I have been creating jewelry for several years, mostly for myself, friends and family. I didn't sell my jewelry so it was easy to pick and choose which pieces I was willing to part with. It didn't take too long until I had outgrown my little craft box that housed my jewelry making supplies. Then the boxes began stacking up in the closet, then a second closet. I would pull out boxes, spread my supplies across the breakfast bar and the dining room table and create my pieces from my kitchen.

I have grown to the point now where my studio sits at the back of my den. I have two 8 ft tall book shelves that are 4 feet wide each and they are packed from floor to ceiling with supplies, packing materials and mailers. I even have things stuck behind my window treatments in the Den. I am out of room there but not really wanting to totally take over a guest bedroom as my studio. It seems no matter how many supplies I de-stash, I just get more and more. It's just a consequence of the trade and definitely worth it when you design and create a piece of jewelry that makes you glow. It's like giving birth.