Taking Leaps

I can’t tell you how many hours I work, where I work, or even when I work. Is it work when I’m collecting shells on the beach? Walking, stargazing, dreaming up ideas? Sitting at my desk or talking on the phone? Every part of me is engaged in this business, yet it’s such a part of who I am that calling it "work" feels absurd.  

I wish this business had found me sooner. It has given me the confidence and courage to be myself. That might sound funny, but it’s true. In a world that pressures us to conform, it’s hard to live authentically when your true self veers from the norm.  

I’ve been an artist my whole life, and now, at last, I get to reap the rewards. I can’t describe the joy I feel when I see someone wearing one of my designs. It’s like seeing an old friend and being truly seen, all at once.  

Doing what you love and having others embrace it feels like a giant hug. I believe that at their core, most artists simply want to speak through their work. You’ve given me so many beautiful ways to do just that.  

There may come a time when I’m no longer designing jewelry, but I’ll always be creating. Writing these newsletters has been a creative outlet I’ve loved, and it’s deeply meaningful when people tell me how much my words resonate with them. The funny thing about doing something for yourself is how often others benefit from it too.  

I hope these letters inspire you to take a leap—to try something bold, even if it scares you. If there’s one message I hope you’ve taken from them, it’s this: if I can do it, so can you.  

In 2025, I hope to hear from many of you. Share what you’ve started, how you’ve tried, failed, and learned, and tell me how you’re not giving up. Ask questions, share feedback, and let me know what’s on your mind.  

I’m here to celebrate not just your accomplishments, but your attempts.  

Here’s to a bold, beautiful 2025.  

xx  
Christina