Like a Long-Lost Friend
Day 9 – Made to Matter: 13 Soulful Stories from the Studio
Some pieces aren’t made for just anyone. They wait—quietly, patiently—until the right hands find them.
These boho necklaces are born from what’s left behind—scraps from beloved sewing and crochet projects, orphaned beads, single vintage buttons, the last inch of trim. I gather them without a clear plan, trusting that the right piece will speak at the right time. The necklaces come together slowly, like memory quilts for the soul—hand-knotted strands of natural stone beads paired with tassels made of tulle, thread, and time. Then come the charms—keys that once locked something up, now offering mystery and wonder. Snippets of handwritten fabric tags with quotes stitched in. A worn trinket. A button from someone’s grandmother’s tin.
And always, the knowing.
Because these necklaces aren’t created for crowds—they’re created for someone specific. Someone I haven’t met yet. I don’t always understand it in the making, but when the necklace finds her, we both know.
I’ve watched women hold one in their hand, tilt their head, breathe deep—and whisper with a smile:
“There you are.”
Like a long-lost friend.
And that’s how I know I’m doing exactly what I’m meant to do—because these aren’t just accessories. They’re soul keepers. They carry whispers from the past and reminders of resilience. They celebrate uniqueness and invite the wearer to embrace their own beautifully tangled story.
Just like the paperweights, these necklaces feel like they have a quiet pulse. A calling. And when they are found, it's like something inside both of us exhales.
They are more than adornment—they are memory, movement, and message. I don't design them to match anything but the moment someone sees herself in them. It’s not about fashion. It’s about remembering who you are.
Thought to Carry
You are not too much, too broken, too late, or too far gone.
You are a mosaic of all you’ve walked through—and you are worthy of being found.
“There is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in.” —Leonard Cohen
“Jewelry is like the perfect spice—it always complements what’s already there.” —Diane Von Furstenberg