
Lauren Anabela Beaudoin is a metalsmith based in Western, MA. She got her first taste manipulating metal in her teens at a local craft center and from there went on to earn her B.F.A in three-dimensional design, in 2004. When she’s not in her studio working on her Creative Dexterity line, or snuggling next to Nino, [...]

Jacqueline Rose created Lamixx with a specific mission: spreading her vision for clothing that is timeless, luxurious and truly wearable. As Jacqueline puts it, in a world where time seems to pass us by, Lamixx carefully takes the time to develop clothing with the finest fabrics, highest quality, and the true essence of beauty that makes [...]

Jessica Murphy, who is currently earning her BFA at New York University, is also the hands and mind behind Factory Girl, a brand of unique and beautiful designs handmade by Jessica in San Diego and New York City… :: Why and when did you start Factory Girl? Factory Girl just sort of happened one day about [...]

Lori Ward is the creative behind these inspirational and colorful jewels and charms called Risky Beads. Lori speaks a little italian and started Risky Beads three years ago…never thinking she would have gone this far… :: Why and when did you started Risky Beads? Risky Beads started as a lark. I wandered into a bead store [...]

Leidy Castro was born in Colombia and then moved to California several years ago. Leidy enjoys wine tasting, going to the beach, the beautiful views of the Bay Area, and learning about different cultures. But aside from all this Leidy is also a true art lover who loves to paint, draw, and photograph people. Through [...]

Pamela Michelle‘s roots are scandinavian, and that influenced her works and vision a lot. Pamela is in fact a crafter, making beautiful hand made wood jewels that keep the memories of her ancestors and of their traditions alive… :: Why and when did you started Pamela Michelle? Pamela Michelle started in the 2007 as a way for [...]

Kandace Colwell learned how to sew when she was five, thanks to her grandmother. She told her it would be a valuable skill one day, and she was right. By high school, Kandace was making her own clothes. A couple of years ago Kandace began to have an interest in working with used materials, thereby [...]

Erin Snow loves her mornings and thanks to her little daughter (who’s a real early bird) she wakes up at 5:30 every day, thus enjoying the birds and morning noises that come from our little farm. Erin’s not new to this very comforting country atmosphere since she actually grew up in a rural area beside [...]

Roses are probably the most loved and cherish type of flowers in the whole world. Their smell and shape is just so pure and cozy women of all ages love to be surrounded by them. I am thus pretty sure all of NUOK’s female readers will fall in love with Hailey Rose’s creations at Brydeferth… :: [...]

Rouska and Roussina are the New York based designer team behind the sleek and modern shapes of RouDesigns a line of minimal and all white porcelain pieces. With very interesting background, melted with a passion for art, design and modernity, RouDesigns’ creations are what you need to instantly upgrade your Upper West Side living room. And if you [...]