Laura Florkowski is a talented graphic designer here in Atlanta. We met almost 6 years ago when she came to work with me at Beacham & Company. We became fast friends. In the past few years we've gone through some of life's biggest transitions together. We both got engaged, planned weddings, and got married within months of each other... while sitting in the same office every day! It was so much fun watching Laura plan her wedding. She has an amazing eye and sense of design. She knew exactly what she wanted and executed it with grace and efficiency... unlike me who fumbled my way through it and had to ask her advice every five seconds. Laura's wedding went off without a hitch... except for a few sprinkles, which actually enhanced the day and made for breathtaking photography. Ever detail was perfect and they all went together beautifully.
Read More"Made in the South" Giveaway! Elyse by Nicole Bracelet.
Welcome to my new series "Made in the South," where I showcase Southern artisans and their crafts. I found Nicole Dibos (a Baltimore native) and her company Elyse by Nicole on Instagram. I fell in love with her bangles. She happily be agreed to be the first participant in this series and agreed to giveaway her funky "Lucy" bracelet.
Read More10 Questions: Melissa Payne Baker →
All you have to do is look at Melissa Payne Baker to see that she is living the life she was born to live. Melissa is an artist and a mom.
She has an angel watching over her. 10 years ago Melissa lost her best friend Michelle in a tragic car accident. Michelle was Melissa's biggest supporter, and she always encouraged her to work as an artist full time. After the accident, Melissa took her friend's advice and started a series of angel paintings. Those pieces put her on the map.
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