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For over 50 years, the Folsom Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair has been celebrated for introducing local artists to folks with a list of special people to buy for this holiday season. Join me (Booth 735 - again!) on Sutter Street in historic Folsom RAIN OR SHINE for some fabulous artists, great food and fun shopping. Rains should be light most of the day, so the weather will be perfect for invoking cozy thoughts of the holidays! (Plus, I have some great new designs that are sure to please YOUR special someone!)

Guess where I am this weekend! In one of the greatest little mountain towns I've ever visited - Graeagle!! If you're near the Tahoe / Truckee area, come on by & say hi. The drive up here was gorgeous & I even got glimpses of snow. I'm in booth A3. (The weather is GORGEOUS! )

Guess where I am this weekend! In one of the greatest little mountain towns I've ever visited - Graeagle!! If you're near the Tahoe / Truckee area, come on by & say hi. The drive up here was gorgeous & I even got glimpses of snow. I'm in booth A3.

Custom piece for a client. She thought the colors would remind her of the ocean and chose "serenity" for the tag, along with a Tree of Life insignia. I'm kind of loving these colors!

I am here all weekend at The Pavilions shopping center on Fair Oaks Boulevard, celebrating the 61st annual Kiwanis Club Art Fiesta. There are over 100 great artists and tons of fabulous restaurants! Come on down if you're in the area!

This weekend - yep, in four days - I am heading back to my "Ol' stomping grounds!" This is my first time at this event, but I think it's going to be FUN!! I used to work in Walnut Creek what seems like a lifetime ago, and I am looking forward to seeing it again. (The downtown area is GORGEOUS!!)
If you're looking for a day trip and want to head toward the Bay Area without the hassle of San Francisco traffic, stop on by. I will be in booth Z-29, near Main St & Mt. Diablo Blvd. (Great hiking up in the hills, too!)

Guess what I will be doing this Sunday from 9am to 4pm? Yes, it's time once again for the Spring Arts & Crafts Fair in Folsom! The weather should be GORGEOUS, so come on down to Old Folsom and check out the 200(!!) food & art vendors, as well as the great shops in the district! I will be in Booth #735, same as always, so stop by to say hi if you're on Sutter Street.

Happy Easter from the Easter Bunny & her faithful sidekick, the Easter Panda(?) I hope everyone's day is full of your favorite food, your favorite people and your favorite traditions!

SUPER excited about new challenges & opportunities coming up this year. My first change is going to be parting ways with the collaborative gallery in Old Sacramento. I've been there over four years - making it well over 12 years in Old Sacramento total - and it's time to move on. This departure will free me up to spend more time designing & creating lovely jewelry for customers & I'm truly happy about that!
As a reminder, my studio is open for visits from anyone who wants a custom piece, wants to take private lessons, or just wants to check it out! Just touch base with me via messenger or phone & we can set an appointment!
Thank you to all my clients who have been with me from the beginning 13 years ago. I look forward to many more years of filling your jewelry needs! Onward & upward!!

Its lightly raining, but should be MUCH drier in the next hour. Come on out to West Sacramento to The Barn. Enjoy some great beer & good, and browse some great arts & crafts!

Here are a few more pictures of my new design! Look for more gemstones and more designs coming soon!

Out in the studio working on some new designs to take with me March 9th to West Sacramento!

New designs heading down to the Artists' Collaborative Gallery in Old Sacramento just in time for Valentine's Day. There's still time for custom orders, so come visit me tonight from 3pm - 6pm @ 129 K Street in Old Sacramento. Parking validation available!

Come on over to West Sacramento's HOT NEW community area, The Barn!! I've heard so much about this place, but haven't had a reason to check it out until THIS SATURDAY!! I (along with dozens of other wonderful artists & food vendors) will be there from noon until 5pm. It's going to be spectacular - and the weather will be great as well. If you want to get more information about the venue, you can visit their website here: http://barn.thebridgedistrict.com/
I hope to see some familiar faces this Saturday! (See me & some new goodies in Booth 4!)

I'm downtown preparing to set up for the Sacramento Arts Festival. It's amazing! There are vehicles with license plates from all over the country. Utah comment Arizona, Oregon, Texas. This is gonna be a great show!

FREE tix to the Sacramento Arts Fetival this weekend for the first 10 folks who comment here!! (There are also discount admission coupons on their website.)

NEW: The show is a week earlier than usual this year, so don't miss out on the GREAT artwork that is always amazing!

Hours: 10am - 6pm Fri/Sat, and 10am - 5pm on Sunday.

Parking is plentiful in garages or on the street. Come on down early and make a day of it - there are some great restaurants in the area!

New One of a Kind goodies I've created for the Sacramento Arts Festival, this weekend at the Convention Center. (Hours are 10am - 6pm Fri & Sat, and 10am - 5pm Sunday.)
I hope you enjoy these little goodies!

GORGEOUS day in Graeagle at the park. About 60 artists on the grass.

A pretty little quartz briolette sure makes all my sterling components look a little more elegant!

Just delivered a nice selection of necklaces, bracelets & earrings to the wonderful shop, The Clayground in Winters. Cute shop in a great little town - stop on by & say hi!

Saratoga was a blast! Such a beautiful location and such wonderful clients (not to mention artists!) This is just one of the custom orders I created for a client. We're shipping it off to her dear friend for her birthday. What a great surprise!!

Just a sampling of the new designs I'll be bringing with me to Saratoga this weekend. If you're in the Bay Area or looking for a great weekend getaway, come visit me at Booth 430 at the Saratoga Rotary Art Show.

Just one of many new designs that will be on display in Folsom this Sunday. Come on out & check them out up close!

Looking for something to do this Sunday, April 15? Do you want to get a little something for Mother's Day - which will be here sooner than you think?! Come on by the Folsom Spring Arts & Crafts Fair to check out TONS of local artists! I will be in Booth 735 on Sutter Street right in the heart of Historic Folsom!

Getting ready for the Valentine's Day trunk show The Artist Collaborative Gallery this afternoon. I'll be taking these Little Cuties down there with me. If they don't sell, they will also be making an appearance on CBS tomorrow at about 7:30!

Just a few of the fabulous gemstones then I am using for new designs coming to the Artists' Collaborative Gallery for my Valentine's Day trunk show on Second Saturday on February 10th. I will be there in person from 3 to 6 p.m. and hope to see some friendly faces there!