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All new stock up on Brass Elephant! Stop by the shop!

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JOY! It’s Friday.

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Missing Marfa. I would love to go back but I think I may have experienced it just in time. A once in a lifetime trip. 

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Still available at the shop. Time to get ready for spring/summer! Looking forward to bright/bold colors. Shop Brass Elephant Collective for your beaded dangles.

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Beautiful Ceramic work by my sister. Brass Elephant has an array of home goods and pretty jewelry. We’ve been working hard at it and would love for you to see all the handmade wonder. 

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Beatrice

These are long gone but I’m thinking of doing a new set of three. They are fun, vibrant and statement makers. Brass Elephant Collective is bursting with new items. 

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West Marin California

What an amazing place to live in. I’ve had the pleasure of calling Marin home for over 18 years. It is filled with creative people, amazing landscapes and just the perfect amount of weather. I often call upon Marin for inspiration. At Brass Elephant Collective, the landscape often plays a major role in the woodwork and jewelry.

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Offerings

I have the need to post a lot of my Contax 645 camera images because I’ve sold it and this is how I mourn. It served me for over 12 years and I will miss its dreamy glow. Good things are on their way as I learn more about my Makina 67. I gifted camera to boot! Can’t wait to post some photos.

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My sister Valeria makes the most beautiful ceramic pieces. We sell them at Brass Elephant Collective. Every piece handmade and thoughtfully designed. I love how earthy these Arcata mugs feel. So great for gifting or just enjoying them for yourself.

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Pastimes

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Thunderbirds! 

This is my interpretation of the the Thunderbird. I am really loving the Lilac. Such a great color for Spring/Summer. Brass Elephant Collective is filled with amazing offerings this year. Ceramic goods, jewelry and coming soon, woodworking items such as planters, vases and more. Stop on by!

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Fun to see my work in print. 

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Spring?

I know I’m not supposed to complain about the rain but I’m feeling like a bit of a hermit lately. Insular is good. This photo reminds me of the possibilities. Beautiful flowers and table setting by my friend Lidia of La Fleuriste!

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Spring and Summer Collections!

It’s been a time of going inward during this rainy rainy California winter. I think I grew so tired of looking at gray clouds, bare trees and muddy waters that I simply went wild with color combinations. I’m manifesting a spring/summer filled with bright, bold hues. Brass Elephant Collective is now ready for you to shop the newest items.

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C O L O R

How bright and punchy? Going to use this image as inspiration for summer dangles. I was lucky enough to do a shoot for friendor Allison of Pretty Please Bakeshop and some of these photos make me want to serve cake and eat it too!

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Rich

Romantic, rich and bold colors for summer. I’m in. At Brass Elephant Collective, we’re working on getting our goods ready for Spring and Summer. Can’t wait to share all the new items! Stop on by!