Illinois is filled with women who love our company, all special people who care about the world  and want to do their part to make a difference.  This is why we created the “I AM”  feature of our blog. It is a way to pay tribute to people we have been fortunate to meet, and who truly make a difference in their own way.

I  introduced you to J Parkes Originals in an earlier post. It is a beautiful store and owner Jan Parkes designs the most beautiful jewelry. She combines  many of her original pieces with our Zulugrass enhancing her own designs.     Jan’s sister Ann, is an expert when it comes to showing the versatility of Zulugrass jewelry in the ways you can mix it with other jewelry.

Later, I stopped by Bella Boutique,  also another beautiful store in Springfield.

Owner, Regina Santarelli made me feel so welcomed along with several of her staff! The store was full of  beautiful, creative merchandise with her artistic touches through-out.

It was great to meet Jenna who is the Zulugrass buyer! She is the “Go To” person at Bella when it comes to Zulugrass and is always looking for new ways to wear it! We had a great visit…found that we have so much more in common, and again I met several very caring women who are now thinking about what else they can do to make a difference in the world!

Springfield, IL. is one lucky town with these two great stores and women who truly make a difference!!!