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Birthstones: August - Peridot

Illustration: Elisa Werbler "Peridot is said to host magical powers and healing properties to protect against nightmares and to bring the wearer power, influence, and a wonderful year."  - American Gem Society Identification Color - The color range for peridot is narrow, from a brown-green color to yellowish green to pure...
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Process: One of a Kind Diamond Ring

Earlier this year I was honored to make yet another custom wedding band for a friend and fellow Austin business owner, Mariska Nicholson of Olive + M.  It is absolutely one of my FAVORITE rings to date and I thought I would share a bit about the process with you today....
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Birthstone: July - Ruby

illustration: Dream Marginalia "Rubies arouse the senses, stir the imagination, and are said to guarantee health, wisdom, wealth and success in love." - American Gem Society In honor of the July birthstone, we’re looking into the qualities of the ruby. Identification Color: “In its purest form, the mineral corundum is colorless. Trace elements...
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Community: Young America Creative

Young America Creative (YAC) has been on my radar for a while — I set up beside them at many of the west coast shows I’ve participated in, and friends have had their seasonal prints hanging on their walls for years. YAC is Brian Friel and Meghan Dorria, both formally trained...
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Birthstones: June - Pearl

“For centuries, pearls have been a symbol of beauty and purity. Today, they are regarded as both classic and contemporary, coming in many more fashionable styles than your grandmother’s traditional strand of pearls.” - American Gem Society In honor of the June birthstone, we’re diving into the qualities of the...
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Father's Day Gifts from fail

Get dad organized and dress up his office this Father’s Day with smart accessories from fail. Shop our home accessories to find everything dad needs, including an elegant letter opener and hand-forged keychain. Each item is lovingly handcrafted to ensure it’ll be an everyday staple for years to come. Be...
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Birthstones: May- Emerald

illustration: Dream Marginalia   As the birthstone for May, the emerald, a symbol of rebirth, is believed to grant the owner foresight, good fortune, and youth.  – American Gem Society    In honor of the May birthstone, we’re diving into the qualities of the emerald (My personal favorite!!!!)  Identification Color: Emeralds occur in hues...

Business Lessons - Growing Organically

5 years ago, I jumped into this thing called small business ownership!  I did not start this venture with a degree in business or marketing {as much as I wish I had} but did have a little real world experience.  I had the fortune to work for two fine jewelry designers...

Mother's Day Made Easy

Behind every successful mother, there is a pile of laundry... For the mom on the run, give her jewelry that works as hard as she does, with pieces sure to become part of her daily uniform. Handmade with quality materials, these pieces are meant to last as long as your love.   Shop...
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Birthstones: April- Diamond

illustration: Simple Minerals Natural diamonds are a rare and unique ultimate gift for a loved one. Thought to be one of the hardest substances on the globe, diamonds date back billions of years.  – American Gem Society In honor of the April birthstone, we’re diving into the qualities of the diamond stone....
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Birthstones: March – Aquamarine

illustration: Paper Bicycle “The name aquamarine is derived from the Latin wordaqua, meaning water, and marina, meaning the sea.  This gemstone was believed to protect sailors, as well as to guarantee a safe voyage.  The serene color of aquamarine is said to cool the temper, allowing the wearer to remain...
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HOME – Spring 2016

I am thrilled to share images of the Spring 2016 lookbook for HOME!  I slowly rolled out alternative rectangular versions of our classic home pieces over the past few months and was finally able to photograph them in context and wanted to share them. These new rectangular versions speak to me...
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Currently: Planning My Spring Garden

Well, it seems that our “winter” is pretty much over here in Austin and now all thoughts are on spring.  We spent a lot of time getting our backyard in order last year since it is where my studio is, where I occasionally see clients, and where I work all...
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EPIC – Spring 2016

  EPIC is my passion project, and is the collection where I get to push my creative boundaries, build my skills as a designer and jeweler, and explore new directions.  For spring I added three new sets of rings into the mix- two sets of hammered bands {above}, and two...
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Community: Imaginary Authors

My friend Josh and I have been on the same show circuit for a while, but it was only recently that we did a little trade – some jewels for his lady for a bottle of his handcrafted perfume.  I don’t wear scent too often, and it usually takes me...
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Forma, Spring 2016

For Spring 2016 I focused on simple geometry and the interplay of shape, proportion, and negative space.  Forma is the result of a conversation between these ideas.  Our classic hammered texture adds interest and dimension, allowing these pieces to shine in their simplicity.  True to our core, each piece remains extremely lightweight, encouraging...