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A big ol' update on things Lumenrose

A big ol' update on things Lumenrose

Latest collection release. First up, there is a whole new batch of jewelry that I added to the shop a couple days ago. This collection is a mix of ...
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Photo bombed by small child

Photo bombed by small child

Mother’s Day is approaching so, yeah, I’m thinking about mothering. The commercialized promotions about this day are inescapable. Since becoming a ...
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Mother

Mother

Mother’s Day is next weekend. I’m not here to remind you to buy things, I’m here to share some thoughts as a mother myself.  . . Every day I canno...
Erika’s story Thoughts
Spring Cleanse

Spring Cleanse

.Happy Spring! I just finished a week-long cleanse. I cut out Instagram (highly recommend!!!), dairy, sugar, wheat, soy, eggs, preservatives and p...
Erika’s story spring Thoughts
Hello 2023 + A nod to the past

Hello 2023 + A nod to the past

Hello to a new year. I've had a couple quiet, child-free mornings over these first days of 2023. My daughter has had two sleepovers with the visiti...
Erika’s story Thoughts
forever unfurling: earrings that evolve

forever unfurling: earrings that evolve

. A year ago at the end of 2021 I created an earring design that was close to my heart and a way for me to process some of what I was going throug...
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A new year note

A new year note

A little hello to you in 2022! I am not one for new year's resolutions per say, but this year my intention is totake the time.What this means to ...
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What came before this: a little bit of my journey to jewelry

What came before this: a little bit of my journey to jewelry

I thought I'd share a little about my journey to becoming a full time silversmith. It's a bit of a winding road, as I am sure most of your journeys...
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Welcome Baby Amalia!

Welcome Baby Amalia!

You’ve likely seen the maternity leave notice on my website. Well, some exciting news: the most precious gem I’ve ever made—our little girl Amalia—...
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A personal announcement :)

A personal announcement :)

. In addition to teeny tiny stones, I have been working on a teeny tiny human the last 29 weeks! . It's about time to share this news, since the l...
Erika’s story Straw bale house
Where else can you find Lumenrose Jewelry?

Where else can you find Lumenrose Jewelry?

Did you know that Lumenrose Jewelry can be found at four locations throughout the Southwest? They all happen to be woman-owned, local-focused, an...
Erika’s story everyday jewelry Hoops
The straw bale house I keep talking about? Here's the FULL story.

The straw bale house I keep talking about? Here's the FULL story.

Years ago a series of books on natural building starting arriving in the mail at the house my partner Ben and I shared with friends in Flagstaff, A...
Erika’s story Straw bale house