A Day in the Life - Handbag & Jewelry Designer

Behind the Scenes - Making Leather Flowers with Artist Lisa Ramos

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This month I am taking readers through some of the details of my handbag production process. Readers get a sneak peak into how I cut large leather hides and see the details that go into making leather flower elements for the MONOLISA 2024 Bag Collection.  So, lets get started...

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Step Into My Colorful Studio Where The Creations Happen

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This year it was all about adding color, creating more warmth, purchasing a few new tools and finding the right chair. The additions have added more feelings of peace and brightness - the perfect combination for a creative workspace. In this blog article I am excited to share with readers the changes I made.  So, lets take a look... 

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Reflection - Celebrating Six Years in Business at MONOLISA

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This month marks the sixth anniversary of starting my business. In this blog I thought it would be fun for readers to experience some of the memories from a "Questions and Answers Series" about this year's experiences. This year certainly delivered lots of wonderful moments and fond memories along the way. So, lets take a peak down memory lane.

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Artist Life - My Interview on Dyslexia Explored

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October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month. This month I am honored to be featured on the Podcast Dyslexia Explored. During my podcast interview I discuss my dyslexic journey with podcast host Darius Namdaran.

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Artist Life - Art & Dyslexia

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Most recently, learning about my dyslexia has been both life changing and surprisingly comforting to me. Creating with my hands has led me on an interesting journey of uncovering my dyslexia and helped clarify why my childhood academics were such a struggle. This month I am sharing with readers my latest newfound appreciation of self-discovery and details about how it unexpectedly unfolded. Here is my story... 

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