After I drop the boys at school and maybe run a quick errand, I’m at the workshop, dreaming, creating, connecting and planning. It’s bright space that’s half industrial, half inspirational. I don’t talk about it enough, but we have a fantastic team that makes things happen. They’re the ones that answer your phone calls, polish your jewelry, prepare packages to be shipping and make Lisa Leonard Designs run on a daily basis. I am humbled and grateful on a daily basis to work with this team.
Want to know something funny? I’m actually an introvert. I can be shy and sometimes I have to give myself a pep talk to jump in, get to know people and engage in larger group situations. In the workshop I can be quiet, but I’m trying to stretch myself and be more chatty and conversational.
For me, coffee is not optional. 😉
We store jewelry components in these large cabinets and I seriously love to go through the pieces, dream up different combinations and get creative.
This is where the customization happens. It’s a labor intensive process but the end result means YOU have YOUR special people close to your heart. And I love that.
Have you seen the new ‘my wildflower’s necklace? It’s about celebrating a love that grows wild and free. It speaks to my heart.
The backside of each tag is hand-stamped with your special name.
It’s surreal to have a team working behind the scenes. I remember working alone at my kitchen table in the early days-sometimes I have to pinch myself.
Today I’m down in LA with David, visiting the orthopedic hip/leg specialist at UCLA. Things continue to buzz in the workshop.
We’re thrilled to introduce the new wildflowers necklace! Don’t you love it? There will be many, probably hundreds of these created and shipping out this week. Incredible.
Which flower is your favorite?
Love the flower jewelry! And it is fun to see behind the curtain! One encouragement. Being an introvert is not a thing to be changed! Introverts are a necessary part of our world. We are good listeners, approachable for people who need comfort, and calming influences in the midst of craziness. The main difference between introverts and extroverts is that introverts refresh in solitude, extroverts refresh among other people. When I learned that, it changed my life, really. There is a book called Quiet that is really good to read for us introverts and for those extroverts that love us!
I love the daisy and tulip!
I love the daisy one. Daisies have always been my favorite flower.
Hope all goes well in LA with the doctor & David. <3
I love seeing the behind-the-scenes photos – I’ve wondered what your shop looks like! Please share more of it – so inspiring!
So cute and love seeing the workshop!
I think it is beautiful!
I LOVE hearing about your creative process and seeing photos of the workshop space. So cool! Prayers for David. xo
Yeah! 4 of those new tags will be sent to me!