I'm Katharine, yes, with an a... like Katharine Hepburn, but you can call me Kate. I am crafty by nature. Always had an artistic itch but I could not draw to save my life or stick with any musical instrument for more than a year. My talents were better suited for design.
I have always had the desire to paint things that didn't need to be painted, adorn things that most would throw out, and to turn almost anything into a useful or decorative object. Wait, I know what you are thinking what does any of this have to do with jewelry?


Bio:
I grew up in Mount Vernon, NY a suburb of NYC. Went to SUNY Geneseo and graduated with a degree in psychology. I have worked in metal health ever since. I got married in 2008 and planned every detail of what I thought was the perfect day. Most recently I have worked as a Recreation Therapist at a residential home for victims of CSEC (commercial sexual exploitation of children) and human trafficking. It was here I was able to put my crafting to work. Miracles can be worked even with very small budgets. I became the go to person for all things crafty, If I didn’t know how to do it, I would learn. Beading and jewelry design was a particularly successful and rewarding. The girls and I even helped create some pieces that were sold at an annual fundraiser.
About 3 years ago my husband and I purchased our first house. Turns out, owning a home, caring for my two dogs and three cats, yada yada, gets expensive real fast. As much as I loved my job I needed to take my career to the next step. I applied to nursing school and opened Destellar Design. I will be starting in May 2013 at Fairfield University.

Destellar: [+diamante, ojos] to sparkle; [+metal] to glint; [+estrella] to twinkle;

Inspiration:
I have never been able to subscribe to just one style of anything. If I like it its my style. I am inspired by everything from vintage glam to nature’s beauty. Not at all subtle, I love bold pieces. Bright colors. A piece of jewelry should Make an outfit, not just compliment it. My honeymoon in Peru made me infatuated with the tribal color and texture.



Please Help Sparrows Hope support victims of CSEC and Human Trafficking:
A good friend of mine, Kathy Lebron has started an amazing organization. Well take a look for yourself.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDWhfkPPhqY