My word for 2024 is “CONQUER”

 📋I can’t help my self I am a goal settin’ gal. 

These are my biz goals for 2024! ⤵️

I don’t necessarily do a resolutions list but I LOVE an anti-resolutions list of things you’ve completed over the last year! Here is my (mini) list:

☑️ First full year in business

☑️ Made more money working for myself than I did commuting into NYC

☑️ Was able to stay home and raise my son (didn’t have to pay for daycare!)

☑️ Attended the first ever Permanent Jewelry Expo in Las Vegas

☑️ Took a metalsmith class @ Propagate Studio 

(and am taking more this month- so excited)

My word of the year for 2023 was “REINVESTMENT”

I took my profits and built up my company. 

I wanted my table/displays to look the way I envisioned 

(thanks @timberandtidedesigns for bringing my vision to life!). 

I wanted my assortment to speak for itself and now I have over 120 chain options! 

I wanted marketing materials that were cohesive and still fun (obsessed with my stickers!) 

I wanted to offer customers a great experience that is backed up by great product 

and customer service. 

My word for 2024 is “CONQUER”

Let’s get it.

I am excited for the year ahead. Thank you for your support 🖤

#ChainGang

2022 Anti-Resolutions + Core Memories + Top 9

Every year I like to reflect on my anti-resolutions 

and highlight my accomplishments & experiences 

• Mentioned at the end of last year but I got my mom mobile, can't say I love my Kia Seltos, but it will do for now.
• I opened up about our IVF journey in my most personal blog post ever
• Saw Book of Mormon on Broadway with my friends
• Also saw Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway {was INCREDIBLE}
• Saw Billie Eilish at Madison Square Garden - got last minute tickets and I am so happy we did!
• Checked out  "Night Forms: dreamloop by Klip Collective" at Grounds For Sculpture
• Wasn't all happy and fun though- we lost our Maggie girl in February, I miss her every day.
• Had a baby shower I did not want
• Had a NYC baby shower in Bryant Park which felt very full circle since that is where we had our egg retrieval and transfer at our IVF clinic
• Did some exciting home improvements- a working fireplace + runner for our stairs
• Designed and created the perfect nursery for our incoming bundle of joy
• Had a last minute pregnancy photo shoot with Brianna Lynn Photography
• Oh yeah WE HAD A FREAKIN' BABY!
• A REALLY CUTE ONE AT THAT! & had a newborn photo shoot with Brianna Lynn Photography
• Shared another personal post with Little Charlie's Birth Story
• Celebrated my last Mother's Day without holding a baby
• Celebrated our first Father's Day with a baby!
• Little Charlie got to meet his bisnonni & great grandma & great grandpa Charlie! What a lucky kid!
• Celebrated our first 4th of July as a family
• My sister Bianca got married to her partner Matt
• Visited the newly married couple in the babies first out of state sleepover in Delaware
• Took Little Charlie swimming for the first time
• Went back to work after Maternity Leave
• Celebrated 9 years being married with some new artwork
• Got zapped at Catbird for my birthday with Olivia which ended up set off a whole new career path for me
• Went to the Mushroom Festival and celebrated my birthday with my whole family
• Went on my last JV boat trip sailing around the Hudson
• Speaking of- I lost my job of the last 3.5 years at Julie Vos when I decided that I could not commute full time anymore. Still sad, still miss it, but it was the best decision I could make for my family.
• I started my own company Off The Chain Studios & not going to lie my first month being in business has been INCREDIBLE! Intro blog post HERE
• Took Little Charlie to NYC for the first time!
• Took Little Charlie to his first concert Little Feat
• Had a hilarious first family Halloween custom with Dr. Evil, Mini Me and Austin Powers... a lifetime goal if you ask me.
• Went pumpkin picking 🎃 
• Started my Mommy Mondaze series to share some honest takes on motherhood
• Celebrated Thanksgiving with our 6 month old - almost exactly one year since telling my family we were pregnant!
• Adopted a new puppy - Rider! 🐕 
• Little Charlie met Santa for the first time! {Christmas + NYE recaps coming soon!}

Core memories made for sure

here is just a few:

My anti-resolutions & core memories are also reflected 

in my Instagram Top Nine this year:

Loved this prompt from @morganharpernichols 🔛 Instagram:

Goodbye 2022, 

what a wild ride!

Looking forward to 2023!

🎢 

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