Abby Essie Studios

As the head curator for Abby Essie Studios, Alaina “Suga Lane” Williams, enjoys the creative process and the element of surprise it brings. Her selection of delectable pieces has evolved along with her style and eye for the divine. The rarer the object de affection, the more likely she is to investigate, sometimes re-designing and painting furniture and small décor pieces, alongside her commissioned original art creations. Procuring for Abby Essie clients has taken Suga Lane on sourcing trips around the world, morphing her passion for adventure into a treasure chest to share.

Abby Essie's collection is constantly evolving just as it's functions are presently expanding within the design and production world. Since the shift of 2020, Abby Essie has been pivoting into serving as a full production company, Abby Essie Studios, a socially conscious entertainment company. Over the years, we have been behind the scenes, providing props and wardrobe to T.V. and film productions throughout the Southeast, as well as worldwide. We provide design services and specialty procurement for private individuals, including celebrity clients.

Alaina "Suga Lane" Williams, Abby Essie's founder, is a multi-disciplined creative, not only as a painter, sculptor, photographer, and digital artist – but as an actress, catch her on HBO in the Killer Truth S1 Ep4, on TVOne in For My Man Ep520 and other bit parts on the small and big screen; releasing albums as a singer-songwriter, Ride It [Single], Luv Trilogy [EP] instrumental musician and producer “Trashonica” (2020), and authoring entrepreneurial and collecting guides “Make Money Re-Selling Clothing & Décor Books 1 & 2. She was honored to be included in an art book “Inside the Artist’s Studio” (2020 Ikouii), which celebrates artists who are either family of artists with disabilities, or living with disabilities. Her sister, Aleatha is a hearing impaired artist and advocate. Suga is also the head designer for Suga Lane Designs, an original fashion and decor company, creating new textiles, clothing, and accessories. Suga believes you are at your best when your work can merge with your creativity. "We promote re-purposing as a way to support & connect to our communities & planet." She says "Sustainability inspires creative spontaneity and it's a great art catalyst."