dont.quit.your.daydreams

04/17/2026

02/26/2026

This might be one of the strangest pieces I’ve ever pressed into metal… and I’m completely in love! 🤩👩‍🏭

There’s something about taking a flat sheet of silver and forcing it into dimension — into expression — into story.

Impression dies have been used for centuries — hand-carved steel blocks created to replicate intricate relief designs over and over again. Before mass production, these were tiny sculptures in themselves, carved by master engravers whose names we may never know.

And I can’t help but wonder…
Who carved him?
Who was he modeled after?
Was he myth? Royalty? A muse?

Metal remembers pressure.
And this one feels like it’s holding something special.

👩‍🏭 Pressed by hand.
⚡️ Formed under tons of pressure.
✨ Finished at the bench.

Would you wear him?

Curious how pieces like this are made?
Want to learn to metalsmith yourself?

I teach hands-on jewelry workshops and guided open studio sessions at Don’t Quit Your Daydreams in Boca Raton. 💛

No experience necessary — just check your worries at the door and channel all your energy into creating something beautiful.

Classes + upcoming workshops are linked in bio.

02/23/2026

From clean metal ➝ powdered glass ➝ fire ➝ color magic. ✨
There’s nothing quite like watching enamel come to life.

Grateful for this beautiful group and an afternoon of creating together. 👩‍🏭✨🌈💛
Join me for the next one. Check out the link in bio for our upcoming workshops💫

01/07/2026

✨ New year, new reel, new workshops ✨

Sorry it’s been a minute — been juggling all the hats and working behind the scenes to bring you a brand new website with all new workshops!

These sterling silver stack rings were made from start to finish by hand —
✨ Flowers were created with impression dies, hand sawed, and finished
✨ rings formed one by one
✨ set with glowing opals
✨ polished to a mirror finish

💫📣And yes… you can make your own 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

📣Upcoming workshops are live! — link in bio to create, learn, and play in metal with me. Don’t quit your daydreams. ✨💫💛👩‍🏭

12/07/2025

09/17/2025

“I try to maintain a healthy dose of daydreaming to remain sane.” 💭✨
What have you daydreamed of creating lately?

09/17/2025

“I try to maintain a healthy dose of daydreaming to remain sane.” 💭✨
What have you daydreamed of creating lately?!💛👩‍🏭

09/12/2025

Here’s the impression die I used to bring the Victorian-inspired snake ring to life 🐍✨

Impression dies are made from hardened steel and have been used by jewelers since the late 1800s to stamp detailed designs into metal. Pressed again and again with heat and care, the flat silver transforms into something alive with pattern and texture.

I love carrying on this tradition — it’s like collaborating with history while making something completely new 💎

07/27/2025

✨Feeling so honored to be featured in the Hidden Gems section of !✨
Thank you so much, Voyage Magazine, for shining a light on my jewelry, my studio, and the creative journey behind it all. Every piece tells a story—and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to share mine. 💛🔨💎
Swipe through for a peek into my world of metalsmithing, magic, and making dreams tangible. ✨Click the link in our bio to read the full article

05/25/2025

“The idea is not to live forever, but to create something that will.”
— Andy Warhol

Have you ever daydreamed of creating your own precious metal jewelry?
This is your sign ☝️

✨Join us for Guided Open Studio, where you will learn to bring your ideas to life. The only prerequisite: check your worries at the door and channel all of your energy into creating something beautiful. No experience necessary.
📣New Saturday Guided open studio The Breakfast club 👩‍🏭🥯
✨Check out the link in our bio for more info.