*Color!* inspires, mesmerizes, and energizes me. I find total zen from Mother Nature’s exquisitely glorious palette. I’m immediately smitten if I spy a lovely olive velvet sofa or a thrilling raspberry fizzy potion. And my heart races aflutter when I’m at the flower mart during the swoon-worthy peony, zinnia and ranunculus seasons.

Turn back the clock to the early 2000’s to an era when I realized I was suffering from adornment fatigue.  I had been wearing a traditional (read: cream, safe) strand of pearls since adolescence, and I found myself itching to add baubles to my repertoire that were vibrant and chromatic. Not being able to find bijoux that felt right for me - discerning, yet affordable; original, but still stylish; flirty & fun, with the proper amount of savviness - I decided to take gemstone matters into my own hands and achieve what I was envisioning. I wore my first sparkly lariat when my daughter was a toddler in a stroller; Lily is now in college.

Lariats By Lily is a spirited little gemstone jewelry line that prides itself on embracing a whimsical twist on the classic. It is no longer the pop-up shop on our dining room table; over 17 years ago the adventure moved to a studio space that functions both as a workshop and as a boutique. I am fortunate to have had local/national/international clients, inventory in select stores in the U.S., and ever-changing opportunities to share my imaginations with new and varied audiences.  My target demographics are youngsters & grandmas, hipsters & starlets, court jesters & queens. The mishmash of people who have responded so graciously to my work is what I am most proud of as a company.

My thirst for color-expression is constantly being fulfilled by working with the dynamic gemstones that define my designs. My hope is to provide a bit of captivating magic through the dazzles of my creations.

xx Tracy

P.S. Balloons, also?! Yes! On a lark I designed some balloon bouquets in 2024 as a fanciful addition to floral arrangements to jazz up decor and celebrations. Life is short. Make sure it gives you plenty of reasons to smile. 😊