Our South Christmas 2019

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Betty <Kinchen’s Quilts
KK Buteau
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Story by Susan Marquez
KK Buteau prayed about creating a garden for her
first jewelry line, but she wasn’t sure what that would
look like until she discovered someone who preserves
orchids, hydrangeas and daisies as well as butterflies.
“I found him at the market in Tucson where I buy my
beads,” says KK. The delicate flowers and butterflies
(which died naturally) are dipped in acrylic which
perfectly preserves them. KK then fashions the pieces
into beautiful statement jewelry. “And before I knew it,
there was my garden! That has been the signature look
of my brand since the beginning.”
KK went to Jackson Prep in
high school where she performed
in the school’s
show choir. She
attended Ole
Miss where
she earned her
degree in marketing.
“I have
been creating
my whole life,”
she explains. “I
have always loved
fabrics and clothes.
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