Posted on November 24 2019
I am so grateful for every person who chooses to shop with me. So to say thank you I'...
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Posted on November 19 2019
One of our favorite photographers we get to work with, Denise Van Photography shared a holiday gift list featuring lots of amazing small shops she's worked with.
Posted on November 18 2019
Let us gift wrap your jewelry for you. We have some beautiful new choices that will be ...
Posted on November 08 2019
I've been busy in the studio getting ready for the upcoming holiday shows and updated the shop with lots of new designs. If you want to see more just click through to the new arrivals section. I always have a great selection of stones, so if you would like to get something made please send me a message.
Posted on November 04 2019
Citrine is a stone that can work with the root, sacral and solar plexus chakras. It is mined in Brazil. It is a great stone for creativity and abundance. It can help boost your confidence and personal power. Like amethyst it does not hold and accumulate energy like most crystals it will dissipate and transmute it. It can also help you laugh and enjoy your life. Citrine is a stone that I always carry with me and I love to use it in abundance and creativity meditations and rituals.
Posted on October 30 2019
I finished my 2019 reading challenge this month with some great books. I mixed u...
Posted on October 21 2019
A few weeks ago I had the chance to spend a couple of days in Palm Springs and finally had the chance to do a short hike. It's usually too hot when we go but it was cooler so it was the perfect time to check out the Tahquitz Canyon waterfall and trail.
Posted on October 13 2019
I'll be back at Retreat in South Pasadena this Saturday from 5-9pm for the Arts Crawl. I'll have lots of new jewelry with me. These shows are a great way to see my jewelry in person and even talk about custom jewelry projects!
Posted on October 07 2019
I've had this book on my to read list for a few years now and just got around to reading it. Since I live in LA I have of course heard of Homeboy industries and I've been lucky enough to talk to some of the men in person who work for Homeboy and hear their stories and see what having these jobs means to them. I think the biggest lesson I learned from this book is that we can love each other better and how to be a more compassionate and empathetic human.
Posted on October 01 2019
This month's birthstone comes in so many different beautiful varieties. A few of the opals I love working with are Australian boulder opal, ethiopian opal, mexican fire opal, pink opal and dendritic opal. Opal has a long history according to Robert Simmons Book of Stones. Opals were mined at least as long ago as the fourteenth century. Mexican Fire Opal was used by the Aztecs and was brought to Europe by the conquistadors. In nineteenth century Europe Opal became less popular because of the association with bad luck. In Roman civilization, Opal was linked with good luck and hope. The belief in France that Opal could render its wearer invisible allowing them to steal without being caught, may have been the beginning the the negative association. An Australian legend says a gigantic Opal governs the stars, human love and the gold within the mines. Current metaphysical thinking gives each type of Opal different energetic properties.
Posted on September 23 2019
The Harmonia necklace is a collaboration between Casey Van Zandt and I. We designed and created this necklace for Casey’s soul vacation retreat in Bali. The necklace combines the strength and balance of the hexagon with the power of clear quartz and labradorite. We hope that every time you wear it you will be reminded to find your work and life balance. To create the life your soul is calling you to live. For the last five years Casey has been teaching, preaching, and creating work-life balance programs to alleviate burnout and balance work and life. You can read more about Casey on her site.
Posted on September 10 2019
I fell off posting about my monthly reading on the blog, so instead of a monthly post I...
Posted on September 05 2019
This month's birthstone comes in a beautiful rainbow of colors. It can help you release unwanted thoughts and tension. Wearing this stone can help bring you peace of mind while aligning your physical, mental and spiritual planes. It is a high vibration stone that help restore balance within your energy. It can help encourage truthful expression in all relationships. It is a throat and third eye chakra stone.
Posted on August 02 2019
This is my third trip up the beautiful coast of California and I always come back so inspired.
This year I went on some amazing hikes, kayaked with more otters, sea lions and seals than I could count, saw gorgeous sunsets from a balcony overlooking the marina on Shelter Island, ate lots of delicious food and was even treated to a rainbow for my birthday.
Posted on June 02 2019
This month's birthstone is symbolic of purity, innocence and faith. Besides being the birthstone for June it is also often worn at weddings.
Pearls symbolize wisdom acquired through experience. They are believed to attract wealth and luck as well as offer protection. Known for their calming effect, pearls can balance one's karma, strengthen relationships, and keep children safe.
Posted on May 21 2019
Over the past year I've worked with a few new photographers to show my jewelry being worn. I share a lot of these images on instagram but I am going to start sharing more over here on my blog again.
Posted on May 01 2019
Emerald is a stone for love, luck and prosperity. It helps us cultivate the courage it takes to love and be loved. You can wear it as a reminder to stay open and get comfortable with your vulnerability.
Posted on March 01 2019
Aquamarine is one of my favorite stones to work with, both in its rough and polished form - the natural water-hued blues are just so beautiful. Even if it isn't your birthstone, you might find yourself drawn in.
This stone holds ocean energy that can help cool and soothe emotions and tempers. It can also help to stimulate the flow of energy and communication from the heart to the throat, which helps you communicate your truth. Such a stone can help you to release old emotional baggage, ego roles, and bad habits. I love wearing this stone just to feel the ocean's soothing energy.
