Brooklyn born and bred SASSY lady Sherisa Vassel recently started l’élephant rose, a jewelry and accessories line.
S: How did you start L’élephant rose?
L: I just left my job in March and I have always wanted to have my business, so I figured now was as good as any time. I’ve honestly always loved working with my hands since I was a child. For a short while, I wanted to be a carpenter growing up. I spent plenty of time reading reading and practicing until I felt positive enough about my work to actually sell it. So I guess it’s a “Phoenix rising from the ashes” sort of story. [Are there actual stories like that? 
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S: What inspires you?
L: Music, fashion, weather, my own crazy imagination, my love, reading good work, being around friends. Laughter despite everything. My mother and the stories I remember from my grandmother inspire me. Much of the past, its beauty and pain are major influences as well.
S: What’s your motivation right now?
L: My main motivation is my future. I am eager to see what’s in store for me. Just like other areas that are near and dear to my heart, I feel right about the steps I’m taking towards my future. When I left my job, I felt I had nothing to lose. So everything coming to me is gain, and I love it.
S: Do you have any advice for the SASSY ladies out there?
L: Be everything you feel in your heart you are. Live fiercely and passionately. And at then end of the day, give thanks. Give thanks to those who helped you when you were at your worst. Give thanks to the blessings that will follow in the future. And understand living well is not only a right, it’s a blessing. Also, be extremely smart about what you want to do. I saved like a hawk anyway so it was easy to walk away from steady income. Be sure you are financially sound enough. If it means waiting 6 months and cutting out all expense to live your dream, those will be very cherished 6 months.
S: What are your favorite pieces?
L: Some of my favorite pieces are a head band and jewelry set I made recently. I love when an idea just comes to me and I work at it until I am satisfied with the outcome. I spent hours going from one store to another digging through piles of vintage pieces and mentally created this beautiful necklace as I walked around. I definitely feel like that piece not only spoke to the person I made it for, but to my entire emotional setting. I only create when I’m in a positive mood, because I am a firm believer in an exchange of energies and want the person to feel some of what I felt as I worked on their art.
(necklace, sold out)
Want to know more about l’élephant rose? Check out her blog, or catch up with her on twitter or facebook.
Also, every 10th of the month l’élephant rose has a sale. Check it out and enjoy.
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Wow. The ladies of SASSY are on their grind =).
Congrats on the new business.
Hi Eva! Been super busy preparing for this thing! Today is the day!! Wish me luck!
Thank you sooooo much for the love! Awesome. It’s truly heartfelt.
And thanks to you as well, Barbara.