About
I’ve been shaping metal and chasing dreams for nearly two decades. In my late thirties, I felt a persistent yearning to step onto a new path—one of self-expression through jewelry. What began as a personal journey soon became a way to create pieces for others to wear as they walk their own path and live out their own dreams.
Many of the people who collect my work are artists themselves, which always feels like a beautiful kind of kinship. I’m a self-taught metalsmith, and because I never learned the “proper” way to work with metal, my hands found their own rhythm, along with their own language.
I used the play the drums in High School, and its really true that you use all experiences in your art!
The result is a style that is raw, honest, and uniquely mine.
Each piece is crafted with intention, meant to feel like a companion on your journey. I hope you find something here that speaks to you and resonates with your story.
I believe we’re here to be true to ourselves.
I’m a jewelry designer, writer, painter, and Human Design guide creating handcrafted jewelry for self-expression and transformation. My work invites people to reconnect with who they truly are, beneath all the conditioning about who they think they should be.
My jewelry reflects life’s movement from one version of yourself to the next. My signature round rivets symbolize growth, resilience, and the beauty of change. The women drawn to my work are often in transition of some sort; either releasing the past, stepping into the unknown, or embracing their individuality.
Perhaps all three!
Each piece serves as a touchstone, a reminder that we can honor our scars and still shine.
Beyond jewelry, I share Human Design as a way for people to understand their natural brilliance and release self-sabotaging patterns. My approach isn’t about fixing anyone; it’s about helping you express what’s real, whether through what you wear, how you create, or how you live.
I’ve spent decades honing my craft. From weaving clover necklaces as a child to running my own metalworking studio, each chapter has deepened my connection to the art of making. My work has appeared in Step By Step Wire Jewelry and Belle Armoire Jewelry magazines, and I’ve taught soldering and design workshops across the country.
After a few years devoted to caregiving and healing, I returned to the studio renewed—creating jewelry and paintings that celebrate transformation, connection, and truth. I now work from my studio in Vinton, Virginia, continuing to explore the beauty that emerges through pressure, time, and patience.
It’s lovely to meet you.
Published Work in Jewelry
2016. Nautilus Wrap, p.11, 10 Wire Cages and Bezels for Stones, Best of Step by Step Wire Jewelry, E Book.
(October-November, 2015).
Tribal Crystal Bells Earrings, Step by Step Wire Jewelry: 44-56, Print.
(August-September, 2015).
Flirty Pearls, Step by Step Wire Jewelry: 26-28, Print.
(June-July, 2015).
Nautilus Wrap, Step by Step Wire Jewelry: 10-13, Print.
(April-May, 2015).
Springy, Step by Step Wire Jewelry: 30-33, Print.
(Winter, 2014).
Stylish Stirrups, Belle Armoire Jewelry: 53-55, Print.
(Winter, 2014).
Pillbox Pretties, Belle Armoire Jewelry: 97-98, Print.(Autumn, 2013).
Curved Metal, Belle Armoire Jewelry: 66-70, Print.
(Summer, 2013).
Lightweight Metal, Belle Armoire Jewelry: 88-92, Print.
(August-September, 2012).
Oblong Hoops, Step by Step Wire Jewelry: 26-29, Print.
(Autumn, 2012).
Stirrup Connectors, Belle Armoire Jewelry: 22-25, (October, 2012)
Poppy Flowers, Bead Trends Magazine: 8-9, Print.