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Jan 14, 2010

The Haitian earthquake has devastated a country that does not have any resources to draw on. To do my little part in hopefully helping them rebuild and reduce suffering, I am donating 10% of my sales to the American Red Cross specifically for earthquake relief in their country. For now, I will do this through April 2010. Please join me in doing what you can to bring them shelter and food and healthcare and the knowledge that they are not alone.

Dec 13, 2009
 
Egyptian Walk Necklace

A golden treasure over 3300 years old and a world away... An interest…

Nov 17, 2009

This past weekend I spent in Oakland, California at a jewelers' retreat called Bay Area Bead Extravaganza, or BABE for short. It's a real treat to go to one of these as you're surrounded by creativity, positive energy and joy. Spending time with like-minded individuals is relaxing and inspiring at the same time. Learning something new is always something that gets me up and to also have the chance to shop in a…

Oct 14, 2009

A number of people have asked me how I part with jewelry I've made, especially when it's obvious the creation of it was so personal. Well, as other designers know, you can't keep everything. Not only would there…

Oct 8, 2009

Elwha River between the dams 2009

We have made many grave environmental mistakes in the…