Summer! You know what that means...

June 17, 2022

Don’t you just love watching the buds emerge, the anticipation of the natural world coming alive after its winter slumber, when all that was quiet emerges in a well choreographed sequence? The sights and smells of springtime fill my senses and make me smile. I find the changes to the landscape inspiring for my artwork and am always excited to share the new jewelry designs that come from the change of seasons.

I don’t know about you, but pink seems to be the color I am noticing most this spring. I have a bed of pink peonies that were transplanted from my parents old house before they downsized. The plants are thriving and have gifted me with spectacular blooms.

Spring is special, but the world of fine craft really comes alive in summertime. Craft fair season begins and we artists come out of our studios to hit the road to and share our craft in person. The busy summer season is approaching and I look forward to catching up with everyone at shows.

I'm bringing my jewelry to the Mount Washington Valley Farmers Market on June 28th at the North Conway Community Center, and then it’s on to Art in the Park in Petoskey, Michigan, July 16, and then the League of NH Craftmen’s Annual Fair at Mount Sunapee Resort in August. I’ve updated my events page so you can follow along and find me.

I look forward to seeing many of you this summer.

Stay well,

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