I'm a lifelong urbanite, for nearly that long an artist and jewelry maker, who has abandoned tantalizing bead shops, estate sales, thrift stores, and overnight shipping for the immense beauty of living on the Atlantic Coast of Southern Morocco.

As much as I can find them (I love a treasure hunt!) I use recycled materials, such as handmade sterling silver, glass and upcycling vintage pieces, I also purchase fair trade items from local sellers and Sub-Saharan African traders.

I've fallen in love with the workmanship of the different styles of silversmithing here in Morocco - Tuaregs of the Sahara, Amazigh in the south and the High Atlas Mountains, and Jewish styles of the North. Sometimes I find pieces that have traveled here from Kuchi jewelry-makers in Afghanistan, Bali, foreign Kabyle styles and other surprises.

And maybe most importantly: I'm so happy to announce that three of my children have joined me in this passion as makers, buyers and photographers for the Brookolie shop. I am now the proud mama owner of a family business!