About

Hi, my name is TJ & I am the person behind The Charmed Maiden.

I am a one woman business offering a variety of handmade headpieces, girdle belts, cloak fasteners, jewellery & accessories. I offer a wide & varied range of designs to suit all tastes & pockets, including one of a kind & limited addition pieces.

I am proud to say that I have had many a piece purchased over the years by a variety of both television & theatre production companies as well as re-enactment groups & for photo shoots. I have also had headpieces featured in the magazine Glittery Bride (Southwest Boho Wedding in California) & the music video: The ENIGMA Men by the US band: Marquis of Vaudeville.

I have had a love of jewellery making since childhood with many a happy day spent back then, stringing necklaces from my Nan's very large & seemingly never ending button tin! Throughout the years I have enjoyed learning many crafts but jewellery making has always been my No 1.

In 2011 I became unwell & was diagnosed with M.E. The first three years were the worst with weeks at a time spent in bed, constantly feeling exhausted & confused plus terrible bouts of joint & muscle pain & headaches galore! By 2015 the 'fog' started to lift & I found myself longing to work again & so The Charmed Maiden was born!

Many of us dream of running our own business doing something we love & I consider myself to be one of those very lucky people! Being able to create once again has given me a whole new lease of life & along with much love & support from my lovely husband, it has also helped in giving me my confidence back. Yes, I still get days when I feel worn out & have to rest & the aching joints are still regular visitors but I have learnt how to pace myself & plan my day & am loving every minute of working again for a living!