The Story

Radiante is a handmade jewelry line that I created to spark joy, share positive energy, and look rad at the same time.

Radiante was inspired by this mural I came across in Todos Santos, a small surf town in Baja Sur, Mexico - the Spanish word for “radiant”. I had decided to take a solo roadtrip throughout Baja Sur at the end of 2021 to close out my 20’s and welcome a new decade - the big 30’s. The trip was filled with introspection and excitement for the possibilities in life that lie ahead. This mural was shaded beneath a few trees on the main road in town, surrounded by shops and people and busy street vendors. I was passing swiftly by with my next destination in mind when the mural caught my eye. It made me think of how we often move through the motions of life quickly, sometimes not stopping to embrace the small but beautiful moments directly in front of us. The sun was shining, the wind was gently blowing, and there was a glow that I felt beaming internally. The colors, simplicity, and vibrance instantly stopped me, and in that moment, I truly felt radiant.

There’s a quote that has always stood out to me, “art is not what you see, but what you make others see”, and I hope that the pieces I create are able to inspire you to feel just as radiant as I did in that moment.

☼ Kayla