About Canny Ellen

My name's Chris, and I love making wee pieces of art in silver for people to wear. I hope you will find something that takes your fancy - happy browsing.

 

Why 'Canny Ellen'?

When I was thinking of a name for my business, it was a daunting prospect.  There are so many silver based shop names out there already!  Before I could talk myself into delaying the set-up, a conversation with my parents reminded me of my 'fearsome' Great Granny Ellen. 

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Having survived revolution, tragedy and family strife, she was a born survivor. She was adaptable, fierce and single-minded.  A bit mythical and not averse to bending the rules or ignoring them.   She was the kind of person we all wish we could be a bit more like, and I like to think I have inherited some of her passion.

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Canny as a Scots word can mean skilful, knowledgeable, good to have around or other-worldly.  Though my great granny Ellen was not from Scotland, I think she would approve of the description.

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Welcome to my jewellery created in this spirit.