Known to his friends and family as Jim.

To me he was simply Pa.

He was a sailor. I love the romantic notion of him sailing the seas. Exploring the land and culture of different countries, finding mementos and bringing them home. Of course with stories to tell.

I hope that I can share with you, the love Jim had with finding treasures from all around the world. He was the one that believed in me and told me I could do anything.

So I named the business Archibald Douglas Merchant.

The first range…..An eclectic collection of sterling silver studs called “Archibald Douglas is a stud”. I can see Pa smirking and hear Nan saying “ That’s not what was meant. They’re earrings.”

Thank you Pa for the inspiration