Merch Monthly: Everything Ky and I

Everything Ky and I is a mother–daughter jewelry team out of Fairfield, California, and the kind of small-batch maker we love featuring in Merch Monthly: creative, detail-obsessed, and genuinely accessible. Jennifer and her daughter Nakyla (Kyla—“Ky” for short) run the shop together, designing and handmaking polymer clay earrings that are lightweight, hypoallergenic, and built to be worn all day without a second thought. If you’ve ever loved statement earrings but dreaded the weight by hour two, you already understand the quiet magic of well-made clay work.

What grabbed us first was the color.

Jennifer and Kyla don’t play it safe: bold, daring palettes show up again and again in their work, and the combinations feel intentional rather than trendy. They mix colors themselves, which gives their pieces a signature look: bright without being loud, playful without being childish, and always crisp. Their styles are eye-catching in that “people will ask where you got those” way, but still easy to pair with everyday outfits. These are the earrings you throw on to make a simple tee feel like a look, or to add a little spark to a cozy sweater day.

Then we opened the box.

When our order arrived and we started looking everything over, we were honestly stunned by the level of detail. Photos can show you the silhouette, but they don’t always capture the tiny choices that separate “cute” from “crafted.” Everything Ky and I’s pieces have that second layer—the little finishing touches that tell you the maker is paying attention. A perfect example: the Summer Strawberry earrings we carry. They’re charming at first glance, but up close you notice the tiniest bees tucked into the design; small, precise, and utterly delightful. It’s the kind of detail that makes you smile every time you catch your reflection.

That’s also what makes this shop feel so aligned with our values at Worlds of Myth & Ink. We’re always looking for small brands that bring something unique and different; work that feels like it has a point of view. And we care about supporting makers who want to make a difference, not just make a sale. Everything Ky and I has run fundraisers for social causes, and that matters to us. When you’re buying from a small shop, you’re not just buying an object; you’re backing a household, a creative practice, and the kind of world that practice helps build.

Everything Ky and I is also AAPI-owned, and we’re honored to include their work in our curated lineup.

If you’re new to them, here’s the quick snapshot: Everything Ky and I is a small-batch Etsy shop (over 3,000 sales, on Etsy since 2021) making handmade polymer clay earrings with heart, humor, and a strong sense of color. Jennifer and Kyla describe their work simply: “handmade fun lightweight clay earrings to dress up your ears.” That’s exactly right, and we’d add: unique, joyful, and made with the kind of care you can feel.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to try statement earrings again; without the weight, without the irritation, without the “this will fall apart in a week” worry, this is it. Take a look at the pieces we’re carrying this month, and if you fall in love the way we did, consider following Everything Ky and I and supporting their shop directly, too. Small makers like this are how we keep the marketplace interesting: one bold color mix, one tiny bee, one pair of earrings at a time.

Fast Facts

• Shop: Everything Ky and I

• Owners/Makers: Jennifer & Nakyla (Kyla/“Ky”)

• Location: Fairfield, California

• Specialty: Small-batch polymer clay earrings

• Features: Lightweight, hypoallergenic, handmade

• Etsy: Over 3,000 sales; on Etsy since 2021

• Owned: Mother–daughter team; AAPI-owned