Blog posts of '2020' 'October'

Dog tag necklaces continue to be a favorite piece of jewelry worn by all. They originated from war times.
They were used as military ID tag's to record soldiers identification. As time has passed these pieces
became very desirable to wear by everyone not just for the soldiers. With a modern masculine feel my
spin on these unisex necklaces is with riveted metal which makes it a stand alone piece.
Or there is another option.

Just as in the military uses the tags for important info - I can add the important info of your choosing
on the tag. So if you if need a unique gift for a certain someone being able to customize a wearable
gift will remind them of you everytime its put on. 

Even though coin jewelry has beens shown on the runways as current cool fashion  - I see coin necklaces,
and bracelets as timeless historical, fascinating, art history artifacts. Timeless keepsakes. That have 
literally been touched by many hands. This necklace was custom made for a Netherland gal. But I have 
an entire ready to wear coin collection. You can be surprised with the coin you receive or ask me if I have 
Country you are looking for. I very well may have!

Shop my Wanderlust Coin Collection here

(Some items are ready to wear and some are one of a kine)

Life is never without challenges. The ups and downs can be difficult. Overcoming your struggles
whatever they may be is something to be quite proud of. This cuff was custom made for someone
who worked very hard to overcome some health issues. Wearing a piece of jewerly that reminds you
of just how far you have come is good for the soul.
Even though this was a custom piece I would be happy to make more. Are you a survivor? Do you
know a survivor that you would like to honor and recognize? Let me know. I would love to make you
a cuff too.

Canada is a peaceful nation. It's the 2nd largest country in the world. Half of 
all the lakes in the world are in Canada which makes it a paradise for nature feaks like me! Canada has
the cleanest water of any nation. Those maple leaves you see on this Canada coin necklace speak
volumes.  Not only is the maple leaf a symbol for Canada it also represents unity, tolerance, and peace.
Maple syrup is not just a food that originated from Canada – even to this day, 71% of the entire
world's maple syrup is produced in Canada. 

This coin necklace was made for a Canadian girl. I have old coins from all ove the world and love 
to create these necklaces. Send me an email if you want a cutom coin necklace.

Or shop my ready to wear Wanderlust Coin Collection here

To me bringing your outfit to life with jewelry is the same thing as hanging pictures on your walls.
It changes everthing. Just as the type of pictues you hang creates a mood or jewelry choices are
no different. My horseshoe earrings and cuff rings here are hand forged giving them a casual cool
vibe. It's all about how you want to express yourself and what feels natural to you.

For details on my  Bronze Horseshoe earrings click here
For details on my Copper Horseshoe earrings click here

For details on my Cuff ring set click here

My Italian brother-in-law Tom is handy in the kitchen. He eats healthy and fresh. Seeing him here
in my mom's apron and donning his wedding ring necklace captures him perfectly! He is one fun 
colorful character. I made Tom and my sister their wedding rings when they got married a few years back.
Tom's hands have swelling issues. The band I made him was on the thick side. I volunteered to remake
a thinner band but he wanted this one. So instead I made a leather necklace out of it. He never takes it
Off and I like how it looks on him.

Do you have the same problem or know someone that does. I'd love to help by turning that ring into
another piece of jewelry that may solve your problem. If so, just shoot me an email.

Designing rings is always fun. I love rings! You get to see them touch them and spin them.
Designing rings in sizes that work for everyone is very hard though.

Soooo I made a small batch of rings that are wearable by all.  For example, the two rings on my
pointer finger are cuff rings. Meaning there is an open space (like a cuff) which makes them adjustable.

The ring on my middle finger is an asymmetrical wrap ring that I can wear on several of my fingers. It fits a wide 
range of sizes. So if you have doubt about ordering a ring that you aren't sure about size, these rings
are a safe bet!

For more details, shop my Ring Collection here!

Comfort is key don't you agree?! Im so tactile and have a need to touch everything. And if its soft
even better. Much much better actually. That does for both clothing and jewelry. This slate gray sweeater
dress just about feels like a well worn sweatshirt. The light peach sweater coat just about feels like
a bathrobe. Doesn't get any more comfy than that. But slipping on my silver circle necklace is very light
weight. You just about forget its on. Its a statement necklace in a very delicate way.

Stay comfy so that no matter what the day throws at you'll feel a little softer and cozy about it!

For more details shop my Karma necklace here.

Colorful painted bowls and jewelry are two forms of artistic expression that feel pretty joyful to me.
This fabulous bowl came from Sayulita, Mexico. The necklace shown here was made before this bowl
came to live with me. So It may be inpiration for another vibrant necklace to be born!

      In the meantime I've got a coin jewelry collection that is ready to wear!  Recently I started
      designing OOAK (one of a kind) coin necklacs. If you want a heads up when they land then
      join my email list. You'll be the first to know.

      You can also feel free to contact me for a custom coin necklce. That place that has extra special
      meaning for you.

Soft pinks and grays are so pretty with silver and silver heart earrings - even better. Silver is considered
a "cool" tone. As opposed to gold which has a "warm tone. Since silver is in the cool category it looks
especially pretty with cool pastels and always denim in my book!

If you are a lover of hearts, I also have heart hoop earring in silver (and gold coming soon)