After months of preparation , we open on Saturday! Many people have asked about the name-La Tisserande. It means "weaver", which is my maiden name, in French. When I was thinking of a name, I wanted it to convey my love of all things French. My grandmother, Hazel Weaver took my sister Kelly and me there when I was 13 and I just kept going back. I fell in love with the colors, the smells, and the food. Today both Kelly and I can catch the faintest whiff and say simultaneously "it smells like France!". So La Tisserande sounded good, but I didn't know if it was just right until I began googling images. I found the standard pictures of women at looms, but also weaver birds building their elaborate nests. That's what I do- create beautiful and functional "nests" for my clients. And in homage to my grandmother, who adored birds, both live and encrusted with jewels, the idea was born. So here's to Mom Hazel--and name that honors my family, my inspirational grandmother, and my profession. Kathy
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Gina Decker
5/10/2012 08:24:57 am
So proud of you Weave!!! Can't wait to see your shop. I am working this weekend...so I hopefully will make it over next weekend!!!
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Susan Phillips
5/10/2012 11:13:38 am
I'm finally going for my study abroad in Paris this fall (only 4 weeks while Katherine is there for the semester). Let me know if you need to come and shop!
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AuthorKatherine Weaver Otterbourg is an interior designer and owner of La Tisserande. Leigh Fulp Hughett is a floral designer and manager of La Tisserande. Archives
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