Bronze Collection

Bronze Collection

If you’ve been around here for any length of time, you know I absolutely adore bronze. If you’re brand new- Welcome! Glad you’re here. Now let’s talk about Bronze. I am firmly convinced it is one of the perfect metals. Why? It goes with everything. Dark tones?...
The Sneaky Problem We Don’t Talk About

The Sneaky Problem We Don’t Talk About

One of the best things in life is jewelry. Okay, I’m probably a little biased, but seriously- is there anything like that perfect pair of earrings or a favorite necklace to make your day absolutely perfect? If you said- Yes, absolutely!! I will bet you a sparkly star...
Necklace Dilemmas

Necklace Dilemmas

You probably have a favorite shirt. You might have a killer pair of pants. But we all know the best part of any outfit are the accessories. A simple earring swap can take an outfit from Lunch with Nana to Date Night, am I right? The problem comes when you can’t quite...
Traveling with Jewelry

Traveling with Jewelry

One of the best things about summer is summer vacation. Emphasis on the vacation part. Because really- who doesn’t love vacation?! Whether you love sandy beaches or epic road trips, vacations are the best. What’s not the best is having your jewelry lost or stolen. In...
Celebrating Our Mothers

Celebrating Our Mothers

Mother’s Day is a special day set aside to celebrate the incredible women who have shaped our lives. Whether it’s our biological mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, or any other maternal figure, this is a day to honor and appreciate all that they have done...
Motherhood in the Modern Age

Motherhood in the Modern Age

Motherhood today looks very different than it did even just a few decades ago. With advances in technology, changes in societal norms, and the shifting landscape of work and family, modern mothers face unique challenges and opportunities. One of the biggest changes...
Lessons from My Mother

Lessons from My Mother

Mothers have a unique ability to teach us important lessons that stay with us for a lifetime. From practical skills to invaluable insights on life, love, and resilience, mothers have a wealth of knowledge to share. In honor of Mother’s Day, we’ve asked...
A Tribute to Mothers Everywhere

A Tribute to Mothers Everywhere

Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate and honor the incredible women who have made a profound impact on our lives. From their unwavering love and support to their endless sacrifices and guidance, mothers have shaped us into the people we are today. The history of...
The Spirit of Mother’s Day

The Spirit of Mother’s Day

Thoughts of Motherhood The emotional bonds of women who support each other, Are like roots of a tree, strong and unbreakable, They hold each other up, through every hardship and bother, And uplift one another, making each other capable. In times of joy, they celebrate...
Style Your Wardrobe With Labradorite

Style Your Wardrobe With Labradorite

Style your wardrobe with labradorite and add a bit of zazz to your clothing! More neutral tone pieces with a touch of sparkle  is a classic trend that always makes you look your best! This year’s Labradorite Drops is the perfect collection of pieces that can add...
Scintillating Sea Glass

Scintillating Sea Glass

Is there anything better than a beach vacation? Warm sun, sandy beaches, tropical vistas that are breathtakingly beautiful. Time seems to slow down and “island time” rules the days. These beautiful beach days are the stuffs dreams are made of, and I think the memories...
Pumpkin Spice Fix for Fall

Pumpkin Spice Fix for Fall

Need your pumpkin spice fix for fall?  Fall is slowly arriving here in Texas.  The leaves are beginning to fall, the nights are a tad cooler, and the days are getting shorter.  Which means, it’s pumpkin spice time and time to get your pumpkin spice fix.  A little...
Five Survival Tips for August

Five Survival Tips for August

“August is Like the Sunday of Summer”. It stretches on forever!  When my children were younger,  August felt like the longest month of the entire year.  I craved a new routine and counted the days until school began.   Now that they’re both teenagers and have their...
Why Jewelry?

Why Jewelry?

Jewelry We all have it and if you’re like me, you always want more! Why is that? Maybe it’s because I feel my best when wearing some handmade jewelry with all my outfits. Jewelry is the icing on the cake! The Ying to the Yang for any outfit. Jewelry can...
Stacked Bracelets Trend

Stacked Bracelets Trend

The Stacked Bracelet Trend is HOT  For Fall Want to try this trend?  Truly anything goes. It’s what you feel comfortable wearing. Make this trend work for your style. Here are five ways to wear this look now. 1. For a minimalist stacked bracelet trend, wear one...
The Story Behind MK Designs

The Story Behind MK Designs

What Began as a Childhood Hobby   Construction paper, scissors and photos . My passion as a young child was creating scrapbooks. The artistic eye of putting a scrapbook together intrigued me.  This same artistic eye is what led me to begin MK Designs 12 years ago.  ...
Bronze Jewelry-A Fresh Look for  Business Casual

Bronze Jewelry-A Fresh Look for Business Casual

Bronze jewelry is a fresh look for a business casual style. As an artist, this really excites me.  I create in my head different styles of earrings and  bracelets. Earrings and bracelets!  I have so many! I am always searching for that perfect earring and bracelet...
How the Beach Makes Me Be My Best Self

How the Beach Makes Me Be My Best Self

Toes in the white sand, warm sun kissing her cold winter skin, she felt complete. She could feel that winter was finally ending and spring was beginning. Clear aqua colored waves kissing the white sands before receding back into the ocean. Time standing still.   How I...
Why I Love Winter as a Mom

Why I Love Winter as a Mom

In our household,  January means the end of a fun Christmas season and back to a routine! No one likes that! I crave a routine. After three weeks of my kids being out of school and eating lots of sweets, I crave the quiet.  Cleaning out closets and putting away...
Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, my family will gather in Huntsville, TX at our family log cabin. Aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents and dogs from Dallas, Austin and Houston will come. Thirty-seven this year! The cowbell will ring at noon and a feast will be eaten. Afterwards...
Bronze Jewelry-A Fresh Look for  Business Casual

Introducing the NEW MK Designs!

I’ve been hard at work behind the scenes reimagining, rebranding, re-everything-ing, and I’m SO excited to share the all new MK Designs! New for Fall- Bronze is the haute new color Amazonite Peruvian Opal Necklace $212.57 Assymetrical Bronze Bar...