I’ll send her over in a taxi.”

I assumed the Gleddoch just up the hill… but no - Cameron House. Not quite so nearby.

An hour later, a distressed woman arrived at my door. Tara, had enthusiastically put her rings back on after having a baby seven months ago, and they were now very well and truly stuck.

The taxi meter was running, there was no time to spare, and all I could do was gently take hold of her finger - adorned with a 6 carat marquise diamond solitaire in platinum (the biggest I’ve ever seen in person) - and make the cut.

With a sickening crunch, the metal split. A pair of pliers, a careful pull, and her finger was finally free.

“Thank you,” she gasped - and then immediately began wrestling her diamond encrusted wedding band off the same swollen finger. That one came off too, thankfully without further drama or cutting.

And just like that, she was gone. I dread to think what that taxi fare was, but it was still way better than spending hours in A&E - or worse, flying home to the US with the rings still on and risking real damage.

I also dread to think about the repair job on that beautiful ring, but that part was out of my hands.

My husband, ever the businessman, said I should have charged for the job. But it didn’t feel right to make money from someone’s panic - even if I was technically closed and she clearly could have afforded it.

Sometimes this job isn’t about sparkle or sales. It’s about trust, care, and being there when someone really needs help.

Here’s to a year of unexpected moments, kindness when it counts, and more surprises along the way ✨

21/12/2025

Today I close the workshop door having finished my final bespoke piece of the year - a truly special remodel created from an existing piece of jewellery that holds deep personal meaning for its new owner

Projects like this are the heart of why I do what I do, and ending the year with something so sentimental feels perfectly fitting.

I want to say a huge thank you to all my existing and new MION customers for letting me be part of such meaningful moments. I really couldn’t do this without you - you are all absolute gems 💎 (I promise that’s my last pun 😉)

Any new jewellery orders can happily wait until the new year while I take a little pause, reset, keep my manicure nice for a bit, and get inspired for what’s to come in 2026.

Thanks everyone for another incredible year of creativity, connection, and sparkle✨

Have a very merry Xmas and see you in the new year!

Zoe (Chief Elf) at MION 🧝‍♂️

05/12/2025

🎄At a loose end Sunday? Why not take a wander round the outdoor Christmas market at Number 10 Hotel to gain some gift inspo (16 Queen's Dr, Glasgow G42 8BS for your satnavs).

On from 12 - 4, its free entry and there will be hot food and drinks on sale. I will also be there selling my jewellery designs and freezing my butt off 😉 Come say hello! 👋

02/12/2025

For all of you who love a nice Christmas market - see you at MION's only in-person selling event this Sunday 12 - 4 at Glasgow's Number 10 Hotel 😍🎄

🎄 𝟭𝟬 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 this Sunday coming 12-4pm 🎁

We invite you to step into the festive spirit at Number 10 Hotel’s enchanting outdoor Christmas market.

Set within our beautifully decorated grounds, this special seasonal event brings together a handpicked selection of local vendors, offering everything from artisan gifts and crafts to festive Bratwurst In the Garden.

Wander through twinkling stalls, enjoy the scent of Mulled wine and fresh pine, and discover unique treasures perfect for Christmas gifting.

Whether you’re shopping, sipping or simply soaking in the atmosphere, it’s a joyful day out for all ages.

FREE ENTRY AND OPEN TO ALL!

25/11/2025

✨️ Gifts for her -️ Modern earring designs with a dense matte black titanium or 18ct yellow gold PVD finish. The perfect gifts. Wearable, durable, waterproof, sweatproof, scratch resistant and hypoallergenic. Designed and made to last. For the full collection, visit the MION website: www.lovemion and use code: 5GOLDRINGS to get 10% off ✨️