Photo Album: Italy and France 2013 | Part 3

 

We ended the month in Rome and stayed near Vatican City. 

 We celebrated his birthday in his country.

 I decided that my next car would be a Mini.

And we left Italy with the promise to be back very soon. 

xo, Clare

Photo Album: Italy and France 2013 | Part 2

I met J in Italy and we stayed in my favorite city in the world, Florence. 

 We took a trip to Siena and I found inspiration for our next collection.

The doors were incredible. I tried to figure out how to bring them home! 

We explored cities by foot...... 

........And shopped at local markets.

Photo Album: Italy+ France 2013 | Part 1

I spent the month of April in Paris, Rome and Florence. Don't be jealous.... you can go too! Here are some highlights of what proved to be the best month of my life.

I started the trip in Paris with one of my best friends.

 Notre Dame was stunning.

We went shopping on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées... and it was freezing.....

.....But even the rain was more beautiful in Paris. 

KINGS&PRIESTS goes to Europe!

Press: Interview with Haute Street!

A few weeks ago we were honored by an interview with Haute Street contributor Jessie Jones. Here it is in case you missed it!

xo Clare

The Door to Spiritual Intelligence: Part 1

 I often find myself in situations where I am observing something in the natural environment, I will have a dream, or I will encounter an unusual coincidence, and I know that the experience has a deeper meaning but I am not sure what it is. These experiences have led me to study the subject of  Spiritual Intelligence for the past 7 years. During my journey into this subject, I have come across many people who share similar experiences and have been on their own journey for answers. This has led me to believe that since we are body, soul, and spirit the subject of spiritual intelligence is just as important as IQ and EQ..... And yet, this subject is typically ignored because it is often misunderstood or considered too large of a subject to approach, too "religious", or even too scary for some people. For those of us who live in and experience the natural and spiritual realm or for those of you who are hungry to experience more of the spiritual realm, this blog series on SQ is for you.

For clarification, the definition of Spiritual Intelligence is the following:

Spiritual Intelligence is a measurement of intelligence referring to those who because of constant use and practice have trained their senses to discern what has been hidden or is being revealed in the spiritual realm.

This definition suggests to me that there are a few practical steps necessary to begin to understand the subject.

• First, and probably most important, one must acknowledge that a spiritual realm exists

• Second, one must believe that we can interact with the spiritual realm, or at the very least, that the spiritual and physical realm have an affect on each other

• Third, each person has been given a measure of ability to sense this realm and that those who train and practice will experience an increase in their ability to see and understand the invisible

So... where are you on your journey?

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Laozi

xo Clare

The meaning behind: The Beni.....

"The Beni- Divine Order"

My design inspiration typically comes from experiences I have had during a specific season of life.  Throughout the month September and October I continued to feel a lot of change in the air....an unusual amount of change. As I was sensing this I would also hear the sound of bells.Whether I was working in the studio, at the post office or shopping downtown, I would hear bells everywhere. I knew that the sound of bells and feeling of change was connected somehow and researched it a little more.

In my research I found that a bells ring actually corrects frequencies. It overwhelms other frequencies and over powers them until they resonate on the same frequency. It's a correction sound. It draws to it a community to resound in unison. It is my belief that the things that have been out of order are now coming into order. It is a divine order that brings peace and stability. To me, the bell represents correction, order and balance.

I designed the Beni necklace based on this experience. Named after one of my favorite mystics, this piece is made of African brass, antique trade beads and a single antique African brass bell. 

Now available at Flora Hills in Corona del Mar.  

Flora Hills

3519 East Coast Highway

Corona del Mar, Ca 92625

949.675.4516

xo Clare 

The language of numbers.....

For the past couple of years I have been learning about what I would call the "language of numbers".  I am the type of person to see signs everywhere..... license plate numbers.... the time on a clock.......billboards.....television shows... you name it. As a futurist , I am always looking at the horizon asking myself what's next??

Lately, I have had discussions with a few friends and have found that we are all seeing the same thing. So, for clarity sake, whether these numbers have personal meaning or apply to us corporately, here is my belief and interpretation of what they mean.

123- Everything is aligning
333- Radical change
777- Completion
444- New creative works
888- New beginnings
11:11- Transition

Here is what I feel is going on corporately........

The past few years have been great seasons of transition for many people. During these seasons, we have been prepared for what is coming. We are moving from a place and time of transition into a season of new things and new beginnings. It is the beginning of the new and the end of the old. The things that have seemed difficult to overcome or navigate will be quickly resolved. Things that have remained unclear and uncertain will begin to become clear as things align. The directions and opportunities that have seemed unclear or hidden will begin to present themselves. What we didn't think was possible will become possible. We will see the things that we have hoped and dreamed for. I feel that there is great potential to accomplish big things in this next year and to see the fruit of what we have been working towards the past couple years.

2013 is going to be very exciting!


xo Clare

Happy Birthday K&P!

It has been one amazing year since we started! I could not have done it without my close friends and family..... you know who you are! Things I thought would happen in 2 to 3 years happened very quickly and I am incredibly thankful for the success that we have had so far.  I have met the most amazing people this year and have had the best support from our customers and boutiques. We have laughed....we have cried.....but most of all we have stood in awe over the opportunity and success of the past year.  I am truly grateful for this last season and look forward with great anticipation for what is ahead! Thank you to all who have been part of the journey so far... the best is yet to come!

xo Clare

Photo credit: www.janellestephanie.com

KINGS&PRIESTS News: New Location Forever Posh!

We are excited to announce that Forever Posh in Santa Ynez Valley will now be carrying select pieces of the K&P line! This adorable boutique offers a distinct selection of the best designers and we are honored to have been chosen. If you are in the Santa Ynez Valley be sure to stop by. You will not be disappointed!

Forever Posh

3583 Numancia Street

Santa Ynez, Ca  93460

(805) 688-1444

www.foreverposh.com