In the heart of Watermoor Point, the visionary Holly Robinson Jewellery brings bespoke jewellery dreams to life. Together with her team of goldsmiths, she designs and makes bespoke jewellery pieces, specialising in engagement and wedding rings.
The Spark for Change
Holly has been at Watermoor Point since June 2023, and she quickly made the office her own, with modern and sleek office furniture, soft curtains, and a comfy seating area, all in a neutral colour palette.
“I decided I wanted a new space for both personal and professional reasons. When I had my daughter, our house became a family house and there was nowhere for me to work. Wherever I was I could hear her or see her mess, there was always a distraction.
“But on a professional level, I wanted somewhere where my clients could meet me where they felt comfortable that it was private enough. It’s a very personal thing for people so I wanted to space to reflect that.
Security and Luxury Unite
Holly Robinson Jewellery is a luxury product, so having a secure and safe environment to work in was really important when finding a premises: “security was my number one priority. There are always lots of friendly people around you, which is lovely.
“I love all the beepers on the doors and the gate. The security measures and the fact that there are facilities managers on site, is great. I love how secure it feels.”
The Watermoor Point Advantage
The environment ticked all the boxes for this small business. “I was also looking for a nice place for my clients to come, a professional space that felt comfortable and luxurious for my clients to come”. When asked what she’s enjoying about working here, Holly said that “it’s always fabulous to work around like-minded people and businesses.
“My favourite things about Watermoor Point are how easy it is to get to, that there are loads of parking spaces and that it’s always clean, tidy and quiet! “What really makes the difference here though are the people. The building and the spaces are great, but it’s the people who run it and the other businesses here that really make this place brilliant.
Separating Work and Life
I now have a very separate work life home life, which can be the hardest thing to do for small businesses owner like me. When I have a day off now, I actually have a day off, rather than dipping in and out because my spare room is my office.
“Having the office makes me more productive because I have an allotted time that I’m here for to do my work and it not only offers a great space to work, but it puts you in the right headspace to work in.”
Flexibility for Growth
On what made Watermoor Point stand out, Holly said “it was great to have the flexibility of space. I love knowing that if I grow and need more space that the space is fluid and it’s just across the corridor. As a small business owner, getting your first office space can be a bit nerve-wracking. I was thinking ‘what if I get the space and never go in or what if I need a different space’ so the flexibility was a really big plus for me”.
A Heartfelt Recommendation
“I came to view Watermoor Point a few times, and then life got in the way, but I could kick myself, because if I had done it then I would have had a much better work-life balance from the start. So I would definitely recommend it to other small businesses looking to take the plunge!”
