Lately I spend my time creating new Pendants. Endless design ideas are floating around in my head. I adore bringing them all into reality. Keep in mind that each pendant is handmade and ONE OF A KIND. While there are a few designs that I keep in the line and create in multiples, they each are still individually hand wrought. each one has it's own unique marks that make it … [Read more...]
Ever Heard of OOAK?
Do you know what it means? Quite simply. ONE OF A KIND! In the artisan world OOAK is bandied about a lot. I had been creating one of a kind designs for years but honestly did not know this is what was meant by OOAK. We learn something new every day, right? My creative juices really flow when I am creating one of a kind designs. I love knowing that the wearer of this … [Read more...]
Image is Everything!
When Photographing Jewelry that is.... Yesterday was the first day I was able to experiment with my new Photo box. What Fun! Trying something new is always a little scary isnt it? I had been using the same photo equipment for the last several years. It was good but because it used flourescent lighting (with bulbs that were not replaceable with LEDs) I ended up doing lots … [Read more...]
Evolution of Cuff Bracelets
I have so much fun creating cuff bracelets. The design possibilities are endless. Here’s an overview of how I make the magic happen. … [Read more...]
Rustic Yet Refined..
Yep, this can be considered a contradiction. Rustic means rough and refined means clean and finished. My designs exhibit both of these qualities. I adore a piece of jewelry with texture and unusual shapes. Putting my own spin on these gives them just enough refinement to make them stylish. When you wear one of my designs I want you to feel unique and special. [tweet_box … [Read more...]