About Us

    

 

 

What started out as "Lemon Drops"...a nifty little line of ribbon earrings that I created on the A Train heading from my classes at FIT, to my apartment, in upper Manhattan, has grown into on u designs & finds today.

on u was founded in 1989 as a side line to my fashion stylist career in New York's Fashion District. I would hand-sew bracelets every day during my commute to, and from, work. At the time, we lived in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Greg and I would work until late at night at an old card table. It was the only thing in our dining room. It's all we needed.

Way back when, the on u line featured early watch piece broaches and hand-sewn bracelets and earrings made with antique, vintage and Bakelite buttons. There's a few out there still... with hand-sewn on u tags in them. Fashion icons: Barneys New York, Barneys Japan. Bloomingdales. ABC Carpet & Home. All featured my jewelry on their floors.

I find inspiration for my designs in everything I do... Maybe because it's all I do... (sort of). I love taking a little bit of something and creating a 'look' from it. It's totally rewarding.

We came to Richmond, Virginia, in 1993. 9/11 occurred.. Everything changed. We decided to pursue a dream...

My jewelry is collectible because of the intricate hand-knotting and hand-crochet.
Color + Texture + Dimension.

I learned to crochet from my Γιαγιά when I was little. And honestly, it really helped me to excel as a textile designer. My pieces often feature vintage, glass and semi-precious beads. Then I love to add ancient-to-vintage findings... such as buttons, trinkets, fossilized teeth and claws, mati, amulets, and ancient coins... That I will continue to travel the world to find.

Our Studio on Grove Avenue in Richmond bustles with people who stop in from all over the world. It has a bit of a rhythm. You are more than welcome to be a part of it!

Upcoming travel: October 2023, Paris flea markets!