Creative living for busy moms
You throw on a pair of jeans that lay crumpled on the floor next to your bed and pull a shirt on over your head that is only mildly wrinkled. You take one last gulp of your coffee, which, like most days, has become tepid by the time you finally have a chance to drink it. As you rummage through the mess of… Read More
Whenever I meet people in shows, inevitably I get asked how long it takes to make my jewelry. These earrings actually whip up super fast — during the busy season, I would easily crank out about 15 pairs of these elegant freshwater pearl earrings in an hour. (But don’t be alarmed if it takes you more than four minutes. When… Read More
For your convenience, this post contains affiliate links. You can read my full disclosure here. Also known as Birdcage, Fool’s Dilemma, and my personal favorite, Idiot’s Delight, the Byzantine chainmaille weave technique creates a gorgeous rope of interwoven rings. Depending on the size, type, and color rings you use, it can be both feminine and masculine. While it can be a… Read More
After my daughter was born, the first piece of jewelry I made was a chunky Byzantine bracelet. Though I tend to gravitate toward lighter, understated pieces, with bracelets I favor something a little more substantial. Sadly, after a year and a half, after returning from an emotional trip to California to attend my great-aunt’s funeral and a long day flying back… Read More
