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My little town of Matthews, NC has been getting lots of buzz lately!  Matthews has become the new “it girl” of the Charlotte area.   Now that I have a studio / boutique located right in the center of historic downtown Matthews  (you’ll find me right inside Moxie Mercantile!) - the buzz feels even sweeter!   The latest was this great little insiders guide published by Charlotte is Creative. And surprise!  - yours truly got a shout out!  {it made my day!} If you haven’t yet visited Matthews, what are you waiting for? Check out the guide, plan your visit - and then remember...

The new Peterson MADE Studio & Retail Boutique is now open!     Please visit me at my new studio & boutique located within the new Moxie Mercantile Matthews, NC location.   Shop Ready to Wear and Made to Order designs, and see me at work in the studio.  *Commission Consultations are also available with advance arrangements.   You'll typically find me working at the new Peterson MADE Studio during Moxie's operating hours  (see below).  Please come by to shop, or just to say hello!   If you'd like to schedule a Commission Consultation, please review the Commission information here, then send me...

Thinking of gifting Mom (or yourself! 😉) a Custom Fingerprint Charm Necklace and wondering what's really in the Impression Kit?  

Okay - there aren't any real secrets, but there are some definite tips - and  clients do often ask me how to best to clean their jewelry.  Good news - it's super easy to do!  (but, truthfully - ask any jeweler who does repairs and we will let you in on some nasty truths about how little we are cleaning our jewelry! ) 🤢 So, what do I recommend? 1 - Periodically give your jewelry a gentle soap & warm water bath In a small bowl add some warm water and a bit of dish soap.  Allow your jewelry to soak for a few minutes - then use a soft toothbrush to...