D&J Journey
In October 2016, I started a brand called Dotty Fourrure and sold fur pom pom keyrings. I sewn ribbons and customised them with initials. Considering I created a whole brand based on key-rings, there was a huge demand and people still ask if I make them today.
My name is Jamie and I live in Liverpool I am the sole founder of brand Dorathy & J and work there full time. I never had a clear idea of what I wanted to be growing up and one small decision at a time I have ended up here! Here is.. running a small business with 4 staff members, 4 in store services and an online store for you to shop! We also travel for pop ups and host parties in our store.
Facts about me:
I love pale rose, eating out and online shopping. I have 2 gorgeous kids age 9 and 5. I have a huge renovation project going on in the south of France .I am such an introvert but very social online. My favourite colour is green. I am a workaholic. I am a huge family person. Addicted to Matcha, Instagram and my kids.
I completed my body piercing course in December 2019 and converted a home studio where Is stayed for 2 years.
I done so much growing and learning in my first studio at home but it was time to grow into something a little bigger.
I then completed the hub renovation for my new piercing room in October 2022 and that's where I am now based.
The studio is so friendly and welcoming and something I am extremely proud of.
We extended our studio in early 2023 to double our size and accommodate our new piercer and staff member Ella!
Ella completed a 5 day piercing diploma and I went along with her too as there is no such thing as too much learning!
I am excited to see where the journey takes me next..
On February 4th 2024 we launched our permanent jewellery service in store.
The soft launch was at a piercing party we were hosting and collaborating with Charlotte Tilbury. It was so fun to see how intrigued people were about the service and how much joy it brought them watching their jewellery come to life with the welding spark!
This is something we wanted to do for a very long time but with an extremely busy schedule it took us a while to get round to it. I have to say that it was definitely worth the wait.
With our handmade tiled table, perfect dainty chains and a special complimentary polaroid it really is the most special experience.
We started charm necklace building in store in April 2024. Charm necklaces were making a big comeback and we are all about having fun whilst creating your jewellery.
We have over 70 charms available for you to express your personality and style through and building it yourself means you will have a better bond to your jewellery.We have so much fun watching people eliminate certain ones and finding out your thought process to building them is so intriguing .
In September 2024 we started our engraving jewellery in store and for online orders! It made total sense to run alongside our permanent jewellery so you can personalise your choices even more!
Launching them online also meant they would be the perfect personal gift for a loved one! We are looking to expand and grow the options for this service in the future and we are excited to see where it takes us.
