Tools for Mining Your Life for Creative Inspiration
A question artists get a lot is ‘where do you get your ideas?’ It can be a difficult question to answer because they probably don’t know. I know I don’t really know, but I have come to appreciate what makes me feel alive; what puts me in the mood for creative play.
Jewelry Maintenance - How I Take Care of My Collection
Like all slow-fashion pieces, beautiful, unique, and ethical jewelry can be an investment. How do I take care of my jewelry? is a question that I get asked a lot.
My Top 16 Favourite Stacking Rings by Independent Artisans
I love wearing a handful of rings. I think it’s a beautiful way to show off your eclectic style and adorn your body in a way that is both specific and unique. I hope you enjoy this collection of stacking rings. Perhaps you’ll discover another favourite artisan in the process.
Get Intimate with Devi. Feature #6. On Laughter
Every month someone on my team asks me a question for this series, and after some reflection I share my thoughts/answer. This month, they let me off easy.
The Inspiring Students from Parkland Florida, and Their Powerful Voices
As we mourn for all the students lost in these shootings, I think it’s important to stretch our awareness to the many children lost to gun violence around North America, during events that haven’t been documented in the same way.
Travelling Through India — Pondicherry and Letting Go
We had just left the ashram, and we made our way to this colonial town with a sort of ‘laissez faire’ attitude. Let’s just see what happens. We planned to stay for about a week.
What I Love About Doing Markets as an Artisan
The first artisan market I ever attended as a vendor was in 2013, and they continue to play a large role in my business. Here are some of my favourite things about attending markets as a jewelry designer.
Inside My Closet - Retro Green Pants
On this ‘Inside my closet’ feature, I’d like to share this find with you, and talk a little bit about dressing for self expression, rather than approval.
Inside the Devi Studio: Flower Earrings
Tomorrow is the equinox, which means we’re entering into the Spring season. It’s about time! Looking to invite spring into your wardrobe? These flower earrings are just the first in a full flower series
The Car Accident That Taught Me About Intuition
Although I’m generally pretty vocal about how I feel, in that moment I didn’t ask the driver to slow down. This is a story about the importance of listening to your intuition.
Get Intimate with Devi. Feature #5. Books that’ve made a personal impact.
This month's question: Is there a book that had a big impact on you, or even changed your life?
My Mom's Perspective on Me and the Collective
Several months ago, we got my partner to share his perspective on the Devi Arts Collective, this month I got my editor to put together a short list of questions, in a similar vein, to ask my mom.