Peachy the Magazine April May 2014 | Page 17

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT Twine and Twig Recently, Peachy sat down with the amazingly creative sisters of Twine and Twig to hear the inspiration behind their incredibly cool and popular necklaces. Elizabeth Stafford White and Jacquelyn Stafford Buckner were inspired by their chic aunt Jill Sharp Brinson, a stylist in Atlanta. “She was always ahead of the trend and has a very cool elegant bohemian look. They have been visiting her and collecting African trade beads for the last couple of years. The sisters were wearing layers of beads as necklaces before it was hot. some necklaces to create different patterns. They stock-piled their favorite beads and Twine and Twig was born. They wanted to create something that you can wear with anything—a statement piece—but not something bright, shiny or plastic. It has evolved in the last year by adding the suede strap, branding and expanding their beads to being sourced from all over the world. They were also inspired by an ancient African medicine man and love that Twine & Twigs designs are a nod to the origins of early jewelry making with all handcrafted and completely natural, raw elements from the earth. The materials are naturally sourced and eco friendly. After Jacquelyn’s daughter’s brain surgery last year the sisters became closer than ever. Elizabeth decided to restring APRIL MAY 2014 15