Any designer knows the value of free publicity.  Yesterday I opened my email to find this e-newlsetter from the New York International Gift Fair- whoo-hoo! Several weeks ago someone from New York Gift emailed asking for content.  I thought my … Continue reading →

Hammered oval Necklace with Amazonite, Coral and Pearl Well, after a few months of studying for my Graduate Gemology degree via GIA online course, I thought my new pieces would show a lot of tightly-set stones, rounds and traditional cuts … Continue reading →

Uncommon Threads’ 18K Forged Flower group; also availabe in Silver. Just a quick post to let everyone know that I’ll be appearing at Poppy, Columbia, MO, this weekend Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8. I will present my work … Continue reading →

Wow, what a lucky girl am I?! Not only have I been accepted into one of the most prestigious art fairs in the country, the Saint Louis Art Fair, in my ol’ hometown, but I have been gifted with some of … Continue reading →

Whew! We at the Baltimore Summer Buyer’s Market of American Crafts have just performed the AbunDance in the aisle. The AbunDance was introduced to me by my good and incredibly talented friend, Lauren Cohn, actor extraordinaire. For her, it wasn’t really … Continue reading →

Here’s a real quick entry: I’m here at the Chicago Market: Living and Giving. I’m in the section, “What a Girl Wants,” instead of the handmade section, ‘cause I’d like to attract more boutique and gift stores. Sadly, I’ve seen … Continue reading →

Wow! I have had so many inquiries lately about custom wedding bands. The bells must be ringing! I can help with the traditional stuff, but I really like to go a little further. Here is a pair I did recently: … Continue reading →

March 3, 2010 A bride just left my studio. She’s getting married in June, and wants a brooch to wear on her wedding gown. I am so excited. This girl is so cute. She’s a tiny blonde thing, her dress … Continue reading →