I did my friend Amanda a favour by playing the part of a ‘photographer’ for her jewellery shoot. Her jewellery line is at the moment labelled ’8 Days A Week’ but I hear that she’s having a bit of a headache settling on a name. I like 8 days a week, because frankly, I could use that extra day – only if it was a weekend!

Shot in John’s place, around the corner from mine in Newtown, and situated in a wide, tree lined street, and involving three of Amanda’s beautiful friends, Sarah and I had a ball for most of the afternoon. Not to mention the after effects of clutching and pressing a button for 3+ hours straight.

8 Days A Week is homegrown, judging by the fact that Amanda was up all night trying to finish the pieces for the shoot. Sewed and crafted by hand, the pieces unique and individual in character. Amanda’s got a great eye for beautiful silk fabrics and patterns. She tells me that these pieces are only a reflection of her girly mood at the moment and that she’s usually a jigsaw piece jewellery wearing kind of girl. My favourites would have to be the floral headpieces.

8 Days a Week is a growing hobby for Amanda, and she’s hoping to at least get some financial benefits from her hobby. She recalls an experience at the market where she spent 2 years on her collection and all of them went in a couple of hours – most she blames on her low price point. Learning from that experience, Amanda wants to sell the 8 Days A Week at an accessible price point but yet still reflect the passion and hours that she puts into every piece.