As a self taught jewelry designer, Desiree Girlato founded ARMED jewelry in 2011 after forwarding her hobby into a local jewelry boutique. She is 74% conceptual artist and 26% business woman, who finds most of her inspiration right in her own neighbourhood. When she's not designing or running a business she's either lost in the middle of nature or thrifting for antiques to style a new room. Follow Armed on Instagram at @UpandArmed