I have accomplished nothing great in my life by working unaided, unassisted, or unadvised. It is only with the help and encouragement of the people in my life that I have been able to find success and satisfaction.

It is with great love and respect and gratitude that I take this moment to acknowledge and honor my family, friends and all those people who, once strangers and now friends, have made this blog and so much more a reality for me.

Thank you, Stephen, Maureen and Josh Graham for believing in me always. You once wrote to me, “You are a marvel. We are envious at how you pursue your dream. We are behind you 100%.” I’ve kept that note ever since.

Thank you, Gloria Baran, you have been the shining beacon in the dark ocean of business and life steadily guiding me, allowing me to follow your reflection as I mark my own course.

Thank you to my friends, for fear of excluding a name, I will mention none. Your patient ears and thoughtful, kind words echo in my memory and lift me through my days.

Thank you, Peter Bohler, for your unwavering support, interest, and advice.

Thank you, Arny Pollack and Dice Media, for your guidance, expertise, and enthusiasm. This blog would be nothing without your hard work and dedication–really.

Thank you, Bill Aron and Alexis Stein, your keen eyes have beautifully captured in photograph what I could have only imagined.

Thank you, Shauna Brittenham, Danielle Evans, and Nancy Pak, your beautiful faces and sparkling smiles made my jewelry come alive!

Thank you, Donald Miller, for your photographic genius and larger than life perspective.

Thank you, Josh Reed, for your digital magic. You allowed me to see my own jewelry in an entirely new way.

Thank you, Eric Katz and Biografic Films, your creativity and vision exceeded my highest expectations.

Thank you, Victor Raphael, for beautifully capturing my work with 32nd Street School on video.

Thank you, Cindy Berger and her 3rd grade class at 32nd Street School, you are an educational inspiration.

Thank you, Mrs. Brunt, 32nd Street School principal, for allowing me to come into your school and work with all your incredible and talented students.

blog design: DICE MEDIA

model photography: BILL ARON

student photography: BILL ARON

jewelry photography: DONALD MILLER

digital assistant: JOSH REED

photo assistant: ALEXIS STEIN

intro video: ERIC KATZ

school video footage: VICTOR RAPHAEL

school video edited by: GLORIA BARAN

school video music by: JOSH GRAHAM

models: SHAUNA BRITTENHAM, DANIELLE EVANS, NANCY PAK