Handmade Items for You and Your Home
Nik J Designs came to be in the Fall of 2011. I, Nicole (Nikki) Tupesis, started this little business adventure after my family relocated to Madison, WI from Chicago. I decided to leave my chosen field of nutrition and stay home with my kids - who at the time were 2 and 3 years old. Speaking of...I have two wonderfully crazy kids, Talis age 12 and Mila age 10 1/2. As most parents can attest to (except those with perfect kids of course!) raising kids is the most precious yet insane task one can take on. Nik J Designs was born out of the need for a creative outlet to calm a little of the crazy. I inherited my grandmother's old Viking Husqvarna sewing machine and although she sadly never taught me to sew, I took up this hobby and taught myself.
This little hobby quickly became a business and before I knew what happened my home was taken over by sewing machines, fabric, etc. As I have continued to grow and learn in this business I have refined my skills and interests. I have transited into designing my own textiles. Inspired by my own Scandinavian background and my husband's Latvian roots, I take inspiration from traditional Latvian folk symbols to create modern prints. Now working on my 6th collection I continue to take inspiration from my travels and all the people around me.
I will end with a big thanks to all those who have supported me over these years (too many to mention but you all know who you are)! - Nik
