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Last year my Grandpa passed away and I wanted to get my Grandmother something to remember him by. One of my friends recommended that I check out Meridane Design. I was awed by the power and possibilities of the What U Love symbol and decided to get her one. The pendant came with a card that allowed me to gift to her with customized message so I put……
To: Grandma
From: Brent
Message: RIP Robert E. Todd
She called me immediately after receiving it in the mail and told me she would never take it off. To this day the first thing she tells me every time I talk to her is that she is wearing her necklace! This symbol is SO MUCH MORE than a piece of jewelry!
Thanks Meridane Design!
Brent
- 02/22/2010 |
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Think of what is meaningful to you.... I have a necklace that represents that! I was very fortunate to be able to review Meridane Design's Love and Empowerment Symbol necklace. It's a lovely design with a great story behind it, and it would make the perfect Valentine's Day gift or any occasion gift for someone you love.
The symbol was designed when the company owners' mother was writing "Love is all U need," with the letters stacked upon each other. She added a peace sign, and the result was both aesthetically and spiritually lovely. Merida, Dane, and their mother realized that each letter of the alphabet and numerals 0-9 were in the design! Plus, it's multi-lingual.
The possibilities are endless: Believe, Carpe Diem, Strength, Empowerment, Love, Inspire, a special anniversary or birthday, names. When I was wearing the necklace, I found myself using it to ground myself when I was anxious, and Hope was what I kept seeing in the design.
The necklace came packaged in a pretty black and silver box and enclosed was a card detailing the different letters and numbers in the symbol and examples of personal messages to find within it. Also enclosed was a lovely gift card from the kind people at Meridane. I was struck by how high-polish the sterling silver was and how beautiful the symbol is. Mine came on a standard 18'' chain; Meridane has several lengths and styles to choose from. They also make the symbol with semi-precious, bezel-set stones, gold, and they offer bracelets (I LOVE the bracelet) and t-shirts. The Symbol is a lovely focal piece and a conversation starter.
This piece is more than just jewelry, it has meaning. Unlike other personalized jewelry, the message is hidden in plain sight. You choose what it represents to you, and spell out what you want to say.
Spread the Love!
Stacy
Reviewer for Simply Stacie (http://stacievaughansblog.blogspot.com)
Stacy Marie Szurek - 02/01/2010 |
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Hi Sally!
I just wanted to tell you that I love my necklace!!! I showed it to my daughter (11) today and she totally LOVES it!!! I think it would be a great gift for her with her dad & I going through the divorce, it can be so much to her through all of this!!!
I definitely want one for her for Christmas – if there is anything you might want to trade again, great! If not, I will buy one for her.
So great to meet you!!! Your energy and passion is going to your design beyond what you can imagine! I feel it!!!
Joni Laib
Cross Creek Decor, LLC
Joni Laib - 01/18/2010 |
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Earlier this year, I ordered the bracelet. I love the simplicity of it.
My bracelet was a "love" gift to myself------ been through some tough times lately and I felt happy to gift myself a great piece of jewelry. The Short's are a fantastic family! Proud to be a part of their history!
MUCH CONTINUED SUCCESS ..........
Michelle Todd
Michelle Todd - 11/30/2009 |
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As I wandered the Country Peddler show on Saturday, November 28, I was at a crossroad in my life. I'd just sold my home, packing almost everything I own into a 10' x 20' store room, while I stay with my beau. At 46 I'm starting over. I'm houseless, mortgageless, virturally debt free. But still standing at the crossroad, wondering where life will lead me next. 2009 has been a very challenging year for me. Doors closing, and windows opening.
When I rounded the tent and saw the symbol, I thought - "How unique!" and then Sally told us the story behind it and my girlfriend, Pixie, and I were both stunned. I knew I had to have one, but I also knew that the women in my life all needed one too. I could see the wheels turning in Pixie's head - I looked at her and said - "You are not buying yours!" I bought 6 of the charms, one for each of five the amazing women in my life and one for me.
Pixie has been there for me through so many tough days and I knew that this was my way of saying "Thank You" and "I Love You" to her and the other women in my life. I'm not sure how I would have survived the past year without Pixie and our band of friends. Now each one of these amazing women will have a special symbol to let them know just how much I appreciate and love them.
Thank you Sally for an amazing, beautiful, design. I will wear mine proudly and think of you and your story each time I put it on.
Warm regards and much success!
C D Miller
San Antonio, TX
C D Miller - 11/30/2009 |
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Meridane Design came in to my life when I needed it most. At the beginning of June, 2009, I sat around in a daze after receiving the most dreaded news, that a dear friend of mine "Kelly" had just lost her beautiful eight-year-old son "Charles" to acute encephalitis. I had no idea what to do. I felt that nothing would be good enough.
A day or so later, I was looking at the Summer/Fall 2009 Durango Magazine, when on page 12, I saw the "What U Love symbol." As I read the story, I felt a strong desire to have one of my very own. On the website I saw, "Spread Love and Empowerment" and "We do private shows." That is the point where I had a clear vision and knew that I had to act.
I could see Charles's name in the pendant, and envisioned one with turquoise being sent to Kelly, with a card signed by all of her "western sisters" in solidarity for her loss… a collaboration of women being brought together to form a solidarity group, sharing in the symbol and the promotion of the local family's creation. My inner voice said, "You can have an afternoon tea and private showing and invite all of your "western sisters." This is exactly what I did, with no hesitation. I sound-boarded with friends and family and our group name quickly became, "SISTERS OF THE WESTERN SLOPE," or SOWS. I called Dane Short and we spoke in depth. Next, arrangements were made to meet and speak with his mother Sally. While walking on the DGO Riverwalk, she agreed (pending venue approval) to a private showing on 7/19, a Sunday afternoon tea from 2:00 to 4:00. I spoke with The Strater Hotel and the date was secured, and then invitations were prepared and sent.
Our first SOWS gathering was full of love! Meridane Design graciously contributed the most beautiful pendant/necklace set for Kelly and provided food for the event. $150.00 was raised for Charles's charity, The Children's Hospital Foundation, in Louisville, KY. SOWS sent Kelly and her family a package filled with love, sympathy and hope. Every Charter Member contributed one yard of her favorite fabric to construct Sister comfort quilts to be given to future recipients who are facing hardships or losses, with no strings attached. Our packages will include a quilt, a card signed by all of the SOWS saying, "Sending our love," and a mission statement to share our story. We are a circle of compassion, and we will help spread love and solidarity to those in need. American Poet, Rod McKuen said, “If you love somebody, tell them.” This is what we aim to do through a genuine desire to add hope and joy to our world by helping to alleviate suffering and despair.
None of this would be possible without Meridane Design. They will forever hold a special place in my heart ~ I wish them nothing but love and happiness in all that they do!
Love,
Jen
Jen Cuntz - 08/13/2009 |