Over the years, my husband and I have gathered more things than we truly need. Recently, like TODAY, it became clear: it’s time to let some of it go. Instead of donating, we called a friend who has just started reselling at a few flea market booths around town. SheContinue Reading
One of my favorite things to do is walk on a trail near my house while listening to a podcast. Today’s was a doozy. Today, I went for a 3-mile walk and was listening to Tetragrammaton, a podcast hosted by Rick Rubin. He was interviewing Bernard MacMahon, a filmmaker whoContinue Reading
I”m excited to go back to work tomorrow morning. Who says that after a vacation? I do. I love my work! I’ve already got an order after opening up my shop yesterday, and I’m so grateful I’m still making jewelry that people enjoy wearing after 20 years. I’m ready toContinue Reading
There was a time when anxiety felt like hell on earth. My mind spun stories so fast I could barely breathe and my body reacted to my imaginings. The only thing that quieted the noise in my head was using my hands by shaping metal, stringing beads, and making somethingContinue Reading
As a jewelry designer, I guess it’s time to start blogging a little about my work. I made these circle posts before I left on my trip to add to my collection at Black Dog Salvage in Roanoke, VA. I’ve taken the last three weeks off of work to travel,Continue Reading
What makes a habit worth keeping? Right now, the habit of writing a post everyday brings me into better alignment with my life. As soon as I wake up in the morning, I open up my laptop and stare at the blank screen. Then I recall the day before. WhatContinue Reading
I’ve been with Etsy as a marketplace to sell my jewelry for 14 years. But it’s time to transition off of that venue and build out my product line on Squarespace. Etsy has been a wonderful place to sell my work for a long time, but since they went public,Continue Reading
I had a lovely coffee date with a dear friend yesterday. When we get together, there’s never enough time to cover all the topics going on in our lives. We are such chatterboxes! I think we are making up for lost time, because she’s one of those people that IContinue Reading
Yesterday, a good friend of mine was due to arrive at my studio to pick up 8 pairs of earrings she ordered for a bridal shower she was traveling to for her future daughter-in-law. It was a last minute order, and I was in a rush to get them outContinue Reading
My studio is located in a pottery studio, with pottery classes ongoing through out the week. I’ve taken two classes now, and I am beginning to develop wonderful friendships with the instructors and students. I can’t emphasize enough how nourishing it is to be around a bunch of creative womenContinue Reading
Benson. Boone. Benny brings up a lot of emotional juice, doesn’t he? To the cynics, he’s suspect. To the ones that love him, he’s a fantasy. Either way, he draws a line in the sand, doesn’t he?. Me? I like him. My husband is bewildered by my fascination with him.Continue Reading
