Lorimarsha

I work primarily with recycled materials, enjoying the idea of redefining the lives of discarded objects. My jewelry combines seemingly incongruent elements such as vintage copper sports medals with natural crystals, Bakelite buttons and sterling findings. My one-of-a-kind handbags- reconstructed leather skirts- bear little resemblance to their original form. One is featured in "Hip Handbags" recently published by Lark Books. re:find goods, my newest collection, includes dresses, skirts and tops, all designed from vintage and recycled garments.
I spent 12 years working for big companies and proving myself. (To what end?? Not sure.) I did end up with a pretty good salary with benefits and bonuses but, in the end (in the truest sense of the word), it was an unexpected downsizing that really opened up the door to what is now my real life.
In 1995 I started a handmade greeting card business....representing my love of mixing images and graphics. It evolved into a wholesale business and before I knew it I had transitioned to fashion and my handbags and one-of-a-kind jewelry were purchased by over 100 galleries and stores, including the Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery in Washington DC. In 2002, two of my pieces were nominated for Niche Awards-which recognize the outstanding achievements of American craft artists.
So here I am ten years after (wasn't that a name of a band in the 60's) what I thought was a devastating layoff and my life is very very good. I am thankful to my husband, Carl, who serves as both sounding board and benefactor, and without whom I would be dreaming of this life rather than living it.
I keep making new stuff so check it out on Etsy!
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