My current obsession is hammering the life into metal and collecting quotes that make me laugh out loud or give me a huge lump in my throat.
Over the last few years, I have been studying the art of metalsmithing, and I continue to grow more inspired by learning how to turn raw materials into something with shape and meaning. I love creating jewelry that is simple –and is the "go to" piece you want to wear everyday, because it is sentimental, or silly, or holds special memory for you.

I get a kick out of making a cuff with a quote that makes your sister roll her eyes at you, because you gave her a gift that says she is the "worlds okayest sister," or a necklace that let’s you tell your friend know how much you "freaking love her."

I am a forty-something mom, who has been creating handmade jewelry since 2008. I still have a huge crush on my husband and am madly in love with our twin daughters [and, more often than not, our golden retriever pup (when he is not peeing on my leg or chewing up my running socks). Family and friends mean the world to me, and I love making jewelry that reflects how special our loved ones are to us.

Outside of family and jewelry, I am a runner, and I enjoy cooking and baking...(when I'm in the mood.) I also write a blog called elena-grace . http://elena-grace.com. I don't post as often I would like, but if you are in the mood to check it out, please stop by.

You will find fresh new items that may not be in my shop yet on Instagram. Feel free to say hi at instagram.com/elenagracejewelry. thanks. :) If you so see something you like, but it's not in my shop, just let me know you found it on Instagram and I will gladly make it for you! :)

Thank you so much for taking the time to get to know a little about me and the story behind elenagrace.