Lori finds much inspiration in nature; kayaking, camping, and hiking are passions of hers, and she uses these to further her love for jewelry making.  Lori loves to travel, and her love of the Southwest can be seen in her channel inlay work, a staple for native American jewelers .  Lori cuts, polishes, and grinds the stones she uses, as well as cutting silver, copper, brass, and other precious stones to fit her designs.  Lori creates her jewelry in her Hinesburg, Vermont studio and also spends part of her year in Oriental, North Carolina where she has a studio overlooking the Neuse River.