About us

BIO

I was very fortunate to have lived in the San Francisco Bay area for over 20 years. I've always had a creative spirit and dabbled in different artistic outlets but while in California I became interested in making jewelry.  I'd see something someone was wearing that I thought was very unusual and unique and wondered well maybe I can make it so I decided why not try?  Luckily for me I had access to a wide variety of classes from a number of very talented local artisans. I began to sell my pieces in a boutique in a historic charming town called Benicia, CA, but with a full time job and a 3 hour daily commute it was difficult to devote as much time as I would have liked to it.  After 20 years we decided it was time to return home to Western NY to help our family with our aging parents

My husband, myself and three cats made our way back to a lovely, historic village of Lewiston, NY outside of Niagara Falls. I knew when I retired from the corporate world I had to keep my mind and my hands engaged in creative outlets.  I enjoy all kinds of creative activities like painting furniture, gardening, walking my dog and definitely making beautiful jewelry!  I love being able visualize designs and then seeing them come to life; sometimes in a much different way than I originally imagined.

I think the reason I enjoy making jewelry is because it is something one can wear to express and define ourselves. It does not have to be costly and it feels good when you put on a piece that you love and makes you feel good about yourself.

I've learned to work in many different mediums whether it be metals, leather, clay, epoxy and styles.  As styles change I found myself gravitating to boho-chic, French inspired, a little romantic, and sometimes a little on the edgy side. I like to think my designs have something to offer to a wide array of people. I strive to source the best materials I can while still keeping the costs affordable. It has not been easy, it has been a long road and I have learned by trial and error what vendors offer the best products.  I look for vendors that use the highest quality processes here in the USA.  Jewelry should be a reflection of your personality, it can be fun and expressive, but it does not have to be expensive. I hope you enjoy my designs and thank you very much for visiting my site!