artist bio

I was born and raised in New York City , where I began making jewelry as a teenager. I first sold my work on Bleeker Street, in Greenwich Village, in front of what used to be the Village Gate.

For college I attended the State University of New York where I studied linguistics. After that I lived in London, England and Athens, Georgia. I've worked as a secretary in a doctor's office, a law firm, and a university.

After starting yellowplum beads in August of 2001 I returned to New York. I spent four years exhibiting at juried arts and crafts shows, during which time I met lots of amazing people and built a solid customer base.

In 2005 I decided to fulfill my lifelong dream of living in the country. I bought a house just outside of Parrsboro, Nova Scotia, a small town nestled between the Cobequid Hills and the Bay of Fundy. The incredible beauty of my new surroundings and the warmth of my new friends and neighbors inspire me on a daily basis.

I also spend a lot of time in Belfast, a vibrant arts town in the mid-coast region of Maine, where my family now lives. I consider myself extremely lucky to be able to spend my time designing and creating in such beautiful environments. I hope to share my happiness through the things I make.