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Wow, October flew by in a flurry of preparing for Rhinebeck, getting to Rhinebeck, working hard and having fun at New York Sheep and Wool (you know, Rhinebeck), and having a wonderful trip home from Rhinebeck. Oh, and Halloween yesterday, Happy Halloween! Whew! I have never made more rings for a show (and cuffs, necklaces, etc.) than I did for this one, and I am so glad I did. Don't let the small display fool you, I was putting out rings all weekend. So many people came to see me, and buy jewelry, which is awesome! But, I really enjoy...

As I madly prepare for the New York State Sheep and Wool Festival, better known as Rhinebeck, I read a great suggestion on a comment on an Instagram post. The question was could they pre-order if they already knew their ring size, and pick up at Rhinebeck. Yes! I love it, I can better plan, and you will know I have your piece in stock and waiting for you. I have added "Pick up at Rhinebeck 2018" as a shipping option. I will be partnering with the ever fabulous Cooperative Press again this year, and you can find us in...

Labor Day marks the end of summer, and the beginning of "No Sleep 'til Rhinebeck!" for me. I start ramping up production, trying to get a few new pieces made, and generally buckle down. With the kids home everyday over the summer, it is hard to do much more than keep up with orders. But, with them at school, I have a predictable workday. Whew! Except for one weekend in September when the family and I go on an annual fall camping trip. I'll only be gone for a 4 days, and 2 of those are the weekend, so don't...

UPDATE: Jewelry is not subject to the new tariffs, but many goods you might purchase from other artists are. However, I do want to let my Canadian customers know that I talked to CBSA Border Information Service today, and I was informed that any item coming into Canada through the mail, and valued over $20 CAD can be/is subject to a provincial tax. For example, if you are in Quebec, you might be charged the 15% tax, plus the handling fee of $9.95 CAD. I say "can be" and "might" because as the person at CBSA told me, it is not automatic,...