I started this business in spring 2019, while on sabbatical from my full time job working in tech. I found myself searching for custom bracelets at an affordable price point and ended up creating my own when I coundn't find what I was looking for.

Friends started asking me if I could create for them, and this business was born (I think of it as my second baby, our son Hunter was born the year before).

I built this business during my sons naps, during late nights and weekends ... it’s continued to evolve as a labor of love. I find beading soothing and I’m honored to create something that brings so many people joy.

Why La Lumiere? After much searching, I chose La Lumiere (which means the light in French) paired with my favorite city I then called home, New York. Light has been filled with meaning for me for years, I’m an avid photographer, and remember a quote the founder of an early business I worked on mentioned in a team all hands by Leonard Cohen, “there’s a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.” Its held meaning for me throughout my late 20s and into my 30s.

I’m honored you’ve made it here to learn about me and I hope I have a chance to bring you joy.

Thank you, Jessica