souvenir handmade journal

A reflection on the slow shift toward sterling silver in my work, and what it means to design with longevity, meaning, and wearability in mind. This post explores what makes jewelry timeless, and why that matters to me as a maker.

Introducing ~The Vessel collection ~ To carry your inner world close. Each one a beautiful object on their own, they invite you to deepen your connection, carrying personal significance symbolically or physically - Always with you, a precious keepsake, a few strands of hair, small roll of paper with a secret note or intention, a bit of earth, flower petals or anything you please. Use it to mark a milestone, an accomplishment or as a personal reminder for what you hold close. Wear it as a daily ritual.   Each unique vessel is made from recycled sterling silver, hand printed,...

Hi, hello, how are you?With slightly altered plans, that avoid driving into a tropical storm, I am writing to you from a rainy Madison, Indiana!     Madison happens to have a lot of historical buildings so its been fun to explore here a bit.     I am headed BACK to North Carolina, to attend another jewelry workshop at the same school of craft I attended in the summer, for a 6 week intensive workshop. The school is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and is a very inspiring and beautiful place to learn.(The red roofed...

  Hi! Hope your July is off to a great start! This is just a quick hello from the road before I head into the workshop I will be attending which starts tomorrow(!!!)   After a (pretty intense) 4 day drive from Winnipeg, fuelled by Sweedish berries, cold brew coffee and popcorn -I'm headed to a school of craft that's nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. It's a 2 week immersive workshop where I'll be eat, sleep and drinking the ancient art of lost wax casting, which I know almost nothing about! Exciting!   I'm very much...

I never imagined that 15 years ago, with a pendant made from a vintage photo of my grandparents nestled inside a spoon, that it would set me on a path - growing into something I’m really proud of. Having the chance to do what I love. Being creative, working with my hands making jewelry.Over the years, the intention with souvenir has naturally evolved, creating pieces to be worn for all of what life brings - your most important moments, and also carrying you through the day to day. Making what you often reflect back to me are your favourite pieces....