The Mushroom Pendant
Some gifts grow from imagination, others from the earth itself. This pendant was both.
The stone was found on the beach, ordinary at first glance, until it revealed the potential to become something whimsical. Hand-carved and polished, it took shape as a mushroom — a symbol of hidden worlds, quiet strength, and the magic that thrives in unexpected places.
Wrapped in silver and adorned with a charm, it became a pendant for Liz, my sister-in-law. For her, it carries both the grounding weight of stone and the playful spirit of nature’s design. Mushrooms remind us that beauty often grows in the overlooked corners — in shade, in silence, in places where resilience is its own kind of miracle.
This keepsake is more than jewelry. It is a story of transformation — from stone to symbol, from beach to belonging, from imagination into something Liz can carry close.
Kerry Milauskas
I’m Kerry, the heart behind Kerry’s Keepsakes. I believe every forgotten object carries a story, and with a little care it can become something meaningful again. Guided by memory, magic, and the rhythm of the moon, I create keepsakes that honor the past, celebrate the present, and invite connection.