Desiree Skelly

About Bethany Lowe Designs

About Bethany…

I have always believed that sharing the holidays with family and friends should be an important and memorable time. Like my mother, I often made my own decorations for our family home. In the early 1980’s, I realized that there were very few vintage inspired designs in the marketplace like the ones I was making for my home. It was a style I loved and wanted to share. I didn’t know enough about creating a business to be afraid. So, I just did it.

As the years passed and my business grew, I started to see special family time being lost in a fast-paced world. I was inspired to make my company slogan ‘build a tradition’. Through my artwork, I was committed to helping families create memories—like the moments I remembered as a child and was building within my family.

Over the years trends have changed and decorating styles have evolved, but one thing has always remained the same within my brand; every item is handmade and unique. No two are ever exactly alike. From the initial design of our products, to our responsible manufacturing practices, we take every detail into account.

Whether you are inspired by my love of vintage nostalgia and tradition, or you are looking to create a home filled with trend-setting holiday magic, I invite you to become your own designer and to create your own story. My collectors from around the world continue to inspire me every day in their Facebook posts, Pinterest photos, and Instagram images. They create innovative decorating styles while using my designs; combining old traditions with fresh new décor. The images of their homes during the holidays remind me of why I began this journey so many years ago, and I am proud to know that long journey has been worth it.

About the Products-

Vintage Roots

At the heart of Bethany Lowe Designs lies a love for all things vintage; an inspiration to take something old and make it new again. We hope to stir those same nostalgic and wistful affections of the past within you; Christmases gone by, chilly nights trick-or-treating as a child, and holidays spent with loved ones.

Artisan Crafted

Our products are proudly handmade by artisans in The Philippines. Over the years, Bethany worked with the artists to teach them the vintage techniques and nuanced finishes that her customers had come to expect. Each piece is carefully sculpted, cast, and painted, with a level of detail that is unmatched elsewhere in the world. She is proud of the integrity and commitment they bring to their craft, and thankful for their friendship over the past 20 years. They are truly part of her story, and our family at Bethany Lowe Designs.    

Attention to Quality

Each item is handcrafted with the utmost attention to quality. Our materials are individually handmade or sourced to envoke a feeling of years gone by.  Mercury glass, mica, and paper pulp, are authentic to the history of the items we produce.  Real goose feather trees and our paper mache items are manufactured in practices true to their time. Each unique piece is made to be handed down from one generation to the next and to withstand the test of time.

Sustainable Practices

At Bethany Lowe Designs, we are actively looking towards the future. By using bio-degradable materials, such as paper pulp and paper maché, packaging with paper based products, and decreasing our printed catalogs in today’s digital age, we are taking the first steps of minimizing our carbon footprint.  We are proud that 99% of our paper mache products are made from recycled paper.