Musings

Pink & red flowers reflected in sparkling vintage jewelry

Pink & red flowers reflected in sparkling vinta...

In Virginia, the flowering plum trees are one of the most beautiful to bloom during springtime. When I spotted a pair of earrings at an local antique shop . ....

Pink & red flowers reflected in sparkling vinta...

In Virginia, the flowering plum trees are one of the most beautiful to bloom during springtime. When I spotted a pair of earrings at an local antique shop . ....

My confession: I have a scarf obsession

My confession: I have a scarf obsession

Some people collect rocks or seashells, some coins, some books. I collect scarves (in addition to vintage jewelry, of course!) I’m not sure when it all started. I think it was...

My confession: I have a scarf obsession

Some people collect rocks or seashells, some coins, some books. I collect scarves (in addition to vintage jewelry, of course!) I’m not sure when it all started. I think it was...

vintage shoe clip hand stitched pearl necklace

Antique shoe clip repurposed into pearl necklace

When a special client asked me to create a piece using her antique shoe clips, I may have hesitated - but only for a second. When I saw the shoe...

Antique shoe clip repurposed into pearl necklace

When a special client asked me to create a piece using her antique shoe clips, I may have hesitated - but only for a second. When I saw the shoe...

Dogs, jewelry design, and companionship

Dogs, jewelry design, and companionship

Meet my loyal assistant, Guinevere (she’s only 6 pounds so needed a big name!) Whenever I head to my studio she runs ahead of me and jumps on my chair...

Dogs, jewelry design, and companionship

Meet my loyal assistant, Guinevere (she’s only 6 pounds so needed a big name!) Whenever I head to my studio she runs ahead of me and jumps on my chair...

Colorful crystal halo rings!

Colorful crystal halo rings!

Nothing like a new, shimmering bauble to lift the spirits, right? And what could be more fun than a new, sparkling crystal ring? As you type away on your keyboard...

Colorful crystal halo rings!

Nothing like a new, shimmering bauble to lift the spirits, right? And what could be more fun than a new, sparkling crystal ring? As you type away on your keyboard...

Outlander, Scotland and Thistle buttons

Outlander, Scotland and Thistle buttons

Avid Outlander fan or Scotland lover? You'll adore Thistle, a truly one-of-a-kind exquisite necklace. I began with a pewter vintage thistle button, then surrounded it with a swirl of vintage...

Outlander, Scotland and Thistle buttons

Avid Outlander fan or Scotland lover? You'll adore Thistle, a truly one-of-a-kind exquisite necklace. I began with a pewter vintage thistle button, then surrounded it with a swirl of vintage...