The Vital Element

The Vital Element Looking for something simple, yet bold? Are you drawn to hand crafted art, jewelry and accessories that are both practical and beautiful?

Inspired by the natural beauty of minerals and botanicals, I create adornments for body, home and life using stones I cut & polish, settings I design and metalsmith, as well as botanical elements I cast in silver, bronze and gold from plants that I grow. Your Vital Element is waiting for you. I work with natural stone and crystal mined from around the world. Each stone is hand-selected and careful

ly curated, giving you the best fit in each piece I design. To keep my prices reasonable and my pieces accessible, I collaborate with other skilled artisans in helping me finish raw stones and electroplate items in silver and gold. Take a look around and see what inspires you. Check back frequently to see what's new!

’s Spring Market and 20th birthday was a blast! Thank you all so much for joining us and supporting local artists!Today ...
05/03/2026

’s Spring Market and 20th birthday was a blast! Thank you all so much for joining us and supporting local artists!

Today we begin the and have our first market of the season!! I can’t wait to see you all today!

Come find me for some fun new stuff plus classic gems and botanicals! See you soon ☀️

Today’s the day! It’s been a whirlwind leading up to market season and we couldn’t be happier to see you!You can find us...
05/01/2026

Today’s the day! It’s been a whirlwind leading up to market season and we couldn’t be happier to see you!

You can find us at booth # 149, just a couple rows left of the entrance. We’ve got a new setup this year that will include a necklace & earring bar to create your own special set, along with a bunch of new botanical pieces to choose from! 🌿💎

Be sure to also check out for their special post on getting an amazing party favor… you won’t want to miss it!

See you today and tomorrow at the Oregon Convention Center!

03/21/2026

Last prep-peep video before the party! See you soon!

03/20/2026

The countdown continues! Watch me build the divider wall we used to shape the space and hide some much-needed storage.

Final reveal tomorrow before the party! Stay tuned!

03/19/2026

We’re counting down to this weekend’s VIP Pre-Opening Party and wanted to show you how far we’ve come from the first day in the space!

From painting to buildout projects to organizing, decorating and fine-tuning, it’s been quite a journey!

Check back tomorrow for more and RSVP to the party if you haven’t yet, we can’t wait to share the new space with you!

Reminder invites went out today for our VIP Pre-Opening Party coming up on Saturday, March 21st from 2-7pm and we can’t ...
03/16/2026

Reminder invites went out today for our VIP Pre-Opening Party coming up on Saturday, March 21st from 2-7pm and we can’t wait to see you!

This event is all about saying a big THANK YOU to my clients, friends and family who have supported my art and given me this opportunity to create beautiful things every day! This work wouldn’t be possible without you. ❤️

If you haven’t signed up for our mailing list but would still like to attend, just email us a quick RSVP by Thursday, March 19th, letting us know how many guests to expect and if you have any food preferences or restrictions, as we’re crafting delicious + delightful VIP goody bags for all RSVPs!

EVENT DETAILS:

WHEN: Saturday, March 21st from 2- 7pm

WHERE: Our gorgeous new studio in Downtown Milwaukie - 2027 SE Jefferson St., Ste 204, Milwaukie, OR 97222

WHAT: Celebrate our new space and this milestone with us! You’re invited to be one of the first to see the space and shop our newest pieces before the public Grand Opening in April.

It’s been a TON of work to get here, and it’s going to be an epic new chapter. We can’t wait to welcome you to The Vital Element’s new home. ❤️

Ta ta for now, my gem besties 😘 See you on Saturday! 💃🕺💎🪩

Making progress!! It’s a lot of work moving a whole studio into a new space and layout, but seeing it come together is s...
02/17/2026

Making progress!! It’s a lot of work moving a whole studio into a new space and layout, but seeing it come together is so satisfying!

Emails will be going out this weekend with special invites to the Secret Studio Warming Party in March, only for those already in the know. 😉 Be one of the first to experience the new Atelier and enjoy the VIP treatment ahead of our public grand opening coming in early April.

Follow me here to stay updated and join our email list via the website (links in bio) to get your Secret Party invite!

Ciao for now, botanical besties! 💕🌿💐💎

It’s coming together! Sorry for going dark after the holidays, it’s been a huge project getting organized, prepping the ...
02/02/2026

It’s coming together! Sorry for going dark after the holidays, it’s been a huge project getting organized, prepping the new space and starting to move things over.

This, combined with the chaos in our government and the travesty of behavior that is 🧊, I’ve really had to take a break from social media. Get my head together and settle my thoughts.

Now, as the organization has brought clarity, and the new space is making room for fresh plans, I can finally reconnect with you all and start sharing what’s next.

Please give me grace as things shift and settle, as I’ll need to go through the awkwardness that is natural when making a big change. I plan to go forward in this new space and into the new year with more focus and clarity.

This means editing my product lines, having to start saying no to projects that are too far outside the sphere of my artistic vision, and being courageous in speaking up for my beliefs- by that I mean speaking up for human rights and the kind of world I actually want to live in.

No, I don’t want to debate political points, but instead I want to rediscover the foundation of what we do agree on. Like human compassion. Community. Kindness.

Right now living those things feels like an act of resistance. Let’s work together to fix that. Let’s tear down that which seeks to keep us small and infighting and instead build something that helps us grow and thrive.

My art will continue to honor nature and the inherent beauty of stones, but going forward it will also be more of a statement to what I aspire to for all of us.

Let’s be loving neighbors and look out for each other. We deserve better than what we’ve got right now.

😘

Final hours to shop The Vital Element Atelier before our holiday break! Open today (Friday 12/19) until 8pm. I’ll have a...
12/19/2025

Final hours to shop The Vital Element Atelier before our holiday break! Open today (Friday 12/19) until 8pm.

I’ll have a bunch of great pieces inside Milwaukie Floral through their final day on Dec 31st, and everything left that’s ready to ship will be going up on our website in January so you can keep shopping while we pack and move to the new space!

Be sure to sign up for our newsletter for moving progress news and a Secret First-Peek Studio Warming Party invite in March! We’ll have special raffles & door-prizes for this event that’s just for those in the know. Later in March we’ll have a public grand opening too, but I wanted to do something special first for those of you that already know and love us ❤️

Visit our bio or DM us for all the links. Happy Holidays!!

It’s your last chance to shop at the Atelier before we move in the new year! We’ve got walk-in hours all week, with free...
12/16/2025

It’s your last chance to shop at the Atelier before we move in the new year! We’ve got walk-in hours all week, with free gift wrapping and free domestic shipping for $75+ orders!

Come in and get all those last-minute gifts you’ve been looking for!

We’re open through Friday Dec 19th:
Tuesday 12-7pm
Wednesday 11am-5pm
Thursday 12-7pm
Friday 11am-8pm

The Vital Element Atelier is attached to Milwaukie Floral, at:
3306 SE Lake Rd
Studio B
Milwaukie, OR 97222

Map Link:
https://goo.gl/maps/joZXmxp13wYGuvQRA

Our entrance is down the patio walkway to the right of the street-level flower shop entrance. My patio sign will point you in the right direction, but please feel free to call or text if you have any questions.

971-266-1677

( Map link and contact info linked in bio )

Last chance to sign up for tomorrow’s crochet rug workshop! In this beginner-friendly workshop we’ll teach you foundatio...
12/12/2025

Last chance to sign up for tomorrow’s crochet rug workshop!

In this beginner-friendly workshop we’ll teach you foundational crochet stitches and work with you to crochet a beautiful wool rug that’s great to gift or keep.

Register on our website and save $5 per ticket when you sign up with a friend! Link in bio (www.shopthevitalelement.com)

December 13th, 1-4pm at The Vital Element Atelier
3306 SE Lake Road
Studio B
Milwaukie, OR 97222

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Address

2027 SE Jefferson Street, Suite 204
Milwaukie, OR
97222

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