thanks, mom

thanks, mom

Exactly two months ago, my mom passed away after a 2 1/2 year battle with ovarian cancer. Two months feels like an eternity and an instant at the same time. I haven’t spoken much about my mother’s death online for a million reasons, but with Mother’s Day this weekend, it seems only appropriate to share. [...]

new Maya necklaces now available

new Maya necklaces now available

A few months ago, I started experimenting with bronze wire in addition to the steel. And the result is my new shift collection. After test wearing (and LOVING) these pieces for months, I’m excited to make them available to you! First up is the Maya necklace! (Click on any image to be taken to the [...]

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more new necklaces

more new necklaces

After another furious few days in the studio, I finished two new necklaces (and tweaked one of the originals) for my newest collection, fringe. These necklaces are on their way to Arizona to be part of an exhibition at the Mesa Arts Center. Pin It

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shots from the studio

shots from the studio

A few shots from the last week in the studio, as I worked to finish a few new necklaces: Pin It

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new droplet rings

new droplet rings

What do you get when you take my signature leaf shape, make it a little more round, and make it out of thick gauge gold-filled wire? You get the swoon-worthy new droplet rings! I’ve been dreaming of a ring this shape for a while now, and when I accidentally ordered the wrong size gold-filled wire, [...]

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first looks, fall 2012

first looks, fall 2012

After a lot of looking (mostly at details in fashion and textiles) and thinking, and a furious few days in the studio, I finally put together my first few ideas for my new fall collection: Pin It

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pleasure gardens

pleasure gardens

Yesterday I arrived in London, and today we went to the Museum of London. This gem of a museum tells the history of the city (starting from pre-history and heading up to the present day) through artifacts. While there, I became OBSESSED with the Pleasure Gardens, a room featuring fashion from the 18th century. I [...]

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a typical Wednesday

a typical Wednesday

On Wednesdays, I drive to Maryland to teach an Intro to Metals and Jewelry class at Towson University. This is what my typical Wednesday looks like, complete with lots of rain. (Why must it always rain on Wednesdays?!?) This video was also a chance to test out my new camera before I leave for London. [...]

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Dia Frampton, in concert

Dia Frampton, in concert

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Buyers Market booth

Buyers Market booth

One of the best parts of doing a trade show is getting to see your entire collection on display! Here’s what mine looked like at the Buyers Market of America Craft last week: {Part of the Video a Day Challenge} Pin It

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