Jewelry making has become my passion. I have always had to be creating something. And it all started when I had to make my own purses in high school, out of necessity. And I had to add material on to the bottom of my bell bottom pants because, back in those days, I couldn’t find LONG pants. I also liked to “create” big dangly beaded earrings. I grew up on the south side of Chicago and I now live 30 minutes south of Chicago, in Northwest Indiana. I have 2 wonderful adult children that are very supportive of my craft. Now that I also have a passion to learn more about my Scandinavian heritage, I have been making Scandinavian jewelry since around 2004. I’m part Norwegian and part Swedish. I love to search the internet for jewelry worn by Viking women or traditional jewelry worn with Scandinavian folk costumes. The Scandinavian culture is so rich with interesting traditions. I try to translate some of that in my jewelry. If I can make it in to an earring, I will try. I just want anyone who is interested in my jewelry, to enjoy it and have fun with it. As long as it puts a smile on someone’s face, I’m happy.