Custom Design

On summer evenings I bear witness to thousands of fireflies in our uncut NY meadows, blinking in simpatico. It’s a jaw-dropping performance, mesmerizing, mysterious, silent, sublime, powerful. At [...]

In the depths of the psyche, anyone’s psyche, there is a desire for transformation. The initiation for transformation means that as one thing passes, another thing comes to life.  The present [...]

During these fear-filled moments in our lives, devotion, kindness and connection to all things becomes even more vital. I’m in Ithaca with David, ensconced on our sacred land and my [...]

Jenny Kapella is a new client that found me through a Google search, even though she lives only a mile away. I was very happy to know my website and social media efforts led her to me and I was [...]

As the Holidays approach we reflect on the many things that bless our lives. For me, its been my family and my women friends. Here’s a story of enduring female friendship expressed in three [...]

These eco-friendly, edgy, elegant rings in 24 karat were hand made for a couple whose love spins pure gold. Alyssa dreamed in high karat gold. She imagined a ring that spoke of a devotion to [...]

Natalie Gets a State-of-the-Art Diamond Asscher Cut laboratory grown Diamond semi bezel set with (9) natural diamonds set in platinum. Natalie and Matthew recently celebrated their 38th wedding [...]

Rustic cut Red Diamond, Padparascha Sapphires, 14K Rose Gold Last year, I received a call from the West Coast with a unique and fascinating request for an engagement ring. I knew Jeffrey [...]

Please mark your calendars for the Green Door Barn Studio Show & Sale167-1 Calkins Rd. Ithaca, 14850June 11-14, 11AM-4PM and June 15 &16 by appointment onlyPlease contact Lainey at [...]