Meet Miss Larroudé: Jamie Meares

Furbish Studio’s Jamie Meares has created a bold and bright line of home accessories that we can’t stop collecting. Quirky and chic—think eye-catching patterns, kooky color combos—they married traditional Southern motifs with the handicrafts that feel exceedingly special. We talked to this one-of-a-kind mind about her enviable designs, what inspires her, and how her style informs everything she creates.

Name:

Jamie Meares

IG Handle:

@jamiemeares

Where do you live?

Raleigh, NC and Aspen, CO.

What is your job title?

Creative Director at Furbish Studio.

Favorite restaurant/dish in your city?

Raleigh: St Roch for oysters, french fries and beignets.

Aspen: Matsuhisa for lobster + butter handrolls.

IG Account(s) you follow for Inspo:

What inspires you?

RuPaul's Drag Race, NYC, taking 1/4 an edible, my son's hair, people who are brave, T Magazine, Soho Houses, anyone who can podcast, Dakota Johnson.

How did you get your start?

i started a blog in 2005 called I Suwannee.

Piece of advice for your younger self / One thing you wish you knew when you were first starting out?

Embrace your weirdness, and other weirdos. Never be the smartest person in the room. Plan for the best possible outcome, not the worst.

What are some of the biggest challenges you face in your industry.

Always creating new product and designs that are relevant.

What is one of your biggest successes so far?

Having my son, never getting a real job, keeping my grandmother's geranium alive.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

In the metaverse in an igloo full of puppies.

What’s your go-to Spotify Playlist?

Bossa nova remixes, My Chemical Romance, Sofi Tukker, 2000s hip hip, Thievery Corporation, Beyonce, The Commodores, Justin Bieber, Mariah, Sylvan Esso.

What is your fashion uniform?

Nili Lotan pants, Timberlands, Stella McCartney Platforms, flat-brim hats, Levi's literal boyfriend jeans, white button up, Loewe Puzzle bag, Veronica Beard blazer/hoodie, Uniqlo black turtleneck sweaters.