I was fortunate that as a child my parents read to me. My father read to me from the Jungle Book, Robinson Crusoe and Treasure Island, just to name a few. My mother read me what was age appropriate beginning … Continue reading
Here are a few photos of this years Maker Faire. We hope to participate next year!
Chameleons are just about the coolest animal on this planet. They have super powers and can make themselves invisible and look in two directions at once! They have ballistic tongues that project with incredible speed and impact to catch prey; … Continue reading
Our guardian dog, Sensei-Star, passed away this April, 2015. Sensei-Star kept us company both in the studio and in the office and watched over Alisha and her family in her off duty hours. Alisha … Continue reading
Many of you know that nature is my greatest design inspiration. I have traveled to jungles and rain forests, archipelagos, coral reefs, deserts, plains and mountains. Spotting a heard of elephants or a pride of lions in Africa is exciting but … Continue reading
Many of you know that traveling is a passion of mine and Baja is one of my favorite destinations. As the daughter of a field geologist, I spent much of my childhood camping in both the deserts of Southern California … Continue reading
Lost wax casting is a challenging and often an uncertain process. I spent two full days carving the original wax for my Bird of Paradise Pendant but unfortunately the wax did not cast completely. The photo below right is of … Continue reading
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Our beloved bearded dragon, Show Off, died this January. He gave us great joy, was our Marty Magic mascot and will be sorely missed. He came into our lives when John was in 4th grade, a pip-squeak of a lizard. He … Continue reading
Marty has just completed the wax carving for a new Wave Ear Wrap. We are taking pre-sale orders for the sterling silver version that will be availalbe in late February. A powerful and graceful wave crests over the top of the ear … Continue reading
Today, most of us cannot imagine life without the internet and Google available to answer our every question and shopping need. Just five years ago, internet shopping was in a fledgling state and consumers spent most of their holiday budget … Continue reading
