Origins of the Art

If you've purchased at an event you've seen all my jewellery pieces are colour coded as to where the beach glass or ceramic was found. Read on to find out more about these wonderful locations.

From the beach, with love.

Lake Erie, ON, Canada

For many years I lived in Norfolk county, near Lake Erie. It's my first love for beachcombing. Beach glass, pottery shards, driftwood, small fossils, cool rocks. It never disappoints when I walk its shores. One of my favorite beaches to comb is at the Port Burwell Provincial Park. At 2.5 sandy kilometers long it makes for a nice long stroll.

 

 

Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada

The Canadian Maritimes are rich with history, beauty, and shoreline treasures. Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia is a favorite of mine—its winding roads, welcoming people, and endless beaches make it unforgettable. Inverness, on the island’s west coast, is well known for beach glass, though I’ve also found remarkable pieces along the eastern shores near Sydney. Wherever you walk the island offers its treasures. Whether it be sea glass, amazing views or the people you meet. 

 

 

Puerto Rico, Territory of the USA

Puerto Rico is a gem of an island, where nearly 500 kilometers of public shoreline invite exploration. The west is lush with tropical rainforest, the east alive with surf. And everywhere the sea shapes life on this beautiful island. Along the beaches between Rincón and Aguadilla, world-class surfing waves meet world-class sea glass. Treasures revealed wave by wave, piece by piece. For me, a day spent gathering glass while watching surfers ride is a day well spent.

 

 

North East Coast of England

The northeast coast is a bucket-list destination for beachcombers. For centuries, both industrial and decorative factories discarded their glass into the North Sea, where time and tide transformed it. What was once waste returns, sharp edges worn smooth by water and stone. The glass I use from this region comes directly from local beachcombers who continue the tradition of finding these treasures.

Photo credit to Kev Williams

 

Upcycled Ceramics

Plates and cups break, it’s gravity’s fault, not ours. In my studio, these fragments find a second life. Their vintage patterns and colors carry the spirit of their era, transforming into jewelry with character, history, and charm.