While in Los Angeles I was assisting a Fashion Designer with her Look Book and thought we needed to elevate with some accessories. Carrie Bradshaw and her flower pins were the rage, so I made flower chokers to match her designs, and was soon selling them to Los Angeles Boutiques. For my 30th birthday my Mom gave me her Grandmother's antique locket (Lena La Rose) and my love for all things antique and vintage began. I was soon using lockets and vintage metals to my designs and added the "Vintage" to La Rose. Even though my collection has evolved to diamonds and gemstones I still cherish my collection of lockets and medals.