grace + decay

sun shining in the window, watching the panel for The Maker’s Mark exhibit. Thanks to Clarissa Long Studio] .artist and for your inspiring thoughts. the exhibit continues through Dec 17 at the in cooperation with and . The exhibit is curated by Clarissa Long Studio] and features some of my work too.

me and my beloved girls, Lola and Lou.

Thanks so much to all the folks who showed up for the studio open and sale, and who supported my work. very very very much appreciated! 🖤 and wonderful to spend the day with you .x_ / ❤️

Today’s special at (across the hall from me): buy a skull ring and receive a free shot of Jack Daniels! At - upstairs in his he building with the red mural at 526 West 5th Avenue.

I had to up my hummingbird feeder game as I have had zero visitors and yet the lady next door, with her janky sugar water, has had several. I have a far superior product (at no extra charge!) so clearly needed to pimp my feeder a little.

STUDIO SALE: there will be nails. Tomorrow December 3 - 11 AM to 5 PM at - 326 West 6th.

More random treasures that will be available at my studio sale. Saturday, December 3 - I’ll be there from 11 to 5ish. Please pop by!

Sneak peek #4 for the studio sale. Fallopian tubes? Seed pods? I have no idea. This Saturday at the

Sneak peek #3 of items that will be available at my studio sale in December 3rd. I was experimenting with different wire shapes for earrings.

Sneak peek #2 of items that will be available at my studio sale. Pendants with crystal shards. Sale is December 3rd, 11 AM to 5ish at

sneak peek #1 of some of the items that will be available at my studio sale this Saturday, Dec 3 from 11 until 5. I have a few resist pendants left! My studio is at - 326 West 5th Ave.

Sheet-pan grilled cheese with cheddar and Parmesan and a side of chips. Living the dream! 🙌 Recipe from

I saw a hummingbird outside my window yesterday and today snow, so I rushed out and got a little feeder. Posting here just in case said hummingbird is on Instagram. 🤣 Come on over, little fella.

what’s stuck in your rain boot treads today? a wee screw and a few rocks.

This little guy is currently on display in Padua, Italy in an exhibition of contemporary devotional jewellery, curated by the Associazione Gioiello Contemporaneo. The exhibit continues through February 5, 2023 at the Oratory of San Rocco, should you happen to find yourself in Padua, Northern Italy … This is one of my favourite pieces: “You Used To Be My Playground”, 2018, plexiglas, paper, India ink,sterling silver, antique photo. Photos by

It’s BC Buy Local week! You can shop locally in store or online, by giving experiences or eating out. Support local arts communities by buying locally handmade gifts. The Beaumont Studios are having an open house and holiday market this Saturday. Lots of local buying opportunities! I’ll be there selling f my jewellery. 🖤

I see you out there, all you folks who haven’t yet been to see The Maker’s Mark at … it’s a great opportunity to see the work of seven Canadian art jewellers, curated by another art jeweller … the work is beautifully displayed in a gorgeous gallery space and is on view until December 17, open Wednesday to Saturday from 12 to 5 PM. Highly recommended!

Holiday market - Saturday December 3rd - studio 18 at - 326 West 6th Avenue. Earrings fit every body!

holiday market is taking place on Saturday, December 3rd. My studio at 326 West 5th Avenue will be open and I will have work for sale. Please join us for the festivities!

A small selection of the nail pendants that will be available at my studio sale on December 3rd. Top to bottom, these antique nails are from Pennsylvania, Utah and Kentucky, and range in length from 4.5 - 11 cm.

Tonight presented the 2022 Carter Wosk Awards in Applied Art and Design to four incredible artists: .perrone and Robert Anderson. It was a an inspiring evening, celebrating craft and creativity, and it was fabulous to hang out with so many charming creative folks. 🖤

On the bench - a brooch with three Latvian nailheads.

last night at the opening of The Maker’s Mark at - the exhibit continues until December 17th. Curated by and with the support of and . It was wonderful to see the jewellery community and to hug so many people. 🖤 (I made all my jewellery, bag is by and shoes are and I made Jason’s shirt!)

Tonight is the opening of The Maker’s Mark at the Burrard Arts Foundation from 6 - 9 pm. I am super excited to share this moment with the other artists and curators and . Thanks to and Pictured is my necklace with hand-forged Latvian nailheads. Photo by