The Story of Sam Taylor Studio
Since I was a child I've always been drawn to any kind of creative pursuit. There is nothing better to me than a pretty mess of art supplies and working with my hands.
When I was 16 years old I went to get soup with a friend (who is now my husband), to soothe my new braces. We discovered a cute bead shop across the street from the restaurant, and they happened to have a now hiring sign hung in the window. I couldn't think of a more perfect job for me. I eventually became the store manager and worked there on and off for over 10 years. I was right about it being the perfect job– I learned so much from my lovely boss and talented coworkers and I developed a passion for all things tiny and sparkly. I still miss working there to this day!
I went to college and studied studio art with a concentration in sculpture. After graduating I started working in fine jewelry and opened this Etsy shop to work on in my free time. In 2018 my husband and I moved to Colorado for his job. I began working remotely in fine jewelry design and writing for a jewelry blog. I loved being able to use my creativity in a professional setting but one major thing was missing– I desperately missed working with my hands.
When I was laid off from my job at the end of 2022, I took it as a sign to get back to basics with what brings me joy. For me, that is sitting down at my work table, throwing on an audiobook, and entering a deep hyperfocus of beads and thread. When I emerge hours later (usually very hungry and desperately needing a bathroom break) I still find it hard to pull myself away from these tiny little fragments slowly coming together to become something beautiful.
I am fully addicted and I wouldn't have it any other way!
