Desert Dwellers
Keep your face toward the sunshine and the shadows will fall behind you ~ Walt Whitman
“Aim to be grounded yet constantly evolving. Never be stuck in your ways and always give graciously and gracefully. ” says the mountain.
To see pictures of mountains, peaks, domes to create special pieces for people is one thing, but to stand in the presence of them is something completely different!
There have been so many life changes recently and this one is by far my favorite! You can now call me Mrs. (Romero) Field 💓
I’ve been taking BIG leaps of faith recently and am SO excited to share that starting this summer I will become a FULL TIME metalsmith & creative. EEEP, I CAN STILL HARDLY BELIEVE IT! Thank you all so much for the words of wisdom, encouragement, inspiration, and support over the years!!! I couldn’t do any of this without you beautiful people who choose to support handmade art!
Happy hump day! Just a few new things from my end:
SER•EN•DIP•I•TY : good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries.
I have a new technique under my belt. I can now “flush set” stones, meaning setting small 1-3mm stones so that they sit flush into the metal. It’s reminded me that this trade offers (no joke) a lifetime of techniques to learn and perfect, which is one of the many reasons I love this craft.
From snowy Southwest Colorado, happy #MountainMonday from me to you <3 For those of you brainstorming intentional valentine gift ideas, these custom landscape pieces are a huge hit among partners. I have custom mixed metal rings available (big hit among the fellas) as well as dainty landscape necklaces and durable bracelets.
Today is a good day. 🥂 Who else is feeling hopeful?
YALL, I recently learned about a new gem called moissanite and it is blowing my mind! It is one of the world’s most brilliant gems AND meets the highest environmental standards. It has the optical properties of a diamond but has sources that are traceable AND are eco friendly. This stone was crafted in a controlled lab in the United States for two-three months. It is more scratch resistant than a diamond, has more fire than a diamond and is has more brilliance than a diamond…meaning (in my opinion) it is better than a diamond but is ethically sourced!