I LOVE making jewelry. The creative process is a wonderful respite from my job in corporate sustainability communications. I sold my handcrafted pieces at an artists' co-op for several years, but then took a break as my corporate work got too busy and we moved across the country. At the same time, I LOVE animals! I'm "mom" to two rescue pooches, one a former puppy mill breeder dog who is blind. I realized I could combine my love of jewelry and animals by taking a page from Newman's Own, the food company that gives all after-tax profits to charity. So, I have reopened my jewelry business and have committed to giving 100% of my profits to animal rescue organizations. For 2015 and 2016, donations will be split between two of my favorite groups:

-- Poodle and Pooch Rescue (PPR), a fantastic small-dog rescue group in Central Florida. My sweet Kirby and Winston were both saved by PPR. (http://www.poodleandpoochrescue.org/)

-- Fort Collins Cat Rescue and Spay & Neuter Clinic, an amazing rescue organization in my new hometown of Fort Collins, Colorado. They take in and find homes for cats and kittens from all over the country! (https://www.fccrsnc.org/)

My jewelry has been called minimalist, classic, understated, and wearable. I don't know what to call it -- I just make what I like to wear! All of my jewelry is created from high-quality materials, primarily sterling silver, genuine gemstones and freshwater pearls.

So, that's it! Buy jewelry -- for yourself or as a gift -- and help to save animals! Thank you for your support!

(Note that Colorado residents will be charged sales tax. Unfortunately, Colorado sales tax laws and Etsy's taxing procedures don't align, such that if you live in Larimer County but not in Fort Collins proper, you may be overcharged by Etsy for sales tax. I will keep an eye out for these situations and will refund any overages!)