my business partner

My buddy Maximus sat on my work table for about an hour watching me work on a necklace. I think he knows that the jewelry buys the FOOD FOOD FOOD.

on-air

Merrick Jewels was just on MIX 102.9 for the Fashionably Frugal Friday segment. That was pure bliss!!! Thank you to Jason Sheeler and MIX 102.9! See links below... http://shoppingblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/02/fashionably-frugal-friday-the.html And http://www.mix1029.com/pages/friday.html

my jewelry is going dancing

The next two weeks are big weeks for the Merrick industry. First off, cross your fingers... my jewelry might be featured in an online article in the Dallas Morning News as well as discussed on MIX 102.9 on Friday morning at 8:05am. Let's see if they like me... hopefully they really like me. Then I'm having a private trunk show at a dance studio in Dallas. I can just imagine it now all the beautiful colors of freshwater pearls gliding across the dancefloor (and hopefully going home with some of the dancers). My fabulous father is my sales rep. Watch out- he can sell ice to eskimos! And next Thursday is a big one y'all. The PIN show is on Thursday and if you haven't gotten tickets already this is a must. How fun to be able to check out independent designers and their up and coming styles before they hit stores. Tres chic! I have some HUGE pieces of jewelry that I'm just dying to show. Come support us!

the apple doesn't fall far from the tree...

My mom and I were featured in the February issue of 360 West Magazine. The article is about real-life brides and their best dress stories! Check it out.

ab fab

Work it, work it! Merrick Jewels will be featured in The Pin Show February 25th in Dallas, TX. Doors open at 8pm. The Pin Show 2010 will take place on Thursday February 25th at the renewed Historic Union Station in downtown Dallas, TX. This fabulous Independent event will feature 31 independent fashion and accessory designers showcasing over 130 - 2010 looks on the runway. Beyond the runway you will witness live photo shoots on two styled sets, mingle with designers and even get the rare opportunity to purchase your favorite look right off the runway before it hits stores. Please see the link below for ticket information. http://thepinshow.typepad.com/my_weblog/ NBC 5 covered the promotional photo shoot at La Reunion. The shoot included pieces from Merrick Jewels. http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/shopping/The-Pin-Show-Steps-Out-at-La-Reunion--83087307.html

i have arrived

As if I didn't have enough things to do like juggling between the Betty Draper housewife (sans affairs and disfunction please) and aspiring to be the next Haus of Jewels, blogging is being added to the list. The white canvaas... err text box is staring at me almost bullying me to be something fresh and new. I hope this thing has spell check? Anyway, I'll be posting my journey to become the next... American Jewelry Designer!! I would hate to hear what Simon would say about my silk knots... Here it goes.