As a little girl, one of my favorite memories was going to my grandparent's house. My grandfather ran a small artisan jewelry company that sold locally, and I was always fascinated with watching him work. As I got older he taught me how to make jewelry, too! I could sit there for hours playing with turquoise, quartz, leather and silver findings. He said we were assemblage artists <3
I started to sell my own jewelry designs during college to help pay for my books and tuition. I started with just a folding card table at our local farmers market and soon grew to a full double booth, a small studio space and boutiques carrying my items! It was so exciting to see my hobby really turn into my job. I honestly never thought I would be one of THOSE stories, but here I am!
After my husband and I moved for his masters degree program, I really missed my market days and I thought I would try my hand at Etsy. It has been (and still is) a lot to learn as I transitioned to online sales, but I couldn't ask for a better job!
Since my farmers market days my business has morphed into something bigger and better than I ever imagined! I love that I can have such a great connection with my customers without ever having to lug around tables and display pieces. I get to stay home with my sweet little girls, without giving up my dreams of being a creative entrepreneur. Isn't technology great?
I love to create pieces that are on trend but with just a bit of vintage flair here and there. Some of my items include upcycled elements (because I really am passionate about recycling and lessening our footprint on this beautiful earth). I like to focus on eco-friendly business practices and keeping overhead costs down. It is so important to me to be able to deliver a great, stylish design at an affordable price point because that's what I would want. I am a mommy and kids are expensive! I know that. So I try to keep that in mind. At the prices I set, you can still afford to treat yourself for all of your hard work. Get something fun and pretty for girls night! You deserve it. At these prices you can give a unique and beautiful gift that isn't from a big box store, but without paying an arm and a leg.