Patrick's Point, Humboldt County. A tomboy with a state park as my playground and young artist parents in the '60's. The creative spark was ignited.

Those Teen Years

Monte Rio, Russian River, Sonoma County. Life at the intersection of Bohemian Ave. & Bohemian Hwy. It was the '70's. Peace, love and rock 'n roll. Wanting nothing to do with my parents' struggling artisan lifestyle, I chose film school.

College and Beyond

UCLA, Hollywood, Los Angeles. First it was film school, then work as a young industry go-getter seeking a creative life. Waiting for that lucky break and wanting a change...

The Big Apple

NYC, in the '80's with MTV and SNL. It was exciting, it was wild, it was crazy. It was Live from New York.

Back to LA

I was a stylist, new mother and all-around crafty gal, always looking for creative new projects. I discovered quilt-making and eventually took my first jewelry making class.

A Cottage Studio Of My Own

From the first pearl necklace to the metal sculpting of today, jewelry is a perfect medium for my artistic expression and desire to connect with others. For this constantly inspired, somewhat stylish artist and artisan, there are so many more stories to tell...