Lost Artisan

Sweden

Sweden
Images: Uppsala, silver & pewter for sale at an antique shop, vintage 1940s snakeskin platform pumps in my size, an armful of vintage embroidered hand towels, Birgitta’s enviable Upsala Ekeby collection, the oldest cottage in the village, our breakfast table, a monogramed pillowcase on a bed in my favorite seaside cottage, dishtowels that look more like a work of art, traditional Swedish folk costume jacket and ribbon repurposed for modern wear, the hand lettered sign of a charming antique shop in the countryside.

Rings

Rings
Images: The smokey Georgian diamonds I wear every day, what was once a plate in an antique children's tea set that is now my catch all jewelry dish.

Worlds End

World's End Farm
Images: Sarah and Eric’s Greek Revival farm house, Poochi, my bouquet, Sarah and Nicolette with their finished sample bouquets, my bouquet again, leftovers, a few friendly and ornery hens, flowers supplied for, then devoured by eager learners.

swedish tablescapes

swedish tablescapes
from the week I spent with friends searching the swedish countryside for antique treasures

a study of heirloom roses

a study of heirloom roses with little flower school at garden valley ranch in petaluma, california.
images: my finished arrangement, working away, stunning demonstration arrangement.

blacksmithing

details from my adventure in metal manipulation at the crucible forge in oakland california.
images: my anvil and tools, the forge studio, punching a hole, tool collection, tapering the rod, the results.

ambrotype

8x10" ambrotype self portrait
2008

french jewelry caskets

antique french gilt ormolu beveled glass jewelry caskets

making sandals

details from my adventure in bespoke sandal making with rachel corry of rachel sees snail shoes in san francisco, ca.
images: sample sandals, patterns, tracing pattern, adjusting back strap, fitting sandals, gluing pieces, the finished product.

(special thanks to gravel and gold for hosting the workshop)