Founder/Creative Director

With the encouragement (and nudge she needed) from her husband Dawson, Madeline officially started MIMOSA in 2008. She left her career as a landscape architect to pursue MIMOSA full time in 2012. She spent years doing all the things it takes to run a tiny startup and is now beyond thankful for the team that makes what we do possible. She spends her days designing jewelry, carving new pieces in wax, and helping out around the shop wherever needed.

Owner/Head Stone Setter/Too many things to list

Dawson, former Landscape Architect and serial entrepreneur, sold his company to join MIMOSA in August 2015. He does everything from make and create jewelry and setting stones to adding a second story to the shop when we need it. There is no way a title could capture what he brings to the table. Just trust us when we say he’s multi-faceted ;) In his free time, he's probably playing golf.

Head of Content Creation

Greta joined MIMOSA in August 2017. She coordinates and plans all of our content creation like a true maestro! Most days, you can find her writing blog posts & newsletters and creating content for social media. She also happily helps with too many other things to list! Away from us, she's probably tending to her growing garden, planning adventures, or walking her sweet rescue and shop dog, Daphne.

Head of Production

Samara joined MIMOSA in 2019 as seasonal help and thankfully went full-time in 2020! She started out on the buffing team but has worked her way into the wax room where she oversees production. She spends her days creating and building our wax trees that are cast into all of the jewelry we send into the world. She's a wildly talented artist from the UK focused primarily on botanical ink drawings. She sells her work online at samarathomas.com.

Head Caster

Andrew joined us in 2020 as a true jack-of-all-trades, ready and willing to try anything. He tried casting and was so good at it he became our head caster. He refined the process so well that he does it in half the time it used to take us. He's become a vital part of the buffing team, clipping freshly cast pieces, cleaning, shaping and prepping them for final buffing. When he's not casting or buffing, he's probably with Dawson building or fixing something around the shop!

General Manager

Blair was helping ship orders and assemble jewelry back when it was just Madeline in a closet-sized office starting out. She's modeled for us over the years but officially joined MIMOSA full-time in 2022.

She manages the day-to-day operations at the MIMOSA Shoppe and workshop.

In her free time, she's hanging out with her husband Andrew, (our head caster), and their sweet pup and shop dog, Wrigley!

Retail/Sales

Ava felt like family from the start (both her parents graduated in Landscape Architecture at LSU - a few years before Dawson & Madeline :) She's done everything from help paint our pelican mural to quality control and helping customers at the Shoppe. She hangs out with us after school and on weekends and we're thankful to have her whenever we can!

Stone setting/Engraving/3D/Buffing

Christopher Martin is a Metalsmithing artist from Denham Springs, Louisiana, who practices an alchemic style of craftsmanship. From traditional silversmithing to modern Electrforming, Christopher creates unique works of art that evoke a sense of compelling mystery and intriguing experimentation. His ever-evolving approach to metalsmithing seeks to challenge the boundaries of possibility and to develop a unique approach to traditional sculpture techniques. His artistry bridges cultures and eras, utilizing traditional techniques to create dynamic works that draw from classical motifs and emphasize a sense of unity in the grand scope of his works. Through merging sound craftsmanship with intuitive material manipulation, he has forged a unique style which speaks to antique methodology and contemporary innovation.

Retail/Sales

Astrid joined Mimosa in 2024 as weekend help in the Shoppe. Recently graduated from LSU in Studio Art, she puts this experience into use full-time as a florist/studio assistant for Forage Floral Design, while still maintaining a practice in sculptural ceramics and illustration.

When not working, Astrid keeps her hands busy. She is always journaling or hand lettering, playing the harp (this is new), thrifting her entire closet, or working on something for Vessel Church. She’s also a part of the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra Chorus and is always looking for the next event in town to go to.

Retail/Sales

Emerson is a Film/TV and Forensic Psychology senior at LSU. She loves to make documentaries and tell people’s stories.

You can find Emerson in the MIMOSA Shoppe helping with customers, quality control, and drawing our outdoor sign. In her free time, she’s hanging out with her new pup, Millie.

Retail/Sales

New to the team in 2024, Jaci’s ready to help you find your next favorite MIMOSA piece. (You can typically spot her because she’s wearing pink, her favorite color!) As a fashion design graduate, she appreciates the craftsmanship and time that go into bringing each piece of jewelry to life.

When she’s not at the Shoppe, you’ll find her spending time with her husband, Brandon, and their dog, Chai—or enjoying one of her hobbies like sewing, crocheting, or painting.

Head of Shipping

Reagan joined MIMOSA in fall 2024! She comes in bright and early to take care of all things shipping, returns, and exchanges.

When Reagan isn't shipping with us, you can probably find her sketching and creating. — You can see her wonderful work at reaganpower.art (Linked below.)

Reagan is a transdisciplinary artist-animator available for freelance and/or contract work!

Retail/Sales

Mrs. Patrice joined us during the 2024 holiday season! She brings a business, retail, and design background to the Shoppe, and we couldn’t be more excited to have her.

She also happens to be Dawson’s (aka @manmosahandcrafted) mom and was one of MIMOSA’s first fans!

Away from us, Mrs. Patrice enjoys volunteering, gardening, painting, and ceramics. A self-published author, she wrote a recipe and cocktail book titled “Sipping on a Southern Porch,” in 2020. She also works together with her husband, Richard, creating birdhouses and bird feeders for their business, Côte à Côte...French for “side by side.” :)

Retail/Sales

Katie joined the MIMOSA team in the summer of 2024, quickly making an impact at the Shoppe. Currently studying to enter the healthcare field, Katie’s passion for helping others is evident in her exceptional customer service and dedication to creating the ultimate customer experience.

When she’s not at the Shoppe, you’ll find her wedding planning with her fiancé, Nick, spending time with her sweet pups, and having movie nights with her friends!

Stone Setting/Engraving/Buffing

Julie joined MIMOSA in fall 2024! You’ll find her on the production side of things — buffing jewelry, setting stones, and engraving to make your MIMOSA even more personal.

When she’s not with us, Julie’s usually spending time with family or embarking on little adventures with her two children! She also enjoys taking barre classes and occasionally whipping up a sweet treat.

You might even recognize Julie from her time at the Baton Rouge Arts Market! She used to sell her wire-wrapped jewelry at the market around the same time as Madeline.

Production-Finishing/Casting Assistant

Jacob joined the MIMOSA team in March 2025. You’ll find him in the MIMOSA workshop helping with everything from wax production to casting and buffing.

When he’s not working, Jacob enjoys spending his free time catching up with his buddies online, where they solve daily puzzle games/escape rooms. You’ll also find him at the bowling alley, occasionally striking out and eating cheese fries.

Production-Finishing & Retail/Sales

Nina joined the MIMOSA team in 2025 and wears a couple of different hats around here. During the week, you’ll find her lending a hand in the workshop on our busy casting and buffing Wednesdays.

On the weekend, she’s at the MIMOSA Shoppe —helping people find the piece that’s meant for them.

Nina is currently studying sculpture at LSU and is eager to learn more about casting!