I live in a loft in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. I really try to have a safe haven where serenity and calm can be found. My job reminds me that we only really have today. To appreciate and be present for the moment whatever the moment is. Life can end at any time. I love to bead, and I am inspired by all of the beaded pieces that I see on this site. I enjoy being alone....maybe because I spend all of my working life around people. I bead these things that I call hanging amulets. I bead a long wire, 3-4 feet with many lovely glass, crystal, seed beads, vintage crystals etc. Then I attach at the end a lovely crystal, usually around 2 inches, on the end. These can be hung in windows in corners, in doorways etc. The crystals are usually from antique stores or I pick them up in my travels here and there. They make very nice gifts, Some persons have said I should get a website, yet, that might take the joy out of it for me....I just love making them.

I like the fact that I can order whatever I please,,,after looking as long as I want, reading about each artist...etc. I love the great photos of each piece. I have recieved some of the jewelry already and I am waiting for more. I really must say that it is so finely crafted. I love wearing it!

I love knowing where this jewelry was made and I know exactly where the jewelry came from literally. I see the face of the artist...and read about them ..and I feel like the jewelry means even more to me. More personal. Almost like as if I strolled up the lane in their town,,,met them and saw all of their pieces, and bought it from them and walked away with a really good feeling. WOW!