About

My name is Carolina (pronounced “Carol-EE-na”, not like the state!), and I am the resident artist behind Strawberry Lightning. Welcome!

I believe that the way we adorn ourselves is an act of self-expression, and an opportunity for authenticity. It’s how we communicate to the world who we are, what communities we are a part of, and it’s one way we attract others like us into our space.

I also believe that the way we adorn ourselves is an act of manifestation. Maybe I wake up today and I need a little extra courage, and I want to feel BOLD. So I choose an outfit and jewelry that, to me, signify those things. I set that intention in the morning to help manifest that energy throughout my day.

For me, creating this business is about manifesting both authenticity and boldness in my own life. We all have boxes that people put us into. As a Latin woman who is also queer, I am not nearly “feminine enough.” I should be quieter, more submissive, and also probably grow my hair longer. ;) As the child of immigrants, I was also raised to believe that art is not a viable career path— even though my heart has always sung the most when I am creating.

With this business, I say— f*ck the boxes. Let’s make our own weird, amorphous shapes instead, and let’s celebrate each other exactly as we are.

Be Bold. Be Wild. Be Authentically You.

 

With love,

Carolina