Growing up along the bayous of Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes, my grandparents ignited a lifelong love for Louisiana’s Cajun culture and its rich tradition of eerie folklore. As I grew older and more adventurous, that spark drew me deep into the mystical swamps of Manchac, Louisiana, said to be haunted by the spirit of the legendary hurricane-summoning oracle, Aunt Julia Brown.

The deeper I ventured into the lush southern wetlands, the more connected I became to my own spirituality and to the powerful rhythm of nature. The swamps gave me something I had long been missing in a heartsick life of concrete, depression, and anxiety: la joie de vivre (the joy of living). Immersed in that wild beauty, I began collecting fallen cypress, twigs, and moss, transforming them into jewelry I could wear as a way to carry the swamps with me wherever I went, because I never wanted to leave.

That desire sparked my jewelry-making journey in 2014, and in 2015, Haunted Cypress was born.

Inspired by the haunting beauty, folklore, and soul of the Louisiana swamps, each piece I create is infused with reverence, mystery, and intention. My mission is to spread la joie de vivre, and a touch of swamp magic, to the rest of the world ✨

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While Manchac is my main source for ethically sourced materials, I also collect from Honey Island Swamp, Dulac, New Orleans cemeteries, and various bayous and nature trails in Louisiana. We're always careful not to disturb the habitats of living swamp creatures by moving large pieces of cypress and never kill insects or animals for jewelry supplies.