BABES IN HART: JAMIE MEARES

JAMIE MEARES

Introducing Jamie Meares: the sharp wit and colorful eye behind the needlepoint pillows with the sayings we all think but never admit out loud (see: I Think I'm Too High For This Needlepoint Pillow).

The founder of vibrant home accessories line Furbish, Jamie's dare-to-mix ethos coexists with humor and heart. In her Q+A, she shares her love for sleep, leaf blowers, and Sia's Christmas hits.

Keep reading for her take on gifting toddlers bananas, recharging with Real Housewives, and why “moms are like dads, only smarter.”

Where did your love of gifting come from?

My mom was the ultimate present presenter. Every Christmas, Easter, and birthday there would be an amazing display and I’m embarrassed to say that this continued well into my 30s.

What’s your current favorite pillow sign at Furbish?

THIS IS WHY WE CAN’T HAVE NICE THINGS. I am living in this reality right now with a monstrous 2.5-year-old.

If you could turn any of our charms into a pillow—or any pillow into a charm—which one would you pick, and why?

I think the Mama charm would be a really sweet pillow. We have a few great mom ones coming out soon - a fave: “moms are like dads, only smarter.”

What do you love to gift your young son? Any tips for gifting kiddos?

Right now I could wrap up a banana and he would be happy just ripping the paper off. I feel like I get one more year of this and then I’ll have to get purposeful.

It’s a stressful time of year. How do you wind down and recharge yourself?

I love to sleep - I’m an 8-9 hour a night girl. I do hot yoga, watch real housewives, walk my dogs, and I love a leaf blower.

When you’re feeling creatively stuck, how do you recharge?

I try to visit NYC as much as possible to recharge my creativity. I’m an avid pinner, and I’ll go revisit my Pinterest boards.

What’s your advice to someone starting their own creative business?

Find a non-creative to be your partner!

THE GOOD STUFF

Favorite Mantra?

If you find the buddha, kill him

What’s on your nightstand? Furbish candle 'Having a Moment,’ a vintage needlepoint tissue box cover I just got on eBay, Aesop hand lotion, and as I’m looking right now as I type this, there is a Paw Patrol bulldozer. Fun matches from a restaurant in Wilmington I designed, Olivero.

All in a Rita Konig Belles Rives Tray.

Worth the splurge? Stella McCartney platforms

Favorite book or podcast? Right now i’m reading Amor Towles, Table for Two. Love his stuff. Just finished All Fours by Miranda July. What a read! And I’m two books into the sexy fairy series.

Christmas album/record/playlist? I like Sia’s xmas songs

Best part of your job? Getting tickled by our silly sayings

Go-to no-fail gift? A needlepoint pillow!

Favorite beauty product? Retinol! Keys eye cream, Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara