Our passion is sharing stories with our customers through the eyes and mind of the author Darby, and creating meaningful pieces of wearable art that bring joy for generations to come.

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stories to be enjoyed and Handmade art to be worn

Our team is made up of Darby Winterhalter Lofstrand, the artist and creative force behind design and writing, and her husband Tobias Lofstrand.


ArTemenos Publishing is a micro-publisher in Scottsdale, Arizona.  The novel Gang of Eight: The First Tee, is available directly from us, or on Amazon.  The 2004 release of Elephant Kisses, a collection of short stories is based on true stories from Sweden, and can only be ordered from us.


Design and hand fabrication of unique wearable art  began in the 1990's and is the core business of ArTemenos, LLC.  Jewelry design and manufacturing is now in full swing, and is available in both the United States and Sweden. 

Darby WInterhalter Lofstrand with the first edition of Gang of Eight: The First Tee

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