Last month I wrote about my artist grandmother's childhood in Germany. This month I'm exploring the way her family was on both sides of the second world war, and her escape with my infant mother to a new life in Canada. Read more...
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New work
I'm in the middle of making a collection of earrings in new gemstone colors. You'll be the first to hear when they're ready. In the meantime here's what my work table looks like in process.
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These 3 things
The astonishing power and beauty of storms;
this playful use of the border wall;
this art installation in Scotland marking another significant line.
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Books
Now that we've lost her, I'm horrified to realize that I haven't read a single Toni Morrison book. I'm rectifying that, starting with her first novel, The Bluest Eye. Her writing is blowing me away.
As a lightweight counterpoint, I've been paging through cookbooks for summer recipe ideas. The Fat Radish Kitchen Diaries is my latest favorite.
What have you been reading? Please let me know by replying to this email. I'm always looking for suggestions.
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Instagram
Are you on Instagram? I post pictures most days so it's the best place to see what's new in jewelry-land (or what wildlife is in my garden today).
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