Featured Artist: The Faery Apothocary

Shop Name: TheFaeryApothocary

What you like to go by: Brittany or Fae. I work as a faery at a local haunted attraction and since I've been there for 6 years it seems to fit me lol

When did you start your shop? I started my shop in November 2011 but I've been making crafts since I was a high school student.

Is this your only job? I'm also a full time stay at home mom to an adorable little wild man.

When did you realize you had this talent? Years ago lol. I've always been the black sheep in a family of athletes.

Where do you find your inspiration? Everywhere. If I see it and can make my own version of it from my point of view I'm going to do it.

Who has been the most supportive of your work? My new husband! He believes in everything I'm passionate about and helps to keep me focused so I don't go crazy with too many projects at once.

What is one thing you would like to accomplish that you haven't yet? I want to swim with sharks. Lol ya kinda random and scary but it's something I'd like to find the courage to do before I'm to old.

What are your words to live by or favorite quote? Vita Brevis! It's Latin for Life is Short.

Featured Artist: BriShay Designs

Kristi and her two daughters have high aspirations for their passionate work and some great designs to go with it! Check out their shop and what Kristi had to say about turning their new found craft into an exciting family business!

I have been a stay-at -home mom for fifteen years and have loved every minute of it! This is my only job and we hope for our business to take off and to eventually sell wholesale and expand and mass produce our jewelry. We are just learning about jewelry design and excited about expanding our creativity and designs!

We are honored that you have chosen to blog about our creations!

Shop Name: BriShay Designs - named for my daughters, Brittany and Shayna

What you like to go by: BriShay Designs (Kristi, Brittany and Shayna)

When did you start your shop?
October 8, 2011

Is this your only job? Yes

When did you realize you had this talent? We are still learning jewelry design and crafting.

Where do you find your inspiration? We find our inspiration everywhere...nature, architecture, art and imagination.

Who has been the most supportive of your work? We have an amazing support system! Daddy being number one, and my sister and best friends have been very supportive, encouraging and not to mention they have been our first customers!

What is one thing you would like to accomplish that you haven't yet?
We dream about our shop becoming very successful and eventually becoming our sole income. We are very passionate about learning and designing quality jewelry!

What are your words to live by or favorite quote?
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I,
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference."
Robert Frost