Shop: The Betty Bead Boutiquehttp://www.etsy.com/shop/BettyBeadBoutique
Owner: Lauren VanHelden
How does your studio reflect your style?
As someone who decided to major in economics, it follows that I’m all about efficiency. Dedicated places for tools, supplies, and stock make for stress-free creating – and give me an incentive to keep things organized! When it comes to fashion, I enjoy balancing light and dark hues. My workspace reflects this too, in that there is a lot of black and gold to ground the light pastel colors.
What is the favorite part of your studio?
I recently bought a new paper press, and it is insanely fun to work with. I think a lovely package is just as important as a lovely product, and this has made the process much easier.
What pieces in your studio inspire you?
I really adore my art deco girls (Nancy and Helena) from Etsy seller matouenpeluche. I also keep a few trophies around from my high school Thespian days, when I was (among other things) a costume designer. I don’t know how I managed to turn out costume after costume the way I did, but reminding myself of that serves as wonderful inspiration!
How does your studio reflect your style?
As someone who decided to major in economics, it follows that I’m all about efficiency. Dedicated places for tools, supplies, and stock make for stress-free creating – and give me an incentive to keep things organized! When it comes to fashion, I enjoy balancing light and dark hues. My workspace reflects this too, in that there is a lot of black and gold to ground the light pastel colors.
What is the favorite part of your studio?
I recently bought a new paper press, and it is insanely fun to work with. I think a lovely package is just as important as a lovely product, and this has made the process much easier.
What pieces in your studio inspire you?
I really adore my art deco girls (Nancy and Helena) from Etsy seller matouenpeluche. I also keep a few trophies around from my high school Thespian days, when I was (among other things) a costume designer. I don’t know how I managed to turn out costume after costume the way I did, but reminding myself of that serves as wonderful inspiration!
Do you have any handmade or vintage decor pieces?
My desk, bureau, and chair are all vintage, though I'm not sure of their exact age. They’ve been with me since I was a very small child, and have seen numerous uses and coats of paint. The collage on the wall is a piece I made last summer, by aging sheet music in coffee and tea.
My desk, bureau, and chair are all vintage, though I'm not sure of their exact age. They’ve been with me since I was a very small child, and have seen numerous uses and coats of paint. The collage on the wall is a piece I made last summer, by aging sheet music in coffee and tea.
What is favorite color palette and how did you implement this in your space?Aqua blue is my favorite color, and when I found spray-paint in precisely the shade I wanted, I used it to attack pretty much everything in sight! My jewelry box, multiple picture frames, and what used to be a napkin holder reflect this. I have a vintage Anchor Hocking tumbler exactly the same hue, and it currently serves as a vase for silk flowers.
What is the one tool used in your creation process you treasure the most?
I’ve used the same jewelry pliers for nearly half a decade. Any other pair just wouldn’t feel quite right.
What are the books or magazines that inspire you?
Reading The Great Gatsby (and later, The Beautiful and Damned) really shaped my perception of the “Roaring Twenties.” I tend to create with that aesthetic in mind. As I want my jewelry to appeal to the modern woman, I keep on top of trends with Marie Claire and Lucky.
Reading The Great Gatsby (and later, The Beautiful and Damned) really shaped my perception of the “Roaring Twenties.” I tend to create with that aesthetic in mind. As I want my jewelry to appeal to the modern woman, I keep on top of trends with Marie Claire and Lucky.
What changes/upgrades would you like to make in the future?
Right now I have a combination studio/bedroom/study space, which isn’t conducive to creativity 100% of the time. It would be great to have a room in my house set aside for artistic pursuits, including sketching and giving sewing lessons.
Right now I have a combination studio/bedroom/study space, which isn’t conducive to creativity 100% of the time. It would be great to have a room in my house set aside for artistic pursuits, including sketching and giving sewing lessons.
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