About Us :)
Hello, friends! We’re Lavinia and Kamelia, the sisters behind L&K Elegance. ♡
Our L&K journey began in July 2020 when we discovered resin jewelry making as a creative hobby. We’ve always been artists at heart, and once we realized we could combine our love of creating with our love of nature, we knew we had found something special. After lots of experimenting, trial and error, and more than a few failed pieces, L&K Elegance was born!
One of our favorite parts of what we do is preserving the natural beauty of real flowers and turning them into something that can be worn and treasured. No two flowers are exactly alike, which means each handmade piece has its own little differences and is truly one of a kind, just like the person wearing it.
As plant and nature lovers ourselves, we’re also mindful of how we collect the flowers we use. We take only what we need and make sure to leave plenty behind so the natural spaces we love remain beautiful and undisturbed.
By preserving a little piece of nature in each creation, we hope our jewelry reminds you of the beauty found in nature, individuality, and all the little things that make each of us unique. ♡
Lavinia
Hi, I’m Lavinia, the “L” in L&K!
I’m Armenian and was born and raised in Iran before moving to the U.S. when I was 14. At the time, I didn’t speak any English, and adjusting to an entirely new life was a challenge. I couldn’t imagine myself one day speaking English fluently, let alone owning a small business with my little sis! Being able to share something we’ve created with all of you means so much to me.
I’ve always loved art and expressing my creativity through photography, crafting, drawing, and anything that lets me create. Although I once considered pursuing art academically, I ultimately earned my bachelor’s degree in psychology from UCLA, driven by my curiosity about people and why we do the things we do.
Today, I work in behavior analysis while pursuing my master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. While I love the work I’ve chosen, L&K gives me a creative outlet where I can slow down, work with my hands, and reconnect with the artist in me.
Outside of work, school, and L&K, I love playing video games, spending time in nature, watching anime with my husband, or watching K-dramas and enjoying coffee with my little sister.
I’ve always loved plants and nature, which is one of the many reasons L&K feels so special to me. But my favorite part is getting to share this journey with my little sister, spending time creating together, and share what we make with all of you. ♡
Kamelia
Hi, I’m Kamelia, the “K” in L&K!
Like my sister, I’m Armenian and was born in Iran before moving to the U.S. when I was around 4 years old. Art and creativity have always been a big part of my life, and growing up, some of my favorite things to do were drawing, crafting, and taking on just about any DIY project I could find.
In the summer of 2020, I was looking for a new creative hobby when I stumbled upon resin jewelry making. I convinced Lavinia to give it a try with me, and after lots of experimenting, learning, and plenty of failed pieces along the way, L&K Elegance was born!
Today, I’m a student at UCLA working toward my goal of becoming an optometrist. Between school and working toward my future career, L&K continues to be a creative outlet and something that lets me stay connected to the artistic side of myself.
When I’m not studying or creating for L&K, you can usually find me watching a good show, spending time with family and friends, or with a coffee in hand. ♡
One of my favorite parts of L&K is knowing that something I discovered simply because I wanted to try a new hobby turned into a business I get to share with my sister and with all of you.