Third in the Work/Spaces project, the lovely T of Upper Metal Class creates beautiful, modern jewelry from her home studio in Portland, Oregon (Right now she's having a cute Valentine's Day Giveaway for the darling I Heart necklace and earrings!). Surrounded by art and mementos from customers and loved ones, her space is a warm example of home, work, and life melding into one cohesive whole.
"My studio and home are where I spend most of my time coming up with designs along with creating them.
I have a great appreciation for art and I love collecting paintings, prints, watercolors, sculptures, toys and anything that makes me think 'Wow, that artist is amazing!' Surrounding myself with all these things makes me happy, knowing that these artists are so passionate about their talents that they are willing to share them with people all over the world.
I keep notes and cards I've received from sweet people I've connected with through my jewelry which I hang up to remind me how lucky I am to be doing what I love in life." –T
