I’m incredibly fascinated by the journey of people, ideas, and objects. This fascination with journey lends itself to the creation of my handcrafted designs by using materials that have a history — a path that has been followed.

Some of the materials I use in combination with sterling silver are antique trade beads that traveled from 19th Century Europe, to Africa, to a collector in America.  I wonder about the women who wore the beads around their necks and wrists, beautiful in their adornment under the bright sun.

When shaping new pieces, I imagine the fabulous vintage Lucite cabochons with their harmony of color, swinging the night away to sounds of Big Bands in the 1940s.

Bits and pieces of my great aunts’ writings, poetry, postcards and jewelry work their way into the narrative, finding joy years apart from their confined lives.

The copper I use for my jewelry made its way from an innovative recycling company in Oregon, to my porch roof in Ohio, to my studio at Water Street where it’s warm and ever changing color inspires me.

Journeys — The most amazing thing to me is that every person who wears my handcrafted jewelry or hangs a wreath in their home continues the journey that started long ago – they continue the story.