05/12/2025
✨ ANNOUNCEMENT ✨
In the words of Rafiki… “It is time.” 🦁
Deep breaths.
Here we go:
Timeless Studios will close its doors for the final time on December 31st, 2025.
(I know… I know! I’m sorry!)
Before I really get into it though, PLEASE don’t worry - all remaining jewellery orders are being completed, and if you have ongoing projects with me, I’ll list recommendations at the end of this post.
So I know this may come as a shock, maybe even a disappointment, so I want to share openly what has led me here and why this choice, while emotional, is NOT a tragic one. 🙂 It’s a step towards healing and a healthier future.
💛 The long road to this decision…
Beliiieve me, this has taken MONTHS of thought, countless conversations, and more rewrites than I can count. (You all know what I’m like!) But I stand by this wholeheartedly: this IS the right choice.
Why? Well…
Over the past couple of years, I was diagnosed with a lifelong chronic illness and invisible disability: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E / ME-CFS). Some of you know this already, but for those who don’t:
It’s a misunderstood and under researched condition that affects nearly every part of my daily life, it’s sort of similar to Long Covid but it’s genetic and generally…well, kind of a lot worse.
It’s like living with a phone battery that never fully charges, a body that moves through treacle, and a brain engine that sputters no matter how many times I turn the key. It’s more than just tiredness, it’s all consuming *exhaustion*. It’s more than just absent mindedness, it’s complete derealisation. It’s more than just needing some extra sleep, it’s having all the passion and motivation in the world but living in a body that’s completely debilitated for days, or even weeks, no matter how much rest you get.
It’s suspected I’ve had this since my teens. Those who know me personally or have worked alongside me might be nodding along now, thinking… ‘ahhh, that explains it.’
I suspected it for years due to similarities with a family member, but it wasn’t until a client in the medical field noticed my hands trembling as I handed her the card reader that it all came to light. I’d been casually chatting about how I’d been feeling, not realising I was actually inadvertently listing symptoms that I never even knew were symptoms. Things I (and other doctors) had chalked up to anxiety, overwhelm, depression, even burn out… and suddenly made sense.
The dizziness.
The shakes after pushing myself too hard.
The excessive need for sleep.
The brain fog and forgetfulness.
Needing to sit down after the smallest tasks.
Days to recover after a fully booked day.
Good days of high function, followed by days completely bed bound.
This all happens at home as well as at work, so I couldn’t even explain it away because of work when I’d taken time off.
What I didn’t realise until too late, was that I wasn’t just * tired*… I was chronically ill, and had been for a very long time.
And sadly, I didn’t get my formal diagnosis until after expanding Amy Jo Piercing into Timeless Studios.
Expanding felt like destiny at the time; the downstairs space became available, the right people came into my life at the right time, and everything aligned. I envisioned a thriving team that would allow the business to grow even when I couldn’t physically be in the studio every day.
But owning a multi faceted business with M.E is a very different life from being a standalone piercer. And while my passion was enormous, my physical capacity simply was not. Not anymore.
Little by little, my condition worsened, shifting from mild-moderate into moderate-severe. And with M.E, pushing past your limit doesn’t just make you tired. It permanently lowers your baseline - your ability to basically function as a person on a day to day basis.
I realised that if I kept going the way I was, I would lose far more than my studio. I realised that I could genuinely be taking years off my life simply by continuing to push and push through today.
And so I thought of my daughter, who needs me.
So for the sake of my health, my future, and my family, I had to make a choice and draw a line in the sand, gently bringing a beautiful chapter to a soft close. 🤍
“But why don’t you go back to being a piercer on your own?”
Well, I thought about that too, but something else happened when I finally accepted that my body needed me to stop: my *heart* agreed too.
After 10 years of piercing, it feels strangely right (bittersweet, yes, but right) to “hang up my needles” now.
Piercing has been the greatest adventure of my life. I’ve reached milestones I thought were a decade away! I learned everything I set out to learn (and more!) I worked with suppliers I once only dreamed of and admired from afar. I attended unforgettable conferences and made friends I’ll cherish forever. I built the studio I dreamed of, and I helped elevate, educate, and modernise piercing in Huddersfield.
I proved my point - to myself AND to those who once said I couldn’t. 💪🏻
Through blood, sweat, tears, and a fair amount of debt 😂 I did what I set out to do.
I made my mark.
I crossed my finish line.
And now my body is telling me…you’ve done it, Amy, you don’t have to run the victory lap at your own expense. 🫂
It’s time to fill a cup I’ve neglected for far too long.
✨ So… what’s next?!
Don’t write me off yet because I’m not disappearing! ✨
Here’s the good news (finally! 😮💨)
This is not the end of me!
I’m stepping away from piercing, but I’m not disappearing.
I have a few gentle projects in the works while I take time to rest and retrain. Jewellery still has a big piece of my heart, and I’m not ready to close that door. 👀
I’ll also be continuing with Permanent Jewellery. 😊
I’ll be available for:
✨ Private events (weddings, hens, birthdays, graduations, baby showers)
✨ Select seasonal markets & festivals
✨ Occasional pop-ups
This page will stay open while I recover, regroup, and reshape my next chapter!
❤️ And now to the Thank You’s
From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
To every client who trusted me.
To everyone who left reviews, recommended me, and supported me.
And to Lisa-Rose and Adam, who brought their talent, warmth, and creativity into Timeless Studios - none of this would have been possible without you. Sam, too, who was the very first to join the new team (Sam left earlier in the year for personal reasons.)
Please follow and support them all as they move on to their next adventures. They deserve every good thing coming their way!
✨ For ongoing piercing clients…
For new piercings and jewellery changes, please contact Lisa-Rose.
I also strongly recommend:
• Sam Holmes – Gypsy Blades Piercing, Holmfirth
• Lil Jackson – Swamp Girl Stabs, Liversedge
After the New Year, I’ll no longer be able to help with piercing or body jewellery queries so please reach out to Lisa-Rose, Sam, or Lil. 🙂
🤍 Finally…
Thank you for giving me a decade of memories, joy, creativity, connection, and purpose.
Piercing was my dream job, and because of you, I got to live that dream fully.
But now it’s time for rest, healing, and new beginnings. And even though change is scary, I’m genuinely excited to see where this next chapter leads!
And keep your eyes peeled - we’ve got a LOT of stock to move in the next few weeks, so prepare for my End of Era sales. 😉
It feels good to finally get this off my chest and I hope it makes sense. Please be patient with me while I phase things out and gently close things down, making space for new beginnings. 🙂
If you want to get pierced or styled by me one last time, NOW is the time to book it in!
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Sending you all the love in the world,
Amy x
