“Hello, I’m so glad you are here!
My love of jewelry began at a young age, perusing the seemingly mythical contents of my mother’s jewelry box, filled with gratitude when bestowed a pair of earrings from her youth or a simple gold chain that needed warm skin to cling to for a bit.
I’ve been making jewelry out of found items, and most assuredly anything from mother nature, since I can remember: Fimo, grapevines, riverbed clay, discarded items from my dad’s workshop, flower stems, beading kits, hay from my uncle’s barn, repurposed vintage pieces, and so on. And then came learning the basics of professional jewelry making while working at a gallery during college. The need to create has always run deep!
My inspiration comes from around the world and my style is ever evolving. Years ago when I first began traveling, I collected a pair of earrings from each new place I visited; an ode to the excitement, culture and flavor of the time. Stepping off of US soil for a new adventure slowly turned from Intrigue to pastime and then to a lifestyle, and not only did my assortment of earrings grow with each new destination, but also my collection of ideas, appreciation and dreams to create. ”
The Inspo
“Ol' man Simon, planted a diamond. Grew hisself a garden the likes of none. Sprouts all growin' comin' up glowin' Fruit of jewels all shinin' in the sun. Colors of the rainbow. See the sun and the rain grow sapphires and rubies on ivory vines, Grapes of jade, just ripenin' in the shade, just ready for the squeezin' into green jade wine. Pure gold corn there, Blowin' in the warm air. Ol' crow nibblin' on the amnythyst seeds. In between the diamonds, Ol' man Simon crawls about pullin' out platinum weeds. Pink pearl berries, all you can carry, put 'em in a bushel and haul 'em into town. Up in the tree there's opal nuts and gold pears- Hurry quick, grab a stick and shake some down. Take a silver tater, emerald tomater, fresh plump coral melons. Hangin' in reach. Ol' man Simon, diggin' in his diamonds, stops and rests and dreams about one... real... peach.”
Shel Silverstein, Where the Sidewalk Ends
Style & Quality
My timeless pieces are comprised of precious metals, semi-precious stones, and natural materials. I strive to use repurposed stones and gems when possible. My goal is to redirect the belief that nice jewelry is for special occasions only.
100% Handmade
Each piece of jewelry is hand crafted by me in Madison, Wisconsin.