Recent Hand Surgery

The author recently underwent hand surgery for a trigger thumb, facing challenges in daily tasks before and during recovery. Grateful for the supportive hospital staff and progressing flexibility in their hand, they are now back to creating jewelry. While focusing on new bead designs, they invite others to explore their limited-edition pieces on Etsy. … More Recent Hand Surgery

Tea Time

I enjoy a good cup of tea. I have experienced high tea and visits to several tea houses that were so memorable! I love the history surrounding tea with friends and family, and there are so many different types of tea to try! My tea set collection is stored in a glass cabinet in my dining room. It’s pretty full and several cups and saucers had to be stacked to make room. … More Tea Time

What Inspires You?

I am inspired by so many things. First of all, I love to wake up with a healthy breakfast and have my coffee on the lanai. We face a lovely, fairly private, manmade retention pond. It’s pretty large and is home to anhingas, egrets, eagles, ducks, alligators, squirrels, mockingbirds, and more. … More What Inspires You?

Back Again

I know this first image is messy, but in reality studio work in ceramics is not a tidy process. I try to keep things as clean as possible, but I am working with mud after all. This muddy process is very satisfying when I add the finished items to my shop and get new “likes” and purchases from the listing. … More Back Again