Fun day at the Chicago Bridal Trade Show!

Here is the tremendous threesome at the Chicago Trade Show. You know me, my perfect husband, and introducing the woman behind the madness...Ms. Nicole! She is the best office manager a designer can have! One of us decided on longer hair and one of us went shorter! Hair a la carte, www.hairalacarte.com, fortunately had a booth next to us, at the show. Nicole was able to be fit with some pretty fab hair extensions. Me, on the other hand, decided to change my hair, due to the "feel" of my creativity. I had just finished my new European fashion line called Eur*Girl! It is very chic and girly fashion line. I decided I wanted a Betty Paige look. Keep your eye open for the new Eur*Girl line! If I do say so myself...it is AMAZING! It'll be up on the website in about a month.

Gorgeous ladies at The Left Bank

These two beautiful ladies work at the chic-est store in Chicago, The Left Bank. This picture is at Susan (aka Mrs. Metropolis') wedding (she is the owner of this lovely french-inspired boutique). These two gorgeous ladies are Judy and Beth (who is wearing Hannah Kristen necklace). I am looking forward to my next trunk show at the Left Bank on May 2,3,4. Come and see us! www.leftbankjewelry.com

We appreciate the peacocks!

Mother Nature is the bomb! Look at these beautiful peacocks! These two peacocks are Teri and Mike Boardman's "kids". Every season they molt, and kindly donate their feathers to MEG Jewelry. If you have great taste, and wear a MEG Jewelry peacock feather hair jewelry, you have these two to thank!

Vowed in Elegance trunk show 4 years and running!

This is my fourth year hanging out with the fun and fantastic Vowed in Elegance boutique in Mankato, MN. www.vowedinelegance.com. The name says it all! Kristi Owner pictured) will not let you walk out the door feeling and looking like a million bucks! There was one BIG difference at this trunk show...a very cool little boy named Carter! Last year's trunk show Kristi was VERY pregnant...and now there was a cute little guy that I got to meet! I wish I would have gotten a picture. I was able to capture a picture of this beautiful and super fun bride, who we dected out in some beautiful jewels.

BlueGrass Bride

so, I have found my home away from home at BlueGrass Bride www.bluegrass-bride.com! Fell in love with every ounce of this great boutique, people, and town! I ADORE Calhoun and Megan who work at BlueGrass Bride! Did I happen to mention Laila....she is the pretty lady with four legs...she's a lover- adopted by Calhoun who saved her from a very abusive lifestyle. Now Laila lives in the lap of luxury as she is a constant wedding consultant at the boutique. This beautiful couture boutique will make you feel right at home, and like you are the only bride in the world. It is in Lexington, KY and it just opened in Nov. Can't wait till my next trunk show with them!

Thanks Anna Be

I truelly enjoy my time at Anne Be bridal and design studio in Denver, CO. www.anne-be.com. The cool chics that own and work at Anne Be are like cool sisters! Love working/hanging out with them. See Jordan the manager hanging with soul sista Meg. Did I mention that the boutique is as chic as they come? And the dresses? mmmm... Good stuff all around. Here is a bride-to-be who agrees with me. I had lots of fun with this couple! I love when Husbands-to-be take an active role in the wedding planning. This couple has it go'n on! And now she has gorgeous jewelry!

Hip Hip Hurray- Soiree!

Such a cool Boutique...the name says it all...Soiree! www.soireeabridalboutique.com. I am so proud to have such a lovely boutique in my hometown of Dubuque,IA! Not only do they have gorgeous dresses (www.essenceofaustralia.com), a very chic boutique with an actual runway...how cool is that! But the staff are too cool for words! I tell you, I love the kindness of midwest folk!

A night out in L.A.

Are you asking "who are these two gorgeous woman?". On the left is the one and only Mrs. Stephanie Kennedy! That is correct! Fabulous designer for Stephanie James Couture! www.stephaniejamescouture.com. And the lovely Troy from Amaya Dylan Bridal Gallery in L.A. After our trunk show at The Loft Bridal and Design, we jetsetted to L.A. for a trunk show at Amaya Dylan Bridal Gallery. Our good friend Stephanie came out to meet us for dinner and laughs. She then flew off to Peru the next morning. Make sure you check out her dresses and fun blog!

I love The Loft Bridal and Design!

GREAT trunk show! The lovely ladies at The Loft Bridal and Design (www.theloftbridal.com). In Lakeville, MN (outside Minneapolis) Hosted a dual MEG Jewelry and Garnette Avenue trunk show. We worked with many lovely brides-to-be. Leo worked on the hair make-up, Alberto helped the brides to be pick out the perfect dress, and I worked on accessorizing. Check out this beautiful bride in her Garnette Avenue dress and MEG Jewelry, for her summer beach wedding....Gorgeous! P.S. do you see how perfect The Loft boutique is? The downstairs is their design studio for flowers and event decor. Upstairs is the "boudoir" feel of personal attention and pampering. Way to go Sara and Trish for creating the perfect Bridal experience!!! I felt extra blessed to meet Joe Dickie of Generation Photography. He was AWESOME!!! www.generationphotography.com. If you are looking for a photographer who takes brilliant pictures, and is an incredibly kind, gracious and evolved person...look no futher.

We also had two lovely dinners with Trish and Sara and their husbands. Thanks for the great times ladies! We love you! P.S.S. Next time you are in Minneapolis, try my new favorite restaurant Namaste!

Happy Belated Birthday!

The Boys (www.garnetteavenue.com) arrived safely from Italy on Valentines day! Rod made an Italian cake just for Leo for his (belated) birthday. Ofcourse we enjoyed Italian wine! Next off to our trunk show at The Loft ( www.theloftbridal.com ).

Good friends!

Amazing food with amazing people! during my travels, I was able to stop at a delicious new restaurant in Dubuque, IA. L.May Eatery. I have been blessed to know the owner (Lea Droessler -center) for many years. She finally opened up her own restaurant! I love fabulous independant woman. Next to Lea is Marah, owner of Marah's Elegant Bridal Boutique. Marah and her husband drove from Mt. Horeb (outside Madison) WI. to have dinner with Rod and me. Do you see the big bump in Marah's belly?! She will be having the baby this week. Stay tuned to find out if it is a boy or girl!

Fabulous family

Yes, truely the most wonderful, talented, and adorable family! Nora, Jill (mom), Soulon, and Tom (Dad). I am sure you recognize the names...People ask me how I name the jewelry...it is the people that inspire me! And the lovely people in this picture inspire me! Tom is my stylist. Not only is he wonderful to create the best hair, he is also the mastermind behind the MEG Jewelry photo shoots and advertisements. I was fortunate to meet his wife Jill. She is one of the kindest and most talented women ever! She inspires me! She is the graphic artist behind it all! Thanks for everything Jill and Tom! I appreciate you more than words! And of course, I want to eat up Nora and Soulon because they are sooooo cute and kind!