Announcement    Littlewings Designs is a handcrafted lifestyle brand of magical and practical goods and accessories, dedicated to small production, artisan details, and timeless quality. Founded in 2010 by me, Elyse Marie Welcher, Littlewings Designs is the distillation of my style via the things I like to make and use everyday; a combination of lovely, useful, and built to last goods, all of which make life a little more comfortable, a little more playful, and always a bit more magical.

I strive to minimize waste and reduce our impact on the planet by utilizing long-lasting materials and working on a small-scale production basis. Some items- wallets, catch-alls, and cuffs, for a few examples- are best produced in small batches. Other items, such as the handbags and shoes, are primarily made-to-order. I practice my craft in this manner to give each order the individual attention it deserves, cut my materials with minimal waste, and work as efficiently as possible.

My name is Elyse Marie, and I'm the owner and designer behind Littlewings Designs. I'm a born and raised Michigander, a child of the Great Lakes, forest adventures, handcrafted traditions, and living small. Artisan craft is my life passion- I have been sewing since I was seven years old, and growing up pursued art in all mediums before landing at the Savannah College of Art and Design . My love for the handcrafted process and belief in quality products led me to major in Accessory Design. Upon graduating in 2010, I launched my line Littlewings Designs and returned home to Grand Rapids, Michigan. In staying local and putting down roots in my hometown, I am honored to be revitalizing our local craft tradition and forging a trail with my fellow creatives for a life of honest labor and artful living.

Littlewings Designs is half of the handcrafted leather studio + gift shop called Gemini Handmade, based in Grand Rapids, MI. Founded by Elyse in 2013 originally as "Parliament the Boutique," as a studio + storefront for Littlewings Designs, the vision has grown and now is co-owned with her husband, Jacob Vroon of Harbinger Leather Design. Both born under the sign of Gemini, two days apart in the same hospital, Elyse met her husband as friendly competing leather-workers in West Michigan. Now married for over three years, they combine their skills, machinery and resources to create a crossroads for makers and clients, share ideas, and joyfully invest in one another's mutual success.

Check out our adventures at our home base.
http://www.geminihandmade.com

Littlewings Designs does work with boutiques on a wholesale basis. Please contact us for details- we would love to work with you!

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