Emma James | Antiquaria

Emma James pursued art from a young age, following in the footsteps of her parents. As a child she watched her father capture the beauty of Southern California and New Mexico with his paintings and her mother capture emotions and wisdom as a healer. After receiving her BFA from Parsons School of Design, Emma had a successful career as a fashion designer and trend forecaster in New York City. In 2009 she moved to Austin and co-founded Antiquaria Design Studio, a boutique stationery and lifestyle brand. Her artwork is now stocked in over two thousand stores worldwide.

Thanks to her background in trend forecasting, Emma has a unique ability to create designs that are timeless while aesthetically forward. Her passion for color and pattern made designing wallpaper a natural next step. This collection is uniquely intimate for Emma, as it’s based on summers at her family’s ranch in New Mexico where she fostered a deep love of the American Southwest.