Many a year ago, in the center of my hometown there was what was called the Circle. The Circle was every child's go-to, full of time worthy stores to explore, including a Dimestore, with offerings that would foster anyone's creative spirit. The aisles with their even then olden day charm, overflowed with needle and threads, papers on which to paint or practice calligraphy, not to mention a multitude of beads to create the latest jewelry fad. It was then that I added jewelry making to one of my favorite things to do.

One day, a family friend noticed the jewelry I made and suggested that I enter the towns craft show, offering to sponsor me for the event. So, when that day arrived, I headed down to the Circle with a card table, chair and set up shop. I made and sold rings at that time and after a couple of hours, quickly started to run out of them. In an effort to keep up with supply, I made the rings in front of onlookers. Apparently this caught the eye of a voting board, for at the end of the day I was presented(to my surprise, a coveted blue ribbon. This was quite a thrill, I knew it had to be something good, even though my 12 year old self did not even know of it's existence!

As years passed, I eventually found myself making jewelry time and time again in the years that followed. My father recognized that the pieces I made were trendy and being worn at his place of business. He insisted that a corner of his desk become a little storefront for them, and so began my second adventure with jewelry making.

Both little business opportunities were such enjoyable experiences for one so young. I am ever thankful for the support given to me by others, for without those who pushed me forth, I would not be doing what I am today.

Eventually, I put jewelry making aside as I indulged in crochet and needlework, until wandering the internet one day and found Etsy; I had been searching online for a specific sun piece of jewelry to gift, and when I couldn't find it made, I went on a supply hunt, found this remarkable place and have never left! I've always enjoyed hunting for unique little treasures, and to once again create jewelry seemed to be the perfect fit!

I seek to discover the most unusual of adornments and transform them into wearable art; hopefully pieces with much symbolism and heartfelt regard for those things one might treasure in life.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Patricia