Design*Sponge is a great blog and website. One of the things I love is their DIY projects, such as a Jewelry Shadow Box--something I still have yet to do, but have most of the materials for. All you need is some deep frames, nice craft paper, and a few little screws and hooks. Check out their post for

I am fairly domestic, and a blog I came across a long time ago is decor8. I love the design ideas that come out of this blog, and often save posts for future reference.I have a lot of family heirlooms laying around--200 year old paintings, a 200 year old dictionary, family silver, chests, etc. I still have yet

I subscribe to about 50 blogs, and read through the new posts every day. Often times I save a post or two to look back on later on. This is where "Friday Finds" comes in. Each week I will highlight things I have found through other blogs--objects, ideas, etc.18KT is a blog I found through another blog...can't quite

Labradorite Marquise Ring, 2008I ordered this stone from Best Beads on Etsy a couple months ago, simply because it was a Labradorite marquise cut cabochon, which are very hard to find, and it had such a great flash of color! Labradorite is part of the Feldspar group, and its colors range a lot. It can be really hard

Thorns, 2008Just thought I would share some more pictures of those beautiful Thorn brooches! These were all taken by David Woody, my partner. The brooches each have a double pin catch to help with the wearability of them. They are surprisingly light and sit quite well on the body!

Lotus, Adelaide Botanical Gardens, 2004The lotus symbolises a great sense of peace for me, a sort of "coming together" of the universe. I have experienced a lot of that in my life, and a lot of it lately. Yesterday, I met up with my Uncle Steve for lunch. We went to a french restaurant close to my work.

Yesterday and today have been wonderful and relaxing. I sent out the Thorns on Saturday, and am allowing myself to relax a little before diving into the next project. Yesterday, I hiked Mt. Tabor (above), which was beautiful and slightly warm. It was so refreshing to actually get out of the house, hike, and not be freezing cold

Thorns, 2008Copper, Silver, SteelThese beauties go out today :) I've been working on them for a couple months, for a commission. A lot of lessons learned in these!!!

I would like to share some one that inspires me, who brings joy to my heart and tears to my eyes.Cally from Cally Creates

I have a little secret to share with you, which was shown to me by my stepmom over 10 years ago, when I was given my first (and favorite) camera. You know that threaded area in the bottom of the camera where it screws into the tripod? Go to the hardware store, take the camera too, and find

I have never before wished that I had taken studio photography when I was in school, until now. Recently, I have been struggling with my photographs of jewelry. They're okay, but they're not "IT". They're not perfect. They're not "ME". Above is my latest style...call it an interim style of photography until I get my new set up

Today, February 7, is the last day of the EtsyMetal Valentine's Sale! Head over to their blog to see the full list of wonderful sellers!!!

That's right. I love diamonds. I have fallen in love. That is not to say, that I love the practices that have wreaked havoc on the people involved in conflict diamonds. Not at all--but now, with the Kimberly Process in place, I can allow these beautiful stones to enter my heart.Now, anyone that knows me well knows that

My wonderful friend, Tay MacIntyre, over at Bread & Butter is creating wonderful pieces from vintage lockets, silver rings, etc. Check some pieces out here, then head over to her Etsy store!Scottish Rose, hand-etched copper locketOrnate vintage brass earringsSterling Silver Affirmation BandsTay also has a wonderful store at Twirl Studio. Check out some of her other creations:

As my collection of tools expands, and our space seemingly gets smaller, tonight we will begin the room swap. Moving the bedroom out of it's room, the studio into it, and the bedroom into the studio room. Yay! It will be so nice to have space to stretch out and move around!