Peppertree & Paisley

Peppertree & Paisley is a new local business started by Loren Heathcote in April of this year. Loren had been making accessories and toys for her family and friends for a couple of years but then started receiving requests for custom orders. Peppertree & Paisley create handmade gifts and goodies for the babies, children, and mothers, from cute and cuddly owls, to gorgeous jewelry. Loren loves to create special little gifts for special little people that are anything but "disposable".

Loren got her love of craft and sewing from her mother and grandmother and before having children, she worked as a designer and product developer in the fashion industry. After the birth of her daughter, motherhood become her main job, however, she still needed a creative outlet. Although now, she found it much more interesting creating items for her daughter, which led to the birth of Peppertree & Paisley.

Her range includes toys, nursery decor and accessories for babies and children, as well as a few accessories for the well-deserving mothers. Loren aims “to ensure these items are both beautiful AND practical.”  During her studies a lecturer told her that colour was her strength, and she has “always had an obsession with beautiful printed fabrics. I try to make these the emphasis of my products” she explains.

Loren hopes “that the goodies I make will survive the annual toy box/wardrobe clear out and one day be put away in a keepsake box, or stashed in a suitcase under a bed in a uni room perhaps.”  Despite her items being handmade, they are also affordable. Loren is not interested “in being another children's business that caters only for the wealthy minority market - we have enough of those already! I have no desire to be exclusive - I'd rather be inclusive any day of the week.”

Loren’s favourite thing about owning Peppertree & Paisley is that she is able to decide when she wants to work, and how much work she wants to do. She is enjoying being able to spend these few special years with her daughter before school starts.

Peppertree & Paisley is still only starting out and Loren’s goal is to continue to be able to create the things she loves.

Come and meet Loren and view the beautiful items she creates at the Northern Rivers Child &Family Market, on Sunday 9^th September, 2012 at the Lismore City Workers Club between 10:30-3:30. Also, be sure to pop over to her Facebook page and say hello!