My passion for creating began pretty much as soon as I could hold an implement in my hand. My sisters and I grew up putting our hands to various projects, be it simple sketches, beading, painting, and embroidery. Our grandmother was an avid crocheter, but it was our childhood caretaker who encouraged and taught us to explore our creativity.

Accessorizing is something that is like second nature to most of the female species, and I am no exception. Beads were easy and inexpensive to experiment with, (at first, at least, but once you start, it's hard to stop!). My earliest work for myself and for profit were simple beaded necklaces that eventually evolved into multistrand masterpieces with an organic mix of shapes, sizes, and colors.

I found, through exploring Etsy, that I was drawn to vintage inspired jewelry, made with aged brass. I began exploring my neighborhood bead shops, looking for materials to expand my work beyond glass beads. Eventually, I discovered the jewelry district in downtown Los Angeles, and the rest is history!

Many of my pieces are intricate in their detail, as I am meticulous in my desire to present stand-out pieces that make their wearer shine. I have sourced a lot of American-made brass components for my work, many of which have been made for decades from the same dies, as well as as many vintage bits as I can get my hands on!

My work continues to evolve as I add new materials and techniques to my creative repertoire. I am honored to say that I have earned several loyal customers who share my appreciation for quality-made adornments that uniquely capture the beauty of nature and the richness of bygone eras.