Creative Spotlight: Erin Weston of Weston Farms
The holidays are the perfect time to introduce you to a wonderful creative from my home state of North Carolina.
She is an equally energetic and elegant artist of an unusual medium which I adore.
Nature is at its finest when Erin gets hold of her leaves.
Enjoy getting to know…
Erin Weston of Weston Farms
Raleigh, North Carolina
What is your training?
I studied Art History at UNC Chapel Hill and learned the rest by doing
What inspires you and your designs?
Classical Motifs in architecture, tapestries, and decorative arts
What is your favorite piece?
Blake Sams Design
Katherine Wall Home
Roux MacNeill
Matthew O’Connor
How has the your area influenced your work?
My work is literally the outgrowth of Magnolia trees. Magnolias are indigenous here. I started the farm with one magnolia tree which was my grandmother’s and to date there’s over 10,000 trees in the ground for use in our wreaths and garlands
What is your favorite restaurant in your area?
Barcelona—They have the best outdoor seating in Raleigh
What is your favorite cocktail?
How do you balance personal life and work?
I don’t.
Dream trip?
Fiji
Dream commission?
Your favorite host / hostess gift to give?
Our new botanically accurate Magnolia blooms
Who is your style icon?
What are you reading?
The Chiffon Trenches: A Memoir
What are you listening to?
also on Soundcloud.
Take a look at Erin’s stunning work and order for yourself HERE and follow her on Instagram.
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2020 Gift Guide for Stocking Stuffers
2020 Gift Guide for The Little Ones
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