Deborah Spencer, Kathe Mai and I closed our much loved store, Trios Studio, a year into the Pandemic. However, It was as much a response to the need to take care of our respective elderly mothers as it was anything else. Debbie's and Kathe's mothers both passed this year. My mom is ninety years old and requires much more of my time than ever. So it truly was time for the next chapter.

I find I still enjoy the art of creating jewelry, especially since the pressures of the retail environment are no longer there. I am continuing the creation of jewelry making videos and have re-involved myself with the Creative Metal Arts Guild. Overall, I am finding my way through this new phase and look forward to taking on a limited amount of custom design work. I meet with clients in Multnomah Village at Magpie Metals, a lovely jewelry and gift gallery.

So pull out that box of family jewelry you've been putting off dealing with and let's see what we can come up with together!

See you in the Village!
Mary M. Wong