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A Life Inspired by Corn and Love
BACKSTORY: Geoffrey doesn’t like anyone to know the actual spelling of his name, and prefers the less bourgeois “Jeff” (his pedigree determined years ago in a wealthy Chicago suburb). Jeff’s great grandfather, grandfather and father all held seats on the Chicago Board of Exchange and were not pleased when he decided to apply to Agriculture School at The University of Illinois (a state school). Jillian (Jeff’s young wife) studied art at a lesser known art school in the Mid-West where she met Jeff at a summer party in Saugatuck, MI. When everyone else was wearing notable designers, Jillian arrived at the party wearing a simple white cotton sheath with a small noticeable tear at the hem.
Never Bored with a Charcuterie Board
“That’s charcuterie? I’ve been avoiding that on menus for years!” –Jay Pritchett
Daddy Was a Cowboy
One could easily say that I have a slight obsession with anything leather. My love for wearing, designing, styling and yes, even smelling leather comes honestly. Born and raised on a farm in Mississippi, and the middle child of three girls, my professional cowboy father was content that at least one of us (yes, me) found an interest in being an authentic cowgirl.