Tell us about yourself–I am from the Bay Area in California.  I grew up in Saratoga and San Jose, but lived all over the Bay Area.  I am of Lebanese decent.  I graduated from BYU in Nutrition, Dietetics and studied to be a Registered Dietician.  Lived in Port-au-Price, Haiti, for a few years, learned Haitian Creole and French.  I lived outside of Portland, Oregon for several years and worked with the Latino Migrant Workers for 5 years as the Nutrition Supervisor at a Head Start for Migrant Worker’s kids where I learned Spanish enough to feed many Spanish speaking children.  I now find myself and family including, my husband and four kids in Orem, Utah. I also love to cook, and I enjoy fitness activities like hiking, running, yoga which clears my head. I enjoy learning about and visiting other cultures, countries and learning languages.

What do you enjoy about Jewelry making? I have been making some form of jewelry since I was a child, but increased my skills as an adult when I worked in Oregon.  I have always been drawn to the creative arts, also dabbling in stained glass and floral art, which started in High School.  I love the creative outlet that jewelry gives me.  It is extremely versatile and allows me to use what is clogged up in my brain just waiting to burst out.  Also, I get to wear my creations and being able to sell it to other people makes me so happy.

Why did you choose this as a career?  I have always been a creator. From stained glass to floral arts to jewelry making and accessories, these things satisfy my artistic craving.  Any piece to me is a treasure but when I started selling more and more I realized how much I love creating and sharing with others.  When someone else loves the work you do, well, its an amazing feeling.  I have sold many pieces, yet still am amazed each time I get paid for creating. Many times I can’t sleep at night thinking of things that need to be made, and when I do sleep, ideas keep coming in my dreams!  It is a little big kooky, but what a joy!  I love to work, and have had many jobs, but never have I felt so amazed by the feeling of getting paid for something I find so much joy and satisfaction. It is a dream come true.  

What do you love about Mikarose? Mikarose clothing style to me is feminine, beautiful, flattering, and sophisticated.  That makes my jewelry compliment many of the style, so we work together beautifully.

What makes your Jewelry unique?  Although jewelry is a very personal accessory, I find my designs are readily accepted to a wide range of the population. I am skilled at many types of jewelry making, but the ones I gravitate toward are the feminine, Bohemian, Vintage and what I call Vintage Funky. I love to make something out of what seems like nothing or just parts and pieces.  I just love to make what people love.

XO.