Today we’d like to introduce you to Kari Phillips.
Hi Kari, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
After being a stay at home mom for a few years, I decided I needed an outlet that allowed me to identify myself as more than just a mother. In 2015 I taught myself how to sew and began creating and selling custom nursery bedding sets. I spent three years making custom bedding, children’s clothing, and personalized baby gifts, but eventually, my passion for that burned out.
I decided to take a little break from the sewing machine and try a new outlet. Earrings were always my favorite accessory so I dove into making leather earrings for myself and friends with no intentions of making a business out of it. After a couple of weeks, my friends started telling me that they were constantly getting asked where they got their earrings so I decided to create a business page and that’s when Parker’s Place Designs came about. Through the powers of social media, the word spread and now, three and a half years later, Parker’s Place Designs is thriving and has come further than I ever expected! I absolutely love what I do, and I love seeing my jewelry being worn every day.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
When I decided to pivot into the jewelry industry, I struggled in the beginning entering a market that I felt was very saturated. I wanted to find a way to make myself stand out amongst others, so I tried to create a brand that offered many different styles and shapes. I wanted to create earrings that could be worn from day to night as well as offer casual and more upscale looks. Overall though, I have been very fortunate to have a business that has grown into a recognizable brand in the community!
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I design and handmake leather earrings that are sold online as well as local boutiques. I also offer a monthly subscription box which includes two pairs of earrings at a discounted price and co-own a subscription box called Just Add Jeans which includes a pocket tee with a coordinating pair of earrings. Every pair that I create is hand-cut with much attention to detail. I am constantly creating new styles and I love creating custom pairs for my customers!
If you had to, what characteristic of yours would you give the most credit to?
Above all, customer service is so important to me. I love building relationships with my customers and I truly believe that is what earns repeat business and word of mouth advertising!
Pricing:
- Prices range from $10-$18 per pair
Contact Info:
- Email: parkersplacedesigns@gmail.com
- Website: www.parkersplacedesigns.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/parkersplacedesigns
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/parkersplacedesigns
