Monday meditation

The Autumn Season

Over the past 5 years I have made a deliberate study of the seasons of life in my own and in those around me. Some seasons namely Winter and Spring are easy to recognize....Winter with its death of old things and Spring which brings a renewal and birth of the new. I have found that Autumn and Summer are slightly more challenging to identify, particularly Autumn in which I find myself currently. This season is a duel between what seem like opposing realities. As in nature, in Autumn we see the fading glory of a past season and also an abundant harvest ultimately knowing that this harvest is temporary as we look towards a dormant Winter. 

I have found this season to be one of the most challenging and rewarding as I have gathered a harvest of years of sowing, learning and growing in my industry through consulting and at the same time have sensed the end of a season with KINGS&PRIESTS. It has been painful and glorious as I have made the transition to embrace the new and let go of the old recognizing that where I once received life was no longer where I wanted to spend my time and resources. 

Unclear of what this "new" looks like I have found comfort in looking at nature and her seasons knowing that this too shall pass and that each transition brings a new perspective and opportunity. I have also learned to let things go in the midst of uncertainty and without a new vision. My business, KINGS&PRIESTS is not "dying" necessarily but rather transitioning to something new. In the meantime helping others start and enhance their business through consulting has given me the opportunity to invest in the dreams of other people and use the knowledge and wisdom that has been developed through my own journey of business development for which I am truly grateful. I look forward to the future and what is to come not knowing if this future includes jewelry design or something entirely different and will most likely include opportunities I do not expect. 

So my question is "What season are you in?" 

Xo Clare

SPRING CLEAN

We are having a SALE! Dozens of one of a kind pieces and never before seen production samples are available now! Have you stopped on by yet?? 

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Holiday SALE!

K&P Anniversary SALE

 Check out our Anniversary Sale online now! All of our customer favorites are available for a limited time only at 50% off. Get er' done!

xo Clare

A Sweet Engagement

One of our favorites Anne, Designer and Owner of Eagle Egg Creative,  recently shared with us some pictures of her engagement photo shoot. She chose to layer a few of her favorite K&P necklaces and bracelets and we think she looks pretty darn adorable! Thanks for sharing Anne and congratulations!

KINGS&PRIESTS jewelry pictured:
Shepherd Necklace
Kinnia Necklace
Victorice Bracelet
Francis Bracelet

Photo credit: Braedon Flynn Photography

Gallery 525

 We are happy to announce that select pieces of K&P are now available at Gallery 525 in Ojai. 

Stop on by if you are in the area! 

Gallery 525 

525 El Roblar Avenue

Ojai, Ca  93023

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Travel Journal: Barcelona. Rome. Berlin.

One of our amazing customers, Keili, took her KINGS&PRIESTS bracelets with her on a recent trip around Europe. Here are some of her pics that she sent our way! Thank you for sharing Keili! xo

Barcelona

Rome

Berlin

K+P Heart of Africa Bracelet

Heart of Africa bracelet pictured with Pelagia bracelet and designer's own.

KINGS&PRIESTS Heart of Africa Bracelet

In 2008 we traveled to Africa. It was one of those life changing trips.. moments. I never expected that our trip would have as much meaning for me as it did. The practice and awareness of the spiritual realm is so heavy in Africa that it feels almost like you are walking through a pool of spiritual activity. It is so thick and tangible. One couldn't help but become more aware and more open. Through this experience I learned that what you value and what you are aware of will grow. Because the people value spirituality and are aware of the spiritual realm, it becomes more real.

We were staying and visiting places where most of the locals who encountered us expected us to be humanitarian workers vs. tourists. I appreciated this exposure to their reality and considered their hospitality to be all the more incredible in the midst of extreme human conditions that made their existence so much more challenging then our own. Without a doubt, I left that trip with a heavy awareness of my own level of selfishness, lack of care for the planet through my consumer habits and overall ignorance of the human condition worldwide. Upon our return, I became passionately committed to resolving these issues within my own life and that continues to be a lifelong pursuit.

I have worn my own Heart of Africa bracelet for the past couple years as a reminder of the continent that I love and its people. Now this bracelet is available for purchase with 10% of all sales going toward charities that are dedicated to making a difference in Africa : Invisible Children and charity: water. I wanted to create an opportunity to give back to the place that has inspired so much personal growth. My hope is that you would join me in that effort.

xo Clare