I'm in my forties, and I went to college first at a very tiny liberal arts school in the Green Mountains of Vermont before returning to my hometown to finish at Penn State University with a degree in philosophy. I later returned to Penn State again to learn metalsmithing. After 30 years in Pennsylania, I moved to North Carolina two years ago and absolutely fell in love.

I like creating art from the seemingly lifeless, immovable material that is metal, and I love that jewelry is, for many people (including me), an accessory that can be meaningful as well as beautiful. Metalsmithing is absolutely and unequivocally one of my greatest passions. It has given meaning, satisfaction, escape and a sense of productivity to my life. Etsy has made it possible for me to do this work; work that isn't second best, isn't a compromise I've made based on my health, but is in fact what I've known for most of my life was my dream career. Having this opportunity has been incredibly enriching.

Life isn't always easy. But working with metal is a beautiful bright spot amidst it all. Thanks for visiting my shop... and trust that the pieces I create for you are made with genuine love, passion, care and gratitude.