Peru Protests
Oh there is just so much violence right now. What is happening in Iran is awful. The suffering continues in Ukraine. Haiti, Yemen, Ethiopia, Myanmar. And in Peru the death toll of protesters being killed by police is rising. President…
Personal, Contemplative, Societal
Relax and Open
This morning is such an interesting one. So varied for so many people. Some will be exhausted from preparations late into the night, from creating magic in their children’s lives, who will wake excitedly and too early. Others will feel…
Gold with a Conscience: Why I’m using ethical Fairmined ECO Gold
Why Fairmined Gold? For months now, I have been experimenting with a new technique, making sample after sample, fiddling with results, and continuously improving the design and new technique. And I have been doing a lot of thinking, because ……
Joyful Low-carb Living
My journey to low-carb eating, in order to combat menopausal weight gain, and a 5carb grams grain-free biscuit recipe to share
BIG news!
Look what I did: Yup. that’s right: a few weeks ago, I married my sweetheart of ten years, and friend for 30. We had the simplest of ceremonies, right in our living room. My best friend, who happens to be…
Me, too
three, actually. This wave of anger and tenderness, which has breeched its virtual banks and spills into real-life conversations daily. It makes my daughters call me to have deep conversations. The aspect I am most grateful for is the spreading…
‘Good’ Art
I had the wonderful opportunity to see Spanish dance troupe Compañía Sharon Fridman this weekend here in Halifax. Led by award winning Israeli choreographer, Sharon Fridman, this remarkable contact-dance based company from Madrid has toured Europe and Asia extensively, and Halifax…
Parallels
Maybe it is the brain of the creative that makes metaphors so often. Here is a fresh one just from last night. I recently started watching a very cool Netflix original documentary series called Abstract: the Art of Design. Definitely…
A Fort McMurray Onefooter Story
I am very fortunate that a big part of what I do involves making people happy, bringing them joy with the pieces I make. And I love making connections with people through my work. Often, these can be very touching…
Time Away
If my social media accounts have been quiet of late, and I have been slow to respond to e-mails, it is because I unplugged at a retreat centre for a while. I spent almost two weeks at wonderful Dorje Denma…
Letting Go
It is pretty amazing to me: the human tendency to get attached to physical objects. I recently had a lesson in this, when my most beloved shoes died. I have worn those things through almost any weather here in our…
Square One
Materials and Process – Passions of a Goldsmith – that was the title of my graduating exhibition at NSCAD University’s Anna Leonowens Gallery in 2004. So long ago! Good early perception, though: I already knew that my passion for the materials…
Discover
I hope you all enjoyed a splendid long weekend, and hopefully your Valentine’s Day was filled with positives. I am very lucky to be surrounded by much love, and this year was especially lucky to have the whole family gathered,…
