Meet the Creator:

Kayla Mateus: Creating Beauty, Honoring Journeys

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Hi, I’m Kayla — an artist, keepsake designer, and creator with a passion for celebrating life’s most meaningful moments.

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A Love for Creating

Art has always been a source of joy for me, but everything changed when I began creating commissioned work. From portraits and pet portraits to custom home pieces, large-scale murals, and original artwork, I discovered a gift for capturing not just what people see, but what they feel. My clients often tell me they’re moved by the way I bring out the energy and essence of what matters most to them.

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The Heart Behind My Keepsakes

My journey into breastmilk jewelry started from a deeply personal place. As a new mom, my breastfeeding experience ended sooner than I hoped. To honor the journey I did have, I created a piece of breastmilk jewelry for myself. When other moms saw it, they wanted keepsakes of their own — and that’s when this passion became a calling. Each piece I create is thoughtfully designed to reflect a mother’s unique journey, because I know how much it meant to me, and I understand how much it means to them.

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Supporting Mothers Beyond Keepsakes

Through working with so many mothers, I realized how much support we all need during the beautiful, but often challenging, stages of motherhood. That inspired me to expand beyond keepsakes, creating resources, guides, and tools to help women feel prepared, encouraged, and supported as they navigate their own paths.

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My Mission

Whether I’m designing meaningful jewelry, painting custom portraits, transforming spaces with murals, or creating resources for mothers, my mission is always the same:
to celebrate what matters most, capture the essence of love, and create reminders that keep it close to the heart.