Blogs: A Little More About My Journey

Santa Fe in Christams - Farolitos

What a Trip to Santa Fe Taught Me About Listeni...

We definitely adore Santa Fe. This is our second visit this year, our first was back in July, and once again, we’re reminded why this city is so special. Santa...

What a Trip to Santa Fe Taught Me About Listeni...

We definitely adore Santa Fe. This is our second visit this year, our first was back in July, and once again, we’re reminded why this city is so special. Santa...

Merry Christmas in Santa Fe

The holidays

Sitting on an airplane heading to our Christmas vacation destination, I find myself reflecting on the packed and stressful weeks that preceded it, filled with self-imposed traditions like setting up...

The holidays

Sitting on an airplane heading to our Christmas vacation destination, I find myself reflecting on the packed and stressful weeks that preceded it, filled with self-imposed traditions like setting up...

Handcrafted silver bracelet featuring sea glass beads in soft aqua and white tones, displayed on sand with shells for a coastal, beach-inspired look.

Gifts of Love - Sea Glass Bracelet

The expression "Gifts of Love" deeply resonated with me, reflecting how artists pour dedication, patience, and intention into every personal creation as if nurturing a baby. Every piece of jewelry...

Gifts of Love - Sea Glass Bracelet

The expression "Gifts of Love" deeply resonated with me, reflecting how artists pour dedication, patience, and intention into every personal creation as if nurturing a baby. Every piece of jewelry...

Mariel being comfortable with what she is wearing

What We Wear Becomes Us

While visiting a jewelry supply store, I was captivated by a young woman at the register adorned with numerous bracelets and rings, immediately making me realize she is my ideal...

What We Wear Becomes Us

While visiting a jewelry supply store, I was captivated by a young woman at the register adorned with numerous bracelets and rings, immediately making me realize she is my ideal...

Owl Sea Glass Mosaic

Behind the Scenes - Making of My New Sea Glass ...

Creating a delicate sea glass owl requires patience and precision as I test dozens of glass pieces, tiny stones, and pearls to solve a tiny ocean puzzle. Between each glass...

Behind the Scenes - Making of My New Sea Glass ...

Creating a delicate sea glass owl requires patience and precision as I test dozens of glass pieces, tiny stones, and pearls to solve a tiny ocean puzzle. Between each glass...

Mariel at company Christmas meeting

Meaningful opportunity

During a recent three-day visit to my company headquarters in Dallas, a trip I take every six to eight weeks, I displayed some of my jewelry pieces on a shared...

Meaningful opportunity

During a recent three-day visit to my company headquarters in Dallas, a trip I take every six to eight weeks, I displayed some of my jewelry pieces on a shared...