About Son of a Sailor

Billy and Jessica’s lives are rooted in the art of making things. Their relationship began in San Francisco, where Billy met Jessica after returning from a year-long trip around the world. Before settling down in Texas, the two fostered a long-distance relationship by sending handmade gifts to one another. A graphic designer and screenprinter by trade, Billy’s work takes on organic forms while Jessica’s background in fine art photography gives her a strong eye for framing, precision and composition. Son of a Sailor was born out of their shared love of thoughtful design and the ways it can spark joy in the lives of others. At Son of a Sailor, we hand-make and curate gifts that add a little color to life. Much of the inspiration behind our products come from the application of color, pattern and geometry to materials with a rich history and story. In our shop, you’ll find jewelry and lifestyle goods ranging from beaded earrings and bracelets to painted keychains, playful home goods and men’s leather accessories—all of which are designed with the intent of bringing happiness to life’s daily necessities. Read their story