I just came back from California, where I have been for the last couple of weeks to be with my father at the end of his life. My mother and all of my siblings were there with him as well, and it was a very powerful and excruciatingly sad experience. He was 90 years old and in ill health, had had an extremely full and amazing life, and died on his own terms in the way that he wanted. I don't think any of us can ask for more than that. But I am still processing it all, and I guess I probably will be for a long time. You may have noticed I've been a little absent around here recently, and now you know why. I usually try to keep my posts here kind of light and jewelry focused. But it has felt disingenuous to be posting about jewelry as if nothing was wrong, so I felt I ought to just fess up and share what's been going on. My dad was kind of an important guy in the world of wine, so for those who are interested I will change the link in my profile to one of my favorite pieces that was written about his life upon his death. It's from the @sfchronicle. Thanks so much for all of your patience with work stuff over the past few weeks. I'm back in the studio now and digging out. • • • • • • • • • • #nothingisordinary #lifeofanartist #homeinthestudio #fromwhereistand #tablascreek #centralcoast #pasorobles #abmlifeissweet #livethelittlethings #makemoments #thatsdarling #makersmovement #solopreneur #mytinyatlas #stayandwander #bedeeplyrooted

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The work of Alexander Calder was one of the first things to inspire me to be a jewelry designer, so it is high time I named a design after him. And although this design does require soldering, which his work never did, I still hope the simplicity of the form and the scale of the design would have appealed to him. If you are unfamiliar with either his jewelry or his amazing mobiles, I think you would enjoy giving them a look. Do any of you have any formative influences you'd like to share? I love learning about new (to me) artists and/or design mavens. ✌️(Calder Earrings now available on my site as well as my Etsy site, retail and wholesale) #beinspired #inspiremyinstagram • • • • • • #designermaker #makersmovement #craftsposure #handmadecurator #handmadehappy #alexandercalder #designlife #inspiredbythis #jewelrydesign #contemporarydesign #modernmaker #differencemakesus #wearethemakers #earringsoftheday #earrings #jewelryaddict #bijouxaddict #bohochic #whowhatwear #stylediary #lifeofanartist #contemporarycraft #etsywholesale #modernjewelry #pursuepretty #modernbohemian #bohoismyjam #moderndesign

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So inspired by these kids getting organized and putting themselves out there today for what they believe in. 🇺🇸💪✌️I wouldn't want to be the people standing in their way. Not unlike like the suffragettes who made the banner in this image for their marches in 1917. Those suffragettes had nothing on these kids, except possibly their on point hand embroidery skills. 📷 via @melissa_de_la_fuente • • • • • • • • #marchforourlives #beinspired #inspiredbythis #inspiremyinstagram #thatsdarling #truthtopower #enough #embroidery #makersmovement #banner #wherewomencreate

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One of the things I love most about jewelry design is creating new mechanisms. I must have some kind of (well)hidden engineer gene. Since jewelry has to be functional as well as beautiful there can be interesting challenges to make something that both looks and works the way you want it to. That's why I am so excited about these new earrings. See how the ear wire is attached at the top creating a sort of secure hinge, allowing for both security and great movement. What do you guys think? Do you like? And do you have a favorite between the two? #designlife #makersmovement • • • • • • • • • • #studioscenes #wherewomencreate #wellmade #thatsdarling #alifeofintention #handmadecurator #handsandhustle #tellon #stillswithstories #handmade #handcraftedjewelry #consciousconsumer #makersvillage @makersvillage #homeinthestudio #thenewbohemians #ecoluxe #welovecollect #myeverydaymagic #lovelysquares #smallbusiness #ofsimplethings #differencemakes #createcultivate #earringsoftheday #pursuepretty #whowhatwear #etsywholesale #slowfashion

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Thanks so much to Common Deer in Burlington, VT for this lovely feature of my studio and process. It's always nice to be described as fierce! You can click through to the post on their feed to see more behind the scenes studio shots. #Repost @commondeer (flag by @cortneyheimerl ) ・・・ Chester artist @rebeccahaas makes each piece of her work by hand in this gorgeous studio, a converted dairy barn on the same property where she grew up 🐄. Rebecca sources materials from sustainable and ethical locations all across Europe and the us, but her inspiration is locally sourced: She has deep roots to her Chester community, and loves that her two little boys can see this fierce female entrepreneur and business owner making her dreams come true. ✨ Thank you for supporting Common Deer and allowing us to support hardworking artists like Rebecca!

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I never would have thought to pair the Slip Bracelet with the Scalloped Bar Necklace. But I think this set I just sent out looks 👍 together! My customers are so smart. • • • • • • • • #ilovemycustomers #studioscenes #wellmade #jewelryaddict #whowhatwear #modernmaker #bohemechic #modernbohemian #makersmovement #mycreativebiz #psimadethis #pursuepretty #musthave #prettylittlethings #differencemakesus #etsywholesale #waketomake #thatsdarling #slowfashion #sustainablefashion #rebeccahaasjewelry #bijouxaddict #simplestyle #everydayjewelry

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Thrilled to announce that a new version of my collaboration with @thisisovercoats is now available in brass exclusively on the band's website. Y'all have probably heard me go all fan-girl about Overcoats' music before, but if not, seriously go check out the Overcoats Cuff on their site and give them a listen while you are there. Their songs are beautiful and bad ass all wrapped up together into a pretty damn splendid package. #womenrule #overcoatsmusic • • • • • • • • • • #musicians #music #brooklynmusic #overcoats #inthestudio #indiemusic #jewelryaddict #collab #communityovercompetition #collaboration #thisismycommunity #sxsw #homeinthestudio #makersmovement #craftsposure #modernmaker #foundmademodern #handmadecurator #differencemakesus #bigmagic #pursuepretty #thehappynow #creativehappylife #finditliveit #etsywholesale #womanowned

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The Tea Leaves Necklace is just perfect for peaking out above scarves and sweatery layers. . . Shown here in sterling silver. #everydayjewelry #lessismore • • • • • • • • • • #seekthesimplicity #simplestyle #pursuepretty #handmadehappy #calledtobecreative #minimalfashion #handmadefashion #Bigmagic #handmadehappy #craftandfolk #howihue #designmilkeveryday #purchasewithpurpose #ethicallymade #createcultivate #recycledsilver #greenlifestyle #ecofashion #slowfashion #delicatejewelry #jewelryoftheday #whowhatwear #jotd #layeringnecklace #minimaljewelry #makersmovement #wellmade

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Currently enjoying a luxuriously lazy Sunday. Tea by the fire, catching up on the internet, and maybe a movie if things get wild. #slowlife #sundayvibes • • This pic: Rounding out the week of gold pieces with these Simple Boho Hoops in 14k yellow that shipped out to their new home Friday✨ • • • • • • • • #abmlittlethings #theartofslowliving #slowliving_create #selfcaresunday #lifeofanartist #makerlife #welllived #vermont #bedeeplyrooted #pursuepretty #livebeautifully #seekthesimplicity #simplestyle #handmadefashion #everydayjewelry #futureheirlooms #thatsdarling #makersmovement #craftsposure #handmadehappy #wellmade #buylesschoosewell #etsywholesale #differencemakesus #jewelryaddict #modernmaker #modernboho

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Fridays in the studio are always about finishing up projects. I love to go into the weekend feeling like most things on my to do list are crossed off. I don't usually succeed, but I try! Signing off now. Time for 🍷!(Shown here: Scalloped Bar Necklaces on the soldering table earlier this afternoon. If you look closely you can see the little chips of gold solder awaiting a torching.) #homeinthestudio #makersmovement #lifeofanartist • • • • • • • • • • • • • #wearethemakers #mycreativebiz #creativelifehappylife #thehappynow #friyay #winetime #feelfreefeed #abmcrafty #abmlifeissweet #girlboss #ladypreneur #waketomake #calledtobecreative #vermontartist #handmade #handmadehappy #craftsposure #psimadethis #wellmade #alifeofintention #bedeeplyrooted #differencemakesus #etsywholesale #soldering #instasmithy #metalsmith #riojeweler

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Completely ignoring the fact that it has been snowing like crazy here for the past day and a half, I have officially starting to get ready for the @leagueofnhcraftsmen Sunapee Fair in August. ☀️The first pieces of inventory went in the box this afternoon. 🎉Maybe this will be the year that I don't have to go home and make jewelry at night in the middle of the fair. 🤞 And in case you ever wondered how long it takes a maker to prep for the Sunapee Fair, it's about this long. Can't wait though! • • A few favorite makers who's work also lives on this shelf in my studio are tagged in the image above. Tap the image to see who's who. 👆 • • • • • • • • • #creativespace #shelfie #homeinthestudio #gatheredstyle #makersmovement #contemporarycraft #finecraft #modernmaker #inmystudio #lifeofanartist #makelivesell #searchwandercollect #handsandhustle #makeyousmilestyle #creativepreneur #craftandfolk #dmcreativespaces #designmilkeveryday #handmadehappy #purchasewithpurpose #ethicallymade #stillswithstories #tellon #ladypreneur #madeinvermont #creativehappylife #thehappynow #girlboss #mycreativebiz

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It's been a big week for gold. (and I love it ✨) Custom ordered Spike Posts in 14k white gold. Did you know white gold is available by special order for almost all of my designs, in case that is your preference. I know white gold has some very loyal fans. ✨I think these posts came out looking pretty bad ass. . . • • • • • • • • • • • • • #edgyjewelry #whitegold #lovegold #jewelryaddict #earringsoftheday #earringsaddict #modernmaker #minimalfashion #slowfashion #minimaljewelry #contemporaryjewelry #contemporarycraft #craftsposure #handmadecurator #makersmovement #wellmade #neverconventional #consciousculture #buylesschoosewell #lessismore #mycreativebiz #girlboss #handsandhustle #homeinthestudio #thatsdarling #peoplescreatives #whowhatwear #styleaddict #stylediary #spikeearrings

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Happy (but also a little sad) to be sending this pile of Orbit Bands and Double Wrap Rings in 14k to @spirea in Japan. Such is #makerlife. Bon voyage golden goodness! • • • • • • • • • #stackingrings #ecowedding #bohobride #alternativebridal #contemporaryjewelry #lovegold #lovegoldlive #indiebride #emergingdesigner #delicatejewelry #minimalistjewelry #stacksarethenewblack #showmeyourrings #prettylittlethings #pursuepretty #recycledgold #letsgetmarried #finejewelry #finecraft #altbride #futureheirlooms #theknotrings #etsywholesale #differencemakesus #craftsposure #makersmovement #handcraftedjewelry #jewelryADD

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Dreaming of summer adventures on this grey March day. There's always something so magical about having a vacation to look forward to. Sometimes I think I enjoy the anticipation even more than the trip. It's time to get planning. . . This was in Maine last summer. One of my absolutely favorite places. What are your favorite escape spots? Any suggestions within striking distance of Vermont? • • • • • • • • • • • #mytinyatlas #exploretocreate #wanderfolk #abmtravelbug #optoutside #keepitwild #sheexplores #newengland #igers_newengland #newenglandmaker #vermonting #myunicornlife #darlingweekend #finditliveit #dametraveler #getoutstayout #natureinspired #maine #mainething #liveauthentic #livefolk #stayandwander #lifeofanartist #saturdaymorning #morningslikethese #dreamersanddoers #thatsdarling #abmlifeissweet

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Are there any Pinterest users out there? Could I possibly ask you guys for some help? Here's what happened. When I switched over to my new site, and closed down my old site, all the pins that were pinned to (from?) my old site, now they go nowhere. 😭😱 So now I guess I'm kinda starting from scratch. So if you guys see something you like would you pin a pic or two for me? Thank you!! And if you'd like me to return the favor let me know in the comments. • • • • • • • • • • #pinterest #makersgonnamake #thisismycommunity #makersgonnashare #feelfreefeed #psimadethis #mycreativebiz #wearethemakers #designermaker #girlboss #ladypreneur #creativepreneur #waketomake #myunicornlife #abmlifeiscolorful #cylcollective #communityovercompetition #risingtidesociety #jewelryaddict #bijouxaddict #makersmovement #handmade #createmakeshare #differencemakesus

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I'm calling this sweet new earring design the Iris Earrings. That's because they remind me of spring raindrops and iris bulbs too. ☔️🌷💧Of course pretty much everything is reminding me of spring these days. . . Anyone else out there feeling totally psyched for spring? 🙋🏻 #signsofspring • • • • • • • • • • • #modernmaker #stylingtheseasons #makersgonnashare #createmakeshare #handcrafted #beinspired #psimadethis #livecreatively #handsandhustle #bedeeplyrooted #springfever #theartofslowliving #abeautifulmess #keepitwild #plantsmakepeoplehappy #alifeofintention #simpleandstill #nestandflourish #thesincerestoryteller #thesimplethings #aquietstyle #earringsoftheday #natureinspired #inspiredbynature #craftsposure #makersmovement #vermontlife

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