...More photos from September's Bride

Rod and I have done a toll, and have decided that one of the top 5 places for beautiful people, is Holland, MI. I guess the Deutch have some special genes?! So here are some photos from a recent photo shoot with September's Bride dresses(www.septembersbride.com) and MEG Jewelry. The photography is from www.amyboevephotography.com. Beautiful!

photoshoot at September's Bride

Kleinfeld's Bridal rocks my world

I had a blast at Kleinfeld's Bridal last week! Of course I was too busy to take pictures of the beautiful brides I draped in MEG Jewelry...but we did get a few snapshots of some of my new friends: The lovely lady with brown hair is Deb. She is fabulous! She is one of the many talented and fantastic people that run the accessories area, at Kleinfeld's. The blonde Chanel is Carrie. Carrie was also there for a trunkshow. She works for Priscilla of Boston. She ROCKS!!! www.priscillaofboston.com. I loved hanging out with her and getting to see her new collection...Lovely!

Select Items Marked down in the Etsy Shop!

I've been busy working on new designs for the coming year and in less than two weeks I'll be traveling to Tucson to shop for new gems, so....

I really need to make room. I've marked down select items in my etsy shop 25%. Check the On Sale section. If you've had your eye on a piece--this may be your chance. Below is a preview of some of the pieces marked down.

Fuss Creations for the New Year, Client Inspirations and a Slow Cooked Meal...

I'm making a concerted effort to round out the Fuss Collections and get my creations into more stores and boutiques this year. One addition to my collections came from one of you! A client recently ordered my "This cloud not only has a silver lining" necklace with the smaller silver berries hoops and asked about a gold fill version. I've offered the golden berries hoops for some time, but just added a "Golden Cloud" necklace today.

Golden Cloud Necklace

Another client had previously ordered my simple pearl flower drop earrings in gold fill (I am currently out and waiting to restock the pearls when I travel to Tucson Feb 3-5). She requested one of my favorite flower necklaces with clusters of pearls to either side rather than gray moonstone--I think the result is perfectly lovely! She is wearing it to her wedding which is always especially meaningful to me! She is going to send pictures this summer and maybe I'll ger her permission to post them here.


After remaking some pieces for one of my local boutiques, I couldn't resist photographing the jewels in a grouping.

I think these photos will work well in promotional mailings that I'll send out this year.


And I'll close with a tasty eyeful. I snagged a Williams Sonoma Slow Cooking book from my parent's house a few months back and have started trying out some of the recipes. With the kids' varied sports schedules, it is fairly rare that we are all home at the same time for dinner. So a meal that can simmer and stay warm for anyone to grab when they are able is ideal. My first dish attempt was Chicken Korma--delish! It is recommended to be served with rice, but I put out some couscous. And I myself, ate it alone like a soup or stew---amazing! I plan to add more onions and maybe diced bell peppers next time to add more veggies.

Chicken Korma, Williams-Sonoma Essentials of Slow Cooking

This is a shot during the first phase, combining the spices and onions and getting them all nicely aromatic in a saucepan before adding to the crock pot with chicken broth, tomato sauce and chicken. The last step was my favorite--during the last 15 minutes of cooking you add a slurry of buttermilk and crushed pecans to thicken.

And keep the entries coming for my Valentine Giveaway! Post a comment here to be entered:

Valentine Giveaway!

Funky Eclectic Jewelry

I love making eclectic pieces that are a little bit out of the norm and get people asking "where did you get that from". I tend to combine nature with industrial to create unusual curious styles for women with a taste for difference.

























































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Valentine Giveaway...

Fuss Hearts are back!

These "gem wrapped" hearts were one of my first jewelry successes--and I am bringing them back for 2010.
Sterling Silver, Blue topaz, peridot and prehnite...

Silver vines, rainbow moonstone and aquamarine...

...and Tourmaline and tanzanite!


...and I'm giving this one away!

A Heart Dressed in Pearls, just like the one in my store, will be given away by random drawing. Just leave a comment on this blog post and your name will be entered. Sunday, February 7th I will draw a name so that I can ship the necklace out first thing Monday by priority mail and hopefully your valentine from me to you will arrive by the 14th!

Fantastic Brides!

Here are a few of the 'Fantastic' brides that I was blessed to bejewel for their upcoming weddings! The first bride choose the Donna earrings and a custom necklace, hair jewelry, and bracelet. This lovely bride was married on New Year's at a destination wedding...Congratulations!!!
Unfortunately we were so busy having fun, that we forgot to take a picture of the next bride in her wedding jewels. She choose a blingy look of the Penelope necklace and earrings...She is gorgeous!
The third bride wanted couture runway/Old Hollywood look. Here she is glowing in the Holly hat, Mae necklace, and Prince earrings...perfection!

Meet the Fantastic Finds staff

This is not only one handsome group of people...they are also incredibly knowledgeable and kind. Beautful jewelry, dresses, and great customer service = Fantastic Finds! www.fantasticfinds.com

Meet The Left Bank

Sweet and lovely Susan, is the owner of The Left Bank. She is known world wide for her impeccable taste and style. She is wearing the Dawn necklace. Gorgeous Beth is wearing a black dress, Marina hair jewelry, Maxine posts, the Mae necklace, and bracelet in black. www.leftbankjewelry.com
Rod is sporting a new line of jewelry this season. CUFFLINKS! This makes a great groomsmen gift! You can customize them to match the bridesmaids jewelry! Super chic look for your soon-to-be-husband, groomsmen, or any man in your life...even young men think they are cool!

Love at the Left Bank!

My holiday season is not complete without spending some time with the stylish brides at The Left Bank in Chicago. These ladies (and one young bloke) are exactly why I love coming to The Left Bank. After having lots of fun dressing up the lovely bride (the bride-to-be is in the nautical outfit), we found our we were all born in the same town...it's a small world after all! These ladies are so dedicated to MEG Jewelry and The Left Bank that they flew to Chicago for a MEG Jewelry trunk show. Unfortunately their fabulous mom did not pose for the camera. She was just as lovely as her daughters and sweet grandson! Congratulations and best wishes!

Happy New Year!!!!

The MEG Jewelry LLC family wishes all of you a wonderful, joyous, loving, and prosperous new year!
Congratulations to all of the newly engaged couples! Please let us know your engagement story!