the real raleigh : hyla dewitt

YOUR FAVORITE 3 THINGS IN YOUR HOUSE | 1. Our turkish rug we bought on our honeymoon in Istanbul. 2. The milo baughman sideboard in my dining room that I stole from my parent’s home. 3. The antique jeweled elephant in my entryway, it was one of many antiques my Grandmother collected.

WHAT DO YOU COLLECT | Lassi cups, whenever I see one I can’t help myself. Scott’s in Atlanta has the best selection.

WHAT INSPIRES YOUR JEWELRY CREATIONS | History and travel. My mother is from Peru, and I have spent a considerable time throughout my life visiting family in Lima and Arequipa. As a result, I have grown to appreciate the Incan culture. I am always getting inspiration from old Incan jewelry, as well as designs from other cultures. When my husband and I got married, we vowed to make time for travel and to see the world. There is no greater inspiration then experiencing different cultures and backgrounds.

WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT WEARING IN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS | My new Aymara cuff, it’s such a fun statement cuff that can literally make an outfit.

FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY CLOTHES | Intermix

FAVORITE PLACES TO SCORE FINDS FOR YOUR HOME | My husband and I always make a point to find something unique on our travels. I also love digging for treasures at Scott’s in Atlanta and I’m always mesmerized by the beauties at Circa Antiques in Birmingham.

FAVORITE COCKTAIL | I’m usually a red wine girl. I’ve been on a brunello kick from our trip to Italy this fall. When it comes to liquor, I love a good pisco sour.

TOP 3 THINGS YOU ATTRIBUTE YOUR SUCCESS TO | Support from family and friends, determination to design the perfect jewels and a loyal customer base.

NECESSARY EXTRAVAGANCE / SIMPLE INDULGENCE | Cleu de peau eye concealer and ChapStick (has to be the blue color)

A BOOK YOU’VE READ MORE THAN ONCE | The Great Gatsby

FAVORITE SONG RIGHT NOW | My House by Flo Rida, can always get down with a good rap song.

3 FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT YOUR HOUSE | The outdoor area. It’s my happy place, especially in the spring when the roses are in full bloom. It’s the perfect setting for hosting dinner parties and cocktail gatherings. My second favorite would be our entry way. I love the grand entrance that the double doors make when entering and the drama of the green high gloss walls. And of course the star of the room, our Sally King Benedict painting. It was the first piece of art we bought as a married couple. My third favorite thing would be the Den. I love how cozy and eclectic it feels.

WHERE WAS THE LAST PLACE YOU TRAVELED | Italy. We put our feet up in Sicily for several days, ate and drank our way through the vineyards in Chianti and explored history in Florence. It was a fabulous trip!

WHAT DID YOU BRING BACK | leather goods and wine. One of my favorite treasures was a book of handmade paper that I later filled with photos from our trip.

FOOL PROOF PARTY TIP | Make sure your guests’ wine glasses are always full.

FAVORITE RESTAURANT | 167 Raw in Charleston, SC

WHAT SMELL DO YOU LOVE | Moroccan Amber by NEST

TWO THINGS YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB | Designing and creating a story. Fashion is a part of a woman’s identity. It is a story of their feelings, personality and history. I feel so lucky every day that my creations get to be part of that story.

ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’D GIVE AN ASPIRING ENTREPRENEUR | Embrace rejection and thrive off of it.

WHAT’S ALWAYS IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR | Almond Milk, eggs and avocados.