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As a wink to Nantucket, where The Keeping House launched, Alyssa reimagined the whale, an enduring symbol of Nantucket, adorned in our signature patterns, creating a collectible piece that weaves together heritage, artistry, and the simple truth that everything looks better in a great print.
Born & raised in Boston, Alyssa Jill Harris spent her childhood learning and exploring all creative outlets. She attended programs at the North Bennet Street School, Museum School of Boston, Hartford Art School & more. Post college, Alyssa worked in fashion & interior design before moving to Camden, South Carolina and founding Willa Heart. Alyssa's work has been featured in the New York Times, Architectural Digest, Veranda Magazine & More.
Each pattern begins with a ghost of the past: an 18th-century French quilt, an Anglo-Indian chintz, a 17th-century Italian tear sheet, and handwoven traditions from across centuries and cultures.