Christmas postal delays
It's that time of the year when we shop online the most. We rely on our wonderful Royal Mail postal service to get our handmade items from our Orkney island...
Alison Moore News
Toot Toot! Christmas is almost here...
I know, it's still October but this year for small online business owners like me, Christmas is looking closer than ever before. My workshop sits on an island at the...
How it all began
I was reminiscing today about my early jewellery making days and how my business has grown. Like many people, I used to work a 9 till 5 job. Back then, my job...
And the Story Continues... meet Tess
At the heart of all good stories are the characters, and Alison has introduced a new one into her Storybook Collection. We're delighted to launch Tess, our newest stackable Storybook ring; this bezel set birthstone...
New Store and Workshop Now Open
We're really happy to announce that we've moved to new, bigger premises in Dounby, Orkney, with a street-front shop and expanded workshop area. The shop, decorated in our signature dark...
Alison's Underwater Photography Makes a Splash
There's nothing quite like immersing oneself in the ocean to feel refreshed, recharged and filled with a renewed sense of purpose. It's fitting then that Alison's connection to the sea...
Gorgeous Gift Wrap Handmade in Orkney
In our ongoing efforts to minimise single use plastics and reduce waste we’ve been looking at our gift wrapping habits. Unable to find a suitable eco alternative to both the paper and...
Winner of Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2021
Alison Moore has won the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences, as rated by real customers. Created by Feefo,...
Alluring Amethysts – the February Birthstone
Gorgeous purple amethyst is the stone of St Valentine and those born in February, and it carries the energy of passion and creativity. They are regal and elegant stones, favoured by royalty. Prized...
Sustainable Packaging Solutions
Here in Orkney, we are lucky to have incredible coastlines, fascinating shipwrecks and rich sea beds to explore. I’m endlessly amazed by life beneath the surface. My growing passion for snorkelling...
Win A Piece of 'Happily Ever After'
Win A Piece of 'Happily Ever After' Like many other events in the run up to Christmas this year, our annual village Bazaar is looking a little different. Rather than...
The Season to Shine and Sustainable Solutions
Tis the season to shine... We love creating pieces for special occasions, especially Christmas. As a small business, it is one of the most important times in our calendar, it's...
Christmas gift for romantics
Christmas has now begun and it looks like lots of you are being treated by Santa this year! We've had some lovely sparkling pieces heading out in the post, all...
Summer life and Nebula Offer
At this time of year in Orkney, the local agricultural shows are in full flow. Here in Dounby, we sit right next to the show park so the smell of...
New (old!) collection: Rockpool
After a long winter the sun has finally poked her head through the clouds and is bringing some warmth back to our island! We have some absolutely gorgeous beaches here...