I never get enough of these stories about how someone traded their high-tech corporate careers for the life of a creative Artisan. So, here's another one for you. The story goes like this: Amy Steinberg left Silicon Valley for Charlotte, North Carolina to raise her daughter and peruse her creative dreams. She sells her jewelry, a mix of beads, metal, and textiles, through her web site, Charming Sam and numerous boutiques throughout the U.S.

You can see her jewelry designs at her web site: http://www.charmingsam.com/, and learn more about her move from the board room to the studio here: Jewelry is natural fit for her