A Silk Purse

Besides lipstick, what is the quickest, easiest and most impactful thing you can do to elevate your style to the next level.

Without a word, jewelry will authentically represent your style, your personality, your values and your message. It’s that easy!

Whether elaborate, simple or somewhere in between, keep in mind that your wedding day jewelry could be a keepsake for future generations.

It is said by some that a shooting star represents new life or a new beginning. Shooting stars are also said to possess a bit of magic.

Pick your favorite bouquet, add a spritz if your favorite scent and feel the joy of fresh flowers any time of the year with floral jewelry.

A piece of fashion jewelry can be defined as a prized and precious adornment as it pertains to its role within your story and lifestyle.

I believe in limitless possibilities and an evolving creative process.

Whether you choose to wear a single pearl or a hundred pearls, it is your voice in the form of your personal style.

Did you know that flowers have their own language and symbolic meanings?

Taking all of this pretty, mostly broken, some vintage - some not, jewelry pieces and parts, I was able to create a very special keepsake.

What is your preferred summer color palette? Is it soft cool pastels or clean crisp shades of white?

Please take a few minutes to stop and "smell" these beautiful flowers and appreciate the brilliant Artist who painted them!

Creating a unique piece of art jewelry for me is always an evolving creative process.

No matter what the artist's medium is, inspiration can always be found in nature.

Aside from the purely aesthetic value of color, it can also provide meaning and purpose in our daily lives.

Let's talk about the importance of color, contrast and art jewelry.

Vintage compacts are meticulously repurposed with meaning and measure as vessels of love, friendship and fond memories.

Imagine my delight when I learned that you could make jewelry from empty toilet tissue rolls!

Did you know that pearls are known as the world’s oldest gemstone?

When curating Simple Elegance Handmade gift collection it was important for me to include items that have an element of luxury.