

Since
2012
MY STORY
H U S B A N D • F A T H E R • C Y C L I S T • D E S I G N E R • S U R V I V O R

After 31 years, I retired from teaching due to a long term illness. During my journey back to good health, I had time to reflect on the things that were important to me; friends, family and a purpose in life. Purpose is our why, it drives our actions, fuels our passions, realtionships and our approach to living our lives.
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Whilst visiting Lake Como Italy, and surrounded by stunning landscapes, architecture and art, I had time to consider my journey through life. What gets me excited? What gets me up in the morning? What would I like more in my Life? What do I want less in my Life? Knowing I needed to step back from my old life and live another way I was inspired to create JoeShmo Handcrafted Leather Jewellery.
I'm married to my best friend Susie; together we have two beautiful daughters Gabby, 25 and Mika 23. We live on a Dutch Cruiser in Gloucestershire with our crazy dog Dudley, where we have embraced a more simplistic way of life, more in tune with where we want to be. Together we are Joeshmo. This is our passion!
