Hi there! I am an educator, cat mom, and maker in San Diego, CA.  I make jewelry and I upcycle boxes into wall art.  

My start in making jewelry was difficult but I overcame those difficulties through effort and with help from others.  After separating from a problematic jewelry company, which included not investing in me, I said to myself, "If they're not going to teach me, I'll teach myself," and that is what I have done.  

With friends donating beads and supplies to start, I began teaching myself.  I could not have gotten here without investment from my friends at this critical juncture.  Today, I design and make jewelry that is functional, unique, and beautiful, and that starts with shopping for components that inspire me.  The pieces that I make are the ones that I would wear myself, so I know you will look fantastic, too! When someone wears my jewelry, I imagine that the wearer feels a boost of confidence to run the world.

In addition to jewelry, I also work with my hands by upcycling.  I have been upcycling since I was a kid, but I didn't get here until I taught an upcycling course.  This course is about the importance of producing less waste, preserving resources, and sustainability.  I practice this in my life as well.  For example, I give ice cream and snack boxes a second chance at life by turning them into wall art, and you may see some of them in my store.  

Customers also see that I promote sustainability by using paper-based jewelry boxes, and sometimes, packaging materials are reused.  I also give jewelry a second chance at life.  Some customers ask me to make a bracelet from a broken necklace or fix a pair of earrings.  I do my best to do good for customers and Earth.