Books are important. They shape us and mold us in ways that we don't quite realize. It can be a book that opens our minds to see the world in a new way, inspire us to take on adventures we would have never dreamed, make us a more empathetic and caring member of the world.
I don't know if I would have ever moved to Paris if it weren't for books.
These are all very real and timely questions. I've had years to think about all of these. Well, all except the masks. That's a new one.
Lucky for you, I was able to sit down (virtually, because #socialdistancing) with my friend Laura Max Rose on her podcast, Look Ma', No Hands. If you don't listen already, Laura's name might be familiar from our recent Inside the Design Studio Profile on her. We discuss all these things and then some.
The last week has definitely turned our world upside down. We went from making gala gowns and wedding dresses to mask makers in an instant.
I knew we had to at least try to do something that could make a difference. After loads of research (AKA Google) and many conflicting reports, we came up with this design. It's made from non-woven polypropylene fabric. This fabric should have better protection than just plain cotton, and even though it's not hospital grade, it's the closest thing we could find that's readily available and can be used for mass production.
It's been about 4 1/2 years since we did our last candle. I loved them and so did our customers, but for some reason, I just hadn't gotten around to releasing another one. That all changed last fall when we started working with Houston Grand Opera. It was a great opportunity to create a brand new, custom scent just for them.
It's very hard to pick a favorite bride because all of them are so unique, but I would be lying if I didn't say that that making my close friends' (and colleagues') were extra special.
Many of you have had the pleasure of working with Kate (Katya) on your own special occasion. She is our patternmaker extraordinaire and manages our production.
Making our beloved Kate's wedding dress was something I had been excited to make since the day I heard about Samuel. Not only do I work with Kate, but she has become a very close friend of mine over the past six years. Her custom wedding gown had to be perfect and exactly what she had in mind. We collaborated as a team to bring her wedding dreams to reality.
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