I’ve been working quietly behind the scenes on something I’m really excited to share — a whole new collection of handmade earrings. Each pair is small, simple, and meant to be the kind of jewelry you can wear without thinking too hard about it. Whether you’re getting groceries, heading to dinner, or dressing up a comfy sweater, these earrings add just a little something special. And after weeks of shaping, sanding, sealing, and matching hardware, all 26 new styles  are finall

There’s magic in creating with intention — and hearing what makes your heart light up helps me keep Root & Rising growing in all the right ways. ✨ Lately, my hands (and heart) have been busy — crafting new things for my shop, sketching ideas for what’s next, and daydreaming about all the possibilities still waiting to bloom. ✨ There’s something so magical about that creative spark, isn’t there? I’ve recently added a few new pieces that I’m really proud of — some soft marble-s

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