Craft Lake City 2010 Artists
Jessica Erickson
Allora Handmade
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Hello! My name is Jessica and I am the owner and designer behind Allora Handmade.
So, what do you do when you have 2 babies (Owen - 2 1/2 - the cutest little tasmanian devil/curly-haired tornado/ball of energy you'll ever meet, and Henry- 1 year- the smiliest/squishiest/yummiest/kissable-est baby on the planet), live in a new town, and have a husband (crazy cute and wicked smart - studying chemsitry, hello!!) back in school full time? Well, start a business of course!! It definitely was not ever in my plans to start up this little shop of mine - and certainly not in one of the busiest, craziest times of my life. But, that is right where I found myself last summer. Searching for a way to provide a few more pennies toward the starving student fund, I decided, on a whim really, to go for it. And Allora Handmade was born. Just a few months after Henry.
Truth be told, in every stage of my life I have sought an artistic outlet to express myself and have always loved the creative process. I really do believe that "The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul". I used to consider myself an artist, but unfortunately, for many years school and jobs got in the way of my creativity. It wasn't until I became a mom that I found myself longing to use my little hands to make something! Anything! I started sewing - at first with terribly crooked lines, and gradually found a niche in Allora Handmade that I absolutely love.
One of my favorite things is to be able to gift something one of a kind and unique - that was not made in China, but was made by me. This has always been my best creative process- making something beautiful for someone I love. And honestly, my friends and family who have been on the receiving end have been my greatest encouragement to go ahead with this little venture. I am constantly amazed and humbled that someone would want to buy something that I made! Wow! Cool!
When I'm not busy mommy-ing, wife-ing, or Allora-ing, I enjoy running and eating. Too bad they cancel eachother out. I get giddy hanging out with good girlfriends, eating authentic mexican food, and watching so you think you can dance (i admit it!). I hope you find something you love, and something that helps you feel like your best self.
See more of me here:
allorahandmade.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Provo-Texas-Alaska-San-Diego/Allora-Handmade/102612089346?ref=ts&ajaxpipe=1&__a=8
thequeenbeemarket.com
www.bijoumarket.com/2010/05/featured-vendor-allora-handmade.html
pebblesinmypocket.com
shadeclothing.com
http://elizabethkartchner.blogspot.com/2010/06/celebrate-summer-giveaway.html
http://www.martawrites.com/2009/07/giveaway-allora-rosebuds.html
http://thefiveparsons.blogspot.com/2010/06/i-totally-won.html
http://beckyearlphotography.com/blog/?p=2099
Website: www.allorahandmade.etsy.com
Email: allorahandmade@gmail.com