Lord knows we don't need the media calculating how difficult or easy our lives are.... Mamas from all walks of life know the unbelievable challenges, drama, and cHaOs that motherhood brings. And we learn very quickly that the path to sanity lies in stealing moments for yourself, and immersing yourself in something that is solely your own.

In my case, this beautiful and blessed bedlam led me to a desire to make jewelry ~ that, and the fact that I could rarely find things I liked! ;) COLOR is a necessity for life: it's uplifting, moving, and inspirational. In simpler terms, it makes me happy! So Posh Patina was born out of a need to have something of my own, and the desire to make the things I could never find, and it has quickly grown to become a part-time business that helps support our family of 5!

My husband James helps me out when I get overwhelmed, and he makes my post office runs every week, so I don't have to drag the kids. I wouldn't be able to do this without him, and for their part, the kids have *finally* learned to stop getting into my supplies. ;)

I'm so grateful to be a part of this Etsy community; I have made the loveliest friends, and met the sweetest customers. I hope to dabble in this marvelous craft for a long time to come!