W2W Awards Bracelet

By EMORY RAKESTRAW

Earthy, organic, with seaside hues and abundant natural textures and structure; this is one way to describe the jewelry made by LISA BROWN, owner of Little Blue Bungalow Handcrafts. Yet, before her transition to full-time jewelry maker, Brown had a prolific career and even won the Public Sector category for WILMA’s Women to Watch Awards in 2020.

Each year for the awards, WILMA works with a local jewelry designer to create the custom awards bracelet that the seven category winners receive. This year’s design will be unveiled at the awards event September 8.

As fate would have it, Brown is now creating the same (albeit different) awards bracelet she received in 2020, an award she regarded as a community effort and, “an honor to be considered with such an inspirational group of women.” Although she has since traded a career-focused mindset to embrace her long-held artistic pursuits, Brown is still finding ways to help others and give back. W

Read more about Brown's background and jewelry, including working with overseas artisans, at WILMAmag.com.