Please help us welcome Kathy Westaby, the creative force behind Nocturnalife Creations to our community!
Nocturnalife Creations began with a love for making unique, functional accessories people could use every day. What started as a few beaded pieces made for fun quickly grew into a full collection — and eventually into the heart of the business: an interactive, customizable bead bar experience. Because it’s not just about buying something pretty… it’s about creating something personal.
Her style is bold, customizable, functional, and fun — working primarily with silicone beads and select glass accents. She’s drawn to playful color palettes, trendy patterns, seasonal themes, and pieces that blend style with everyday practicality.
What she loves most is the bead bar experience itself. Watching someone mix, match, and design a piece that reflects their personality is the best part. Every finished accessory tells a little story about the person who made it.
A typical creative day includes designing new combinations, organizing (lots and lots of beads!), prepping inventory for events, restocking favorites, and carefully packaging finished pieces. While the bead bar feels effortless and fun, there’s plenty of thoughtful planning behind the scenes to ensure each piece is high-quality and durable.
She joined The 815 Artisan Collective because she believes in creatives supporting creatives and values being part of a space that celebrates handmade work, entrepreneurship, and community connection — and we’re so excited to have her!
You can find Nocturnalife Creations at local markets and pop-ups with her customizable bead bar, on social media sharing new designs and event dates, and at nocturnalifecreations.com (with online inventory coming soon!).
We can’t wait for you to experience a bead bar pop-up in the shop and design something that’s uniquely yours.
