The Journal
The Power of Three
We are all the cumulative moments of our lives – these echoes of time that continue to speak to us as we move through our days.
All That’s Green & Glorious
Emerald is May’s birthstone, their juicy greens come in many shades, sparking to life when illuminated. A member of the Beryl family, they are a rare gem, found in just a handful of countries around the world. Ranging from green-yellow to green-blue, the latter is the rarest and most valuable. For centuries, their rich glow has captivated across cultures.
The Gifts of Past, Present & Future
Working on this project feels to me like looking through time – and, as is so often the case, allows me to see parts of my own life and experience that I might not explore without its unique inspiration.
The Magic of Life Over 50
The time is always right to design a life worth celebrating and a personal style to match.
The Journey of an Emerald
Sometimes we bring the past into the present with us – what a gift of the heart.
What to Do With an Heirloom
An heirloom is inherently sentimental – its significance comes from the precious memories of our loved ones that we imbue
into its adornment.
Restring for Spring!
Spring is such an incredible time of renewal. Have you noticed how the energies have changed? How the wind is blowing in a slightly different direction?
The Power Ring to Celebrate 60
One of my favorite kinds of projects is when a client comes to me wanting something special for their someone special. A luxury expressed with love. A talisman that speaks to beauty. A reflection of love.
Unexpectedly Inspired
Never one to be too fond of purple (more on that below), I have found myself seeing this color in a new light. It has captured my attention when taking walks about the city. It demanded my attention when visiting Monet’s Water Lilies in Paris last year. It has captivated me when watching the colors change on clouded wintery sunsets. Purple began to whisper to me that we are on the verge of a brand new relationship.
Happy New Year
Change is constant, never sitting still. Its companion time waits for no one. The days and years rush by bringing things we have no control of or over. But even in the face of all this, we can choose to hold our own.
Precious Objects
Her observation inspired me in many ways – most poignantly how to discover possibility in unlikely places. One might think that this tree had done its job and is now done. But if I look a little closer, I see something greater...a legacy of possibility. Its seeds are possible beginnings, more trees, another thing of beauty. Fascinated by the pod’s spiky and otherworldly surface, of course I took some home and went to work.
The Power of Collaboration
Collaboration with my clients becomes a shared vision. Input and inspiration, as well as a connection with the journey result in a feeling of joy as we realize that neither of us is alone in making this vision come alive.
Custom Mother Daughter Pendants
Our client thought it would be a lovely tribute to create Custom Mother Daughter Pendants: one for herself and one for her daughter. This heirloom could then be passed onto her granddaughter.