Born in Montreal, Canada, to parents from Nova Scotia, April Cornell is one of four children. While studying Fine Arts at Dawson College, Cornell met her husband and business partner. They are the parents of three sons. Cornell and her husband have headquarters in India, Vermont and Montreal. They reside in Burlington, Vermont, near the shores of picturesque Lake Champlain.
Like the artful influences experienced by the woman herself, Cornell’s licensed designs have an artistic sense that Cornell believes is unique to the licensing marketplace. “It’s unusual for a retailer, manufacturer or licensed designer to be art driven like myself. For me, I think that’s largely due to my background in, and love of, textiles. As with an artist’s canvas or a bolt of cloth, I start my designs with the big picture and work my way down to the details!”
Using nature’s color palette, lines, forms and shapes as her guides, Cornell’s designs are an inspiration to make an occasion of every day. She credits nature for providing the backdrop and the muse for many of her creations. “Flowers, leaves and birds are the recurring motif in all elements of my merchandise and designs,” she says. “I love where nature takes me. Even when I can't be outside, I bring nature indoors with flowers and nature-inspired textiles and objects.”
from April’s Blog
Collections by April Cornell
