I went to school and got my degree in architecture, because someone told me I'd never be able to do it. The discipline really suited my personality and I enjoyed the struggle, the sleep deprivation, and learning to have a critical eye. I graduated in 1996 from Penn State University and moved forward seeking a climate change.

I relocated to Phoenix Arizona. It was there that I took my first class in metal smithing. I enjoyed it, but couldn't take the heat, and felt the need to relocate again. Everyone I knew was living on the east coast, so I moved further west.

I landed in San Francisco where I met my husband and continued to work as an architect. We got a dog and moved to east bay. I worked in the garage on jewelry relentlessly and realized I liked it a lot more than my day job.

We have since moved to Portland Oregon and have two babies and I'm no longer an architect, but still stubborn and still making jewelry.

Orders are filled in 7-10 days and shipped USPS (2-3 day delivery). Please contact me to make other arrangements if you need an item expedited. Additional charges will apply to anything shipped other then USPS and for international orders.

All work is guaranteed. If you have an issue with your work at any point in time, please contact me so I can fix the problem. Items can be exchanged and refunds can be issued for work returned within 2 weeks from the date you receive your order in its original packaging.