Inspiration

Wire Designs

Hello! So nice of you to visit my little corner of the world. We’ve been off enjoying summer – travel to exotic places (pictures to come), the beach, and just soaking up my favorite season for as long as possible. I hope you’re enjoying summer too! Before I wait another day, today I’m posting pictures […]

Adding all sorts of things – like turquoise! – to wire

Hello! With the change in season, Spring issues of the latest jewelry magazines are popping up. With all the activities in the last few months, I neglected to share pictures of my jewelry designs that were featured in the Jewelry Affaire Winter 2015 issue. I’ve gathered up photos that I took myself before I sent my […]

The Missing Link Book Blog Tour starts now!

A great big WELCOME to you! It’s finally here: the official release date of my new book, The Missing Link – From Basic to Beautiful Wirework Jewelry. Over the next week you’ll find inspiration, ideas, and plenty of giveaways, so grab a seat and enjoy the book blog tour – I’m glad you joined us! […]

Final Countdown: artBLISS & an interview with polymer clay artist Christine Damm

The final countdown is here! In a little over a week we’ll be packing our tools and heading to artBLISS for a weekend full of workshops and socializing – enjoying the camaraderie of being among like-minded artists. Does this sound good to you? You’re in luck because there are a few seats left […]

Brand new branding {in progress}

Hello! I hope you’re off enjoying what I consider the best season of the year besides Spring – good ole Summertime! 😉 What have I been up to these days? Just returned from a super fun-filled family trip to the West Coast and I’ll be sharing some of those pictures soon. I’ve been busy […]

Take Your Jewelry Business to the Next Level: An Interview with Tracy Matthews of Flourish & Thrive Academy

In the last few months I have learned volumes about jewelry on the business level. I’ve enjoyed the company of a great group of ladies – fellow jewelry designers, who belong to the Flourish & Thrive Academy community. Tracy Matthews and Robin Kramer are the experts behind the F&TA community, offering virtual business classes for jewelry […]

white chocolate toasted almond latte

How does that sound? mmmmmm! With the colder weather, I can’t help but opt for a latte instead of my usual coffee…. I just love that steamed milk which keeps it piping hot. Okay, I’ll admit I’ve never quite had a blend like a white chocolate toasted almond latte. I can picture one in my […]

Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry virtual book tour – it stops here!

Welcome to the next stop in the virtual tour featuring Barbara Lewis’ brand new book, “Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry: a Workshop in Painting with Fire”. I am honored to join in as Barbara is both a mentor and a friend. I was fortunate to meet Barbara when we hosted her workshop in Reston back in March of […]

Have you heard?

Today I have a few special endeavors that I just have to share with you. Several friends have recently announced some wonderful news, and I’m posting them here just in case you haven’t seen them yet. First up, Kerry Bogert of KABS Concepts is launching her first eCourse – SNAPTASTIC: Clicking Your Way To Beautiful […]