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Adornment as Ritual: On Dressing for Identity and the Jewelry that Reminds You Who You Are
Adornment as Ritual: On Dressing for Identity and the Jewelry that Reminds You Who You Are
I wore the same necklace and earrings every single day for three months. Metal lasts forever. You can't outgrow an earring. This is what I learned about adornment, identity, dressing... Read more...
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ODYSSEY COLLECTION
I'm a perfectionist. I've come here multiple times to write about this collection and deleted every version, and if it weren't for the mounting pile of To Do's I'd probably still... Read more...
Costume, Fine, Demi-Fine: What Does it Mean Anyway?!
Costume, Fine, Demi-Fine: What Does it Mean Anyway?!
From ads about waterproof jewelry, to claims of affordable low-maintenance tarnish-free gold, there are a lot of promises being made about the contents and properties of jewelry at every price point.... Read more...
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Rest
I’ve been meaning to update the blog for a while. I’d wake up, have coffee or tea, stare at the screen… but the words didn’t come. There’s plenty to say,... Read more...
The Price of Craft
The Price of Craft
As a designer, I’m often faced with justifying the cost and difficulty of what I do. Whether it be a well meaning friend that assumes making jewelry is easy because... Read more...
Happy New Year
Happy New Year
Happy New Year! 2021 was a wild ride: quarantine, apartment moves, job loss, and illness collided with friendship, support, and community. To everyone that offered kind words, support, and/or purchased... Read more...