I have been happily making jewelry since 2004, when I took my first wire-wrapping class. I immediately fell in love with this art form and began devouring every jewelry-making book, website and class I could find, dabbling in everything from wire work and chainmaille to precious metal clay and metalworking.

A self-described web-surfing addict and class junkie, I continue to learn new techniques and hone my skills. I've studied with nationally known instructors, including Melissa Cable, Barb Switzer, Dallas Lovett, Lisa Claxton and Kate Richbourg. (See? I told you... I'm a class junkie!)

Prior to making jewelry, I used my creative juices on the stage (hence the theatrical name of my jewelry business, Limelight Designs). I spent my childhood singing, dancing and acting in musicals and plays. I went on to major in theatre and journalism in college, followed by touring with a professional theatre company and performing on a cruise ship. I am now a full-time freelance writer and jewelry artist and I continue to create drama whenever I can. :-)