I originally bought this green striped set during my last pregnancy because I wanted something loose and comfortable. Afterward, it was much too big on me, so I listed it on Poshmark — where it sat for quite a while without selling. Eventually, I decided I’d rather do something with it myself. I still loved the fabric, and once I started sewing more, I kept thinking about how cute it would be turned into a little outfit for my toddler. So I took it down, cut into it, and gave

From design school and art direction to resin, photography, DIY, sewing, and everything in between—here’s the story behind Artisan by the Sea. Hi, I’m Ashley. If there’s one thing that’s been consistent throughout my life, it’s that I’m usually making something. A lot of my creative story started in design school. It’s where I really began figuring out what kind of creative I wanted to be—and where I met my husband, too. I went on to earn my BFA in Graphic Design, and what st