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If you've ever wondered where the idea for Calathea Collective come from, I'll let you in on a little secret: a lot of them come from a very sparkle-obsessed little girl. She always loved colorful things and accessories, especially if they sparkled. This little girl had absolutely no concept of "too much sparkle." She was me, and she still runs the show around here. My Favorite Creative Compass When I'm designing something new -- a bracelet, a pair of earrings, a necklace -- there's one question that always finds its way into my head: Would little Jacki have loved this? If...

Hi, friends. It feels a little wild to look up from the bench and realize how long it's been since I last wrote here. The short version: we've been busy in the best way. The longer version is what this post is for. Since Calathea Collective opened up shop back in November 2024, more than 3,000 of our handmade little somethings have made their way to homes in 47 states. That number still stops me in my tracks. Every order represents someone choosing a piece I picked beads for, knotted, finished and packed by hand at the kitchen-table-turned-studio in Middletown....

These past two weekends taught me the most important lesson about pop-up markets: you can’t go in with set expectations. Winterfest was a dream, Middletown was a flop—but both were exactly what I needed. Here’s what I learned about growth, adaptability, and why ‘slow’ markets still matter.

Welcome to Calathea Collective! This is our very first blog post, and we're so excited to share our story with you. Discover what inspired this collection of plants, handcrafted goods, and artisan treasures—and get the details on our holiday preparations. Plus, don't miss the big announcement: we're hosting our first-ever pop-up shop on Friday, December 5 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Academy Building Lawn in Newark, DE. Join us for an evening of local shopping, festive finds, and community connection!