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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...

Sometimes you just can't anticipate the response . . .