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She who sells jewelry by the sea

Post author By Christy
Post date July 18, 2010
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Whenever I think of Florida I think about those “shark attack” tees with the manufactured faux blood and slash marks or neon bikinis sold in surf shops. Fortunately there’s more to the Sunshine State than just the tourist trinkets that I remember from my childhood. Michele of Shelley’s South Shore Jewelry creates fun lockets, rings, and more that are reminiscent of Florida without a shark in sight.

Shelley can you tell us a little bit about your shop and how you got started making jewelry?

My shop has an eclectic mix of what I consider beautiful materials. I got started by attending local art shows and being drawn in to the jewelry shops. And what girl isn’t right? No actually I saw the happiness on the customer’s faces as they left with their packages. I had been active in sewing and other arts at an earlier age so I decided to give jewelry a try. The moment I held a bead I was addicted. It is very relaxing.

Sassy Seahorse, Cabochon, Rhinestone Necklace Sassy seahorse rhinestone necklace
A few of your items have a definite ocean feel, such as the seahorses, mermaids, and starfish. How has living in Florida inspired your work?
Florida inspires my designs in many ways such as the colors of the sand, sea and skies. I love working with pearls.My favorite pieces are the whimsical mermaids and my starfish lockets. At times you will actually see a starfish in the sand which I find very relaxing and romantic.

Fabulous Flamingo-Repuposed brooch-Altered Art Necklace Flamingo altered art necklace

What’s your favorite subject matter? Anything you’re interested in focusing on for future collections?
I would like to continue making my vintage jewel earrings and rhinestone brooch lockets. I am hoping to have time to make pearl and jewel necklaces for the winter season.
Dance Of The Starfish In The Deep Blue Sea-Repurposed Vintage Locket-Vintage Earring Necklace Dance of the starfish necklace
When you aren’t designing jewelry what do you do?
When I’m not designing jewelry I am usually playing with one of my grandchildren. I also help my husband with paperwork for his business. I like to get an hour a night to watch TV, usually HGTV. I’m a very simple person.

Wild Flowers, Turquoise Brass Leaf Earrings Turquoise brass leaf earrings

Define southern style.
When I think of the phrase southern style satisfied, relaxed and romance comes to mind.
As far as jewelry design goes bits and pieces of the items that belonged to someone’s grandmother. Comfortable, easy to wear designs that will go well with any occasion define southern design to me.

Peaceful Dove, Big Ring, Adjustable Peaceful dove adjustable ring

Make a splash with your own piece of jewelry from Shelley’s South Shore Jewelry.

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maven jewelry

When I stumbled upon Emily McCallon’s Etsy shop, Mavens Jewelry, I instantly knew I’d have to feature her work here. Emily lives in New Orleans but has studied in New York and Italy and “knows how to handle a $70K Asscher-cut diamond.” Her jewelry is expertly crafted, highly personal and something you’ll wear forever.

I’m a big believer in jewelry as less of a fashion statement, more of a personal declaration. Your work seems to embody this philosophy. Can you tell us a little about your design process?

In a sense, my process is all about challenge and personal expression: I’m focused on creating work that closely reflects my interests (for example, natural forms, and ideas I’ve experienced through travel, etc.); at the same time, I am never satisfied with work that is easy for me to accomplish, or which I think of as relatively simple to execute. I mean, I don’t want to create complicated design, but I don’t really see the point in creating new designs unless they’re pushing my skills and experience further in the process. So yes, I would say that design is very personal to me, but I think that’s the only way you get work that is truly unique and expressive.

Flamenco Cuff

You studied jewelry design in Italy and New York, which must have been quite an honor. Can you tell us a little about that experience?

Italy was amazing–just a hothouse of inspiration. Some of my biggest influences are from that place, and that period of my life, including the Etruscan and Roman goldsmithing techniques, and lost-wax casting. Most of the work I actually created while I was there was figurative, and grew out of my immersion in classical sculpture and figurative painting–while those pieces are not currently in my collection on the website, they are still near and dear to my heart, and a major inspiration to my other work.

New York was a very different, though still rich, experience. While there, I was working with both other novice jewelers and master goldsmiths. It’s really the place where I went “pro”–I learned to negotiate the commercial side of the industry in the diamond district of Manhattan, got comfortable choosing diamonds and gems, and had the awkward experience of carting a precious, heavy ingot of gold in my coat pocket during a nervous subway ride back to Brooklyn. It was hugely educational, and eye-opening, to see the kind of money and merchandise that flowed in and around 47th Street–it gave me a real understanding of how big, and global, this business is.

Small Teething Ring Triple Earrings

Your pieces have a very fluid feel to them and seem to be inspired by specific things based on the names of your pieces. What do you draw inspiration from?

Yes, naming the collections has been a lot of fun. I’ve used some of the names as jumping-off points for designs, like ‘Flamenco’, whereas other collections just grew into themselves from other (perhaps less accessible) ideas, like the “Teething Ring’. I had done all of these hand-carved meringues, which, when cast, were too heavy, so when I sawed off the base of the meringue, I had the form for the Teething Rings. It was at the same time that my daughter was chewing on those little water-filled jelly rings that you put in the freezer, and it just struck me as a better, more user-friendly design than the meringues ever had been. I hate to say it, because it’s the cliche, but you just have to draw inspiration from the things that surround you–after all, what else is there, really.

Tourmaline Wheel Necklace-Pink Tourmaline Wheel Necklace

What are your other hobbies when you aren’t designing jewelry?

Other hobbies? Oh god, where do I begin? Decorating. Baking. Trying out new cocktail recipes. Running. As far as jewelry goes, running is key: I ran my first marathon this past December, and I worked out many design kinks while doing the long training runs. Sort of Zen, think…pavement.. don’t think… breathe… jewelry.

Shell Ring- 18K Shell Ring
Define southern style.

Southern style. Hmmm. In the South, people are forced to take on new habits and modes of expression, especially during the summer, with its fiendishly hot weather. Sometimes a big, chunky pair of earrings or a delicious cocktail ring are just about the only means of inserting a little high-class femininity when it’s too hot to think about anything more complicated than a halter and shorts. From my perspective, the “southern”-ness of my style is closely tied to the Florida coastline where I spent summers in my childhood. The shells and other shapes I collected from those sugar beaches deeply informed my approach. Hopefully someday, after this horrible mess is cleaned up, I can show my own daughter the same inspirational natural forms.

Mention you saw Maven’s Jewelry on Slow Southern Style and receive a 15% discount on any item in the shop! Just sent her a convo before placing the order to receive the discount.

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dirty rice: delicious jewelry from the cajun heartland

Dirty Rice. If ya ‘aint from the south than you probably don’t know what I’m talking about. My little Cajun maw maw, rest her soul, made the best dirty rice ever. She also made the best rice and gravy, but that’s another post for another day. When Elise from Lafayette contacted me about her Ecrevisse jewelry collection I knew it would be perfect for Slow Southern Style. Paying tribute to the southern food I grew up on is always a good way to win me over. Turning real crawfish claws into jewelry? Even better.

Andouille Necklace- Bright Silver Crawfish and Pearl

Crawfish and pearl necklace

Crawfish jewelry made out of actual crawfish is an interesting concept. What spurred the idea?
Everything I know about jewelry I learned from the internet or the library. I kept reading about all these alternative materials for beads, and had decided that I wanted to try to sell my work and was brainstorming for ways I could develop a line of jewelry that was unique. It was a eureka moment; I suddenly realized that claws might make fantastic jewelry. My second thought was that surely someone was already doing this…but after a lot of poking online, I really couldn’t find anything. So there it was, a unique product and a local market. After that it was a lot of trial and error, research, and experimentation to figure out the best way to use them.

Poydras fringe necklace

I love the names of your jewelry, obviously all southern references. How do you pick each one out?
I wanted a shop name that reflected my local pride and the fact that my products are handmade, yet was familiar enough outside of Louisiana to make sense. I did a lot of brainstorming and in the process of deciding on a company name generated a long list of ideas. Generally while I am working a piece a particular name comes to mind, perhaps inspired by the color or shape of the item (for example, a nutty orange brown color reminded me of whiskey, which lead me to Whiskey River.) Usually by the time a piece is finished, I already have a name in mind. I guess they name themselves.

How does living in Lafayette influence your work?
I couldn’t do what I do anywhere else! I also wouldn’t be doing the kind of work I do if I hadn’t spent 5 years in Boston and 4 in Portland, both really fashionable cities in their own ways. I have tons of supportive friends who have become customers, and Lafayette is in a place right now where there is a lot of interest in funky local items.

Whiskey River Earrings - Crawfish Claws and Pearls Whiskey River Earrings

You’ve had quite a handful of interesting jobs! Would you care to share these with Slow South Style’s readers?

I’ve done a little of everything; part of it has to do with earning a degree in Painting from art school. Finding a relevant job wasn’t an option at first. So I took was what available after I was out of school, which ended up sending me to Portland, OR to work as a matchmaker at a high-end dating service. After that I worked at the district attorney’s office in Portland, and was eventually assigned to the sex crimes and homicide unit. It was fascinating and rewarding work. My husband and I decided to move back to Lafayette, our hometown, and I now teach art at the Episcopal School of Acadiana, my alma mater. It’s a fantastic school and my absolute dream job, and I am so fortunate to have had the opportunity to teach there.

Define southern style.
Yikes! Perhaps it is ironic, but I definitely do not think of myself as fashionable. For me, southern style means comfort, accessibility, and a lack of pretension. Nothing too fussy, but not so casual that anything is left to chance. The first thing that comes to mind are all of my relatives up in Shreveport with their crisp white pants and beautifully coiffed hair, seersucker suits with bow ties.

Get your own serving at Dirty Rice’s Etsy shop.

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Out of this world

Affordable art? Vintage clothing that I’d actually wear? Pffft! You’ll believe it when you check out Jupiter & Mars and Poppyart, two sweet little Etsy shops based out of Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Y’all run two shops, Jupiter & Mars and Poppyart. Can you describe what y’all do and how you got started with both?

We initially had one shop, Poppyart, selling both vintage and art but found it too demanding so we opened up the second shop, Jupiter & Mars. We started selling items on Ebay but found we didn’t really enjoy the venue. Several friends told us about Etsy so we checked it out, liked it and started up there.

Southern Belle drinking glasses

Both shops have a really fun, upbeat aesthetic. What’s the deciding factor on the vintage pieces that make the cut?
Anything we personally find interesting and that’s not in too bad of shape generally makes the cut.

Tweet birdies halter top

I noticed y’all stress recycled materials. Was maintaining an eco friendly inventory a conscious decision?
Yes and no. We receive previously used packing supplies and also use remnants of vintage items such as ribbon, jewelry bits, and fabric to make a lot of our art pieces. We didn’t start out trying to be ‘green’, we just thought how wasteful it would be to toss all these things, which are still perfectly good. So our instinct to not be wasteful has turned into being very eco friendly.

Out of the forest bangle bracelet

Any plans for the future that y’all would like to share?
For the future of the shops, who knows. For our personal futures and as artists- to never be stagnant, always growing and evolving, always learning. To be happy. To be true to ourselves and do good.

1950’s Moroccan circle skirt

Define southern style.

Subtly eccentric

Available at Jupiter & Mars and Poppy Art.

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Cupcakes and crystals

Jill Zabel is a quirky little line of “handmade fancies with a vintage vibe”. Owner Kara Jill Young takes interesting pieces and reworks them into cool, funky pieces that really stand out and are anything but boring baubles. She also makes gift tags and handmade invitations, perfect for giving her pieces away as presents that everyone is sure to love.

Tell us a little about your shop and how you got started making jewelry.

Jillzabel is a much needed outlet for me. I am a restless soul and simply unable to sit idle for any amount of time. At a very young age I began creating any and everything that came to mind, from Barbie doll clothes to fancy mud pies. Over the years I’ve dabbled in everything fro mosaics, painting, quilting to cake-decorating, photography, etc… Due to my love of all things sparkly, it was only natural that I would eventually gravitate toward jewelry. I learned the basics from how-to books, websites, and one very helpful and talented friend.

Statement Necklace - Vintage Milk Glass Christmas Light Bulb and Enameled Vintage Metal Flowers - Holiday Baby

Calling this a statement necklace would be an understatement!

You seem to use a lot of vintage and found items in your work. What comes first, the idea or the object?

Usually the object. I love to take a single crystal drop or old bead and design around it, with no clear direction in mind. The end result always surprises me! If I’m not pleased with how it turns out, I dismantle it and put it away for a while. A different day and mood will yield an entirely different result.

Enameled chains and green beads

What inspires you when creating your jewelry and other items?

Everything! Vintage movies (oh, the glamour!), the places I visit, the people I see, the night sky, the changing of seasons, love, betrayal, the ocean, the color of my husband’s eyes (the purest blue I’ve ever seen), an old abandoned building with lovely potential, the fairy tales I read as a child, the taste of a cupcake (what would vanilla with sprinkles on top look like as a necklace?), a song on the radio, vampires, the mermaid I dreamed about last night, cemeteries (aren’t they beautiful?)…literally everything!

Brown bee and Parisian pink gift tags

And there’s nothing wrong with cupcakes and mermaids! When you aren’t designing what are your other hobbies?

My favorite activity is simply spending time with my beautiful husband and sweet little dogs. I also like to cook when the mood strikes me, drink wine with friends, watch movies, and gossip on the phone. Unfortunately, I love shopping way more than I should. I even buy jewelry occasionally!

Notecards - Black Embossed Chandelier on Glossy Olive Green Cardstock - Set of Six (6)

Black embossed chandelier notecards

Define southern style.

I think southern style is as diverse as the women who live here; romantic, bohemian, elegant, dark, glamorous, casual, decadent…I could go on and on. There’s no way to define southern style in only a few words. Individuality is the only unifying element here.

Pick up any of these pieces via Kara’s Etsy store.

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Indie Superhero

Joanna Koon of indie heroine makes jewelry with a vintage and bohemian feel that has a definite southern charm. Read on to see what inspires her.

How did you come up with the name of your shop?

When I started making jewelry I changed my business name every other month! But I kept coming back to Indie Heroine. I came up with the name several years ago because I was really in to independent films at the time. It was my old user name for a lot of different things online, like Myspace, which is kind of embarrassing but funny to me! I finally decided to use it for my jewelry business and it turned out to be the perfect name. I believe that every day is an adventure and you are the heroine! One person can change the world, no matter who or where you are.

Shabby Chic Fleur de Lis Skeleton Key Earrings Shabby chic fluer de lis skeleton key earrings

You donate 10% of your sales to charity:water. Can you tell us a little bit about that organization?

I love what mycharity:water is doing for the millions of people who have to drink and bathe in overused, dirty, crowded rivers, streams, and ponds. In America, we bathe and wash our clothes and dishes in drinkable water – it’s a luxury that almost a billion people don’t have. Every water project mycharity:water begins includes not only wells but comprehensive hygiene and sanitation programs – latrines, faucets, etc. The wells they build belong to the community, too! It’s a wonderful cause to become involved with – I feel so lucky to be a part of what they are doing! Go to http://www.charitywater.org/whywater to learn more about what mycharity:water does for the communities of the world.

Birds of a Feather - Antiqued Mixed Metals Necklace Birds of a feather antiqued mixed metals necklace

Where do you draw inspiration from?

Inspiration comes from doing some of my favorite things – watching B&W movies and admiring the old Hollywood glamour, going thrift shopping, spending time with friends who share similar passions like cooking, wine, or the environment. Taking pictures in my beautiful yard with our azalea bushes, towering trees, and my kids having the time of their lives digging in the dirt and crawling to every leaf to inspect it. Beauty is waiting to be discovered in the details of everything that surrounds me, the secret is allowing myself to pause long enough to see it. I brainstorm and create either in silence or with my iPod – Regina Spektor and Rufus Wainwright never fail to inspire me.
On Sale - White Rabbit - Alice in Wonderland Necklace Alice In Wonderland necklace

When you’re not making jewelry how else do you occupy your time?

I have a 2 1/2 year-old boy and a baby girl who is about to turn one! I’m a stay at home mom at the moment, so they occupy 99% of my time! I love cooking, photography, and want to start a million projects all the time! I have a sewing machine that belonged to my husband’s aunt and can’t wait to start using it; sewing is not something I’ve gotten into that much but I really want to learn! In my downtime at night, watching Netflix with a glass of red wine is my favorite way to unwind and relax. Juggling jewelry in the mix makes life interesting!

Sweetheart - Antiqued Fleur de Lis Charm Necklace Sweetheart antiqued fleur de lis charm necklace

Define southern style.

Southern style is truly what we make it. I think we pride ourselves on being indefinable when it comes to having a “look”. We’re pretty casual and like to be comfortable, but we love to look fabulous, whatever “fabulous” means to us! One thing, though, that reigns supreme here are flip flops – love ’em or hate ’em, everyone wears them with everything from prom dresses to cutoffs.

Pick up her pieces at Fleur Du Jour in Baton Rouge or online at her Etsy shop.

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NOOBOO to You

If you live in the south you probably own at least one antique that was either passed down through the family or acquired at an antique shop. These items are usually packed away with care and once out of sight we forget about them. Kathryn of NOOBOO takes forgotten trinkets of yesteryear and breathes life into them with her jewelry. Be it a lost amusement park token or an optometrist’s lens all of her pieces have a story to tell.

You mention in your shop profile that you left your job in the legal field to pursue your art full time, which must have been a big leap! At what point did you decide as an artist to devote yourself full time to your work?

The decision to leave my day job was definitely a huge leap of faith, especially considering today’s economic situation. It actually came down to a turning point of preserving my own physical and mental health, and I honestly believe that finally being true to my authentic self by creating art actually saved my life.

A wing and a prayer
How did growing up on the Gulf Coast influence your work?

I have lived on the Gulf Coast for 35 years and it has definitely influenced my work. I think the Mississippi Coast has a real cosmopolitan yet “laid back” feel to it, which makes its way into my jewelry.

Honey Drippers - Vintage Amusement Token Honey Bee Sand Opal Earrings Honey Drippers

NOOBOO has a definite victorian feel that you describe as steampunk. Can you tell us how you come up with your pieces?

My designs evolve in several different ways. I am influenced by most anything and everything I see around me- shapes, colors, or even a line in a movie. I have a natural affinity for certain timeworn objects, of course- keys, tokens, watch parts, etc., and I never tire of incorporating these into my work.

Do you have in mind a certain piece of jewelry or do you rely on the object to tell you what a piece will become?

I sometimes wake up with an idea in my head for a complete design and I also do a lot of doodling to create others. Some of my best designs though are merely “happy accidents” due to my incredibly messy work space! I have all these pieces lying around where I can see them and a design will seem to magically appear as I place items together. It’s akin to putting together a puzzle; some pieces fit and others don’t. You also have to know when to quit!

Tag, You're It - Vintage Daniel Monique Bouche Clothing Tag Peacock Feather Locket Mirror Necklace Tag You’re It

Define southern style.

I believe Southerners, and especially Southern women, to be nostalgic collectors of their history, so their “southern style” would be sassy and strong yet extremely feminine–Scarlett O’Hara meets Julia Sugarbaker, or Grandma’s pearls meets Grandpa’s pocket watch! This to me defines Southern style, which I believe is reflected in my jewelry.

Kathyrn’s work can be purchased at the following boutiques and galleries:

Caboose Art Gallery – Long Beach, Mississippi
The Art House – Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Gallery 782 – Biloxi, Mississippi
Lysbeth Smith Antiques & Jewelry – Franklin, Tennessee

Or you can pick up a piece online via Etsy. Feeling inspired? She also sells her surplus supplies at noobootoo.

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Our southern world in crisis

Post author By Christy
Post date June 3, 2010
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If you haven’t heard about the BP oil spill disaster you’re probably living under a rock, or a tar ball to be more accurate.

Having literally grew up with a swamp for a backyard I wouldn’t feel right if I didn’t mention the atrocities that are happening as we speak. If you can’t lend your time to helping clean up our coastlines you can make a difference by donating funds.

I’ve culled through Etsy and found several jewelry and t-shirt designers that are donating part or all of their proceeds to various cleanup efforts. What better way to make a statement, support independent artists and contribute to a good cause?

Earth is Crying glass tile

Epic Fail Oil Spill shirt

Enchanted sea turtle necklace

Happy little whale necklace

Seafoam starfish necklace

Message to BP tee

If you’d like to see even more pieces that you can feel good about purchasing check out this piece that I wrote for GoNola.com.

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Biker Babe

Post author By Christy
Post date May 27, 2010
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I met Julianne one rainy Saturday at the Freret Market and immediately knew that I’d want to feature her work here. She specializes in bike covers but has recently branched out into clothing as well. Read on to get details on her handmade wares and tips for biking in style.

Making bicycle covers is a fun idea. How did you come up with the concept?

It was a sudden burst of genius one hot afternoon. I started with reupholstering and painting seats and then moved on to removable covers with designs appliqued on. Custom seats are a great way to personalize a bike and make a statement about life, that your bicycle is not just a tool but a vehicle of pleasure and joy.

Fleur de lis bicycle seat cover

You also sell bicycle t-shirts and handmade bowls. Do you have plans for expanding those lines?

I’m actually working on many new t-shirt designs right now. They won’t be exclusively bicycle-based, and there will also be some men’s shirts. I’m also making some jersey dresses that are simple, stylish, and great for riding around on your favorite cruiser. As for the coiled fabric bowls, they are made out of mostly recycled materials and there’s lots of room to explore, from large baskets to potholders.
Handmade bicyle tee shirts Handmade bicycle t-shirt

What tips can you give readers on how to stay stylish when commuting on two wheels?

If you’re going for pants, slim cut legs won’t get caught on your chainguard. I’m not one for wearing biking shorts under a skirt, but I strongly suggest at least wearing underwear, because commando bicycling isn’t as much fun as you might think (unless you’re at Burning Man). Keep your knees a little closer together when you’re pedaling, and if the wind happens to show a little more thigh than you intended, the most charming thing you can do is giggle and keep riding. Pockets are always convenient for keeping the keys to your lock handy (there’s nothing more un-stylish than a stolen bike!). I also highly recommend a basket or rack to carry your bags and a jacket for nighttime riding.
Coiled fabric bowls

Where else can we buy your wares?

I have my fledgling Etsy shop and I also sell at the Freret Market when I’m in town. My bowls will be in MICA soon. I also do custom work, from bicycles to clothing, and the best way to get in on that is through my website.
Polychromatic Pachyderm shirt

Define southern style.

My momma always jokes about trying to be as Scarlette O’Hara as possible, and to a certain extent I think she’s right. Sometimes it’s about relaxing at a party and other times you’re going to get a little sweaty, but there’s no rule saying you can’t look good through it all. Also, never be afraid to cut up the curtains!

For more posts on biking in style be sure to check out this recent piece I did Go NOLA and one of my first posts for this blog.

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Sepia suits you

Creole Sha is a unique clothing line made here in New Orleans. The pieces look straight out of an old time sepia photograph and have a unique southern vintage flair. Read on to learn more about this designer’s true southern style.

Creole Sha has a unique aesthetic. How would you describe your line?
Urban Chic with a little southern attitude is what comes to mind when I think of the line as a whole. I fell in love with the city- the food the culture and the arts.

Ruffled Vintage Mini Slip Dress

Your pieces seem straight out of an old sepia photograph. How does the past influence your work?

Funny you should ask! I have always had a love for vintage items from a very young age. Also I think the food from the South has influenced my color palette. I grew up with brown gravy, pralines, creme brulee, bread pudding, and jambalaya. All of these foods are the same colors that I design with. From time to time I will add a splash of color but I love tone on tone.

My mom made all of our clothes growing up from a pattern – I hated sewing then because I didn’t have the patience to read them and pin them etc. But I do believe my mothers influence on creating has played a big part in what i do today. No I don’t use patterns – I just cut and sew whatever feels right at the moment. It is such a free type of designing. I’m hooked.

Robins Egg Blue Eco Ruffled Tank / Tunic Robins Egg Blue Eco Ruffle Tank/Tunic

Many of the items in your shop are labelled “eco”. What steps do you take to ensure your items are environmentally friendly?

Well we all think of “eco” in a different way; for me it is using upcycled items. All of my items are from upcycled or discarded clothing.

What can we expect from you in the future?

Right now I’m working on a Lace Line – a Black Line and a line called Body Candy and of course I will always stay true to my Creme Brulee Line. The Lace Line will consist of really funky skirts. The Black Line will be similar to my Creme Brulee line but just in black and silver. The Body Candy is wearable art to adorn the body.

Define southern style.
“Southern Style” comfortable – chic – carefree – lace – funky and a bit edgy in our own way.

Eco Funky Artsy Vest
Funky and Flirty Eco Creme Brulee Halter

Pick up your own Creole creations via Etsy.

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