Just in time for Christmas.

i hate to do another shop-related post, but wanted to fill you guys in on the deal i'm running on Groopdealz from now through Thursday! my popular pine cone necklace is 42% off, with discounted shipping ($2.75)! on top of that, it's guaranteed to ship in time for Christmas, so you can give it as a Christmas gift (it's ok to get yourself a Christmas gift too. just sayin') there's only a limited number available, so i'd snag one sooner than later.

i would be super grateful if you felt like sharing this deal on twitter/facebook/your social media outlet of choice (you can actually do it from the deal page itself when you hover over the photo). thanks guys!! i'll check in soon with a more interesting (less self-promoting) post ;)

oh, hey.

hey guys, remember me? i don't blame you if you don't! it has been a really freaking long time. happy to report i'm alive and well in our new home in the Pacific Northwest. i have to say, Portland is a pretty amazing place to live & is slowly starting to feel like home, though it still feels pretty surreal that we actually live here. will tell you more about that soon but for now i just wanted to drop in to let you guys know about the special i'm having on the pinecone necklace in my shop this week.

that's almost 40% off you guys! (still trying to figure out if they say 'you guys' here..) there is only a limited quantity available & the deal will end on Sunday (the 27th). this is a perfect everyday necklace for fall - it goes with everything, is a comfortable weight & such a pretty antiqued bronze. the length is 27", but i am happy to adjust the length on request, just shoot me a message on etsy. find it here.

excited to be back to blogging! i've missed you all, for reals.

a winner.

Thanks for all who participated in my giveaway. I just chose the winner via random.org, and she is ::

1. 

   JoJan 19, 2013, 8:22:00 PM

   Following your blog ! I love the maroon and metallic gold one :)

2. Congrats Jo! Please email me at prettythingsbymeg@gmail.com with your postal address. 

I also wanted to share a couple of new pretties that I added to the shop over the weekend :)

Sophia necklace | Branch earrings 

Hope you all are having a great start to the week! This is a big one for us.. Joel flies out on Wednesday for his first final, on-campus interview. And then he has two more in other parts of the country within the same week. Yea, pretty intense. Your thoughts and prayers would be greatly appreciated!

A GIVEAWAY!

Hello, lovelies. As a token of my appreciation for reading this 'lil 'ol blog (and because I just realized that December 17 marked the four-year anniversary of when I started it - whaaaa?!), I thought I would give away one of my new geometric ribbon necklaces.

All you have to do to enter is be a follower of my blog, and leave a comment telling me which color is your fave.

For additional entries :: like my page on Facebook (+1), tweet about the giveaway (please mention @prettiesbymeg in your tweet) (+2) or blog about the giveaway (+2). Please leave a separate comment for each.

Giveaway is open to U.S. and international readers. You have until Sunday, January 27th to enter.
Want one now?? Use coupon code PRETTIES15 to save 15% off your order!

Thanks, friends, for all of your support! I am truly thankful for the life-giving friendships I've developed all because of this little space. It's pretty awesome.

Here's to blogging more consistently in 2013 & to deepening those friendships :)

new in the shop!

This coming year, I hope to dive back into my Etsy shop. By the end of 2011, I was feeling burned out and ready for some "me" time. It felt like every bit of my spare time was spent either working on my business or feeling guilty for not working on my business. So, as you may have noticed, I stepped back quite a bit last year, for much longer than I intended. Now I'm ready to get back into it (as much as working a day job & preparing to move (potentially cross-country) will allow). I really have missed it.

Last month, I was so excited to introduce my geometric ribbon necklaces. This past weekend, I added a couple more necklaces that I really love. These are great everyday necklaces that go with everything. I have been wearing my pine cone necklace pretty much everyday.  

pinee cone necklace | branch necklace

Oh, and right now you can save 20% off with coupon code HAPPYNEWYEAR. Those are some pretty significant savings. I will be adding new earrings within the coming weeks!

New necklace line {finally} here!

This is a loooong time coming. So happy to finally introduce a new line of necklaces to my Etsy shop, just {barely} in time for Christmas! They are made with wooden beads that are hand painted on alternating sides, and strung with beautiful silk ribbon. They're available in three different color combos, as shown below. You can find them here.

There is a limited quantity available right now, so you better be quick! They would make a beautiful Christmas gift, and will arrive in a gift box tied with a lovely lace ribbon. Place your order by the 14th to guarantee shipping in time for Christmas (or U.S. customers). There is always the option of upgrading shipping for an additional cost - just message me on Etsy.

Thank you all so very much for your support! I will be adding more new pretties to my shop in the coming weeks! :)

Christmas card lineup + a little announcement

This will be the first year since Joel and I have been married that I will be sending our Christmas cards :) Still anxiously awaiting for them to arrive from this favorite stationery shop. I have so many lovely (and unique) Christmas cards this year, I thought I'd share a few of my faves, just in case you're still on the hunt.

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 (clockwise)

Hope you are all soaking in the holiday season and spending some QT with the people you love. It has been a special one over here so far. 

On an unrelated note :: I will be introducing a new jewelry line TOMORROW (Friday), just {barely} in time for Christmas. Be sure to check back here or my shop!

earrings of the week + a super sale.

my ruffle earrings are the earring of the week, which means they are just $9 — that is 50% OFF the regular price. this includes all 9 colors. use coupon code RUFFLES50 at checkout. (please do not use this discount on any other items).

on top of that, i am offering 30% off everything else in my shop, which i'm pretty sure is the largest discount i've offered. why so high? well, i'm cooking up some totally new designs right now and i want to make room for them. pretty darn excited about that. i've felt it's been time for awhile now, but inspiration has just recently struck (i think my little(/pretty darn long) hiatus helped with that.

to get your 30% off, use coupon code ALLMUSTGO30 at checkout. and i would be ever so grateful if you spread the news!