SHOP BY collection
WE THE BEACH PEOPLE
Hearing the roar of the ocean in our new driveway was the first sign we were embarking on a special journey. We were now beach people. we took a leap of faith- we sold our house, closed our large studio, and moved to the NC Coast. We had discussed it for years and finally made the move. It inspired us to do more of what we wanted in all aspects of life. This started the new era of our brand, Sylvia Benson - My Own Little World. We The Beach People pieces are literal, some cheeky, others are meant to be inspirational, but all have an underlying Influence of our new coastal life.
MOLW SCRIPT
The MOLW Script collection represents everything that is important to each of us. Each letter is carefully hand-carved, celebrating what shapes us in our individual journeys and the uniqueness of us all.
inspired by the Bermudian architecture of Alys Beach and the symmetry and lines of its hardscape. We referenced the luxe, laid-back beach living with palm tree-lined streets, perfectly manicured courtyards, and the town's seamless cohesion to craft a collection of beautiful, timeless staples.
One of the first things we noticed when relocating to the coast was the countless butterflies migrating to a warmer climate. Hundreds if not thousands of tireless butterflies flew over us while we combed the beaches for inspiration. This collection pays homage to their migration and our own personal migration or “butterfly move.”
For this collection, we used the intricate textures and patterns of collected shells to create a sculpturally bold interpretation of the butterfly migration. Each butterfly wing is first delicately molded from a shell and then meticulously hand-formed into its final shape.
ALOE
Aloe is a healing plant, and to designer, Katie, it is symbolic of her paternal grandmother. “As a child, it was fascinating to me that she would just break off a piece of the leaf. Any cut, scrape or bee sting was met with the soothing and healing power of my grandmother and her aloe plants. I keep them in my home today because of her.” Masterfully crafted, each piece is hand-molded from her aloe plants to create a modern interpretation of an age-old remedy. The Aloe collection defines languid glamour.