What can 3,300 kiln firings teach an artist? In this behind-the-scenes look at fused glass, Alison Thibault shares the role of observation, experimentation, and curiosity in her creative practice, along with the lessons hidden inside decades of kiln logs.

Choosing jewelry doesn’t have to feel complicated.

Over the years, I’ve watched people try on piece after piece, searching for something that feels right—and I’ve come to believe it’s less about getting it perfect and more about paying attention.

In this new post, I’m sharing a few simple ways to choose jewelry you’ll actually wear, along with a gentle approach to picking something meaningful for someone else.