For love of family. The enduring love for children. The heartfelt love for a spouse. This was purchased as a gift for a mom of three: “e”, “m” and “w”.  Mom is “s” and she is married to “b”.  Mom and dad sit above and below the children: protecting, guiding and supporting. Bracelets for mothers […]Read Post ›

I    am    me. Perfectly imperfect.  Right here.  Today. This was designed and purchased as a gift for a teenager:  simple initials.  I love the bright color.  The five year old cousin got to pick the color; it was a beautiful way to involve her in creating something for the cousin she looks up to. I […]Read Post ›

You know this person.  This person is constantly transforming things into something new.  This person can’t sit still.  This person is unleashing the hidden in ordinary objects all around them. Paint and canvas are transformed into inviting or thought-provoking images. Their camera captures things you miss with your eyes, Paper and box become a portrait […]Read Post ›

Believe. Believe in love; believe in magic; believe in science, believe in you, believe in a higher power, believe in something. Life without belief is somewhat dismal.  It is hard to be the center of the universe and in control of absolutely everything.  It is hard to be the most important thing in my world, […]Read Post ›

Simple tag bracelets can be so great. I love the tags on upcycled silk sari ribbon.  The clean finish on the tags is offset by the ribbon’s rough edges.  This burnt red in particular is a great ribbon.  It is slightly lighter weight and frays mostly on one edge, leaving a clean line on the […]Read Post ›

These are some of my favorite personalized pieces: those that remind us of the ones we love most. I have made several for gifts, the most jam-packed for my mother-in-law.  She raised six wonderful children and loves them with a fierce passion.  She lives for her children and her life is a testament to how […]Read Post ›

We have dear family friends, C & J, who have been married 6 years.  They have two wonderful children and a beautiful home.  C & J have a special phrase that reminds them of how much they love one another.  It is quite beautiful, “have a little faith in me”. When they are stressed, when […]Read Post ›