Neda Stevic works as a full-time Professional Model and Airbrush Make-Up Artist. She is 100% Serbian, with both parents immigrating to the U.S. from Serbia. English was her second language and Spanish was her third. Neda's father is from Lika, the same village where world-famous Inventor Nikola Tesla was also born. A graduate of the University of WI-Milwaukee with a double-major in Spanish Literature and Psychology, her Spanish skills have come in handy on various occasions while working with international clients. In her spare time, Neda paints and creates Shady Lady wearable artwork from unusual recycled materials such as rubber, pink Himalayan salt, lava rocks, Snuggle dryer sheets, or interesting items found at flea markets overseas. Her Shady Lady Collection has been featured on the runway at Fashion Week New Orleans for 2 years. She frequently auctions her art pieces off to benefit Veterans Outreach of WI, as their Honorary Ambassador. In addition, Neda is an avid consumer of Nutella, a self-professed Nikola Tesla nut, world traveller, and a fan of 60's surf guitar music.
Over the last seven years, Christine Seeds established a successful design firm donning her name, Christina Seeds Interiors. She quickly worked her way up to attract high-end clientele, designing condos in some of the most prestigious buildings and neighborhoods in the city of Chicago. At the age of twenty-two with no formal training, no degree, and no financial backing most people would have thought the odds were against her, but she made it. Having always been a big believer of her dreams, one of her greatest illusions was that someday she would have more time to savor and enjoy the things she really loves and want to do, which is why she recently packed up her bags and moved to Maui. Possibilities for adventure, beauty, contribution, and goodness are everywhere – and now Christina is making time for them. She did it and is fortunate to be following her bliss surrounded by such wonderful people that are making her journey seem like pure magic. Stay tuned as her life continues to unfold.
What do First Lady Michelle Obama and Sex and the City stylist Patricia Field have in common? They both own a Sophia Forero mosaic jewel! Sophia’s passion for color, texture and design stems from her love of history and experience in international culture. She earned her Master’s from University of Chicago and volunteered in the US Peace Corps, teaching and travelling throughout Eastern Europe. She learned seven languages, helping her communicate with artisans from all over the globe, including Russia, Mexico, Haiti, and Greece. Sophia’s designs have been featured in over 300 fine boutiques and specialty stores all over the world. Her work has been worn on such notables as Sarah Jessica Parker, Olympia Dukakis, and Vivica Fox. Sophia is a proud mother of four and often collaborates with her husband, installation artist Mauricio Forero.