the design team
Blythe Harris
Chief Creative Officer
Blythe's personal cultural
touchstone is India
Pricella Tavolacci
Design Director
Jess Nelson
Director of Merchandising
Corrie O'Donnell
Director of Pre-Production
Things to know about Blythe, who blazed an adventurous path on the way to becoming Chief Creative Officer
Blythe Harris
Title: Chief Creative Officer
Background: After earning an MBA from Columbia and studying at Parsons School of Design in Paris, I held creative positions at Cartier & DeBeers and led accessories design at Banana Republic. But, my true passion, creating my own jewelry inspired by my grandmother and not sold in a locked case.
Inspiration: My love affair with jewelry began early on, spending untold hours poring over my Grandma Dot’s ever-growing collection. Many of these favorites were a gift from my Grandpa Bob. Though the pieces he gave were modest, each was beautifully crafted and given with love.
I think New York is such a colorful city, "a melting pot" as they say, that it continues to give me an endless palette of ideas.
Pricella Tavolacci
Title: Design Director
Background: Previously worked at Ippolita as Design Director.
Why I Love Stella & Dot: Because it's an incredibly inspiring company and it's a great pleasure to work with such talented people who really are masters in their industry.
Inspiration: Comes from within. I have never been able to pin-point the one particular thing. I am inspired by so many different things, people, places, culture, color, texture around me. I think New York is such a colorful city, "a melting pot" as they say, that it continues to give me an endless palette of ideas.
Why I Love Stella & Dot: Because I am surrounded by women who I respect and admire, and well... my job is pretty fun.
Jess Nelson
Title: Director of Merchandising
Background: Worked at Coach and Marc Jacobs
Why I Love Stella & Dot: Because I am
surrounded by women who I respect and admire, and well... my job is pretty fun.
Inspiration: My Mom who taught me how to bargain at flea markets, and to always treasure old things.
I love the adventure of exploring new places and being exposed to new cultures.
Corrie O'Donnell
Title: Director of Pre-Production
Background: Product Development for Banana Republic Jewelry. I've been working with Blythe for over 5 years!
Why I Love Stella & Dot: Because I love that this is a company inspired by and created for strong women. This mission always makes me remember my great-grandmother's strength and courage.
Inspiration: Travel. I love the adventure of exploring new places and being exposed to new cultures.
