Klee here! I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how we all have this small, stubborn glow that stays lit even when life feels like a cold, rainy Wednesday. This piece is centered around a pink-orange fire Labradorite that looks less like a stone and more like a captured sunset. This piece is a celebration of that rare, steady flame we all have inside us. It’s a tribute to the fact that you don’t have to be the loudest person in the room to have a light that is impossible to ignore.
We spend so much time looking for warmth and validation from the outside world, but there is something incredibly empowering about carrying your own fire. This necklace is a tribute to that glow. It’s for the days when you need to remember that you are your own source of light and that your warmth is one-of-a-kind.
Happy Valentine’s Day! Love comes in so many different forms, and since meeting this amazing woman, I’ve been lucky enough to experience them all.
Falling in love with who I am was the first step… it’s what allowed me to finally love another person fully. But falling in love with Klee, from the very second I met her, opened up a whole new world. It taught me what it means to truly experience the love of another.
I hope that today, you get to experience love in whatever form it comes to you. Whether it’s love for yourself, a partner, a friend, or your craft, embrace it all.
Klee Here! What started as a little experiment in the studio turned into something I’m absolutely obsessed with.
I found these spectacular double-terminated Labradorite crystals with that deep green and gold flash, and I knew I had to find a way to let that light speak for itself. I hand-wrapped them in solid sterling silver, letting the minimalist hooks flow right through the stones for a clean, contemporary look. They’re light, secure, and they have that raw, “Rogue” energy I love.
I’m always pushing myself to see what happens when I step outside my comfort zone, and these earrings are a reminder that the best things usually happen when you just start playing with an idea.
What do you think of this barrel style?
We are getting ready to go live tonight and have some fun! Our Love And Jazz Hands Live Stream event is tonight 1-30-26 at 5pm Eastern time! We’ll be chatting it up telling you stories from when Klee and I met. We’ll be showing off some new jewelry and art created with “love” in mind, and playing one of our songs! Oh, we will also be announcing the winner of the giveaway during the stream! So grab something warm and join us tonight for a fun time!
So, the 2026 “Love Is” calendars were officially sold out… YAY! Then I got a phone call from my dad.
He told me he wanted one, and the little kid in me got so excited that my dad actually wanted my art on his wall that I didn’t just order one… well I ordered eleven. It’s more cost effective.
That means both my parents are now officially squared away for 2026, and I have exactly 10 calendars left for the rest of you.
If you missed out the first time, here is your second and absolute last chance to snag one. Once these 10 are gone, they are really gone. Both my parents have theirs now, so the mission is technically accomplished.
Grab yours by visiting the link on our website!
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I haven’t posted much the last few days… in case you are wondering, we are still kicking it.
Sooo, I (Rafi) still have no voice and have been in recovery mode. The good news: no COVID, no flu. The official prescription is lots of fluids and a whole lot of rest, and Klee is making sure I don’t push it and actually do what the doctors said.
Since I can’t talk much, I’m letting these little birds do it for me.
I made them on the wood from that tree that came down in our yard (you know the one).
Hopefully they brighten this blustery, wintery day just a bit.
We are ready for The Makers Market Pop-Up at Clifford’s tomorrow Saturday December 13th from 10am – 4pm!
We’re popping up at Clifford’s and bringing the holiday vibes with us! Come hang out, eat something tasty, and browse a collection of art, jewelry, and creative gifts made by your favorite creative humans.
This is the perfect stop if you’re looking for something thoughtful, a little weird, and made with heart. We’ll be there to say hi, chat, and help you find something special for the holidays (or for yourself… because you deserve nice things).
Where: Clifford’s
19 E 1st St, Oil City, PA 16301
Come celebrate the season, support handmade, and spend some time soaking up good art, good drinks, and good company.
Today’s the day!
The opening reception for Whispers of the Artful Traveler at the Manos Gallery is happening from 12–4pm, and it’s going to be a really beautiful show.
Klee and I are bummed that we can’t be there in person today due to health stuff, but we’re definitely there in spirit and we’ll probably be refreshing our phones way too often to see photos. We’re planning to head out and experience the exhibition as soon as we can because there is so much amazing art in this one, and we can’t wait to see it all in person.
If you’re in or around New Kensington, swing by, check out the show, support the artists, and enjoy an afternoon surrounded by creativity and community.
Manos Gallery
200 Freeport Rd, New Kensington, PA 15068
12pm – 4pm
Let me know if you go ! We’d love to hear what piece grabbed you first.
Klee and I are in full holiday-stream prep mode over here!
Tonight at 5pm Eastern, we’re going live for our Holiday Open Studio, and we’re so excited to finally do this again. We missed it last year, and being able to share this with you now means a lot.
We’ve got art and jewelry to show off, a few stories to tell, some music to play, and at 5:30pm we’ll be giving away a $100 gift card to our website!
It’s going to be super laid-back, festive, and fun… exactly what we need right now.
Grab a drink, get cozy, and come hang out with us tonight!
Join us here https://rafiandklee.com/shop/live/
Monumental task achieved! Every single calendar order has officially been shipped out and is now zipping its way to your beautiful walls!
I also hand-delivered a few around town today and I felt like a very awkward, slightly introverted, and way less graceful version of a Christmas elf. I was creeping up to porches, trying to look like I belonged there while trying not to slip in the snow and send calendars flying.
It was definitely a push out of the introvert comfort zone, but totally worth it. Now go forth and plan your year with some awesome art!
Thank you all for the incredible support! Seriously, you keep this whole creatively chaotic machine running. ❤️
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