My Story

I'm a believer, a realist, but also a dreamer.  I love good food, good music; especially jazz, the beach, the mountains, mid century furniture, ancestry, kind people, & fabricating metal! 

I have been married for 22 yrs and brought my husband from Miami FL to my home state of Indiana back in 2002.  I have two daughters & a Berne doodle named Finn. 

I find inspiration from just about anything; notably nature & culture. When I get an idea, or see something I have to start in on it immediately.  I find value in creating unique individual pieces, and appreciate how metal transforms. If a piece isn’t going the “intended” way, then I let it take me where it wants to go. My craft continues to evolve, as I like to think I’m getting wiser with age.  I couldn't be more thrilled to share my pieces with you.  My hopes are that you find something I’ve created, and enjoy it as much as I have making it. 

Peace & Grace,

Ali

 

 

Why a "Quarantine" Collection : 2020

I believe there is a silver lining in everything. Sometimes we don't recognize what it is. I'd like to think of them as "God winks".  When the world started shutting down, I fell ill for about 6 weeks.  People rallied everywhere together for our safety, a commonality, if you will.  Trying to navigate through quarantine, e-learning, toilet paper and bread yeast rations, there was a lot of uncertainty. The need to finally just do it was overwhelming.... So after 20 +years I decided I'm going to get back on the saddle! Well not that kind of saddle, but back at the bench. My happy place!   For me 2020 has been undeniably crazy.  But I can say that my silver lining is that, I was inspired to follow my heart and passion, with the help of some amazing support.