calla318

Calla Lily began with my own desire to have a unique and unusual bridal veil for my own wedding in 1985. Having a fine art degree, but growing up on an onion farm in New York's Hudson Valley makes one VERY resourceful! I could sew, cook, paint, draw, make jewelry, at an early age.
I was a little girl who dreamed of bigger things- - - always it seemed, of a wedding- - - but always with an eye for making something out of nothing, which was a necessity, as my Polish mother taught me.
I use mainly unique and local vintage materials and beads in a very playful way to create my pieces. I love to introduce color and enjoy dainty feminine Victorian style details whenever I can add them.
I have been happily married to my husband Ed for over 32 years, I can only wish the same joy for others. In a small way I feel as though I was born to help brides be their most lovely on their wedding day. All while resourcing and recycling old beauties to do so! Wishing you blue sky days ~ Jeanette