Made with love in Chicago.

In 2001 I moved from Chicago to NYC to break into the fashion industry.  After 7 months as a hostess I finally got my break and went on to spend 20 years in the fashion industry.  Some of the fun companies I designed for included Target Corporation, Free People, and Claire’s Boutiques.  I traveled through the US, Europe and Asia for work, shopping for inspiration and overseeing production of the items I designed.  This experience gave me the keen ability to spot trends and skillfully combine colors and materials.  My husband and I moved back to Chicago a few years ago and I decided I wanted to utilize the skills I’d mastered in the next iteration of my career.  

I have been collecting and making bead jewelry from the time I was 13, in the early 90's.  Stringing beads felt like a natural way to get my creative gears moving again.  Each piece I make has to feel special and excite me before I decide it is complete.  Learning new techniques has continued to elevate my product and keep things exciting.

Setting me apart from other jewelry designers, I design a line that appeals to children and teens (as well as one for adults).  Art for this age group is often non-existant at large craft fairs and the inclusion of product for them fills a niche and keeps moms and kids browsing my booth and making multiple purchases. 

I started this new business venture in late July of 2021 and have watched it grow from a small craft show in MI, (where I had to borrow a table and tablecloth), to participating in the One of a Kind show in December 2021.