necklace

earrings

keyrings

candles & art

from the maker

My name is Laurissa Schamm. I am a wife and mom of 2 children. My path to becoming the maker of Moi Noi was not a straightforward one and I doubt anyone who knows me, could have foreseen this happening. The need for a change in my life, together with moving to a new country turned what started as a hobby, into a small business.

As a qualified doctor, I used to practice anesthesia in South Africa. The commitments during the years of my medical practice kept me away from my family more often than I would have liked. In the past few years, I have increasingly felt the desire to spend more time with my family, especially with my kids.

When we decided as a family to emigrate from South Africa to New Zealand, I felt the time had arrived, to act on my wish to leave medicine behind, and become a stay-at-home mom. My hobby and love for using my hands creatively led to Moi Noi.

I made my first earrings out of polymer clay and then added the use of Resin. I continued to learn, experiment, and teach myself new methods as I go. The Moi Noi range has grown to include other jewelry, shell art, macrame work, succulent pots with plants and candles. A lot of my work is beach inspired and all the shells used, I collected from Orewa Beach. Every piece I make, is unique and stays a piece of art to me.

My passion for life, for being myself, and for capturing and conveying this unique beauty of that to others, gives me the inspiration to continue.

Currently I am blessed to be a stay-at-home mom, and creator of Moi Noi. As a family we are fortunate to call Waitoki, New Zealand our new home, and are looking forward to what the future will bring.

Laurissa Schamm.