When my buying team discovered these beaded nightlights by Grass Roots Creations we flipped. Not surprisingly these are one of the top selling gift items in my store for just around $50. They make a great room accent, a fabulous baby shower gift and they even work for a first birthday or holiday gift. Kristen Appleton, Grass Roots’ designer, has worked both in Africa and China with teams of artisans to interpret her designs through this specialized craft. A trained potter, sculptor and industrial designer, Kristen utilizes her understanding of shape and form to realize her vision and bring you Beadworx; a whimsical handcrafted line of beaded sculptures inspired by nature. Here’s a little peak at this amazing collection…
My nine-year-old daughter Stella just spent her second summer at overnight camp, and she left with one request: “Please redo my room!” Just like the story of the shoemaker’s child, since I’m in the children’s design business, my kids’ rooms are not always the projects I feel like tackling in my downtime. […]