GREETINGS

My name is Claire.

I feel most at home in the crystal cold of winter.

Raised in the Northwoods of Minnesota, it is here I developed my admiration for boreal forests and deep, long winters.

Winter weathers the skin, the body’s movements become slow, and the mind becomes quiet. It is the time of year I notice my surroundings the most. The challenge of finding beauty in a harsh environment is so rewarding. As my antidote to the season’s naturally depressive state, I love to cross country ski as a way to balance myself and find warmth within.

I began as ‘The Winter Woman’ by taking photos back in college. Over the years, my project morphed into making earrings, the only accessory I never leave the house without. I like simple embellishments that gently remind me to relax my shoulders, and encourage me to stand with confidence. My hope is that they have the same effect for you.

All that being said, I trust you will love my creations, and find joy in seeing the world through my lens.