Bonjour ♦ BIENVENUE ♦ Welcome
(looking for Part Three? <March Reveal> Please find it here: https://parisiennegirldesign.wordpress.com/2015/03/19/build-a-line-challenge-from-bsue-boutiques-lori-meyer-from-parisienne-girl-part-3/)
I’m so glad you hopped onto my blog today! I’m Lori Meyer, owner and artist at Parisienne Girl Designs www.parisiennegirl.com.
Parisienne Girl at work
Today is Part One of a Three-Part blog hop sponsored by B’sue Boutiques www.bsueboutiques.com and our ‘Build a Line Challenge’.
The challenge is a three-month long, virtual master class in the successful launch of a cohesive line of jewelry. I’m honored to be joining over 50 respected jewelry artists from around the world in this venture. At the end of this challenge, we will each reveal our completed new line of jewelry with a minimum of five (5) pieces in our chosen style.
Today’s post is an introduction to each artist ~ who we are, our creative background and process, and a quick peek into our proposed lines.
So grab a hot cup of coffee or tea, and I’ll tell you a little bit about me.
I love Sparkle! My love affair started as a young girl when I spent hours with my great-grandmother marveling at her jewelry collection and learning about the art of blending sparkly costume pieces with classic fine jewelry.
my Great Grandmother with the double strand pearls I inherited. Love Her!
Fast forward to 2009: after a successful career as a corporate banker, I returned to my true love… jewelry!
a sparkly kaleidoscope of crystal baubles from Parisienne Girl
Parisienne Girl Designs was started to create modern, elegant jewelry using upcycled vintage and classic costume jewels. Why Parisienne Girl? From the first moment I landed in Paris, I knew I had found my style- and heart-home. Stylish women of all ages embracing classic lines with continental panache and that je ne sais quoi (certain something). It’s that legacy of timeless style and chic, sophisticated elegance that I bring to my designs.
beautiful bride in Parisienne Girl crystal earrings
upcycled vintage crystals from Parisienne Girl
timeless, romantic jewelry from Parisienne Girl
It has been my honor to create jewelry for thousands of stylish women, including red carpet appearances by established Hollywood icons, and young starlets (your secret is safe with me… I’ll never tell that you’re wearing rhinestones!). I’ve designed for Presidential Inaugural Balls, Cabaret & Theatre productions, and hundreds of brides, bridal parties, and fashionistas around the world.
NW Vintage Wedding Fair: doing my favorite thing, talking with customers!
Here are my design assistants & constant companions jumping in to say ‘Hello’:
Teddy, our corgi & my shadow ♥
Karma, our rescue & chief cuddle bunny ♥
So What’s New for 2015?
I’m excited to announce my new line for 2015 is “Treasured Tokens”.
Have you ever gone looking for that perfect jewelry accessory that spoke to your soul? That one piece that in a single glance said “That’s Me!”?
I know I have… for myself and as treasured gifts.
With the start of a new year, I’m delighted to create a new line of jewelry expressly designed to celebrate our individuality. A line of bracelets, necklaces and earrings featuring charms and crystals with expressions of love, personal totems, inspirational tokens and more.
sneak peek…
Treasured Tokens
by Parisienne Girl
I can’t wait to share them with you! …and hope you’ll follow along with my progress as the line develops, evolves, and is ready for purchase. Just click on the Blue “Follow” button at the top right of this page to get all the latest scoop.
Please Comment! I would love to hear what you think!!
—>> and mark your Calendars: our next blog hop is February 20th!
♥ Please hop along with me and check out the fabulous work my classmates are creating:
Brenda Sue Lansdowne, B’sue Boutiques (Class Guide & Mentor Extraordinaire!)
Jewelry Making Outside the Box
Marcia Tuzzolino
Jann Tague
Judy King
Linzi Alford
Magpie in the Sky, Spoil Heap Tales
Cynthia Wainscott
Carole Carlson
Lynn Stinten
Marica Zammit
Catherine Shattuck
Michaele Collie
Mary Craig
Lee Koopman
Erin Whitacre
Monica Casady
Leila West
Cindy Peterson
Leila Belcher
Gloria Allen
Pamela Anger
Tammy Adams
Lynda O’Mara
Elizabeth Hildreth
Dana Hickey
Janet Calardo
Maria Clark
Lori Beekman
Jennifer Kroeger
Amy Jorgensen
Robin Reed
Artistry: Handcrafted Bead Designs
Ingrid Anderson
Louise O’Shields
Susan Killam
Mary Katherine Deis
The Rose Sword: Artisan and Vintage Collectible Jewelry
Nike Bottalico
Susan Bowerman
Kristy Le
Kristy Le Trendy Jewelry Designs
Jan Peters
Mitzie Crider
Needful Luxuries Occasional Blog
Gina Hockett
Linda Anderson
Alexandra Sefton
Imaginary Jewelry and Altered Art
Melida Boman
The Journey of Pens and Things
Teresa Shurter
Melissa Latimer
Renee Hong
Fine and Dandy Jewelry and Art
Nadine Edris
Lori Meyer
Jennifer Merrill Williams
Denise Lussier Poirier
Renee Allen
Autumn Adams
Elizabeth Owens
Kat BarronMiller
Midnight Kat Productions Art Jewelry
Sandra Ballard
Coral Law
Parisienne Girl Design 
Your designs are as elegant as you. Looking forward to see the direction your new line takes!
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You’re so kind, Lynda. Thank You!
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Here’s your comment box! Love the bridal jewelry! Those bracelets for your line are adorable! Now I see who raided B’Sue’s stock! LOL!!
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Thank you, Catherine. Guilty! Can’t ever get enough from B’Sue 💖
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Really like the crystal colors with the charms–can’t wait to see what all you do with your new line! 🙂
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☺️ Thank you, Alexandra! Looking forward to reading about your new line!
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You have such a great background. It’s my pleasure to be with you in this “classroom”
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Coral, thank you so much. I’m in love with your new earring line 🌟
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Nice blog you have here Lori. What a great idea for a theme. Love the heart charms that you used.
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Merci, Marica! I enjoyed reading your blog post 😊 Looking at the snow on the ground, I’m jealous of the sparkling blue waters and beaches near your home. Send us some sunshine ☀️
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Hi Lori, I wanted to make sure to hit your blog early after getting to speak with you earlier this week. I love your line and can’t wait to see more! I hope you have a Blessed Day!
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Bonjour, Robin ✨ Thank you for hopping by! Can’t wait to read your blog today 😊
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Yours was the first “box” in my reader this morning so I’m out of my “line” in commenting on yours. though not a fan of sparkle and blingy type work, I appreciate your simplistic approach and your ability to combine the old and the new. I think your line will be a great success. The personalization is perfect for developing a popular line.
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Thank you for the well-wishes. 🇫🇷 Viva la difference!
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Nice blog! I’m looking forward to following your line. Well done.
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Thank you so much, Susan 💜
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WOW you have quite a background, I didn’t know! Good for you and glad you are with us on this one!
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I’m honored to be part of this fantastic class! So much talent! Thank you, Brenda Sue, for your continued inspired leadership!!
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There, see, I knew you had the line figured out! Loving it, and looking forward to seeing the rest of the line!
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Thank you so much, Dana!
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Love Love Love your theme .. looking forward to seeing your WIP .. Jann
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Jann, thank you so much!!
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Hopped over to see your blog and so happy I did. Great blog and love your work. I wish you great success with your new line~! xXx
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Merci beaucoup, Ne ♥
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I’m impressed with your jewelry career, Lori! Your new line sounds very cool, and I can’t wait to see it! 😉
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Merci Beaucoup!!
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It sounds like you’ve already got a great career going on. I think your line will be successful, quick, easy, collectible. Way to go.
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Merci beaucoup, Autumn 💜
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So beautiful!
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Merci beaucoup!
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Enchante Lori ~ Teddy & Karma are precious! You appear to have already found your niche!
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Thank you, Sandie. They are definitely my fur babies!
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Great theme, and the sneak peek looks like so much fun to wear. Looking forward to seeing what you show next.
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Thank you so much!
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Love the Parisienne look and feel of your work! Wasn’t it Audrey Hepburn who said, “Paris is ALWAYS a good idea”?
I’m looking forward to hearing and seeing more about your line.
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Spot on! Yes, it was Audrey Hepburn… and she was right 🙂 Merci beaucoup for your kind comments 💖
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Love your blog and I love your style! This will be a great journey that we will all share!
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So glad we’re taking this journey together, Denise ♥
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It sounds like you could be Brenda’s assistant in teaching this class. You seem to know what appeals to your market (and you found your market!), which can be the hardest part of making a successful line. Look forward to seeing the new line.
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Tammy, I have so much to learn from everyone on this journey! So glad and honored to be on this path with you and the rest of the fabulous team ♥
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Lori, I love your elegant jewelry and am envious of your wonderfully organized work space…lol. Can’t wait to see your theme evolve and learn from you on this journey!
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Thank you so much, Micheale ♥ Trust me… my work space is typically a whirlwind of sparkly chaos!
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Great blog and love your idea! Looking forward to seeing more. ~Ingrid
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Ingrid, thank you very much!
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Beautiful, exciting and so glad to read this! Cannot wait to see your collection!
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Thank you, Nike! Can’t wait to see your line!!
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Simple elegance is always in fashion and you have such elegance.
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So kind! Thank you ♥
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Very pretty! Can’t wait to see what else you’re making. 🙂 ~Elizabeth
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🙂 Elizabeth!
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I loved Paris too, can’t wait to go back. Simplicity has a beauty all its own.
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♥ Teresa
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Great blog and theme idea. Looking forward to seeing your finished pieces!
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Thank you ♥
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Great blog. Looking forward to seeing your line of jewelry.
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Merci beaucoup, Janet
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Lori, how exciting to have a successful jewelry business with so many amazing experiences. Love the theme and look forward to the finished line.
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Maria, thank you very much!
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I love your jewelry and can’t wait to see the completed line! Your great-grandmother was lovely!
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Thank you so much! My great grandmother was one of those rare souls who was beautiful, both inside & out 💞
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Thank you so much!
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Treasured Tokens- great theme- looking forward to seeing how you develop that for your line 🙂 Linzi
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Merci beaucoup, Linzi ♥
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Lori, what a lovely blog! Love your design idea and look forward to seeing it become a “line”.
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Thank you!
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Well done Lori! I love the simplicity and individuality of Treasured Tokens. This will be brilliant!
Cheers,
Susan
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Susan, merci!
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What a lovely story and I love your little furry family members too. I love your concept for the4 challenge it will be a hit and these charm bangles are all the rage right now. Happy creating.!
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Kristy, thank you!
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Treasured Tokens sure appeals to me, and most people I know who love to wear jewelry. I have never been to Paris, but can imagine the glistening elegance there. My granddaughter wants to move there to start her career–so we will wait a few years. I think this will be as successful as your jewelry business has been so far.
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Merci, Gina ♥ Sounds like your granddaughter is a smart cookie!
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Lori, what an impressive background you have! Your blog is so clean and professional looking. The photos of brides wearing your jewelry are great! I love your Hollywood glam earrings, too. Your new line looks exciting!
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Merci beaucoup ♥
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HI Lori~
I am all about creating meaningful, creative mixed media pieces that hold a story, a truth or inspiration that the wearer can identify with so I am in full support of your line idea and look forward to seeing you take it 10 steps further than Alex and Ani 😉
See you in class!
xo Liz
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Liz, thank you so much!!
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You have very sweet bracelets the simple and yet I know customers will like this. These bracelets will speak to them with your inspirational sayings
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Simply elegant! You have a wonderful line. The totems are great
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That is quite a background! I am impressed. Looking forward to seeing your finished line!
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