Though Shanna lives in New York and Betsy
Between their all-too-infrequent visits, Shanna and Betsy
in Arizona, the distance has not hindered the
use Skype, instant message and telephone to evolve Hello
development of their friendship or their business; they
Handmade; it’s a digital approach that belies the tactile and
didn’t even meet in person until two years after first
lasting quality of their designs. But as they become increasingly
making contact. Indeed, they seem to share a single
in-demand in their own right—both artists have individual
consciousness in matters of inspiration and process:
stationery lines launching in the near future—they remain more
“Nearly always we have the same thing in mind, and
committed than ever to nurturing their relationship. The act
never have we disagreed.” From this unity comes
of creating together has brought unparalleled satisfaction. As
thoughtfully crafted products that are romantic yet
Shanna explains, “To be in a partnership with someone who
familiar, heirlooms meant to stand the test of time.
totally gets me is really incredible.”