Rachel Atkinson
Rachel is AC Silver's Digital Assistant helping the website and marketing team with many digital tasks including blog post creation and social media assignments.
Luxury Christmas Centrepieces
The Christmas season is fast approaching. Now is the time to start that prep! Of course there are the usual things to think about: different parties to juggle, presents to make or buy, and of course the decorations. I’m not just talking about the classic Christmas tree décor, but also the all-important décor that graces […] ...Read More...
Christmas Luxury
Photo by Roberto Nickson on Unsplash Christmas brings with it many connotations, but something that really springs to mind when I think of Christmas is one word: luxuy. It is the time of year when a lot of people go all-out. We all dream of the perfect Christmas, and there are so many little luxuries […] ...Read More...
Different Sapphire Cuts
A rough sapphire can be cut into many different shapes. Most of it is dependent on the quality of the sapphire, and also its colour. There are, in fact, many different factors to take into consideration when deciding how to create a polished sapphire out of a rough one. We’re going to explore some of […] ...Read More...
From Christmas Past
“Nephew” returned the Uncle sternly, “keep Christmas in your own way, and let me keep it in mine.” – A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens How do you keep Christmas? Do you have any festive traditions? More specifically, do you know where these traditions might originate from? Although simply doing something because it’s what you usually […] ...Read More...
How to Clean a Hip Flask
As with most things, it is always a good idea to give your hip flask a clean. You might have used it recently, or it might have been stored, unused for a while. Either way, it might seem like a bit of a daunting task. It is, after all, something you intend to drink out […] ...Read More...
18th Century Table Settings
‘One cannot have too large a party’ – Jane Austen I love the Georgian era. It sounds odd to say but if someone was to ask me which particular period I’m enamoured by the most it would probably have to be the time of the four George’s. Why? Primarily, it’s probably due to my keen […] ...Read More...
What is a Candle Wick Trimmer and How to Use One
As someone who is semi-obsessed with candles, I’m very interested in anything vaguely related to them. So, when a pair of candle wick trimmers entered the AC Silver inventory, it’s safe to say that they caught my attention. My mind was reeling with questions; how do you use them? What difference to they make to […] ...Read More...
How to Set the Perfect Easter Table
Spring has finally sprung and I don’t know about you but it feels like Mother Nature really took her time with this one. Having said that, now that spring is here I’ve been thoroughly enjoying the longer nights, the (slightly) warmer days, and then of course there’s all the new life around – i’m primarily […] ...Read More...
Must-have Bridal Jewellery 2019
When you think of weddings, what springs to mind? Personally, the dress factors heavily; the sort of style, cut, design, everything. It’s definitely something many people think about. Having said that, what about the jewellery that you wear? Jewellery is often something that is overlooked, and this shouldn’t be the case. In everyday, normal life, […] ...Read More...
What is Silver Flatware?
The dictionary definition of flatware is: relatively flat tableware such as utensils, forks, knives, spoons, used at the table for serving and eating food. So, we’re thinking along the lines of eating utensils. The question then is; what is the difference between flatware and cutlery? To me, after that definition, they seem to be one in the same- right?! But let’s start by learning the ins and outs of flatware… ...Read More...
