STORIES THAT INSPIRED THE DESIGNS
My design process always begins with a story. It’s important to understand the woman each piece celebrates; the pieces of her life that she was willing to share. In return, I design a piece of jewelry in her honor. These are their stories.
The Muriel
Muriel's story begins where all of ours does: with her mom. Muriel was born into the quaint mid-western town of Lakefield, Minnesota. You've probably never heard of it, but it's a charming small town. The city's population is under 2,000 and named for its nearby lake....
The Laura
I met Laura in Georgetown. She made us a reservation at her favorite Italian restaurant, Filomena, a D.C. establishment not to miss. I thought I'd have no trouble finding her. All I had was a picture, but with blue eyes like hers I knew that I could ID her in a sea of...
We’re all stories in the end.
Sister Sister didn't start out as a business idea. It began as a reminder that we are all connected through the ups and downs of life. The idea came to me as I was stumbling through the darkness. I had lost my best friend, my safety net, my sister Ellen. I noticed...