The Symbolism And Spiritual Meaning Of Cactus

Desert flora are one of the reasons I love living in Tucson. It turns out that these seemingly ordinary plants hide a wealth of symbolism and spiritual meaning. There are...

Making Jewelry from Cactus Skeleton

Lost wax casting is an ancient and intricate art form that has been used for centuries to create everything from stunning sculptures to intricate pieces of jewelry. While this method is...

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Looking Back :: Looking Ahead

I sent this message to my email subscribers this morning. If you'd like to receive weekly emails from me click here. I've been thinking about my wins and challenges of...

Thank you for supporting my small business. Shopping small matters. It supports the local economy, keeps unique products in the marketplace, fosters actual human connections between maker and customer, and...

Inspiration: My father's jewelry making

Two of the questions I'm frequently asked are: "How did you get started making jewelry?" and "What are your inspirations?" Although I didn't start making jewelry until my late 20s, I...

A tribute to my dad

...and how he influenced my jewelry making. My father passed away at the end of June 2022. I will miss so much; most of all, I will miss experiencing...

Handmade is Love

When I sit down to design a new piece of jewelry, I bring the best parts of myself to the table. I have to. There’s no room for fear or...

Reframing Resolutions In 2018

As we approach the two-week mark of 2018, many of us are assessing those resolutions we committed to, or at least considered committing to. Yet finding balance takes time, which is...

10 Reasons Why Handmade is Hands Down the Best

When I created Lila Clare Jewelry, I was embracing a calling to get back in touch with nature, to work with my hands, to create, and to inspire. Over the...