In between making new pieces of sterling silver artisan jewelry, I have been hard at work on a new website and online store.  I'm thrilled to say that it is finished and open for business!  I'm having a Grand Opening Celebration all this week, including a free pair of sterling silver stud earrings with purchase and entry into a drawing for one of my Old World Rose artisan necklaces!  (The free earring offer ends on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at midnight - you can read the details here.)  

I am a traditional metalsmith, and making jewelry with torch and hammer is my full time job.  I can always be reached through the "Contact Us" button that you will see on every page of the new site.    

I'm always working on new designs, and you'll find the latest pieces in my store now.  I just completed a new wide band Mother's Ring with up to six birthstones.  The design can also be customized with stones such as diamonds, or any combination you prefer.  Wide band sterling silver rings are one of my specialties, and this ring is my new favorite!  

My new website also has a section where I talk about how I got started making jewelry, and will have an ongoing series of articles on the tools and techniques that are used to create my pieces.  

You can still visit my original blog to read more about my life as a full time artist, plus posts about the stones I use in my work, great artwork from other other artists across the web, and a recipe or two (I love to cook).  

Here are few of my favorite pieces that are currently for sale in my Lavender Cottage Jewelry Shop:

Galadriel's Dream Cuff

Stars in the Mist Ring

Old World Rose Pendant