Grand Canyon Driving through Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, David and I exclaimed in wonder at the rock formations. Sarabi and Star were impressed too: towering volcanic hoodoos, red sandstone [...]
Many thanks to each of you who made your holidays more special with a gift from Elaina Designs. February 1st marks Imbolc, the halfway point between Winter Solstice and Vernal Equinox. Days are [...]
Attention Georgia Clients, I’m thrilled to announce a show and celebration of my 50 year career in jewelry. Atlanta will always be my personal and professional home and it’s been an [...]
Last winter I tried on the concept of retirement, but it did not resonate with me. I could not leave the colorful stones and each of you, dear friends who are also the bedrock of my profession. [...]
Blue Moon Over Lynn Canal, 1978 Mt. Harding Under a Full Moon, 1976 I found my artistic voice among these dwarf pines, hundreds of years old yet only a few feet [...]
Hello Ithaca friends and clients! We are excited to offer this collaborative Gem Resonance/Astrology workshop held on the land around my home, and at the Green Door Studio on August 6, 2023. [...]
Lainey’s Green Door Studio is located at: 152 Inlet Valley Way, Ithaca, NY 14850 To see more, shop her store online www.elainadesigns.com and follow along on Instagram @elainadesigns Please [...]
Rich and Adam had already shared ten years of happily married bliss, having met at CDC in Atlanta where they both work and fell in love. Referred to me by mutual friends, we scheduled a meeting [...]
On the darkest night, the brightest stars shine. The teapot shaped asterism within the Sagittarius constellation inspired Sarah to request a “Teapot” necklace. Sarah has a Sagittarius [...]
A resounding thank you to the amazing turnout and purchases made at the MAGG (Metal Arts Guild of Georgia Metalsmith’s Guild) show. I was thrilled to see everyone after such a long dry spell. [...]
Three years with no show in Atlanta, “but the times they are a-changin’.” I’m returning to Atlanta in November for six weeks and I’m thrilled to exhibit at the Metal [...]
Bronwyn and Bob work with the earth each day, she as a potter and he as an organic farmer. Their noble professions inspired the creation of two organic 18K sculptures for wedding bands. Not [...]
The Green Door Studio will be open for in-person visitors this coming Saturday during the “First Saturday Greater Ithaca Art Trail”, August 6, 11- 4PM. Please click on the link for a [...]
, Stephan’s Quintet within the constellation Pegasus, as captured by infrared camera eyes on NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. For more information abut this fascinating telescope, [...]
Kelley Granish envisioned large hoop earrings to feature the birthstones for herself, kids, and husband: Aquamarine, Amethyst, Ruby. Contemplating the best use of gems for this delicate hoop [...]
Mindi is an ocean gal, an avid bird watcher who lives on a saltwater estuary along the South Georgia coast. At her invitation we met at her home, the Moon Dance Studio, to talk about a custom [...]
Zach had never purchased an important gemstone and wanted to make certain it was a conflict-free stone for his beloved Marlene’s engagement ring. I found this reliably-sourced exquisite oval [...]
I met Kay Betts and John Sibley at a book club 15 years ago and we had lost touch until, two months ago, John emailed me about diamond earrings for Kay. What ensued was a delightful, creative, [...]
I was delighted to see Chrissie and her husband Jim at my open studio during the Ithaca Art Trail last Fall. Here is Chrissie’s account of our creative collaboration. “I always [...]