Inspiration and Musings

It’s Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday of the year. Right now, I’m in the middle of hosting—cooking, setting the table, and soaking up the rhythm of traditions that make this day so special. While I’ll never say no to a second helping of turkey and stuffing, this holiday has always been about more than food. It’s a chance to pause, reflect, and savor the connections that...

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Since last month’s Birthstone Talk took a darker turn (opals, superstition, and all) let’s bask in the light-filled energy of November’s birthstones—citrine and topaz These gems bring a sense of warmth, prosperity, and strength, which feels so good as the days get shorter. Even in California, there’s a chill in the air. And I’m writing you now from Santa Fe, NM, where we just had...

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It’s mid-October, and I’ve been spending time in the studio, surrounded by gemstones as I settle back into work after a whirlwind summer at the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts and a big September move (more on that to come!). With Halloween just around the corner, my eye has been drawn to opals — mysterious, multi-colored gems that seem to hold a world of magic...

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