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I’ve always loved the word bijoux , the French word for jewelry. There’s something about it that feels instantly elegant, and timeless. When I first started creating jewelry, I knew I wanted to use it… but I hesitated. I wondered if it might feel too foreign, too unfamiliar to some. And in a way, feeling “foreign” is already part of my own story 😉! But it kept coming back to me. Bijoux carries a sense of sophistication, yes, but also history. It makes me think of pieces tha

Packing for our trip next week has been a mix of emotions I didn’t quite expect. There’s excitement, of course there is. A whole week in the Caribbean celebrating my husband’s “big” birthday, time together, beautiful beaches, and a journey he has thoughtfully planned down to every detail. But there’s also that quiet feeling of leaving something behind. For me, it’s my little jewelry pieces… the ones waiting on my workbench, the ideas that won’t be convert on making something

If you ask me what defines modern jewelry, I’ll tell you this: It’s not just what we wear today. It ’s how we choose to express who we are. Modern pieces are often minimal, clean, and versatile. Designed for everyday life. Designed to move with you. There’s intention, there’s artistry, and yes, there’s a growing awareness around sustainability. But the more I explore the work of today’s most talked-about designers, the more I notice something… everything feels refined, but n

Moving away from high-volume, quick-turnaround work to "slow jewelry" is a huge leap of faith, but it’s where the soul of the work really starts to shine. I’ve come to realize that the era of making simple, thirty-minute jewelry is behind me. I now find it far more rewarding to pour myself into elaborate, one-of-a-kind designs. There is a specific kind of magic that happens when a piece finds the person who falls in love with it at first sight, it’s an immediate, undeniable c

Today I read two articles by authors I follow regularly, both reflecting on quality of life. The first one shared a simple but powerful idea: don’t wait until the end of your work life to do what truly fulfills you. Instead, as you move through your working years, you should fill your life with small activities you enjoy, even alongside your daily responsibilities. It’s not about escaping work, but about giving meaning to your days. The second article spoke about something ju

About a month ago, I was experimenting with a new, ornate bezel and a piece of clear mist sea glass. As I kept working, adding small details, touches of gold, and finally a pearl and I realized I had created something that felt like it had stepped out of another time. It reminded me of the Art Deco period. As soon as I finished it, I said to myself, this is really unique… and it will be difficult for me to let it go. So , I didn’t. I kept it. Art Deco was a design movement

Lately, I’ve been a little quiet. Not because I don’t have ideas… but because I have too many, and none of them feel ready yet. I’m learning that even creativity needs space to breathe. After doing about 240 pieces in 9 months (about 6 pieces a week), it feels strange than I didn't finish any, in the last week. Maybe this pause is part of the process too. Some people say this phase often comes right before a new wave of ideas. And they say, “Don’t fight it; just stay close to

I thought working with real silver would be easy…until I ruined two feet of it in minutes. This week I committed to a friend to make a couple of pieces for her. Her main request was simple: they needed to be in silver. I immediately ordered the silver wire and materials, and they arrived yesterday. One of the pieces she asked for is a ring, not too elaborate, with a white stone or maybe a pearl. Before the materials arrived, I told myself I would practice the technique. I sat

Within my circle I have found people asking me about sea glass, and even though the name seems to say it all, it truly deserves a more clear explanation. Sea glass begins its life as something very ordinary, most often a glass bottle or jar, sometimes a piece of tableware, or even glass from old windows. Many of these pieces come from a time when glass was more commonly used and less carefully disposed of. Decades ago, it was usual for trash to end up in the ocean, either int

What an enjoyable, breezy morning at the beach, perfect spring weather, even without sunshine. Still, people gather by the ocean to breathe it in and listen to the rhythm of the surf. We walked along the shoreline for about 45 minutes, picking up small shells as we went. We got lucky, we found a sand dollar and a tiny piece that looks like sea glass, my first one in Port Aransas. For a girl like me, who grew up living just 30 minutes from the Caribbean Sea, the ocean holds a

While we are driving to the beach town of Rockport, TX, my mind drifts to the beautiful moments I’ve spent by the ocean. I can tell, I am truly a beach girl. For several days, I had been craving a trip to the beach, so when my husband asked if we could go this weekend, it made me so happy. The sea, the water, the sand, the sun, the wind, they all come together to create the perfect setting for peace, at least for someone like me. When I set the background for photographs of m

I’ve been thinking about retirement for quite some time now. For years, I would tell people, “I’m retiring this year.” But it never really happened. Looking back, I don’t think I was fully sure of it. Maybe it was more of an idea I liked, especially as I watched a couple of friends retire and saw how appealing it looked. The thought stayed with me, quietly growing. Now things feel different. I’ve finally found what I want to do in retirement, and that has changed everything.

Lately, I’ve been exploring the idea of working more with sterling silver instead of silver-plated materials. I’ve already created a few pieces in real 925 silver, and honestly… they feel different. More solid, more lasting, more “forever”, and they look really beautiful. Since the beginning, I’ve been concerned about the durability of my pieces, and I’ve always tried to use materials that won’t tarnish. But there’s no doubt that even 925 silver-plated wires are made of coppe

I’m at the airport today, heading back home from a business trip. I’m at DFW, an airport I have a love and hate relationship with. Sitting here at my gate, waiting for my flight, I can see a constant flow of people passing by, maybe 50–60 per minute. And somehow, it’s kind of nice just to watch. Men, women, families with kids… it is Spring Break after all. People of all kinds; short, tall, slim, curvy… all skin tones, so many nationalities. I really enjoy seeing myself as par

My artistic work and every jewelry piece I create is meant for anyone who feels connected to it, women, young girls, teenagers, and even men in certain designs. But at its heart, my work is inspired by women. I recently came across Imperfect Women, a story about the lives and struggles of three women and their friendship. It stayed with me. Because when I design, I often think of women just like that, strong, complex, resilient, and beautifully imperfect. Each piece I create

These past few days I’ve been reading about what’s new and trending in the jewelry world, and honestly… I was a bit surprised by what I found. It feels like everything is moving away from that “luxury” look and going into something much bolder, more expressive, more sculptural, almost like each piece is trying to tell a story. One thing I keep seeing is the mix of raw, industrial materials with very polished finishes. Heavy silver chains, oversized pieces that look like hardw

Today, while reviewing my website with the help of AI, I realized something interesting. Even though my designs come from my heart and imagination, they are currently categorized as fashion jewelry rather than artisan jewelry, which made me stop and think. A fashion designer creates accessories meant to be worn and sold, often focusing on trends, wearability, seasonal collections, and market demand. An artistic designer, on the other hand, focuses more on creative expression

Among the many materials I love to work with, turquoise holds a very special place in my heart. Along with sea glass and pearls, it is one of those elements that immediately inspires me when I begin designing a new piece of jewelry. Turquoise is a fascinating gemstone because no two stones are exactly the same. Its colors range from soft sky blue to deep ocean tones and beautiful shades of green. These variations depend on where the stone forms in the earth and the minerals s

Maybe it’s because when I was a little girl my parents introduced me to the beach, but I can hardly imagine that there are people who have never seen the ocean, and yet, there are. But once you see it, once you stand before that endless horizon, you feel something change. You become attached to it. You always want to return. What makes the sea so special? I don’t remember the exact first moment I saw it, but I remember the feeling every time I visit the beach. The ocean feels

When we sell online, photography is not just decoration. It becomes the silent salesperson. When someone lands on a product page, they don’t read the description first. They don’t even check the price right away. The first thing their brain processes is the image, and with jewelry, this matters even more. Jewelry pieces are small, full of detail, and very emotional. A good photo can show the sparkle of a piece, the soft texture of sea glass, or the delicate balance between co