A Hoard of Beads from the Hermitage (and Jewelry too!)
Since I design and make jewelry, I am always on the lookout for inspiration, and there is nothing better than getting to see ancient pieces up close. Here are a […]
Some Things I Saw at the Pushkin Museum
Our friend and Moscow native Dmitri told us that he passed many an afternoon at the Pushkin Museum when he was a student. So, we had to make a visit. […]
The Light Fantastic: St. Petersburg While the Sun Sets
I’ve never quite seen anything like it. Rather than describe it, here are some pictures take from our hotel. I added some pictures of St Petersburg and Moscow to […]
Greetings From Moscow!
St. Basil’s Cathedral Le Mutt in Red Square! I will be posting more about our Moscow experience. Suffice it to say that the Russians are always rushing (at least in […]
Adjustable Bangle (with Dangle!)
This is a story of how I designed a new bracelet that are intended to be gifts. I love bangles and sizing is always an issue. I know that the intended recipients are relatively small […]
Jim Loewer, Glass Artist and Teacher
I met glass artist and teacher Jim Loewer earlier this month on the POST tour of 1241 Carpenter Street. He studied fine art in college and graduated with a degrees […]
Another Post on Post (Philadelphia Open Studio Tours)
I posted last year about attending the Philadelphia Open Studio Tour of 915 Spring Garden Street. This huge building used to be owned by the Reading Railroad. For the past […]
A Walk to the Post Office
Not much to say this week. Just some pictures of a lovely mosaic installation I encountered one afternoon on my way to the Post Office at 10th and Dickinson Streets […]
If Dr. Evil Made Jewelry, Would He Use A Laser?
When I read about a class where you could learn how to make jewelry with a laser cutter, I had to give it a try. Not that I know much […]
My Summer of Jazz in Philadelphia
Jazz and Philadelphia have always gone together in my mind. One of my fondest Philadelphia memories is attending a Sun Ra concert on Halloween night many years ago. Sun Ra […]
