About

Hey there! My name is Ashley Downing Jarema and I am the owner of Downing Designs. On April 1, 2019, when I was a sophomore at NC State, I launched Downing Designs. I have a love for anything and everything DIY and craft related, so when I saw the trend of polymer clay earrings (before everyone else picked it up during covid - lol), I got to creating.

I am always finding ways to improve my products, and I strive to grow DD each and every day - which has included expanding product choices past just clay earrings!

Additionally, I’m surrounded by small business owners - my husband, my parents, friends, other family members, and neighbors - so I always knew I wanted to own my own business, of some sort, someday. I have met so many people along the way and have made a bunch of new friends. One thing I am most grateful for, however, is my customers (clich é, right?). Without y’all, I truly wouldn’t be where I am today! SHOP LOCAL + SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES!

This whole process has been a huge learning journey for me, and I look forward to the future of Downing Designs! From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU to each and every one of you who have supported this small business of mine!