Why I decided to Paint Furniture and make Jewelry
- Samantha Briggs
- Dec 5, 2024
- 3 min read
I have always been the person who wanted to wear a specific outfit I dreamt up in my head. I would image things I wanted but could not find them in a store. One of my favorite brand growing up was Lisa Frank because it was bold colorful and full of magical designs!
I have a habit of thinking outside the box and wanting to get creative in every way possible. I am not just a dreamer and thinker, I am a doer! I love to think of something and hurry up and make it happen!
Back in 2008 or 2009, I bought a pair of nightstands and they were in a color I didn't care for. I decided to buy them anyway and paint them to fit my style! I found some paint in the patio closet and painted them red, then painted black on top of that and let the red show through a bit. I LOVED THEM! I just kept doing that over the years. I would love a piece of furniture and imagine it in whatever color I desired. I kept painting as a hobby until it became more.
I opened an Etsy shop and began selling bold, bright-colored furniture and home decor! It was unique, one of a kind, and truly an expression of joy and daring to be different.
I later wanted to make my own bracelets and earrings to have something smaller to offer in my Etsy shop and for markets. I have always loved wearing Jewelry. As far back as I can remember I wore earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings!
I remember vividly being around the age of 7 or 8 at the Mall with my Grandma Irene and begging her for this plastic green jewelry set! I was about to take pictures with Santa and I still have the photo! I had no idea making jewelry would come through so passionately and connect to my childhood.
I tried my hand at making jewelry over the years, but this year, 2024, I decided to go all in and release a collection. Early this year I found beautiful glass beads and released a Spring/Summer collection! I wanted to create something different than I normally see elsewhere. I have shopped many beautiful bracelets and earrings, but a lot of them were similar to what I could find in any well-known store. I wanted to let my passion for colors and boldness shine through. I wanted to spark joy and wonder.
It all comes down to a feeling. What do we want to feel? Every day I want to feel excited, joyful, inspired, and unique. Of course not all days are rainbows, but when we can, why not create a rainbow?! My Fall/Winter collection is not just Orange, Green and Red... its Orange with Hot Pink, It's Neon Green with Brown and Gold, It's Candy Canes with Pale Pink Jewels and Rainbow Sparkles! It's magical.
I hope to keep evolving and growing into something more and more wonderful. I hope you find something in my shop that speaks to you and I hope you know how special you are. I appreciate you for reading this and being here with me.
I hope you find some magic in your days and remember we get to create our reality! Sending you all my love- Samantha Briggs <3
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