Splendid Colors creates jewelry and home decor that celebrate the cultures and environment of California, as well as custom business gifts and special event decor. These original gifts are far more meaningful to recipients than something out of a catalog decorated with the company logo. I started the current business in 2011 with a TechShop membership, three cans of spray paint, some clean cardboard, and an Etsy account--plus a lifetime of assorted skills that baffle recruiters but power entrepreneurship. By 2017, Yelp ordered $20,000 of customized lantern kits for their employee anniversary gifts. In 2018, the City of San Jose commissioned 50 customized lantern kits for their sister city delegation in Japan. I’ve been accepted every year by the juried SF Etsy Indie Holiday Emporium in San Francisco because my products and presentation are consistently professional. I’m also pre-approved for SJ Made craft events in San Jose. My work is sold in seven retail shops in San Francisco, two in San Jose, and one in Los Gatos.