are you an elephant or a baboon?

What do you look at first when you meet someone?
The picture says it all. 
I cannot refrain myself from looking at the shoes. As soon as I am shaking a hand, the corner of my eye discretely and subconsciously slips down (same as when you get undressed). 
Clean, worn out, classic, latest edition fresh from Vogue, trendy, passee', sneakers, knock offs, wrong season, chipped pedicure, smashing combination, original color, fabulous, inadequate occasion, trying too hard, could not be better ...
It is not frivolity and I have a theory to explain it. It is either you are an elephant or a baboon. That is, it is a thermometer that measures how much impact you leave after I have met you. I's a scale that goes from the bold, indelible elephant footprint to the one of a baboon, imperceptible to the senses. It is as a natural instinct as wildlife, it is not fashion discrimination. The variable is odd, I accept it: personal standards can be pretty high. Too much style can be boring. But I would love you guys to help me understand if the world is really full of elephants and baboons.

interview

1. If there’s one thing that defines you, what is it? Effortless style.

2. What role does your family play in your art? 100% … my everyday life (breathing, colors, perfumes, food, work, love) is the main form of inspiration.

3. Where do you live and what is it like? sun, ocean, beach, sand, brightness, happiness.

4. Where did you learn to create? living.

5. Who is your favorite craft supplier? Nature . I only use stones, shells, silk, cotton, paper, some leather, some vintage, heritage from my grandmother.

6. If there is a new craft you could learn, what would it be and why? Oil painting.

7. What are your goals? Share: receive in giving. Empathy is the best energy drive.

8. Where do you receive your inspiration, in general? Nature. I replicate and interpret colors, emotions, perfumes, vibrations that I perceive.

9. How did you come to selling crafts? I was making jewelry for myself and my friends became my biggest fans in convincing me I should sell them.

10. Who are your favorite artists? Leonardo (fascinating & convoluted), Giacomo Puccini (harmony & rigueur).

11. How do you share your creations? 3 main forms of Inbound Marketing: webpage, twitter, blog.

12. What is the best piece of advice you can give other artists? Persevere, give & believe.

13. What is the most treasured thing in your craft stash? Turquoise rosary (overall, it all begun there).

14. What is the best compliment you have received of your jewelry? Every time I realize how people “experience” them, mine is jewelry at free interpretation.

15. Why do you think that buying and selling handmade products benefits society? This is stretching it, however  I hope one day I will be able to share my income to address hunger and poverty.




I always thought I needed to be ready in case some important magazine would ask for an interview ...


Francesca  

My own blog: it was about time!

To warm up, my first post will be to celebrate the new Winter Collection. Luxurious, understated and bold, WOODS is the name in honor of a long desired Autumn.

The palette goes from a deep midnight blue, to a rich chocolate brown through some playful tones of smoky and clear quartz, ash pearls. A new favorite discover, spider web agate (surprisingly appropriate for a chic Halloween) subtly blends within. With a touch of poison ivy green and burnt garnet, you could bring the whole collection on a weekend’s gateway on the chalet. Hence the inspiration: the picture of my grandparents recently married at the beginning of Fall 1942 ready for a honeymooney regenerating walk in the woods.

Elements are fabulously and unexpectedly mixed: suede, silk and some flea market findings meticulously kept in boxes knowing that soon or later they will be the must- haves of the Season. Old boarding school emblems from classic navy blue blazers uniforms to masculine ribbons blend with feminine touches of pearls and ruby red garnets.

The messenger necklace is soon to come.

Francesca