You may know us as BellaBlu designs. As of January 2010, we’ve changed our name but we’re proud to offer the same great art, paper and cloth creations – All handmade in Austin, Texas especially for you!

Oliver Blu designs is owned and run by Austin-based artist Christy Hodgson. Christy has been designing custom stationery and wedding correspondence from her home studio since 2002. Originally called BellaBlu designs, Christy expanded her company in 2007 to include a variety of handmade art, paper, and fabric creations, including a line of unique hand appliquéd baby onesies. In February of 2008, Christy was invited to join Martha Stewart on her daily talk show to demonstrate the creative process behind her original dog appliquéd baby onesies.

Inspired by the juxtaposition of fun, funky patterns and simple silhouettes, Christy’s love of animals is prevalent throughout her visual vocabulary. Christy is an avid supporter of animal rescue organizations across the country and thoroughly enjoys meeting fellow animal lovers through her shop on the Etsy website.

Christy holds a BFA in drawing and painting from The Ohio State University and an MA in advertising and brand planning from the University of Texas at Austin. Her professional career has included various marketing and management positions in professional services and the high-tech industry.

When she’s not designing or crafting up a storm, Christy keeps herself busy with her wonderful husband, Andy, and their two cats, Stitch & Aidan.