Sarah Pridgeon
Born and raised in Germany, Sarah is no stranger to travel and loves to indulge in worldly food bringing a worldly perspective to her creative endeavors.
Her degree in architecture combined with her experience in graphic design, allows her creativity to shine in and around her home.
Sarah enjoys taking advantage of the Florida outdoors by strolling around the neighborhood with her daughter and fur babies, combining her passion for design with the beauty of nature.
About
Get to know our owner that is behind the founding of Laurel Reath and its mission.
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Owner + Founder
The Mission
Offering a spectrum of meaningful and handcrafted accessories, ranging from greeting cards and stickers to paint-by-number kits and custom designs.
Sarah's creations aim to adorn homes and enhance everyday life, ensuring each piece is a unique reflection of her distinctive touch.
Founding Story
Once upon a time, in the quaint little Lake Nona neighborhood of Laureate Park, a magical story began…
(yes, a tiny tribute to Disney being so close by)
It’s the story of Erin and Sarah, two friends and neighbors, who became closer neighbors (literally), even closer friends, and then founders of Laurel Reath.
We’re all familiar with the saying ‘when life gives you lemons,…’, well friends, even during a crazy year of pandemic we found lemons and made some lemonade.
2020 was a trying year for us all and we saw so many people turn to new creative outlets just to make it through. It was during this time that we discovered we had so much more in common than living in the same awesome neighborhood, across the street from each other, showering our four-legged fur babies with attention and love.
It was the shared passion for decorating our homes, the one place we were suddenly bound to for the unforeseeable future, that really brought us together. Erin had just purchased a new home and had a blank canvas to work on while Sarah was in the middle of her own outdoor remodel. We shared concepts, ideas, usages, and colors. We continued sending each other pictures of products that were useful and added decorative value to our homes.
Then one day our friends (also neighbors) asked us to plan their baby shower (for the cutest baby boy, Hudson) and that’s when we realized, we have a true passion for unique decor and its personal touch. We understood that it was beyond just supporting our neighbors and friends during this challenging time, but involving them and their beautiful artisanal skills throughout that special day.
That’s how the idea of laurel reath was born.
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A creative, skilled person is honored by wearing a laurel (w)reath as a crown.
lau•rel reath
noun
/'la:r.el , ri:0/
• honors local artisans by showcasing their unique creations
We identify the immense artisanal potential surrounding us here and we focus on building a community that inspires everyday accessories and accentuates its craftsmanship and quality.
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We want to connect you to handcrafted decor on a personal level…one artisan at a time.
Identity
We recognize local artisan craftsmanship and uphold the quality of their one-of-a-kind creations
Inspiration
Incited by their artistic skills, we reflect their meaning on everyday home & lifestyle accessories, bringing to life the idea of Laurel Reath
Connection
Laurel Reath provides you with a transparent shopping experience and a personal relationship with the products we offer
Community
By honoring our creative decor, we build more than lasting pieces...we build lasting memories as well