Notes from omè

Lucky Us

November 2026

There are so many things in life we have no control over. We can't know how everything will turn out, whether we'll get what we wish for, or what unexpected things might happen along the way. And I think that's partly why the idea of luck is so appealing. It's nice to imagine that something might be looking out for us, even just a little.

But I've been thinking about how much of what we call luck might actually begin with us.

Lucky Us

I've always believed that the thoughts we have about ourselves, about others, and about the world around us have more power than we sometimes realize. There’s something wonderful about believing that what we dream of is already on its way. Not just wishing for something and hoping it happens, but feeling the happiness of it before it's even there. Living with the same excitement, gratitude, and certainty we'd feel if it had already happened. I believe that when we truly feel this way, we begin to attract the things we wish for, as though our thoughts and the universe are moving on the same frequency.

Perhaps that's where lucky charms come in. Whether we believe they carry luck of their own or that the luck comes from our belief in them, they can also serve as a little reminder of the power we already have within ourselves. And I think there's something beautiful about carrying that belief with us.

Some lucky charms are passed down through generations, carrying memories of people we love. Others we collect along the way, with stories and meanings of their own. When I began creating the omè Lucky Fish, I was drawn to the fish as a symbol of good fortune and abundance, and to the different meanings traditionally associated with each gemstone. But more than anything, I loved the idea that each person could make their Lucky Fish their own, carrying whatever wishes, hopes, or dreams they choose to give it.

There are so many ways we make wishes. Blowing out birthday candles, catching the clock at exactly 11:11 and making a wish, or giving someone a little charm to wish them well on a new beginning. There's something magical about all these little traditions.

But I like to believe we don't have to wait for a special moment to make a wish or invite something wonderful into our lives. We can carry that same belief with us every day, living with the excitement of what's to come and trusting that the things we wish for are already becoming part of our lives.

And perhaps that's where the real magic lies. In believing that some of it has been within us all along.