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PAPERCITY PROMOTION PAPERCITY PROMOTION B efore Nancy Badia and her daughter, Dakota, brought a pop-up of their jewelry collection Buddha Mama to Dallas, they had a friendship with artist Ashley Longshore. The dynamic women — mutual fans of each other›s work — have much in common: They share a love for bright hues and bold motifs, and they don't take themselves too seriously. So, when Longshore invited them to do a trunk show during her April pop-up in Dallas, the Buddha Mama founders jumped at the offer. Their trunk show runs from April 9 through 11. It's a first for Buddha Mama, whose jewelry is traditionally sold through Jo Latham in Fort Worth and other shops from coast to coast. Longshore's pop-up is also a departure for the artist, X ASHLEY LONGSHORE: A POP-UP COMES TO DALLAS whose works can only be procured from Longshore herself, rather than through galleries. Buddha Mama jewelry is rendered in 20K gold with fine gemstones and diamonds; the enamel pieces are based on talismans, silhouettes, and fantastical expressions. One of the most popular collections is Celestial Love, an homage to Nancy's mother. Nancy, a Buddhist, has long had a passion for jewelry — stringing beads for her spiritual center ignited her interest, and she began designing jewelry around her own mandala tattoos. After college, Dakota returned home and joined her mother in the business. Together, they traveled the world, teaching themselves to create the pieces, working with artisans in Bangkok to match their vision, and perfecting the golden hue. Mama Buddha Nancy Badia Ashley Longshore 98