Let’s start from the beginning: Hi, my name is Kayla.

To establish some credentials, I have a B.S. in chemistry from Lehigh University. I went on to graduate from Rutgers University with a Masters in Business and Science, where I took courses in creating start-ups, digital marketing, finance & accounting, and more. The science portion of my background has been focused on creating cosmetic products. Business and makeup are two of my passions.

I am married to my husband, Mike, who is much cooler than me, and recently, I became a cat mom to my tuxedo kitten, Cortez. I cannot (in good conscience) pass up an opportunity to show you how cute he is (I am probably biased but that’s okay).

Anyway, moving on to why you’re probably here. I own a business called Evrything Beachy, which has the simple goal of bringing everything you love about the beach to your everyday life.

It all started with finding my first piece of sea glass, I was instantly addicted! There is nothing quite like the thrill of finding a gorgeous, perfectly frosted piece of sea glass (especially the extra butterflies when it’s a rare color)! As fun as it was for me to collect, I noticed how sad I was to just put the beautiful sea glass into a jar or a bag and barely look at it.

Thus, the idea for Evrything Beachy was born (not that I had decided on a name yet)! I wanted to start making jewelry with the sea glass, so I could bring the warm sun-sandy toes-salty air happiness with me everywhere I go, while also being cute and ~trendy~!

I was so passionate about the idea that I could NOT wait to get started. With a million thoughts and ideas racing through my head, I realized I had two main issues that I needed to tackle first:

1. I didn’t know how to start a business.
2. I didn’t know how to make jewelry.

You are probably thinking that those are two pretty big issues that might discourage me from creating a handmade jewelry business, but one thing to know about me is that I am very dedicated.

Shortly after this realization, I was non-stop researching both areas, taking meticulous notes and gathering supplies.

Not long after that, I was a jewelry-making machine, and I had a to do list of steps I needed to accomplish in order to create a business. Within a few short weeks of knowing nothing, I developed a new, super fabulous hobby of jewelry-making and learned everything I needed to know about creating a business.

I can’t wait to share everything I’ve learned along the way about sea glass, businesses, Etsy, jewelry making, and more (cats), hopefully making your handmade business journey a little bit easier!

I could ramble on forever, but I will stop here. For now, welcome to Evrything Beachy’s blog!