Karen our founder would like to share a mission for us all. International Women's Day in 2022 imagines a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias.

Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality.  Other things I believe in...

❤My brand is Zamsoe, my logo is a mash-up of a seahorse to represent my love of the ocean, combined with butterfly wings representing my love of nature and then combined with gridlines taken from the Angle of the North to remind me of my northern roots.

❤My Values are to never take myself too seriously in business, learn something new, always keep inventing, designing and challenging myself and step out of my comfort zone when you have been in business along time, like me, you can just keep plodding on the same old paths.

❤I think a lot about running a business is giving back, I do this by buying all the components and other items I use in making my jewellery presenting it at trade shows etc from small independent companies based in the UK.

❤My next value is to be kind to the world and my goodness this seems even more important than ever. All our packaging is totally made from recycled materials even down to the envelope, so if you are a trade customer I am sorry about some of the boxes you receive especially after Christmas I always feel dreadful when sending out recycled wine boxes for people to open only to find a box full of brooches the disappoint must be immense.

❤My most important value is to do something good with my business.I am really lucky to live by the most beautiful beach in Cornwall. So last year I built a gallery in my garden fondly known as the  Marmalade shed as my son makes marmalade for uni funds (beer) I invited local designer-makers to display their work along with mine. I did not ask for any commission just a donation to the RNLI and last year we raised an amazing amount for them.This year I am aiming to double it!

❤Another one of my values is supporting the creative community each month I treat myself to something from a small independent makers. Last month a bought a fabulous candle holder with 'BOLLOCKS' written on it from the super talented @amycooperceramics and this month I treat myself to some enamel mugs for my little /she shed HQ and campervan from my lovely friend kim @witchmountain

Pop over to the collection here to see the full range from £20...

Here are a couple of photos so you can see what to expect. 

We sell a lot of jewellery for women but we also sell a superb quality range of leather bracelets designed for men.  One of our most popular designs is the our skull bracelet.  For someone who is confident and wants to make a statement then this is the leather bracelet for your husband or boyfriend.

To see more images and to buy today click here.  

We will offer a special 15% discount for all orders that we receive before the end of this coming weekend (Sunday 12 midnight! - spooky).

Just enter SKULL04 when going through checkout.

If your looking for a special gift for Mothers Day we have an offer on top of our beautiful jewellery.

Get a free pair of boxed earrings of your choice with any other purchase up to Friday 9th March 2018.

Just add your choice when you are going through checkout in the notes part or send us an email.

You may have seen us in the Padstow feature appearing in Cornwall Life Magazine this month.

We are showcasing one of our new products / brooches and there’s a bit about us.

If your interested in Cornwall then pop out and buy one today as there’s lots to read!

There is something special about Valentine’s Day and we want to help you make it even more special. We have a wide selection of jewellery designed around hearts plus much more. We even offer personalised jewellery options.

Here is a special offer just for you. Buy three items for the price of two by entering this coupon code at checkout XHTQHL7V3XXN

Zamsoe a small business from Padstow, Cornwall was one of 100 from around the country invited to Downing Street for a reception to mark the UK’s fourth annual Small Business Saturday on Saturday December 3rd.

Karen wanless, owner of Zamsoe, which designs and makes jewellery, joined other small business owners at a reception at No.10 Downing Street attended by the Small Business Minister Margot James.

Prime Minister Theresa May said:

“Small Business Saturday is an opportunity for us to celebrate the success of the UK’s 5.4 million small businesses - from family run restaurants, to innovative tech start-ups, to local corner shops. 

I’m delighted that we had such a great representation of firms here in Downing Street to mark this event and recognise the prosperity they bring to the UK.” 

Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Greg Clark, said:

“The UK’s 5.5 million small businesses are the backbone of our economy, creating millions of jobs in communities across the country and helping to build an economy that works for all.

“I am proud to be joining Small Business Saturday in championing them, and would encourage as many people as possible to get out to their local high street this weekend to do the same.”

Small Business Saturday, a grassroots, not-for-profit campaign, places small, independent businesses in communities across the country in the national spotlight. Its aim is to prompt people not only to spend money with small independent businesses in the run-up to Christmas but also to create a mind-set to support them all year round.

It was a terrific end to 2016 for Zamsoe who looks forwards to launching new ranges and working with exciting retailers in 2017.

A small Padstow-based jewellery design business, whose collections of bracelets, brooches, necklaces and other jewellery for both women and men are inspired by the beautiful landscapes around its studio in Porthcothan Bay, Cornwall, has been named among the 100 small businesses in the UK to be celebrated by Small Business Saturday, the campaign that culminates in the UK’s dedicated day for small businesses on December 3rd.

Zamsoe was created officially two years ago by Karen Wanless, who moved from the North East to Cornwall after a decade of what she describes as 'playing' at doing business. The company designs, makes and sells distinctive jewellery, including innovative approaches like its ‘earrings in a bottle’ concept. From a small product range selling online the business has grown and is active on all the major online market places. It has also launched a wholesale business selling to more than 100 galleries and gift retailers across the UK and overseas. It will now be among the select number of companies to be featured by the Small Business Saturday campaign one per day for the 100 days leading up to Small Business Saturday itself.  

“The move from the North East to Cornwall was the catalyst to make Zamsoe a 'real' business,” explains Karen.  

“Buying, giving or receiving little works of art should be an enjoyable pleasurable experience and gives you something special in today’s world of mass production. The culture and inspiring seaside and countryside of Cornwall is inspiring our new product ranges.” 

Small Business Saturday is already the UK's most successful small business campaign. This is the fourth year of the campaign, which last year saw £623m spent with small businesses across the UK on Small Business Saturday, an increase of £119m or 24 per cent on the previous year. The campaign trended at number one in the UK on Twitter on the day with more than 100,000 campaign-related tweets being sent. Over 75% of local councils supported the campaign, giving considerable national reach into local communities.

The campaign is a great nationwide promotional and marketing tool for small businesses. It is totally free to participate and any small businesses can get involved - from one-man-bands, through to a high growth office, and from tradesmen to social media gurus. In addition to the big day, the campaign also delivers help and advice alongside opportunities to connect with other small businesses. In short, Small Business Saturday exists to support, inspire and promote small businesses. 

“The British public has a great affection for small businesses and we continue
to see that grow year on year.  Small Business Saturday is an exceptional example of collaboration and co-operation with small businesses teaming up in communities around the UK,” explains Campaign Director Michelle Ovens.

“Although the campaign focuses on one day, the goal is to have a lasting impact on small businesses by changing mind-sets, so that people make it their mission to support small businesses all year round. Most people in this country own a small business, work for a small business or know somebody who does, so supporting a small business on Small Business Saturday is absolutely personal.”

Small Business Saturday, which is a grassroots, not-for-profit campaign, was originally founded by American Express in the U.S. in 2010 and it remains the principal supporter of the campaign in the UK, as part of its on-going commitment to encourage consumers to shop small. The campaign also benefits from the backing of leading business organisations including the Federation of Small Businesses and Enterprise Nation. The campaign is also supported by PRS For Music, TalkTalk Business, Vistaprint, Post Office and Clear Channel

More information on Small Business Saturday can also be found on the Small Business Saturday Facebook page (www.facebook.com/smallbusinesssaturdayuk) and Twitter feed (@SmallBizSatUk) or their website www.smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com.  If you would like more info on Zamsoe visit www.zamsoe.co.uk.

It’s the final, and a difficult farewell for audience members who have just one last chance (we’re not counting a couple of Christmas specials to come) to watch Mel, Sue, Mary and Paul, the original gang of four, as the show leaves the BBC.

But let’s try to forget that the most popular programme on British television has been dismantled overnight and turn our attention to the three remaining contestants. 

They are an evenly matched little group and it’s a real seesaw of a last round, despite (gasp!) not one but TWO “Hollywood handshakes” very early on. 

The showstopper is immense, comprising 49 different items and a lot of elements. “I’m expecting perfection,” says Paul Hollywood, as proud families, friends and other Bakers gather for a picnic and to watch the coronation of the winner.

What a shame its gone to pieces but lets enjoy the final.

See  it tonight on BBC One, Wednesday 26 October at 8pm. The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice follows on BBC Two on Friday at 9.30pm. 

If you think you will miss it too let us know and as a consolation remember it with one of our Baking Jewellery pieces http://zamsoe.co.uk/search?q=baking

Bake Me a Cake Bracelet Shop Here

Bake Me a Cake Brooch Shop Here

Queen Of Cupcakes Necklace Shop Here

Queen Of Cupcakes Brooch Shop Here

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This event has been going for 20 years and Falmouth’s Events Square will again play host to one of Cornwall’s biggest and best loved specialist food festivals, Falmouth Oyster Festival, from Thursday October 13 – Sunday October 16. The annual festivities celebrate the start of the oyster dredging season, the native Fal Oyster and the diversity of Cornish seafood, with four days of feasting, cooking demos, live music, food and craft stalls.

Daily cookery demonstrations are held during the festival by top chefs and food experts from Cornwall’s hotels and restaurants, inspiring visitors to try their hand at unusual and exciting seafood combinations and indulge in the tastes of native oysters, wines, ales and local produce. The programme includes live music, Cornish food produce, arts and crafts, real ale and wine bars, oyster and seafood bars, Working Boat race, Grand Oyster Parade, shucking competition, a Grand Oyster Draw and celebrating 20 years, our Big Birthday Bash.

If you want more info pop over to their Facebook ‘Falmouth Oyster Festival’ or follow them on Twitter @FalOysterFest for all the latest festival news.

While you are all 'sea faring' why not have a look at our Coastal Collection of Jewellery - we hope you see something you like or want to share.

Flower Garden Brooch

The competition runs between 1/10/16 and 31/10/16 and what we need is for you to post a photo that captures the fun 'spirit' of halloween!  

Pop over to our Facebook or Twitter pages, (it would be great if you like or follow us) and then post the photos there.

As a little thank you for entering we have a 15% discount coupon to use for the period of the competition - Halloween2016 just enter it at checkout

Here is our photo of Deefore last year doing her best Dracula impression - scary!!!

#halloween #competition #fun #couponcode

Callington Honey Fair is one of the largest street fairs in Cornwall, with hundreds of people visiting the town to enjoy the one day event. The modern-day fair is held annually on the first Wednesday in October and each year has a unique theme. That same theme is used for the Shop Window Competition and the Children's Art Competition, which attracts entries from eleven primary schools in the region.

What happens?

As the only town in Cornwall that still retains a Honey Fair, the streets of Callington are given over to craft stalls, a town crier competition,  live music, a fun fair and those all important honey competitions. Always a friendly community event, many local charities and organisations participate and the town's churches join in with exhibitions.

‘Bee--‐sides’ the ever popular Cornwall Bee Keepers displays, with their live bees and honey products, there will be live music, street entertainment, the ever popular owl display, Children’s Art Competition (with over 800 entries), charity stalls and much, much more.

You can follow the trail of the Honey Fair Shop window displays, where the theme this year is ‘A Decade in our Queen’s Reign’.

It is not certain when Callington's Honey Fair was first established but in 1267, the town was granted a market charter by Henry III which gave permission for a weekly market and annual fair. Although towns in Wales have similar fairs dating back 700 years, it seems that the Callington Honey Fair was actually established in the latter half of the 19th century.

Here is some of our bee themed jewellery:

Save the Bees Brooch - shop here

Contemporary Queen Bee Necklace - shop here

Queen Bee Swirl Pin Brooch - shop here

23 – 24 – 25 SEPTEMBER 2016

will transform into foodie heaven for three days of eating, drinking, shopping and entertainment as the festival celebrates the food revolution that has taken place in Cornwall over the past 12 years. Demonstrating just why the county’s thriving food scene is loved by food connoisseurs from far and wide, this is one food event not to be missed.

What’s On This Year?
Street-food style pop-ups from a selection of Cornwall’s top restaurants and exciting newcomers will be serving a taster of their restaurant’s mouth-watering signature dishes. Cornwall’s array of artisan producers will deliver a bounty of the best food and beverages from around the county: bakers, butchers, breweries, cider makers, chocolatiers and cheese-makers will all be sampling and selling their wares. The perfect place to start your Christmas present shopping!

Meanwhile, top chefs will entertain, inspire and share their secrets in the Chefs’ Theatre and Croust Bar Masterclass Theatre. Playing host to the county’s highest profile chefs and foodie personalities, such as Michelin starred Nathan Outlaw, the exciting line-up illustrates the diversity of culinary expertise in the county and perfectly demonstrates just why Cornwall deserves its reputation as one of the greatest places to eat in the country, if not the world!  Visit their website http://www.greatcornishfood.co.uk/festival

With all this food inspiration also take the time to have alook at some of our food themed jewellery.  We have a full range of Bake me a Cake brooches, necklaces, bracelets and earrings plus much more http://zamsoe.co.uk/search?q=baking http://zamsoe.co.uk/search?q=queen+of+cupcakes

We have some exciting new products and are popping our ranges into collections such as The Heritage Collection, The Coastal Collection and The Contemporary Collection.  We hope this helps you find your jewellery easier - see this soon.

But just take a moment to remember the summer on the beach!

Sewing Forever Housework Whenever brooch by Zamsoe on the t.v!!

Sewing Forever Housework Whenever brooch by Zamsoe on the t.v!!

Its always a brilliant day out for the whole family and you can get to see our new collections including the 'Earrings in a Bottle'.

See you at stand 101.

Its June the 19th by the way.  If you are looking for a gift then we do have a range of mens bracelets, necklaces and key fobs that would fit the bill perfectly.

Here are a couple of photos but check out all the mens jewellery here.

We like to do things a little different and this collection is designed around beautiful charm earrings presented in their own glass bottle making this piece of jewellery a perfect gift for any occasion.

The silver plated earrings come displayed in their own glass bootle with a bespoke hanger built into the cork.  The silver coloured beads in the bottom of the bottle finish the presentation.

We will be releasing further designs over the coming weeks.

View the full collection here

Some trends to look out for are;

• Bright on. Metallics are surprisingly versatile.
• Hometown heroes. In a trend some call “the new destination wedding,” couples are increasingly looking for ways to bring in elements of places that hold special memories
• Just dreamy. The key to setting a romantic mood? Ambience.
• Be seated. Couples are moving away from a reception layout based on large round tables, which has a tendency to feel too much like a conference event, and are instead opting for either very long, rectangular tables or a mix of long tables surrounded by smaller square and round tables — all for a more intimate vibe. 
• Barns remain a strong venue trend.

Look at our wedding based jewellery and ideas for bridesmaid gifts.

Here's our herb garden its going wild.

Gardening has inspired a whole range of our jewellery and if you feel inspired pop over here http://zamsoe.co.uk/search?q=garden+jewellery

The festival starts at midnight on May Eve when townspeople gather outside the Golden Lion Inn to sing the "Night Song." By morning, the town has been dressed with greenery and flowers placed around the maypole. The excitement begins with the appearance of one of the 'Obby 'Osses. Male dancers cavort through the town dressed as one of two 'Obby 'Osses, the "Old" and the "Blue Ribbon" 'Obby 'Osses; as the name suggests, they are stylised kinds of horses. Prodded on by acolytes known as "Teasers," each wears a mask and black frame-hung cape under which they try to catch young maidens as they pass through the town. Throughout the day, the two parades, led by the "MC" in his top hat and decorated stick, followed by a band of accordions and drums, then the 'Oss and the Teaser, with a host of people, the "Mayers" - all singing the "Morning Song." - pass along the streets of the town. Finally, late in the evening, the two 'osses meet, at the maypole, before returning to their respective stables where the crowd sings of the 'Obby 'Oss death, until its resurrection the following May Eve.

Its always a great day with lots of atmosphere.  Can you spot us?

We would like to thank all of our customers for their support during 2015 and look forward to seeing you again in 2016.

We have an exciting year ahead with lots of plans, new products and ways of buying and personalising your jewellery from us.

See you soon Karen and Steve

Happy Christmas Truro!