I gather inspiration for my craft from the entire natural beauty surround me in these wonder Blue Ridge Mountains that I am so very fortunate to call home. I travel throughout the Mid Atlantic region, as well as forays into the Midwest to sell my work at juried art and craft shows. I grow and gather flowers, ferns, leaves and weeds to make my pressed flower sun catchers.

Functional stoneware pottery and traditional and contemporary quilted items including wall-hangings, table runners, pillows, hot mats, and coasters.

After making my first piece of jewelry, I knew I had found a craft about which I was passionate! That was many years ago, and I've enjoyed every minute of becoming an "artisan." My style varies, depending on how the metal or bead speaks to me. I enjoy metal and wire work especially, as well as playing with color and texture. A few of the tools I utilize to make my jewelry include a torch, kiln, rolling mill, flex shaft dremel, and many, many types of hammers! I live in Chilhowie, VA, on 20 acres, with my husband and two boys.