New Neckpiece
I just finished a new necklace! This chain is made out of bone, garnet, horse hair, brass, repurposed toll tokens, and thread. It was inspired loosely by the people documented by Jimmy Nelson in his new book, Before They Pass.…
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Bits and pieces…
I’ve been quietly poking around in my studio trying to reconnect with some unfinished pieces… At the same time, I’ve been hunting for inspiration and trying to shake the cobwebs out of my brain. During a recent reorganization of the…
From the workbench
I’ve been working on joining some disparate elements that have been hanging out on my workbench for ages. Here’s a little vignette of some of the elements that I’ve been working with… I can’t wait to show you some more…
PVD 2.0
I’m working on a new Providence skyline hair comb, inspired by a vintage Victorian piece that I recently picked up. The Victorian original is from the late 19th century and is a type known as a Spanish mantilla comb because it…
Amazing little giftie!
I was so happy to open up my mail box the other day, and find a package from my dear friend Wendi (who recently moved from Providence to Madison, which was a very sad event for me). Wendi is a…
I want, I want, I want
I just came across this amazing tape while perusing the items on display at nonesuch things. The tape was designed by a Parisian jeweler, Marie-Helene de Taillac, who creates beautifully cascading necklaces and earrings that rely heavily on the bright…