My story
Years ago, I began making jewelry out of one desire- “to give a good gift". The desire to give unlocked a creative expression I had yet to discover about myself and had no idea I possessed. Since then, my creative expression has grown to incorporate pieces that represent a particular truth, season, emotion, celebration, or just to make a beautiful piece. While the outcome and inspiration fluctuates, one thing remains consistent- that each piece retains meaning as a memorial and testament to life experiences.
What started out as a simple way for me to “give a good gift”, has transformed into a dream of reaching and encouraging others to remember. My goal is to provide a product that you will connect with and love giving. While receiving a gift is wonderful, nothing surpasses the inner reward of having given that perfect, thoughtful gift- the kind that says “I see you, I know you”. Gifts that speak to where we come from, where we are going, and that remind us of triumphing over trials and emerging from the other side with a renewed sense of hope.
My desire is that you feel the love and intentions in each piece- a part of gifting someone with something meaningful, or that you yourself are on the receiving end.
My inspiration in creating new pieces
Starting this business has been my own constant reminder of the journey towards growth and learning. Every step of the way has been new, uncharted territory, leaving me with more knowledge, understanding and perspective than before. That’s why I believe The Willow necklace is the perfect piece to share with you as I start this launch.
Pearls are testaments to the overcoming of the uncomfortable, the difficult- the trials of life, and from that experience creating something of value. What starts as an unwelcome visitor, transforms into a beautiful gem through process and careful cultivation.
I design simple, elegant pieces that you will gravitate towards on the daily, yet have that classic touch to carry you through special occasions. What you get is more than a classic piece of jewelry; you get ornamented with something that has a story. Something born from myself. A piece that comes possessing a meaning- to be given with purpose.
What’s behind the name?
Every business begins with an idea and a vision. Finding the perfect name that wraps up everything you want to say in just a few syllables, was one of the most daunting aspects in beginning this journey. I spent so much time praying and hunting for the perfect name- a name that spoke to my dream and translated who I saw myself as. As I reflected on the name I had bouncing around in my head, I made the sweetest discovery that solidified in my heart that I was on the right track. When thinking of giving from what you have, I am constantly reminded of my mother, sitting at her sewing machine, working long, meticulous hours making Barbie clothes for us for Christmas. She found joy in the little ways she could transform the old into something new, always sure that we never went without on Christmas morning.
My company’s name is in honor of my mother, Frances Willodean Hagan- a woman with a beautiful and gracious spirit. The desire to “give a good gift”, is a gift in itself which I inherited from her. Her creative expression left an impression and legacy of true giving. A woman who knew how to cultivate the meaning in the scraps of life, and construct gifts full of love.