Way back when I was an intern at Teen Mania Ministries, I was in a mentor group and the leader of it was a girl named Michelle. 

I thought Michelle was fabulous.  She was creative, fun, beautiful and had a wonderful family. 

I was 18 at the time, and instantly knew I wanted to be just like Michelle when I “grew up.” 

Through the magic of Facebook, Michelle and I are ”friends” again, and I’ve once again been inspired by this woman.  I’m pretty sure we’re cut from the same cloth.  She’s a shutterbug.  She loves fashion.  She’s a southerner.  She adopted a precious little girl.  She’s not afraid to admit she’s a bit vain now and then.  I could go on and on.  Oh, did I mention our birthdays are only three days apart? 

I realize she might possibly read this, decide I’m a stalker, de-friend me on Facebook, and I’ll surely be served with a cyber-restraining order any day now. 

Surely, though, she won’t mind me raving to the masses about her latest creative venture.  She just launched a site that sells vintage jewelry designed by, none other than, the fabulous Michelle.  Click here to see her site, Michelle Grace Designs.

The style is reminiscent of pieces you would find at my all-time favorite store, Anthropologie.  My favorite piece is the Canary Love  necklace.  Love, love, love the finish on the links and I think the antique brooch is to die for. 

I’ve searched under the couch cushions, the bottoms of all my handbags, the floorboard of my car, and all of my pants pockets to see if I could scrounge up the $125 to buy it.  No such luck.  Sigh. 

Dear Travis,

If you read this post, I WANT THAT NECKLACE.  Thanks.  I love you.  Bye.

-h