Pebbly Hoops

Elizabeth Necklace

Field of Poppies Necklace

Slew of new work

I had a big burst of productivity recently while preparing for a festival:

Arrowhead

Nesting Bird Ring

Willow Hoops

Taking a Short Break

I'll be posting more new work again in the fall after taking a break to catch up on current projects and keep up with the abundance from the garden. And I'll post pictures of the baskets I've been making on the side.

As Seen On...

Kaboodle.com

New Maple Seed Earrings

Double sided just like the real thing so the design shows no matter which way they hang from the ears.

Lovebirds Necklace

Pebble Ring

New Vine and Leaf

More deeply carved and delicate vine and leaf design on a chunkier, more rounded and organic feeling band.

Mum Ring

From the Bench

A snapshot of what I'm working on...spoons of silver clay, fern molds, Arbor Vitea (Tree of Life) branch mold, bird earrings and other goodies.













Where I work~

Jellyfish Necklace

Not really a new design, but I love making these, so here's a new photo of my favorite version.

Moon and Stars Ring

Originally created as a custom order, I was so happy with the result I decided to make more.

New Woodgrain Cuff

I've redesigned the cuff with a slightly thinner shape and larger, more easily adjustable diameter to fit all sizes. I've been wearing one all day and it's noticably more comfortable than the original.

Woodgrain Ring

To go with the Woodgrain cuff and Wood Goddess necklace. It's a substantial and satisfying weight yet is shaped with a slight taper and rounded edges to feel very comfortable for everyday wear.

Hepaestus blog mention

"Biologic Casting" on Hepaestus.

Studio Update

It's been awhile since I've posted anything about what's happening in my studio, so here's the lowdown on what I'm up to (when I'm not obsessively digging and planting in my new garden, painting pictures of chickens with my 4 year old, and cooing at our new ducklings). I miss writing, so I'm hoping to use this space to ramble about anything vaguely creativity-related in my life, as well as keep interested parties apprised of new designs and various online appearances.

After moving home and studio in December, I discovered that high speed internet was simply not available at the new place, so last month I caught wind of a studio space in amazing Marshall, NC, a nearby riverside town and budding artist mecca (more on that later- Marshall deserves a post all its own...actually, here's a great blog devoted to some of Marshall's happenings). So I moved again and have been so much more productive, not to mention thrilled about being back in the land of high speed internet.

My main project, after painting over the band-aid flesh peach of the studio with a soothing deep green, has been developing a wholesale line and print catalog which should be ready to launch in May. It feels like a huge and necessary step, and my dream is that by taking on wholesale accounts, I'll have more time to carry out the myriad of new designs constantly spinning through my brain and create more one-of-a-kind treasures. Sewing books and clothing out of recycled materials is another passion I've started to get back into after a 2 year hiatus spent building Honeybee. And knitting! I'm slowly building a collection of hats, scarves, and armwarmers to launch next fall, all made of natural fibers and recycled sari silk.

Somehow, in between all of this, I'll be tending a pretty big garden plot and a flock of ten laying hens. And maybe a goat or two. Maybe. Really, though, creating a more self-sustaining lifestyle is the fuel I need to inspire my work, so I'm incredibly excited to be taking all of this on.

Happy Equinox!

Etsy Front Page- St. Patrick's Day

Etsy Front Page, March 11

Mighty Goods Blog

Mighty Goods blog mention. What a fun blog~ check it out.