My Philosophy
Let’s start with imperfection.
Flowers are imperfect. They push up through dirt and worms and moss, and somehow still grow into something resilient and beautiful. And a disheveled home is often a sign that life is happening here and now. I believe flaws are not just okay, they’re necessary. They tell stories. They show us what’s real.
I often ask: how can we find beauty in the ordinary? Can two things that don’t seem to belong together actually connect in an unexpected way? What does the natural world teach us about how we shape our interiors, and vice versa?
By asking these questions we start to accept things, and ourselves, as they are. We learn to work with what we have, not what we think we should have. In a world that moves quickly why not slow down? Notice. Enjoy everyday life and the simple imperfect beauty that comes with it. Pay attention to a friendly little snail or curious jumping spider.
I believe that when craftsmanship and humanness are intertwined, something honest and heartfelt comes through. That’s what I try to create and I invite you to slow down and enjoy this craft with me.
About Jess
Jess has spent almost 20 years in higher education specializing in student support services, coaching, and mentoring. In 2022 she moved to Europe to live, travel, and rediscover her creative side. While abroad, she worked in both American and German flower shops and trained at the Berlin Flower School. She also earned a basic interior design certificate from the New York School of Interior Design, blending her long-held creative interests with her professional experience. Autumn Design Studio was created from her desire to empower other's in a new way: this time through art and design. Educator, florist, and designer, Jess brings warmth, purpose, and creativity to everything she does. Her middle name is Autumn.
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