New Location!
You can now find my jewelry at Manifesto (PedX’s 2nd location), including this fun brass bird and quartz necklace! They have a beautiful space, with amazing shoes and accessories. Manifesto is located at 3806 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227. You can also check out their wares at www.manifestoshoes.com.
POOCH in the Pub
I just donated this beautiful jasper necklace to Project POOCH, for their POOCH in the Pub event. POOCH is a great program that provide opportunities for incarcerated youth and shelter animals. I had the pleasure of volunteering for them a few years back and will be forever touched by their mission, and Joan Dalton’s (Executive Director), commitment to both animals and the youth. She is an amazing woman who believes everyone deserves another chance. The youth learn invaluable skills while training and caring for dogs that would have otherwise been euthanized in a typical shelter environment. Project POOCH runs solely on donations and always use more support. You can help by going to their website to donate: www.pooch.org, or attend their POOCH in the Pub fundraising event. It will take place on Thursday, November 18th, 2010 from 6:30-10:00 pm. The event will be held at the Tiffany Center, 1410 SW Morrison, Portland, OR 97205. You can purchase tickets at www.poochinthepub.org.
Up in the Air Event Follow Up
Crinoid Fossils
Crinoid fossils are one of the oldest fossils on our planet. These fossils used to be sea creatures, related to the starfish family. They can be found all over the world. I happened to find mine off of the waters of Lake Michigan. My Dad has also generously donated many of his fossil findings to my jewelry making cause.
Crinoids have always been a meaningful part of my life. I was told I found my first one at the age of two. I spent many a summer, usually with my Dad, hunting for these small round fossils. I like to use them in my jewelry from time to time. I think it’s a great way to display an interesting piece of history. The pieces I make with these fossils are very special and took countless hours to collect, sort and prepare for jewelry making.
