DESIGNER DIARY

Celebrating black history month by sharing a few black owned businesses I'm currently crushing on, big and small. Give them a follow, support and share their art with your family and friends. House Dogge - Sustainable lifestyle brand for dog accessories @housedogge Latoya Hobbs Fine Art - Visual artists, art educator specializing in printmaking and mixed media design @latoyahobbs Ray Hart Art - Fine arts painter and poet @rayhartart BBBombs - Handcrafted skin food, natural skincare product @officialbbbombs Yinibinibaby - Handmade organic cotton baby clothes for newborns to young toddlers @yinibinibaby Clare - Sustainably focused company offering mess free peel & stick and Zero VOC paint...

When your good friend orders jewelry and texts you she selected local pickup, the thrill of having a chance to see her in person exudes joy and happiness in all sorts of ways! I was so ecstatic to see my girlfriend, Jaime... It's been a while, since the middle of last summer. We used to go on weekly walks together, it was lovely to escape a bit from the chaos in our world in 2020. As we know it, life happens, so much has changed for the both of us since last summer (good things with challenges). So, I couldn't wait for...

When I'm not designing new collections or hammering away at the bench or learning a new technique, I'm spend time crafting jewelry on a more personal level. For every request I receive to commission a piece of custom made jewelry, you receive personal attention with a one-on-one consultation with me via zoom. This is where I get to know you better and learn about the details of your project and your inspirations. I spend time sketching designs, sourcing raw materials needed to complete your dream project. It's a process... One that allows me to dig deep, step out of my...

How are you planning to spend your Valentine's Day this year? We are pretty lowkey and venture out to a nice restaurants to indulge in good food and wine and gift our teens with chocolate treats. I sometimes will make heart shaped sandwiches for my kids lunch or pancakes for breakfast. This year, I'm sure many of you will have a lowkey Valentine's Day celebration... Or maybe not. Here are a few favorite things you can do at home with your partner, far away family and friends via zoom/facetime perhaps.... Virtual brunch with your best girl friends Instead of ordering, create...