"I came to jewelry design late in life but took to it with a passion. I love working with bright colors to create designs that will bring sparkle and joy to an otherwise grey day. My inspiration comes from living in beautiful Western Montana with scenery that goes on for miles. That and the colors that meet me when I open my bead boxes. I never know what I might create next."

"When I can tear myself away from my beads I take care of my four Nigerian Dwarf/Pygmy goats and two cats. And my husband of course. I love experimenting in the kitchen almost as much as I love experimenting with my  beads. So far I have managed to keep the two separate..."