Your Hometown?
I live in beautiful Belgrave, a reasonably small community at the base of the Dandenong Ranges in Melbourne, VIC.  Having moved here only a few months ago from Coburg (a heavily suburban, almost industrial area), I am reminded every day of the beauty around me, and appreciate every aspect of nature that surrounds me.

Favourite Food?
I like all food!  If I had to be specific I'd throw Greek food and Thai Food in a "Food arena" to battle to the death.  I'd eat the champion.

Favourite Restaurant?
Bimbos.  An amazing bar/club/eatery on Brunswick st, Fitzroy.  They serve full size, gourmet pizza's there for $4.00 a pop.  Those pizza's kept me alive for a good couple of months.

Favourite Recipe?
I make a mean pumpkin, fetta and spinach risotto. 

Favourite Market?
Rose St. Artists market in Fitzroy.  By far one of the best local artist markets in Melbourne, I used to spend full Saturday's there before I even sold there!

Favourite Travel Destination?
Anywhere out of mobile reception range, amongst the trees, with some 2 storey tall speakers shaking the dusty earth with absurd beats will do me just fine!

Dream Travel Destination?
I think I would like to go to Turkey, I would love to explore all the textures and old items littered throughout market stalls and streets!

Making Jewellery
I enjoy unpacking my raw materials.  Every time I find new things to work with it feels like Christmas because every one is so unique! Inspiration comes from within the objects I find, I really like to keep the integrity of the original material as well as draw on it's features to give it a new and exciting life.  Depending on what I'm working on it can take from 1 hour to 12 hours - I love to learn as I create.  It may not be a cost effective use of time, but it makes my job a lot more interesting!

What Makes Your Jewellery Unique?
I think as environmental issues become more commonly known, a whole new approach to art and design is emerging. My unconventional approach to treating materials may cause professional jewellers to cringe, but I find that amazing things occur when you respond to the piece, and accept what it can provide you.

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