Author: milayac
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Gold Flakes with Gustav
If you are like us, then you probably love Gustav Klimt and the beautiful creations he brought into the world. At Elements of the Beautiful, it is our job and pleasure to seek out elements of beauty. In a much more literal sense, is there a more beautiful element than gold? As we take a…
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Redivider Art
“At the end of your life no matter what you do, you return back to these basic things that are holding you together on the inside. It reminds people that they are not any better than anyone else because on the inside they are exactly the same”. Angel Crespo Angel is the sculptor behind Redivider…
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Moral Standards
“Nietzsche once said ‘that you cannot judge someone, because every person has his own morality’. This is my main inspiration and idea which I try to express in a collection”. Olga Ochkas If you’re looking for clothing that makes a statement or tells a story then look no further than Moral Standards. We had the…
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I Am So Kate Luxe
“I would definitely say that travel and leisure is how I would describe my brand”. Shawna Campbell Meet Shawna Campbell, the woman behind the beautiful creations of I Am So Kate Luxe. In our interview with Shawna, we learned about how an e-commerce brand grew into her own personal line and how she feels about…
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Lee Anne Kryslin: Artist
“I draw inspiration from various sources because there truly is beauty and sensuality in every turn”. Lee Anne Kryslin Today we celebrate the artist Lee Anne Kryslin. I have always admired her work and have been following her for many years on Instagram. We were curious to learn what has shaped her into the artist…
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Stained Glass at St. Katherinekirche
“From the cave paintings in Lascaux to the hieroglyphics in the pyramids, we have always felt artfully inspired in the places we feel spiritually connected”. You cannot talk about St. Katherinekirche without mentioning the stained glass, it is so well and lovingly maintained. You can find it in Oppenheim, Germany – it stands out as…
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Paige Overturf: Photographer
“I want to dive deeper, under a few layers”. -Paige Overturf If you have ever had the chance to speak with Paige Overturf then you have had the rare privilege of meeting a truly authentic person. Today, we will introduce you to the woman behind the camera and showcase her talent as a photographer. Years…
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Hiding Out with Henna
“Henna has deep roots in femininity, love, celebrations, and family”. There’s only so much you can do to keep yourself from boredom during quarantine. For us, one of our most favorite things has been Henna. At night when everything winds down, we will use Henna to relax and give our artistic souls some peace. Traditionally…
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HysisDesigns
“When going into stores, we could not find clothing that made us feel like us”. Toni Hyde Behind the label of HysisDesigns are two incredibly strong women: the Hyde sisters. In fact, the name Hysis was formed from “Hyde Sisters”. Their desire to create was born in 2007 when the two of them began designing…
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Candidas Alta Costura
“I was born with it in me”. Maria Jose Ortiz If you ask Maria Jose Ortiz when she started to love fashion, she will tell you it was when she was 3 years old while creating designs for her dolls with her Abuela Carmen. Now, she has been pursuing fashion designs for 15 years and…