Artist Statement | "Up North" Michigan has been in me since I was first invited to our neighbors Traverse City cottage when I was 10. After some years of dwelling on Nantucket and in Colorado, my dream of immersing myself in the Leelanau became a reality. I’m profoundly grateful to share this with my wonderful family, friends, and pets. Aurora Borealis Designs Jewelry continues to be the venue to share my love of the area. Working with beachglass, Petoskeys, and Leland bluestones has given me a way to capture a beachwalk and release it into the designs.