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Remembering summers growing up

Remembering summers growing up

I loved summers growing up in upstate NY. Every June, as soon as school let out, my family packed up the car and made the long drive to Lake Placid,...

Remembering summers growing up

I loved summers growing up in upstate NY. Every June, as soon as school let out, my family packed up the car and made the long drive to Lake Placid,...

Southwestern Inspiration

Southwestern Inspiration

In a world filled with jewelry and art, how do you make your work stand out? The answer goes beyond the materials you choose—it lies in the story you tell...

Southwestern Inspiration

In a world filled with jewelry and art, how do you make your work stand out? The answer goes beyond the materials you choose—it lies in the story you tell...

the Desert's Embrace

the Desert's Embrace

She strolled through the artisan market, the warm desert breeze carrying the scent of sage and sun-warmed earth. She had no intention of buying anything—she rarely did. Trinkets and jewelry...

the Desert's Embrace

She strolled through the artisan market, the warm desert breeze carrying the scent of sage and sun-warmed earth. She had no intention of buying anything—she rarely did. Trinkets and jewelry...

My first woven lariat

My first woven lariat

My first beading project…… a lariat necklace became my signature style.

My first woven lariat

My first beading project…… a lariat necklace became my signature style.

the Lariat Necklace

the Lariat Necklace

It’s no surprise that the lariat necklace draws inspiration from cowboy culture, both in name and design. The lariat itself is a type of lasso—a long rope with a large...

the Lariat Necklace

It’s no surprise that the lariat necklace draws inspiration from cowboy culture, both in name and design. The lariat itself is a type of lasso—a long rope with a large...

the Desert Bloom Bead

the Desert Bloom Bead

Desert Bloom Beads: I first created these in 1999 after taking a lampworking class with Kate Fowle Meleney. Each bead starts with clear glass, covered in silver foil that bonds...

the Desert Bloom Bead

Desert Bloom Beads: I first created these in 1999 after taking a lampworking class with Kate Fowle Meleney. Each bead starts with clear glass, covered in silver foil that bonds...