Making and designing jewelry actually touches my soul. Art is all around us, in so many forms. It is extremely satisfying to me to be able to have an idea and execute it with beautiful stones and metal work. Nature itself produces the most outstanding of examples of color and shape.I love the entire design process of making jewelry and how it develops itself, once I have a general plan in mind. In looking at the stone, and allowing it to speak to me, it is amazing how the design turns into a piece of jewelry that is truly unique.I prefer using natural stones to create one-of-a-kind design pieces. I hand forge and do all metal work, including setting the stones. This handcrafting ensures each piece is individualized and aesthetically pleasing.My workshop/studio was built by my husband from a barn that was on our property. He installed large windows, so the view of the surrounding mountains, trees and pastoral landscape provide inspiration on a daily basis. I also have one very large pet cow who visits me at the studio while I'm working!My favorite part of completing a piece is to watch the delight on customers' faces when they see, touch, feel, and wear their finished piece of jewelry.