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Gift Guide 2022
Gift Guide 2022
Gift-giving can be tricky, but I'm here to make it a little bit easier. Here are my top picks for gifts this holiday season. I based these picks on what... Read more...
Accessibility
My jewelry is not accessible to everyone. I know that. The cost of precious metals and the labor that goes into ensures a higher price point right out of the gate. With the rising costs of metals, It's very likely that I will even have to increase my prices soon. However, I would like for my jewelry to be more accessible and I'm trying to do what I can for that.   The first thing I've done is that I've added Klarna as a payment option. Klarna gives the option to buy something... Read more...
Introducing our One-of-a-Kind series!
Introducing our One-of-a-Kind series!
Over the last few months as I’ve figured out how to run a business full-time, I’ve let my focus on creativity and design fall to the wayside. You’ve probably noticed,... Read more...
Life At Arcosanti
Life At Arcosanti
I've been here almost three weeks and I'm still figuring things out.  Transitioning into Arcosanti has been very gentle and loving. The weather has been nice, bordering on hot. The community... Read more...
"Does This Come in Gold?"
"Does This Come in Gold?"
The appeal of gold is undeniable. It's warm and buttery and sparkles so beautifully. I didn't understand it until I had a gold ring on my own finger - then... Read more...
Eid-ul-Adha 2020
Eid-ul-Adha 2020
My earliest memories around jewelry all involve Eid. When I was little, preparations for every Eid would including going and picking out jewelry to match our brand new Eid outfits. For so many... Read more...
A Note on the New Collection
A Note on the New Collection
Hi friends.  I've been working on a new collection for months. I've been teasing it for months! This is my first official collection, though, and the world has been burning... Read more...
Arcosanti from the Mesa
Arcosanti
A week ago I spent time in the most magical place in the desert, maybe the most magical place on Earth: Arcosanti.  Arcosanti is the vision of architect Paolo Soleri. Soleri... Read more...
Jewelry Manufacturing with Gildform
Jewelry Manufacturing with Gildform
When I started Hamaila, I made everything by hand. Every piece of jewelry that went to a customer was measured, cut, shaped, soldered and polished by my two hands. It... Read more...
Resource Center for Asylum Seekers in Mexico
Resource Center for Asylum Seekers in Mexico
In the middle of November I heard an episode of This American Life that detailed the lives of migrants in camps on our southern border - specifically in Matamoros right... Read more...
Ladysmiths of ATX
Ladysmiths of ATX
I've been fairly absent for the last month - for good reason:  I opened up a shop.  Me and my dear jewelry friend, Hannah Parks, started Ladysmiths of ATX back... Read more...
Humanity First
Humanity First
Those of you all who have been with me for a while know that I used to highlight and donate to a non-profit weekly. That became overwhelming as I dealt... Read more...