The desire to create runs strong in my family. My grandfather made jewelry and clocks; my dad makes anything mechanical. Although I started with sewing, when I inherited my grandfather's jewelry supplies, I realized I wanted to follow in his footsteps and create jewelry for people to cherish like I cherish what he made. While my jewelry is in a different medium than his, I know he would be proud and more than anything else that makes me happy. I hope that feeling comes through in every piece.