Hey, I'm Liv!
I’m 23, and if I’m being completely honest, I have no grand 50-year plan. What I do know is that I want to enjoy this life, travel as much as possible, create cool things, and leave the planet a little bit cleaner than I found it.
I absolutely love finding hidden waterfalls, wild swimming in freezing rivers, sitting by rushing streams, mountainside lakes, or, of course, diving straight into the sea. If I'm near the water, I'm instantly happy. There’s just something about it that resets my brain.
Liv Loving Any Body Of Water...
Waterfalll in Madeira
Paddleboarding in Devon
Pretending not to freeze in Peak District
Relaxing by a stream in Slovenia
Kayaking in Lan Ha Bay, Vietnam
Lavendar blooming at Ladybower Reservoir
Lake in Slovenia
Boat on Norfolk Broads
Waterfall in Norway
It probably won't surprise you that someone who loves the wild so much is also a bit of a biology geek. I’ve always been a massive science nerd, which led me to university where I graduated with a degree in Biomedical Science.
It taught me a lot about the human body, but even more about problem-solving, independent living, and learning to have the confidence to ask questions - even when you’re not entirely sure what it is you’re actually trying to ask yet.
While I always assumed I’d head straight into a lab, actually doing the practical work at uni made me realise something: it just wasn't me. I’ve always been drawn to roles that are people-facing; before this, I have worked in cafés, bars, weddings, and even sports coaching. I guess wanting to help people and bring a bit of joy to someone's day is just what’s rooted in me.
That's exactly why I set up my first business, supp.store, to use my degree to help people feel good. I'm absolutely keeping that running, but I also felt a massive pull toward a completely different kind of adventure.
The Vietnam Epiphany
The real turning point happened during a three-month trip across Vietnam with my boyfriend, Toby. After an amazing but chaotic few weeks, we escaped to a peaceful beachfront in a place called Tuy Hoa for a few days of well deserved rest and recovery.
While soaking up the sun, we couldn't ignore the sheer amount of plastic pollution washed up on the shoreline. We grabbed a discarded plastic bag and just started picking it up. It was a tiny drop in the ocean, but it felt incredibly rewarding.
Amongst the litter, I started spotting these absolutely gorgeous seashells. As a bit of a jewellery fanatic, my brain started ticking. I got so fixated that I went into town and bought a 30p onion and garlic container from a local supermarket because it had a colander-style insert and became the perfect DIY sand-strainer.
There is something so therapeutic about finding these tiny treasures hiding within the waste. It felt like the ocean's way of saying thank you for clearing up some of the rubbish on the beach.
For the next three days while we were still in this town, I was completely obsessed. My inner biology nerd fully took over, and I was spending hours identifying shell families, testing their strength, and gathering shells for what would become my very first collection of sustainable seashell jewellery.
Three days of beachcombing obsession wasn't quite enough to turn me into an actual jeweller, so while I was still in Vietnam, me and Toby signed up for a proper silver jewellery making course - and I came home with my first real piece, a silver ring I'm still ridiculously proud of!
Back in Sheffield, Toby kindly booked me onto another course for my birthday to build on my new skills, and I left with a silver necklace and a pair of earrings. Everything since then - sand-casting, soldering, setting shells, and much more - I've taught myself, mostly through trial, error, and more youtube tutorials than I'd like to admit. I know I've barely scratched the surface, but I'm ready, willing, and excited to keep learning as I go!
My Goals: Cleaner Tides & Randy Landy
I’m not trying to build a corporate empire here; I’m just a girl giving a creative dream a proper go to see what happens. This business is a passion project, a hobby, and a way to fund a lifestyle dedicated to coastal conservation.
Sir David Attenborough (who has just celebrated his 100th birthday - what a legend!) has always been a massive inspiration to me. If he’s taught us anything, it’s that we all need to do our bit for the planet. So, here is the plan:
- The Rig: Toby and I have recently purchased our dream overlanding vehicle - a 1997 ex-army ambulance Wolf Land Rover Defender named Randy Landy.
- The Setup: Randy Landy is going to be our home and mobile workshop as we drive across the coastlines of the UK, Europe, and beyond.
- The Work: We'll be pulling up to beaches, clearing the sand of plastic and other washed up ocean waste, and searching for unique shells and sea glass to upcycle into beautiful handmade jewellery for you to enjoy.
How You Can Help
Every single piece of handmade coastal jewellery you buy from this shop has a direct impact. You are quite literally putting fuel in the tank of a 90s Land Rover, allowing us to stay on the road longer and clean up more of the beaches we love.
What I Promise
What You Get
Handpicked, long-lasting, ocean-safe materials
One of a kind, adventure-ready coastal jewellery
Active beach clean-ups to remove plastic and other rubbish from our coastlines
A clear picture of how your piece helps protect the coast
Zero nasty chemicals, harsh solvents, or packaging that could harm marine life
Total peace of mind that your piece leaves no trace (and neither should you - please take your rubbish home!)
Track Our Progress & Follow the Journey
We want you to see exactly where your pieces come from and the impact we're making together. We're documenting the whole chaotic, beautiful journey. The highs, the lows, the breakdowns, and the beach finds!
You can find us over on YouTube at @randylandy1 for the full vlogs, or follow the day-to-day chaos on Instagram:
- For the latest jewellery drops and studio updates: @theseashellboutique
- For the Land Rover life and travel updates: @randy_landy1
Next time you visit the coast, please take a second to pick up a few bits of plastic. But for now, thank you for supporting my small business, keeping Randy Landy moving, and joining the mission for cleaner tides.
