Welcome, this is me. My name is Nicole and I am pretty much the cosmos behind Delix. It all started in 2013 and I was on maternity leave with my second baby. I was the least crafty and arty person ever and was planning on returning to my primary teaching job full time when maternity leave finished. Then Christmas came and I realised how expensive personalised gifts were, I had a huge love of Pinterest (thanks to weird and wonderful ideas in teaching!) and stumbled across some hand stamped jewellery. 'That looks so easy,' I thought to myself. After a quick browse of eBay I found some cheap supplies. I was sold. The supplies arrived and I had plans of making some amazing designs. The first piece barely made an imprint. The second jumped all over the blank. I swiftly learned that a stamping block and heavy hammer was crucial and another supply was ordered. It arrived and I gave it another go. It took a lot of practice to produce some alright pieces that at the time I was thrilled to give family and they loved them too. I was now hooked, I then purchased even more supplies and soon worked out that to produce the wonderful pieces I'd been lusting after I would have to invest greatly.
I had entered the rabbit hole. I started a Facebook page and every penny I earnt went back into the business. I learnt lots. For starters, the font I had wasn't suitable for the stainless steel blanks I was working on. I discovered aluminium and its wonderful qualities and developed so many pieces I was extremely proud of. I then learnt more about sterling silver and the amazing world of soldering and rings started appearing.
By 2015 I'd worked out that actually juggling two children, a full time teaching job and a part time business was really, really hard work. We were looking at making some changes in our home and I knew there'd be the perfect space for my own little Delix room and so I took the plunge and handed in my notice. It was petrifying. Exciting. Nerve wracking. And the best decision I ever made.
We decided to add to our family and I again learnt to juggle a new kind of normal and Delix definitely made this possible, So this is now us,
I must admit, it is sometimes difficult and not everyone (youngest especially) agrees with me working lots but I really am having the best time ever. I am extremely lucky to have a lot of support around me, my husband has at times taken over the admin side along with my sister. My parents are often roped into post runs and baby sitting. I have a long term plan for Delix that will see it to continue to evolve and grow and become a brand that you return to again and again for years.
I have met some amazing customers so far and it is lovely to get to know you more and see your fantastic pictures so please head over to our Facebook group.
