designer spotlight

Designer Spotlight: Brandy Thomason McNair (Bella Vita)

By Tracy Matthews / March 20, 2015

A brief story of what you do and why you do it: I create artisan jewelry with an eye for design and a love for all things vintage. For me, Bella Vita is about an appreciation for style…

Designer Spotlight: f. is for frank – Shoshannah Frank and Casey Melton

By Tracy Matthews / March 13, 2015

A brief story of what you do and why you do it: f. is for frank’s handmade collection of jewelry has a textural, sculptural and modern feel that is derived from the artists’ background in designing and manufacturing…

Designer Spotlight: Megan Rider

By Tracy Matthews / March 6, 2015

A brief story of what you do and why you do it: I enjoy the process of being in a space and knowing how to develop it into a comfortable, aesthetically pleasing and functional environment. Translating this to…

Designer Spotlight: Veronica Carrillo

By Tracy Matthews / February 6, 2015

A brief story of what you do and why you do it: Jewelry making has been a passion since childhood. What I enjoy the most of making jewelry is how a hand crafted piece can make an impact…

Designer Spotlight: Lauren Rowden

By Tracy Matthews / December 12, 2014

A brief story of what you do and why you do it: All designs are my own and each piece is completely handmade from start to finish by me – I love the traditional approach to jewellery design.…

Designer Spotlight: Amanda Lockrow

By Tracy Matthews / December 5, 2014

A brief story of what you do and why you do it. I love the challenge of working with a piece of hard metal to create a piece of jewelry that is wearable and beautiful at the same…

Designer Spotlight: Robyn Kearns

By Tracy Matthews / November 14, 2014

A brief story of what you do and why you do it: I believe in the power of gratitude and giving. I continuously donate a percentage of my sales to my local humane society and I am a…

Designer Spotlight: Lisette Fee

By Tracy Matthews / September 5, 2014

A brief story of what you do and why you do it. I find inspiration from the local people and wildlife in the places where she has lived. Humans have always had a strong bond with totem animals.…

Designer Spotlight: Richelle Shadoan

By Tracy Matthews / August 15, 2014

A BRIEF STORY OF WHAT YOU DO AND WHY YOU DO IT I would like to do everything, but my main focus is on artisan photo jewelry custom made with your favorite photos. It started one day when,…

Designer Spotlight: Sarah Russ

By Tracy Matthews / August 1, 2014

A BRIEF STORY OF WHAT YOU DO AND WHY YOU DO IT I’m drawn to metalworking in simple and family inspired designs. HOW DID YOU GET INTO JEWELRY DESIGN? In April of 2006, I was struggling to find…