Meet the thoughtful, talented women who make our region a more beautiful place to call home.
An Upcoming Brand Addition:I am currently designing select menswear pieces in my signature botanical block prints.
First up is a bow tie I patterned after my husbands favorite vintage piece.
Credit: Kelly Moore Clark
It was from his fathers bow tie collection.
Pop was the epitome of a true Southern gentleman.
A COVID-19 Takeaway:Were all connected.
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Our respect for one another and our environment is crucial to our mutual success.
Before the pandemic, fashion was on a crazy train without any direction.
The coronavirus taught us to slow down and gain perspective.
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Accomplishments Worth Celebrating:I am most proud to have a family that loves and supports one another.
Im having the time of my life!
After all, the best parties Ive ever attended have been in the South!
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What Beauty Really Means:Its confidence, clarity, and being your authentic self.
Something that Excites Me:I love hearing about the journeys of other entrepreneurs and our shared experiences.
Favorite Southern Destination:Downtown Charleston.
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Its such a beautiful place with beautiful people.
I love to mix formal china and silver with a whimsical tablecloth and colorful glassware.
Its the mix that makes things beautiful to me.
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How I Define Success:Hard work and kindness.
The most successful people I know are also some of the kindest, and they never cut corners.
What I Enjoy About Living in the South:Southerners can find beauty everywhere.
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I love the constant evolution of style here and our meaningful way of mixing traditional and modern.
Most Impactful Lesson Learned During COVID:Never waste a crisis.
Resilience is something thats inside every human beingmore than we think.
Credit: Stephen Karlisch
Advice I Wish Someone Had Given Me:Know your worth.
Understand the value of what you bring to the table, and then negotiate from that place.
A Pandemic Lesson Learned:Dont give up.
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I had a team relying on me and had customers who wanted to feel joy and optimism.
I needed to think outside the box and trust my instincts more so than ever.
Helping women look and feel good boosts their confidence and self-esteem.
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And theres something deeply gratifying about running a successful business thats yours.
When a Dondolo purchase is made, funds from that sale fuel wages and jobs for women in Colombia.
What Im Proudest Of:Being a working mom and owning a business.
I still dont have it all figured out; it is a daily thing, even hour by hour.
I want them to watch me trying every day to do my best.
I am fortunate to have been raised by the strongest and most generous woman on the planet.
She exudes grace and poise, yet she is fierce and courageous.
She puts others first and never seeks anything in return.
She is everything I hope to be.
My Favorite Thing About Living in the South:Oh my goodnessI live for Southern food!
Give me all the mac and cheese, chicken and dumplings, and banana pudding.
you could feel the love in the South with just one bite.
What Success Means to Me:Last year was challenging for everyone.
I think the South has been underestimated for what we contribute.
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