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Ling

@lingxlim

dog jewelry artist ✦ sharing my experience building @thepreciousdog after leaving tech

 Denver, CO
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Joined July 2014
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Cyrus fell asleep for the last time yesterday. I write this in absolute silence. The apartment that was too small for him now feels smaller in his absence. He is everywhere even though he isn’t. When I hear a knock, I expect his bark but it is going to be quiet from now on.
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I left my corporate job to pursue my dream of making dog jewelry. After 6 consecutive sold-out launches, I found myself unexpectedly depressed. So today, I decided to change my goal.
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When I asked myself: can I even do that? I knew something had to change.
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Because if my business never become as financially successful as my tech career was, but it gave me a life full of writing, painting, making jewelry, loving dogs, and waking up excited about my days, would I consider that a successful life? Yes.
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learning that 'wherever you go, there you are' applies to the things you choose to do in life too
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My doberman necklace sold out again for the 6th time 🥺 It's surreal that my business is only 6 months old and just 4 months ago, my first flopped launch left me wondering if anyone wanted what I'm making. Turns out they do 😭
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Only 2 of this little doberman necklace left in 14k gold vermeil, if anyone happens to love a natural doberman like I do 🥹 thepreciousdog.com/products/…
Doberman Necklace

Doberman Necklace

Loving a Doberman rewrites our hearts. I sculpted this piece after losing my own Doberman, and couldn’t find anything out there that reflected his loyalty and sweet devotion. Cast in solid sterling...

thepreciousdog.com
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One of the most glaring differences I noticed since quitting my job 6 weeks ago, is that I'm actually able to enjoy reading again. I've read 5 books since, when I'd read maybe one in the years I worked in jobs.
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I've you've asked for commissions on the espresso cups... Here's your chanceeee to preorder and get them before the holidays. I'm only offering these 2 shapes. studioshoji.com/products/esp…
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I haven't spent any effort marketing my Doberman necklace here, but if you're interested in joining the waitlist for early access & help make this my 6th sold-out drop, she's back today! (you have only 1h to get on the list 🥲) thepreciousdog.com/pages/dob…

Natural Doberman Necklace Waitlist | Favorite Human Club

Created for the people who love the natural Doberman they know. Join the Favorite Human Club for early access to the Natural Doberman Necklace and behind-the-scenes updates.

thepreciousdog.com
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If you've ever wondered what went into making a little Doberman necklace that has sold out 5x. It started with loving and losing a dog named Cyrus.
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Cyrus would've been 12 today. Twelve. Such a small number, yet forever unattainable for a dog who has left my side. Grief has worn so many faces that sometimes I struggle to recognize it.
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Join the waitlist to get early access for the next drop ❤ thepreciousdog.com/pages/dob…

Natural Doberman Necklace Waitlist | Favorite Human Club

Created for the people who love the natural Doberman they know. Join the Favorite Human Club for early access to the Natural Doberman Necklace and behind-the-scenes updates.

thepreciousdog.com
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Cyrus would've been 12 today. Twelve. Such a small number, yet forever unattainable for a dog who has left my side. Grief has worn so many faces that sometimes I struggle to recognize it.
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What else is grief, and does it matter what I call it?
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All I know is that all of these are a result of loving and losing him, and perhaps that doesn't need a name. Perhaps all I need to hold in my heart are three words: because of you. This is all because of you, Cyrus.
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My Doberman necklace sold out 4x, and now during my 5th drop, I have just ONE left 🥹 Please share it with someone who's obsessed with their floppy-eared Doberman 🧡 thepreciousdog.com/products/…
Doberman Necklace

Doberman Necklace

Loving a Doberman rewrites our hearts. I sculpted this piece after losing my own Doberman, and couldn’t find anything out there that reflected his loyalty and sweet devotion. Cast in solid sterling...

thepreciousdog.com
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My first booth 🥹
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