At Christmas, it’s easy to focus on the finished picture: the glow of twinkling lights, a beautifully wrapped parcel under the tree and the excitement of finding something meaningful inside.
But behind every Wanderlust Life gift is something equally special - a small team of brilliant women in North Devon who design, make, pack and send each piece with genuine love and care.
This is Behind the Glow: a peek behind the sparkle at the humans who make the Wanderlust Life magic happen.
Made by real people, for real people
We’re not a huge, faceless business. We’re a close-knit, all-female team working between our studio and shop in Braunton.
Every piece begins with an idea. From there, gemstones are selected, designs are developed and jewellery is handcrafted in small batches by our talented makers. Orders are carefully wrapped, customer questions are answered and parcels are sent out into the world - often carrying a special story, memory or intention with them.
There are many different hands and hearts involved along the way. And yes, somebody really does do a little happy dance when your order comes through.
THE IDEAS'S WOMEN
GEORGIE
Georgie founded Wanderlust Life 13 years ago with one fine cord necklace, made at her kitchen table following a life-changing trip around Mexico.
Today, as our Founder and Creative Director, she’s still the driving force behind the brand - bringing the big ideas, creative energy and an unwavering belief that jewellery should mean something, not simply look beautiful. She also brings plenty of laughter, an excellent playlist and, quite possibly, the office disco ball.
the magic hands
BEX
Our Senior Jewellery Designer and Maker, Bex, helps turn Georgie’s ideas into the pieces you love. From developing new designs to refining the tiniest details, her talent and care can be felt throughout our collections. There’s a very good chance your Wanderlust Life jewellery has passed through her extremely skilled hands.
It’s a lovely thought, isn’t it? Jewellery made by one person, especially for another.
The Problem solver
NAT
Gift dilemma? Parcel panic? Not quite sure which gemstone they’ll love? Nat’s your woman. As our Customer Experience Manager, she knows Wanderlust Life inside out and is always ready to help. Whether she’s tracking down an order, helping someone find a meaningful gift or arranging a much-loved piece to be refurbished, Nat makes sure our customers feel genuinely cared for.
THE SHOP SPARKLE
JOCIE
Meet one of the lovely humans behind our Braunton shop, the place where gifts are chosen, jewellery is layered and “I’m only popping in for a look” regularly becomes something altogether more sparkly.
Megan Double Curb Toggle Necklace
Marina Pearl & Mulberry Cord Bracelet
Why shopping small means so much
When you choose to shop small, your purchase has a ripple effect. It supports real people and skilled jobs. It helps preserve traditional making techniques and keeps money circulating within local communities. It allows independent businesses to create thoughtfully, produce in small batches and make decisions with people and the planet in mind.
As a proudly certified B Corp, we’re always working to use our business as a force for good. We don’t pretend to be perfect, but we care deeply about how our jewellery is made, the people involved and the impact we leave behind. Most importantly, your support allows a small independent brand like ours to keep designing, making and doing things with heart.
So, this Christmas, we wanted to take you behind the glow and introduce you to some of the humans behind every Wanderlust Life piece. Thank you for every order, shop visit, recommendation, social share and lovely message. You keep our hands busy, our ideas flowing and our hearts very full. From our little corner of North Devon to wherever you are, thank you for choosing to shop small and give meaningfully this Christmas.
With love and good energy,
The Wanderlust Life team x