I started making chalkware in the 1980's with my mother Christine LeFever for our business named The LeFever Limner. After having a son in the 1991, Alexander, I continued the chalkware business on my own but ultimately was unable to balance artwork with a busy family schedule so I quit doing artwork for many years. I went on to have a daughter, Grace, in 2006 and eventually found time again to start doing artwork again. I took pottery classes as I had always wanted to try and loved it! I then started my Etsy store in 2009, selling pottery, vintage items, dolls and eventually doing chalkware again. In 2012 I resurrected some of the LeFever Limner line of chalkware Santas and in 2013 added many new Santas to my line. My goal is to make my chalkware look like antiques. I want people to pick it up and think they have found an actual late eighteenth century, early nineteenth century piece of chalkware, then turn it over and see the date on the bottom and be impressed. Each piece of chalkware is signed by me (the artist), numbered and dated and make wonderful collectibles.
I also love gardening and have found a niche with my handmade pottery plant markers. I will do special orders for one's desired labels for their flowers or plants if desired.
In the spring of 2015 I added a new category to my Etsy store of metaphysical jewelry. I recently stumbled upon the beauty of crystals and the healing benefits they condone. I started making jewelry for myself (earrings, necklaces and bracelets) and then people started wanting them so I am now selling them as well! Contact me via email with questions or comments.