01 / Ruth
“I’m still making lopsided bowls, and I still love it.”
Ruth took up pottery at fifty-eight. She talks about beginning before you feel ready, keeping the imperfect pieces and following the pleasure of making.
Read Her Story
Portraits, jewelry and the stories women choose to tell
Woman in the Big Earrings
The Project
A portrait is a place to begin.
Wendy invites women to choose a pair of earrings, sit for a portrait and share a story that matters to them.
Meet the WomenMeet the Women
One woman.
One story at a time.
Every portrait belongs to an individual story. Stay with one for a while.
02 / Nia
“I wore orange to a meeting once. It became a habit.”
Nia remembers the first small choice that made her feel more visible—and the quiet confidence that followed when she kept choosing for herself.
Read Her Story
03 / Alex
“The older I get, the less interested I am in explaining my taste.”
For Alex, getting dressed is not a performance. It is an ordinary, evolving way to recognize herself and enjoy being seen.
Read Her Story
04 / Mara
“I stopped saving the good things for later.”
Mara talks about celebration, daily rituals and why the pieces she loves most should be part of an ordinary Tuesday.
Read Her StoryJewelry from Wendy’s Studio
Small collections.
Individual pieces.
One-offs and limited work, made slowly and shown with room to be seen.
In the Studio
The studio is quieter now. The work has more room.
After years of running a busy supply shop, Wendy is following the work that keeps tugging at her attention. She does not know exactly where it will lead. That is part of the pleasure.
Meet WendyWould You Like to Take Part?
Choose some earrings. Have your portrait made. Tell the story you want to tell.
It can be serious. It does not have to be. The important thing is that it is yours.
How to ParticipateFrom the Journal