Interviewed : Lady Nic’s
I don’t normally write about jewellery. And I guess it’s because I don’t wear much fancy accessories myself these days.
It doesn’t mean I don’t like cute and pretty stuff though. It’s just that I now wear practical ones that don’t require much ‘changing’ (getting my two small kids ready to go out in time generally means minimal time is left for me to get ready. Hmm. A rather lame excuse, you think?).
Anyway. Today I want to introduce you to Lady Nic’s.
It’s an online store selling hand-made jewellery. Necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Pretty stuff!
What I find motivating is how the owner, the jewellery maker, my good old friend Nichol, is driven to pursue her love for crafting though she herself is busy being a mom to her 17-month-old son, Will.
I asked her a few questions to find out more about her crafts and how she struggles to juggle everything.
And here they are.
Leonny: When and why did you start making hand-made jewellery?
Nic: Started making about 6 years ago. Couldn’t find what I like and when I did find, they’re too expensive to buy. So…
Leonny: Now that you’re a busy Mom of one with no helper at home, why do you want to start the business again?
Nic: After 17 months of focusing on how to be a mother and a housewife, I feel it’s time that I can afford to shift a little attention back to ME – to do what I enjoy and to earn my keeps!
Leonny: How do you juggle the time between creating your masterpieces, caring for your son, spending time with hubby, housework and everything else?
Nic: Frankly, my hands are really full juggling so many things! I spend my days with son, playing and doing activities with him. In between his TV and short nap time, I’ll do little chores here and there (they are never-ending anyway!). Near dinner time is my busiest – cooking for the family, feeding and bathing son etc.
Hubby and I will sometimes put son at my mother’s house so that we can catch a movie or just go chill out. On most nights, we’ll have a quick chat to update our days.
When I breastfeed my son, I will think of designs and transform them into creations at night when everybody is asleep. At times I need a few nights to complete a piece as my son may disrupt my work by waking up a few times!
Leonny: Any ‘sacrifices’ you can tell and share?
Nic: Sacrifices? SLEEP, of course! Have been clocking in like 4-5 hours of shut-eye per night…and it’s a cumulative number, for goodness sake!
Leonny: Last one, what makes your jewellery ‘unique’?
Nic: As long as the creator does not copy, her creations are ‘unique’!
My jewellery are essentially inspired by imagination, music, scenery, a novel I had read, my own life experiences…and anything that tugs at my heartstring. Every piece has a theme/tale. And I make them with lots of sincerity!
PS: Nic adds to her collection periodically, so do check her e-store once in a while for great new stuff you may want to bring home and wear! Online payment and orders are available too!
