About Me

I am drawn to the beauty of nature, the spiritual and old artifacts. There is something equally stunning in old trade beads and our natural world. I feel the strength from all the hands that have touched vintage objects and taken years to gather energy.

And I believe that handmade objects feed your soul. There is the story of the beads or gems, the energy of the maker and then the story of the person who receives the work. Making is intertwined with my very being. For me, jewelry represents personal freedom, authenticity, and connection. It allows us to share something unique about ourselves with the world around us.

Email to inquire about custom work. kayte@smilingelephantstudio.com

Enormous thanks to Darryl Bernstein for banner photography. http://www.bernsteinproductions.com