I've been making jewelry for over two decades. I'm obsessed with everything vintage, especially the brooches! I think they are amazing little microcosmic examples of the art forms favored in the decades they were designed in. Unfortunately it seemed to me that few people wear them anymore, so these gorgeous little pieces end up forgotten in drawers and jewelry boxes. I decided to make them more accessible by creating necklaces and bracelets around them. I'm also obsessed with producing a high quality piece of jewelry that will last, SO:

I don't use natural fiber string, acids present in skin oil and sweat as well as moisture can eat through anything in time, using natural fiber string ensures that the piece won't last very long. I use a product called "Soft flex" (which is 19 to 49 strands of steel coated in nylon) and metal crimp beads as the "knot". This means that the pieces in my collection will stay together indefinitely with normal use. The brooches I use have been rescued from the dusty and dark obscurity of estate sales, thrift stores, flea markets. Often lumped in with broken and unwanted jewelry lots. If they're damaged I repair them, I also reinforce all components. I try to retain the structure of the pin, but if the back is damaged, I'll remove the pin finding to make the piece stronger and more comfortable to wear as a pendant.

I think of them as "Heirlooms for Adoption" that deserve to be worn, seen and cherished as the precious bits of history they are. As these brooches are often antiques, and created using delicate materials like enamel, I recommend treating them with the love and respect of a true heirloom.

The keepsake pillows and plushes are all designed and hand sewn by me. I use high quality vintage fabrics and felts. The pocket appliqué on the pillows are sewn on, not glued and the ribbon hangers are securely and permanently attached. All of the sewn items are created using 30+ years of experience and are meant to last many many years.



I love my job and I love, love, LOVE my customers! My only goal is to match my pieces with people who are as special and unique as the antiques that I'm privileged to work with. Please feel free toast me as many questions as you want. I am dedicated to you being over the moon about your purchase💗