Journal

Andronyk Jewelry is a Western Living DOTY Finalist

I'm so happy to announce that Andronyk Jewelry has made it on the shortlist for Western Living's Designer of the Year in the Fashion category! The Fashion category is jam packed with talent: Andrea...

Garden treasures

It's garden harvest time. Today for lunch I picked these gorgeous deep red beets, and when I cut them up, all the gorgeous patterns and angles were just begging to be photographed. There is inspira...

No Auto-Pilot

llustration by Mia OhkiI Thank you to Mia Ohki for having me as a guest poster on her project, No Auto-Pilot!   Mia is an amazing illustrator who is showcasing women with unconventional c...

In the works!

Fall is coming quickly; prairie harvest begins soon, and that means a lot of hustle and bustle around here! Heavy machinery, cooking delicious food, and preserving my delicious garden bounty is all...

Western Living Designer of the Year 2015

Western Living Magazine announced their finalists for the Designer of the Year awards, and I made the shortlist in the Fashion category.  I am absolutely thrilled to be a finalist among so much tal...

Lovesick Expo New York!

Having never been to NYC before, let alone exhibiting at a show, I had no idea what to expect. What I experienced was an amazing community of alternative wedding vendors all in line with changing t...

New Year's engagement!

Making this ring was such a fun adventure. I love doing intense planning and secret scheming with someone in order to create a beautiful piece that their partner will cherish. This is Rachel's ring...

Before and After: A Client's Ring Transformation

  Sterling silver, customer’s own diamond, and 18k gold I made this ring for an awesome lady in Montreal.  She wanted to revamp an old ring she had with an AMAZING diamond in it.  She saw one of m...

How to get your partner's ring size

Ring sizing is tricky, especially if the piece you’re getting made or buying is a surprise.  If you’re off by even half a size, you’ll need to get it resized and depending on the style, that might ...

IDS West Show, Vancouver

Next weekend is IDS West, a showcase of the hottest and most inspiring designers in Western Canada.  I'm grateful to be a part of The District; a new handmade marketplace amongst the brilliance.  C...