Handmade with love because jewelry should be personal, joyful, playful and even badass.
Welcome to my little jewelry shoppe, Essential Earthwear. Inspired by the elements of nature and people personalities
I'm following a passion that sparked in me 20 years ago when I met a group of soon-to-be best friends in Worcester, Ma. Through a collective search for expression and creativity, we found ourselves weaving jewelry and accessories out of hemp. Ultimately, this shared interest to design jewelry led me to beading on wire -- an artform that combined working with my hands with my eye for design, and unique material and color combinations. Over the years, I've moved in and out of working with different mediums. Beading, clay sculpting, leather cutting and metal layering.
With each piece of jewelry I make, I try to bring a fresh perspective. Sometimes that means meandering through the colors and materials until something clicks. And other times, there is a solid vision from the start. Plus, I can't deny my love of gift giving! Making jewelry is an enabler for gift giving, after all. It's not uncommon for me to send surprise gifts to friends and family. If you're anything like me, you may find yourself doing the same and surprising someone you love with a handmade treasure.
My hope is that you'll stumble upon one of my handmade creations and it will spark joy in your life and in those around you.
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you find something uniquely you!