I guess I always dreamed of a way that I could make money combining things that I loved, and went to school for-- making things, graphics, and photography. I imagined a little shop with handmade gifts that people would love to give and to receive, that would be passed down, and cherished, like some of the things people gave me when I was a child that I still have and surround myself with.

In 2008,I had been doing craft shows and the downtown farmer's market, selling earrings and personalized woodburned boxes, when someone told me I should open an etsy shop. It seemed like a great way for people to reach me again after purchasing a gift for someone special, and it was a great fit for me- working on the off hours after my full time job, before I was married.

Though my products and processes are ever evolving, I do love to work with my hands, and its has been great to work with people to develop a personalized gift that will be cherished. Being a stay at home Mom, being able to work whenever and however, has made a great deal of difference to me. I'm always looking for ideas and mediums to experiment with. I like to think that my little neighborhood shop would feature locally sourced materials, and a wide variety of price points- from high art to utility trinkets.

So here it is, without bricks and mortar... I hope that my love for history and found treasures and my desire to make quality items comes through, in black and white.