In every season, the landscapes of Chadds Ford are always echoing with a beautiful chorus of birdsong. Cardinals, sparrows, and other songbirds flit busily about, calling to one another or sharing their news of the day. This symphony is sometimes punctuated by the soulful hooting of a great horned owl or the piercing cry of a red-tailed hawk ready for a sunset hunt at the edge of the woods. One of my favorite silent avian visitors, however, is the hummingbird – in summer, I love watching these magnificent creatures flit effortlessly from flower to flower, enjoying the nectar and insects our native plants have to offer. To honor the comforting, colorful presence of our region’s winged wildlife, I have included many birds in the Woodland Creatures Collection. 

The menagerie of insects buzzing through Chadds Ford during spring and summer brings me endless inspiration. Bright red ladybugs toddle about on plants and rocks, clearing the aphids from vegetation and bringing joy to all who can spot them. Dozens of species of bees whizz through the air on their way to work, while beetles and ants march along the ground in search of their next tasks. This beautiful, multi-faceted family of bugs keeps our ecosystem balanced with their (mostly) good-natured bumbling and whirring, and I am grateful for their presence in our landscapes. I’ve created a playful, stylish collection of insect-inspired jewelry perfect for anyone who enjoys the great outdoors. 

Each year when winter begins to thaw, I look forward to hearing the soothing song of spring peepers echoing throughout the trees. This sound reassures me that, soon, the sweet summer sun will warm my skin and my garden will be in full bloom, bathed in golden sunlight. Spring peepers, tree frogs, bull frogs, leopard frogs, and many other varieties of this joyful amphibian provide an exciting soundtrack throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania and much of the East Coast during the warmer months. When I was a little girl, I used to love searching for frogs along the edges of creeks and ponds, trying to catch a sneaky glimpse of them before they launched themselves into the cool water, out of sight. To honor the ubiquitous and playful presence of frogs here in Chadds Ford, I’ve designed a range of amphibian accessories that are perfect for any nature lover, available in the Woodland Creatures Collection today!

When my boys were young, we would often travel to rural locations like upstate Pennsylvania, New York state, and even as far as Canada to take in the wildlife and have some peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives. Every year, I would look forward to hopefully getting a glimpse of one of my most favorite forest dwellers: the black bear. I have seen bears hunting in creeks, turning over rocks in search of insects, and even climbing trees to scavenge nuts and berries. While black bears do live here in our state, they are mostly in the northern and central parts of Pennsylvania 

– nevertheless, their playfulness, strength, and courage inspire me, so I have created several bear-themed keepsakes for the Woodland Creatures Collection that I hope you will enjoy. 

Southeastern Pennsylvania is full of creeks, rivers, and ponds, all tucked neatly into the nooks and crannies of its sprawling fields and sweeping woodlands. As a result, we are often visited by many different varieties of ducks throughout the year – mallards, with their beautiful blue/green head feathers, and wood ducks, with their stunning red eyes and bold markings, are two of my favorites. In the spring, I love watching the mother ducks carefully manage and instruct their ducklings on important tasks like swimming in calm water or waddling carefully across the trail towards safety. The bond between a mother duck and her baby echoes the bond many of us have with our own children – through caring for them and teaching them the ways of the world, we share a special connection. For this reason, I designed several duck-themed keepsakes that celebrate the mother duck/baby duckling relationship.