2010 Collection - Inspired by Kailua, Hawaii

Every time I travel to see my sister in Hawaii, I revisit many new-found traditions. Mornings begin with runs with my son along roads lined with palm trees, blooming plumeria and birds of paradise. I am collecting shells off the beaches of the North Shore with my daughter. We drive along the mountains shaped by the vertical lava forms of years gone by. It is all that is natural, raw and untouched.

I share my 2010 collection with you sprinkled with finds from Kailua, Hawaii: shiva shells, lava rocks, pyrite…shaped by the sea, sand and by hand. My pure bronze and silver handcrafted elements and my love of semi-precious stones complete many of my pieces of jewelry.
Each piece is natural, raw and unique.
Enjoy.

Kids Up Front: One Heart Bead at a Time

Childhood memories stand the test of time. Childhood experiences shape the person that he or she is to become. For the last 3 years I have been involved with the Kids Up Front organization and have had the privilege of sharing what I know of jewelry making to a group of children who otherwise do not have opportunities like I did as a child. We call the event "One Heart Bead at a Time". I have been so lucky to share what I know with children from the "Big Sisters, Little Sisters" organization and the "Yellowhead Youth Centre" just to name a couple. The Kids Up Front organization is a non-profit society that collects unused tickets and monetary donations to have children experience things that we take for granted: a hockey game, horse back riding lessons, trips to the zoo...an afternoon of jewelry making. It is only a small thing that I can give back to a world that has given so much to me and my own children. Thank you to Karla & Christine for organizing this each year, and Gail & Diane for sharing this experience with the kids. More information about how you can donate tickets or money can be found at www.kidsupfrontedmonton.com Thank you.