An Open Letter
Soo, I'm back in the studio... and it feels good. It's not often I pen open letters here, but I felt I should and must.
After a much needed break between the birth of our sweet baby boy Amil and transition of my mother just 3 short weeks before his birth- it has been quite a rollercoaster of a season. I couldn't bring myself to a full level of productivity and had to step away to heal and celebrate and process and just 'be' ...all at once.
I'm admittedly stepping back into life in the studio gently and hopefully wiser, emphasizing a balance between my passion and truly cherishing time with the loves of my life. I share this all because I'm the real human behind this brand.
Mahnal means 'attainment, achievement, and success' in Arabic. This was the position I was ever intentional about helping to inspire in women through the jewelry in real and meaningful ways. The purpose here is to inspire you to (and myself!) to live intentionally and celebrate the beauty in life. I'm sure I don't have to tell you- life is not always a crystal stair and that is not what beauty is. Beauty is in the textures and seasons and lessons and growth and love and little moments of unforgettable joy in between. This is what each piece, with their own unique stories, are meant to be a reminder of. It's what I needed a reminder of.
I walk back into the doors of the studio with this mission steady in my heart through to my bones. Getting to be here, earth-side, is a gift and we must feel deeply and dream wide and tall- love strong and laugh deep. As I like to say 'slow down and feel again'. That is a life lived successfully.
Thank you for being your patience and support and thank you for being in Mahnal's world. Let's surround ourselves with true love, indulge in real beauty, and adorn ourselves in a grand celebration of life.
PS. I've been getting questions about the new Qamar Collection- it IS coming friends! We're starting private viewings in the studio so be on the lookout for an invitation (or respond here to arrange one with me). If you haven't joined the waitlist for that CLICK HERE to stay abreast of all the behind the scenes goodness, early access, updates, etc.
Peace always,
Thank you for being your patience and support and thank you for being in Mahnal's world. Let's surround ourselves with true love, indulge in real beauty, and adorn ourselves in a grand celebration of life.
PS. I've been getting questions about the new Qamar Collection- it IS coming friends! We're starting private viewings in the studio so be on the lookout for an invitation (or respond here to arrange one with me). If you haven't joined the waitlist for that CLICK HERE to stay abreast of all the behind the scenes goodness, early access, updates, etc.
Peace always,
Shayba Diaz Muhammad