Studio Kittie

Chic jewelry for the elegant geek, designed with your personality in mind. Share your passions. Spark a conversation. Wear your inner world.

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Abandoning The Creative Catapult

I realized this past month that I've been picking and choosing which of my ideas to develop and share based on whether or not I feel they have the potential to be that "big ticket item" that creates a magical breakthrough and catapults me to the next level in Business™.

At some point in the past years, I absorbed the belief that with just one more effort, one more class, one more Aha! moment, I'd create something that would blow the doors to my business wide open, I'd magically attract all the new customers I needed, and all would be well.

And, I know this hope/belief is easy to absorb in the entrepreneurial world. It's far sexier to advertise "Breakthrough!" than "Slow'n'Steady Progress."

In the process of holding out for my own breakthrough, I set aside a lot of smaller jewelry offerings and intuitive creations that I pre-judged wouldn't be welcomed in a huge way. Or even a moderate way! And now I realize that withholding any creative idea is the same as denying someone the medicine they truly need.

Because why would the idea be channeled to me in the first place, if it wasn't needed by someone in the material world?

So now I'm approaching my offerings, and creations, and my entire structure with new eyes. For the first time in years, I'm excited to sit down and free-form create, and then share what I'm developing! Because whether it reaches one person, or 5, or 100, they need what I'm doing, and I'm here to help.

It's a huge relief, giving myself permission to work on things for the sake of seeing the creation through to completion, instead of for the sake of whether or not it will "sell."

And, in a good way, it feels a little rebellious... entrepreneurs are, after all, supposed to chase that Big Ticket Dream. So I'm giving myself permission to STOP chasing, for the rest of the year, or maybe longer. Right now I'm focusing on being the best I can be, for the people who need me.

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There are so many talented creators in the world — and there’s room for all of us.

The most true thing you can do as a creator is show up as yourself, 100% not apologizing, but instead celebrating. 

When you do, you’re speaking the language of truth. 

When you knock things up a notch and choose to put your work and your true self out there in the world, in a truly visible way, the people who get your truth and live in it will come join you. 

It doesn’t matter if they flock to you, or trickle in one by one. Because they will be ready for the medicine that only you can give.

When you show up and share your work and your truth all in one package, that is creating Art That Serves. 

This is the most powerful art there is. 

And then the pleasure — the art that also pleases — is icing on the already delicious layer cake of creation.

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Jewelry does more than decorate, it empowers you to create the life you desire

It's funny for a jewelry designer to admit, but I wasn't much of a jewelry wearer in my past. I have always had pieces I love, and carried with me, but the general concept of wearing multiple pieces on a daily basis never really sunk in...  until last year. That's when I learned just how potent jewelry can be for focusing and setting intentions.

I still remember one of the pivotal moments that changed my mind, and the way I now set intentions. I’d found a stash of silver Spiral charms and a flash of inspiration washed through me… I could see it perfectly in my mind’s eye: a Manifestation Bracelet. 

I’d never woven a bracelet like this before. When it was finished, I felt a moment of self-doubt. Could a bracelet actually help me manifest something tangible? Was I crazy to believe jewelry could be that powerful? So I conducted a test.

I wore the bracelet all the next day, with the specific intention to manifest something 1) edible and 2) free. As the hours progressed, the doubt did return, but feeling the bracelet on my wrist and seeing the specifically selected stones and charms reminded me of my intention. I flowed through the doubt and re-anchored in trust.

Dinnertime rolled around, and sure enough, by the time the meal was complete our table of four people had been gifted a free aperitif and a complimentary meal.

I love to cook, so we don’t eat out often — free food and drinks at a restaurant is faroutside my wheelhouse. I was stunned at the power of my intention, supported by the bracelet I had woven just that morning. It really worked!

When I shared this exact story on Facebook the next day (intending only to share my amazement) I was inundated with requests from people wanting a manifestation bracelet of their own. They recognized the power of a wearable talisman, hand-created to support their unique needs and energy. So not only did I, Kittie, become a regular jewelry wearer, but the Talismana Jewelry collection was also born!

Nowadays, I wear at least one piece of jewelry throughout the day -- maybe more! It depends on my mood when I wake up, whether or not I'm going out and about, and most importantly, what I desire to energize and grow within my life. More than beautiful decorations, my jewelry serves to empower me, and my dreams as I help them grow to fruition. I love knowing I have a physical reminder of my efforts, and this love is why I continue creating jewelry every week.

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Anchor in trust and watch your next step unfold

Tell me if this sounds familiar…

You have things you want to do. Inspiring, gorgeous, life-changing things. Maybe a work project, or an art installation, or writing a book, or landing your first freelance client. Maybe you have just the seed of an idea, but you know it will grow into something beautiful.

You believe in your ideas. You believe in your determination to see them through. But when you ask yourself, “How do I make this happen?” what you hear is a resounding…

I don’t know.

And suddenly the creative energy grinds to a halt. The logistics flood in. The Pro/Con List ritual begins. Your mind spins round and round trying piece together a road map that will lead you to your destination, this thing that you and you alone can bring forth into the world. And yet…

I don’t know.

When I chose to stop consulting in the tech world and grow Studio Kittie full time, I spent months trying to logic and plan my way out of I don’t know. I believed with all my heart that if I took just one more class, read one more book, perfected one more mantra, the road map would magically unfold and my path would become crystal clear. 

Sadly, this belief was false. I was heartbroken to discover I couldn’t think my way out of it. I had to find a different way to relate to the naturally occurring uncertainty, and the sabotaging fear, that emerges when we are called to create something profound and share it with the world. 

I don’t know.

But I trust.

Instead of agonizing over my uncertainty, I faced up to it. I acknowledged it as part of the process. I learned to let it flow through me, because then I could move past it and anchor into something far more powerful: Trust.

Trust is intensely personal, and there’s no wrong way to do it. Trust in what makes you feel empowered, loved, recognized. Trust in your loved ones to carry you; angels to guide you; sleeping in to rejuvenate you; trust in your own perfectly wise inner nature. Trust in the things that make you feel Spacious and Clear, because through these feelings, the next step will reveal itself. And the next. And the next. And then the path truly does unfold. 

One of the most powerful ways to anchor into your trust is to wear a physical symbol of it - a talisman - so that it can do the work of reminding you. Believe it or not, I was never a regular jewelry wearer… until I recognized its power beyond beauty to anchor me in my trust. Now, when I wake up, I put on the jewelry piece(s) that I know will nurture the energetic support I need that day. 

So if you’re getting caught up in I don’t know, take a deep breath and think about the things you trust in. Find a talisman to help you anchor in. If I can help you create that perfect piece of jewelry, let me know. But most importantly, trust that the next step is ready and waiting for you, and you will find it. 

I'm pleased to announce a new feature on the Studio Kittie website -- you can now browse all jewelry on one page! New collections will be added automatically, so whether you're shopping for yourself or a loved one, it's never been easier to find gorgeous talismanic jewelry. Pop on over and take a look! ^_^

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Hands down one of the prettiest pizzas I've ever made! #freshbaked #rustic

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Golden evening sun #shiba #glory 🐕

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Just finished a short & sweet #Runic #Divination session re: this intense need to rise up and take action. Mars is shining as brightly as it can and we're feeling the get up and go impact. The runes were super helpful today in offering guidance in how to navigate and balance the crazy strong need to DO with the necessary balance to BE. Find me @ kittienumnums on Periscope to watch!

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It's the perfect day of May to let go of what's not working and double down on what is 🌕🃏🌱

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Rainy day roses 🌧🌹 #naturalbeauty

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1/4 of my studio floor has been tactile brainstorming for weeks now. 📚 #redesign

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Today's constant companion & inspiration. Creative breakthroughs feel *amazing!* #naturalbeauty

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Been giving the #roses coffee grounds 2-3x weekly and they LOVE it. This single bloom scented the whole room! 🌹

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Another late night family photo. Aiden looks *amazing.* That side glance. Wow. Much 🐕💛.

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Envisioning Studio Kittie 2.0 beneath the Oak and Pine trees. 🍃💚 #growth

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Last night #princessleia decided to sit like a person between us so of course family selfie. 💛🐺💛

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An unexpected journey today led to a most gorgeous picnic spot. 🌲 #redwoods

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Inspired to read the runes for today! Perdho (r) and Mannaz (l) together are a reminder to take delight in the unexpected synchronicities that arise when we spend time with the people we love. Union makes for strength; releasing the need to control creates space to be surprised. Loyalty and Empathy are potent words today.