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Business & Leadership: Mischief Creations
THE CREATIVE JOURNEY OF CONNIE BORN:
CELEBRATING LOUISIANA’S SPIRIT THROUGH MARDI GRAS MISCHIEF CREATIONS
“Creating isn’t a choice for me; it’s a necessity. My ideas dance in my head until they take shape as vivid dolls,” said Louisiana artist Connie Born of Mardi Gras MisChief Creations.
Connie draws inspiration from people, their unique hairstyles (a must for any MisChief doll), and the lively spirit of New Orleans. Her dolls capture the infectious, transformative joy of Mardi Gras. “New Orleans and Louisiana become a part of them. It’s the only place where people experience life fully and enjoy every moment. It’s an old-world culture.”
Influenced by her childhood memories of Navajo feather dancers and her father’s parades with prize Palominos, Connie’s dolls reflect a blend of cultural richness and personal history. She began her journey in 1997, leaving a successful career in sales and marketing to create her first MisChief dolls. Noticed by Dan Kelly of Kern International, her designs quickly gained popularity.
Connie’s pieces incorporate exotic materials such as fine Italian and Turkish leathers, vintage sari and kimono silks, and an array of beads and feathers. Each one-of-a-kind creation features her signature “Throw Me Something MisChief Mouth,” expressing the culture and spirit of Mardi Gras. Her dolls are displayed at her gallery, Eclectic Finds by ArtDecoGirl in Slidell, where she also takes custom orders, integrating personal items into her work.
You can visit Connie at her new gallery on Old Spanish Trail in Slidell, Louisiana. “Creating MisChief is my way of celebrating the people and culture of Louisiana with a Mardi Gras flair,” Connie shared. “Come see the magic of MisChief dolls and my new Exotic Succulents collection. Let the revelry begin anew.”
888 Old Spanish Trail, Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 707-5191
