It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas......

It's one of the hottest days of the summer and my brain is on the holidays. This means it's design time! In fact, most designers were thinking about the holidays months ago, but because most of my customers by immediates (meaning, for immediate delivery) I present new collections closer to the actual season.
This time, I've decided to give myself a bit more time to design (instead of my usual cram sessions). This was in part intentional but also because a design came to me and I had to drop everything to hash it out. Does this happen to anyone else? That design led to the next idea and another idea and low and behold Im into designing the next collection. Here is a sneak preview of what Im working on for Fall/Holiday '11..

What a weekend!

The weekend was filled with Mimi and Lu news! 

First, I received pictures of Ashely Colburn, host of "TakeOff... with Ashley Colburn" wearing Mimi and Lu Luxe Earrings at the Regional EMMY AWARDS!!! Here she is on the red carpet....

Ashley in Luxe Earrings (Styled by Krystel Tien of Couture Events Boutique)

On Saturday morning,  I woke up to find Mimi and Lu on San Diego 6 News . They featured a selection from our new collection as part of a Summer Fashions piece with Cecilia Boutique.  Boutique employee, Jessica Delee- also of RoseRags clothing- did an amazing job in her television debut. That's her hand below, showing off the Dina Ring. Thanks to Jessica and Cecilia Boutique for including Mimi and Lu!

By the time Sunday rolled around it was time to wind down and relax in our jewelry making class. Jen (of Jennifer Rea Jewelry by Design) and I had a great time teaching the combo class and we are looking forward to scheduling the next class. Thanks to everyone who attended- your necklaces were beautiful and we hope you enjoyed designing and making them.

 And, if you missed it last week, Mimi and Lu was featured on Keylee Sanders Style Studio. Click below to see the feature and read the interview. 

 

Can you guess what Keylee's favorite Mimi and Lu necklace is?? She is wearing it in this Style Session video on her blog. Click here to get your own!

What a fun week-- it's Monday again- can't wait to see what's in store for the week ahead!

We know you'll LOVE this giveaway!!

It's almost February! Wow. I apologize for being so absent during the month of January....I expected a slow down after the holidays but one thing rolled into another and here we are just as busy as ever.  Don't worry, I'm going to make it up to you, but more on that later.

Many projects have been in the works & keeping Mimi & Lu busy. Brought my jewelry to a shoot with Exquisite Weddings Magazine a couple weeks ago - so much fun! Can't wait to see the pics in their March issue with the new Mimi & Lu bridal pieces.

I'm also excited to be adding another sales rep in Florida and a couple in-house interns! The Mimi & Lu team is growing and I couldn't be more thrilled.

Mini Puffed Heart Necklace

A new branch of Mimi & Lu is also in the works, which will include consulting and assisting other up and coming designers to navigate the sometimes overwhelming world of selling your own handmade goods. More on that soon...

So I said Id make it up to you and here you go: I will be giving away this dainty and delicate Friendship Heart necklace for Valentines Day!! The chain is 18" and the charm is a mini puffed heart in 14Kgoldfill. More on it here.

Entering to win is EASY. Simply comment on this blog post and make sure to include your email. Then you are ENTERED!

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Be sure to mention in your comment if you have done any of the above (or already do)! Contest closes Feb 4th 1p.m. PST. (contest open to US only-must ship within continental US)

And remember to get any other Valentines Day jewelry requests in ASAP.

GOOD LUCK!!