My jewelry is handcrafted, meaning it's far from perfect. The hands are not perfect, but I've learned to embrace it and love the organic designs that allow the glass and the metals to be the star with only very little guidance from me. 

The glass beads are kiln annealed but they are still glass and can break..I have dropped beads onto my cement floor and they've remain unharmed, so take that as you will. If you take care of your piece it should last you many, many wears. 

I stand behind every piece I make. If you ever need a re-string or if something fails, please reach out. In most cases, I’ll happily repair it free of charge—just cover the return shipping.

I love what I do and believe that love is imbued in my jewelry. 

Fantastical thoughts I know, but what is an artist anyway but someone who believes in something unseen that with thought and work can become something to be worn. It's magic.

What is flame work?

Flame work [traditionally referred to as Lampwork] is an art that has been around for a very long time. Glass beads have been found dating back to 1st century BC. 

Today most often, a dual fueled torch is used to dramatically speed the process..but the art remains the same. My own discovery of this wonderful art began in 2005. I became enthralled with glass after seeing a few simple pendants in a boutique. I bought a little Hothead torch, a chili pepper kiln and some long pencil like rods of soda lime glass and began a love affair that continues to enrich my life.

What's with the bird?

The bird that you see in some of my photos and in the carding is there for my grand-daughter who came to me with a drawing she had made of a green bird. She had painstakingly surrounded the bird with random words that she haltingly read out to me; "This green bird is trying to fly. And one day he flew."I loved it and used her drawing to make a photoshop brush that I use as my logo. I Love having that bird perched around my studio.

Created by my grand-daughter and approved by my grand-son! ;-)

What inspires you? 

I have a love for anything organic. Movement, flowing line.. subdued colors that mimic nature. Anything that is earth inspired moves my muse the most.

Who makes each piece? 

I make each piece from beginning to end. Each bead is properly kiln annealed and cleaned before becoming part of any creation. The wire wrapping and lately a bit of silver smith work are all my pleasure. The inspecting, wrapping and shipping is done by me. My husband is my beloved photographer and web site designer maintainer.

What materials are used in your work?

Each piece is different and calls for different texture color and line, but I like to stay with organic media and some of my favorites that you may see over and over are agate or jasper stone, oyster and spiny oyster, and my favorite, Turquoise. Favorite metal at the moment is sterling silver..usually oxidized to warm and age the look. Copper is another favorite. I try to choose unique artisan made clasps and have a few artists that I return to time and again. Many of the bezeled or forged clasps are my own.

How do I care for my new Jewelry?

Flame worked beads have been known to last for generations however they are delicate and should be treated with care. Always put on your jewelry after you have used products such as perfume or hairspray. Store flat and avoid sharp crimping of necklaces and bracelets. It's best to store jewelry with metal components in an airtight bag to slow down the tarnishing process. Please do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners. A soft cloth or silver polish cloth works well. Sometimes a light swish through a mildly sudsy detergent solution, such as blue Dawn, is needed.