Not only is Ciara an integral part of our team, she also offers her own line of jewelry and accessories in our shop and on our website. Her line is called Ciara Jeanne Design.

Betsy: “Ciara started working in our shop when she was a sophomore at Wesleyan. We love her! Not only is she a breath of fresh air to all customers and staff, she is an amazingly talented artist. We have a big selection of Ciara’s beautiful handmade jewelry collections and if you cannot make it to the shop we’ve just added her hydrangea ring dish and aromatherapy candles to our website.  Ciara even grows and hand presses her own flowers!”

Ciara, can you share with us what you enjoy most about working at Betsy Frost Design?
“The shop has such a comforting atmosphere. I really love the care that everyone in the shop has for one another - we joke that I have several “shop moms”. We teach one another techniques for making jewelry, bounce creative ideas around, and always remember to bring in pastries or Zumi’s Coffee for each other.”

Staff Product Pick…
”My favorite of Betsy’s designs is probably the Caged Collection. It is unique, elegant, and versatile.” 

Fun Fact:
Ciara enjoys knitting and perhaps will be making a couple of hand-knit things for the shop this winter!
She is a lot of fun to work with. Our team went out recently to celebrate a great summer at the shop and we enjoyed some delish apps (along with some tater tots!)  at the Fox Creek Tavern

Tell Us More About Ciara Jeanne Design
”I have been making my own art and jewelry since I was in elementary school. I am one of 5 girls and love making custom accessories for my sisters to wear and use. Many of my products are inspired by local nature or feature the beautiful objects that I find in nature. I started pressing flowers from my younger sister’s garden and picking up my favorite shells at the beach and eventually, they made their way into candles, plates, necklaces, etc. Many of my products are sold exclusively in-store, but a couple of things can be found on my Etsy site: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CiaraJeanneDesign” Check out her designs at the shop or on her Etsy shop and some on betsyfrostdesign.com

Ciara is also a very talented Painter.
The purpose and inspiration behind her Thesis Project and Gallery Exhibition at Wesleyan…
“I graduated this year with high honors from Wesleyan University majoring in studio art and psychology. My senior thesis titled “In the Hatred of a Minute” combined my double major and featured a series of dramatic oil paintings that explored family secrets and the alienation people feel within intimate family groups. Through the portrayal of a long-hidden family history riddled with tragedy, abuse, extreme religiosity, and profound mental dysfunction, this body of work examined my interest in the idea that you can look at family from a distant point of view, and that we never completely understand or know those that we consider to be an extension of ourselves. I am excited to expand on my painting practice in the future and am currently showing one of my pieces in the gallery of the Ipswich Historical Museum.”
Check out some of Ciara’s work from the Wesleyan University Gallery exhibit here…