Welcome to Our Realm - We've Been Expecting You!
Step into a world where imagination takes flight
and beauty is forged by hand.
Here at Coffee With Dragons Design, our mission is to capture the essence and whimsy of the fantastic and weave it into the everyday. To do that, we work with a variety of metals, stones, and beads - many of which are purchased from other small and local businesses - and are constantly pushing the boundaries of our abilities in order to better manifest our artistic visions into physical form. We like to think that our creative style mixes the elegance of elven craftsmanship with the wild spirit of a dragon's hoard, and would not be out of place at some fantastical tea party surrounded by an erratic hare, an overly drowsy dormouse, and a milliner of questionable cognitive abilities!
Closely supervised by our 4 friendly and possessive dragons (cats), we pour our hearts, souls - and occasionally our coffee - into each creation, ensuring that no two items are ever exactly alike. Whether you're a woodland nymph, a treasure-seeking dragon, or a wizard cleverly disguised as a barista, we're sure that we have - or can create - the perfect piece of wearable art to hint at your true nature; after all, in a world of mass-produced trinkets, isn't it time you owned something truly extraordinary?
Here, we believe that reality is just a state of mind, and enchantment is always in fashion. To that end, we don't just make jewelry; we make magic you can wear!
(Disclaimer: While our jewelry is visually magical, it does not grant the ability to breathe fire, fly, or turn invisible. If you experience any of these side effects, please consult your local wizard immediately. Other side effects may include compliments, double-takes, and the occasional envious glare from unicorns. No refunds for ungranted wishes or dragon-related incidents.)
Nichole Joy Smith
My name is Nichole (Nikki) Smith, and I'm the owner and founder of Coffee With Dragons Design. I started wire-wrapping some 20+ years ago, at the the ripe young age of 14, and I haven't stopped since!
My first love of the art came with the realization that, with practice and dedication, I could not only create pieces of jewelry that I love to wear based on the things that I enjoyed in real life, but I could also create pieces that captured the essence of who I am at heart. My personality has always been whimsical, and it should come as no surprise to anyone that I adored reading, watching, and absorbing Fantasy in its many wonderful and creative forms. As a young girl, I was obsessed with anything involving elves, dwarves, unicorns, talking animals, magic, and ESPECIALLY dragons. Now in my mid-thirties, that hasn't changed! By day, I live a life surrounded by books and fantastical realms (I work as a Librarian), and by night, I craft high quality wearable pieces of whimsy that can be enjoyed by all!
My goal for Coffee With Dragons Design is to bring a little bit of the same whimsy I enjoy back into the world for others to enjoy as well. I have always had a love for what I would call slightly "off kilter" fashion... I'm sure most of you know what I mean! Its that look that's a little more colorful, a little more raw, a little more unique, and just a bit less "Normal" than your standard every-day fashion. I would love to see my company grow and reach other people like me, who also enjoy their whimsical uniqueness and don't mind showing off. If by my art I can bring a sense of joy and wonderment to others, and also allow people to enjoy embracing their own sense of unique style, then I know I have succeeded in my goal!
