We were lucky to catch up with Patricia Caldwell recently and have shared our conversation below.
Patricia , thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Did you always know you wanted to pursue a creative or artistic career? When did you first know?
My love for beaded jewelry began about 10 years ago. I was so intrigued by the craftsmanship. My boss at my corporate job always encouraged me as a creative and was the catalyst in me beginning my journey as a designer. I could take simple things and make them beautiful! One day after having a meeting, she asked me what it would take for me to try my hand at creating jewelry. I told her I didn’t know where to start and she began looking up information. During the conversation, she asked me what would I call my jewelry line if I created one and I blurted out “ArmJunkie”. I didn’t know that she was inquiring because she was creating a logo on her computer at that very moment. She saw the creator in me before I did. If it wasn’t for her belief in me and encouragement, I wouldn’t be here to share my story with you today!
Patricia , love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
I’m Patricia Caldwell, your Curator & Designer of Luxury and Elegance of the ArmJunkie Jewelry Company!
Born and raised in Chicago, IL I am the mother to an awesome son Jalen and by day an Administrator of a High School in the inner city that I am also a proud alumni of.
I have always been a “Creative” and had a keen eye for fashion and accessories that make your outfit pop! Whether it was making uniforms for my high school dance team by hand, doing hair, or interior design, I always see opportunity and a blank canvas in everything I do. My love of color and always creating the “Aahhh” moments in fashion is what drives my creations.
I created this jewelry line to make “Luxury Hand Crafted” pieces meet Affordability. As a woman who loves nice things, I wanted to provide timeless jewelry that could transcend generations but also make it affordable for every woman and man alike. Whether you need a necklace, bracelet, earrings or brooches, our goal is to be your “One stop Accessory Shop”!
What sets us apart is the creativity in our pieces. Our Bold color patterns and mixed metals are sure to be conversation pieces. Each piece is handcrafted with love and quality materials. We use only the highest grade of quality gemstone, turquoise, pearl and hematite in our creations.
“What’s on your Wrist?” If it’s not ArmJunkie Jewelry, you’re surely missing out!
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
The most rewarding aspect of being a creative is witnessing your own growth. Looking back at some of my earlier pieces and seeing how my creativity has evolved is mind blowing!
Looking back, are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?
There are so many resources that I wish I knew of when starting this journey. One in particular is really knowing your stones. We tend to look at them as just being “pretty” and “sparkly” but never really knowing the qualities each stone possesses. It wasn’t until I met my mentor and now friend, Mrs. Natalie Jackson of The Crafting District that I really began to learn an appreciate not only the beauty of the stone, but the actual benefits of them.
Contact Info:
- Website: Www.armjunkiejewelry.com
- Instagram: ARMJUNKIE
- Facebook: ArmJunkie