Bonjour, my name is Astrid and I am French.

I am originally from a small village in a region called Berry in France. A beautiful, untouched country area where time stopped, and people are easy-going and will invite you to their table even if they don’t know you…

I try to go back there every summer to take a big breath of fresh air, reconnect with my family and longtime friends, enjoy a late evening under a lime tree and the stars, stroll on the paved streets of the town, go to a little market and buy cheeses, fresh fruits and veggies, and discuss how we should change the world with someone I don’t know in front of the bakery… and get some inspiration for my future pieces. Oh, and I forgot… eat, eat, eat and nap!

Always traveling

I always had this urge to travel: discovering new countries, new landscapes, new cultures, new ways of life, new people and new food. I lived in France, Great Britain and Ireland, and I live currently in Austin, Texas.

I say currently because you never know what life has in store for you!

I also went to:

Spain·Italy·St Lucia·the Dominican Republic·Turks and Caicos·La Guadeloupe·Mexico·China·Japan·and several American states, including Hawaii (Maui)

We have two wonderful children.

Where to find my pieces

I hope you will enjoy your visit to this site, where you can see my creations. If you want to buy a piece of jewelry, please visit my space, E23 at The Painted Tree Boutiques in Round Rock, open every day from 10am to 8pm. Or write to me and I’ll set it aside for you.

with love, Astrid