Kelly Nicodemus-Miller, that's me! Also called Krelly, a nickname construed of Mom slurrrrrring my sister and brothers names together with mine. I have called Hillsboro, OR for the last 20 + years home. Originally from San Diego where I met and married my handsome hunk, Alan. The man that supports me and my creative spirit. A gift from above.
The journey began really as a child surrounded with creative and business save' spirit of my parents and grandparents. My actual business took flight while raising my two
Schooled at Pacific University, San Diego State University, and Grossmont Jr. College. in that order...crazy huh!
Studied Photography, Art, Child Development, including working with Special Needs Children and Adults.
Worked in Retail ( Jewelry and Camera Dept. ) and for Poloriod during its heyday as a customer service specialist and merchandiser. During the child rearing years was PTA President and worked with the Art Literacy Program making sure my boys and other kids got their exposure to the wonders of ART! Amazing how they all molded and groomed me for my business adventures and thirst for creating beautiful and fun things.
Owner and published designer of Krelly Designs my jewelry creations began this adventure. Learning, teaching, and then writing......Many of my jewelry pieces have been published in magazines and books.
"Bead and countless newspaper articles, now including my adventure into painting.
A few years ago we had the oppertunity ( Never in a MILLION Years I thought ) to live in AUSTRALIA! The Aboriginal Art from there set me in motion to puting paint to wood for jewelry pieces and eventually fabric canvas' of all sizes. My love of photography and graphic designs took those paintings to printed cards, fabrics, and now lots of gift items! The subject matter began with Australian creatures and stories of the paths traveled with whimsical story telling, like," the Mermaid spotted at the great barrier reef " to Garden loves.....flowers, birds, dragonflies and now those huggable dogs and cats. Joy, beauty and laughter are the emotions I hope to bring to my work. "The Artfull Garden" is where the brick and morter store is. There I am able to test my products, and sell my art. I love to inspire others to find joy in creating and am free to share all my knowledge and encouragement!
Enjoy and be sure to share your creative spirit......it'll surley take you on a wonderful adventure!

BIG UPDATE: Bought the store! Now called, “The Artfull Garden & Co.llc”. The big reason my Etsy Store was asleep.
I’ve moved to ARIZONA and am finding time to build my ETSY STORE once again.

Krelly Designs Store ( In-side "The Artfull Garden & Co.llc.”
222 E.Main St.
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Historic Downtown Hillsboro, OR 97123
www.theartfullgardenandcompany.com

HERE online- www.krelly.etsy.com

Facebook - Krelly Designs - Artisan jewelry and fine art gifts
- The Artfull Garden & Co.

Email - krellydesigns [!at] gmail.com