My Dad

Posted by Monica Graves

Today I am writing about my Dad, because I want you all to know what a special man he is.

He has been on my mind every hour, every minute and every second of every day, because our family found out, in a very short period of time, that he has bone cancer.

In one short month we have watched our big strong hero go from barbequing steaks at the cottage to currently laying in a hospital bed, unable to get up or walk.  As you can imagine, our whole family is in shock, and we are somehow keeping it together with showers of love and support from family and friends.

I am so grateful to all of the amazing doctors and nurses that have been caring for him and next week we are hoping that he will be in the good care of the Juravinski Cancer Centre and Hospital.  How incredible that glamjulz has been passionate about raising money for this wonderful organization for the past 3 years, and now my dear Dad is in need of their help.

Is it naive of me to say that I NEVER thought cancer would touch our family?  Yes, it probably is, but it’s the truth

My heart goes out to all of you that have experienced illness within your family. The strength that you find to get up every day and do what needs to be done while the well being of your loved one consumes your every thought, is a miracle in itself.

Gratitude, appreciation, love, and support is my full time occupation right now, while continuing to raise as much money for Juravinski as I possibly can through glamjulz..

This week when you put on your glamjulz maybe you can say a little prayer for Wolfgang Normann, the best father a girl could ask for.

Thank you all for your friendship, loyalty and kindness.

-Monica

The Bright Run

Posted by Monica Graves

Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Bright Run, held at the beautiful Dundas Valley Conservation Park.  Lot’s of rain, lots of mud and lots and lots of people!  We had a fantastic morning, all coming out for a great cause!

Our Bright Betty zipper pulls sold like crazy and it was so rewarding to (more…)

glamjulz in Pakistan

Posted by Monica Graves

Isn’t it amazing how we usually end up in the right place at the right time?

I was participating in a small show in Toronto last month and a beautifully dressed and accessorized woman came over to talk to me.  She was fascinated by glamjulz and had all kinds of questions about how I came up with my designs, the quality of the pieces etc…..  She then informed me that she was a buyer for a new store in Karachi, Pakistan called (more…)

glamjulz shoot with Terra @ Home

Posted by Monica Graves

Another one of those super fun days where I’m so HAPPY to do what I do!

Lesley Stewart asked me to come in to the Terra@Home studio to talk about bridal jewelry and trends for fall, and they spoiled me. Jenna did my make up (and is she ever good at what she does!) and us girls had a great time talking about makeup, work, life and the beautiful day.

Then it was over to the (more…)

Friday the 13th in Port Dover

Posted by Monica Graves

I hope you’re all having an awesome summer and enjoying the heat.
Some days have been a little too hot, but I’m happily keeping them in my memory bank for February, when I’m freezing my buns off and praying for that summer sun!

Summer has so many great activities to participate in, and this month we had a GORGEOUS day for Friday the 13th.

Dave’s World and Jordan Stewart invited me to participate and sell glamjulz in Port Dover that day.  If you haven’t yet experienced Friday the 13th in Port Dover you really (more…)

Ti-Cat Cheerleaders Sporting glamjulz!

Posted by Monica Graves

Last week Dawn and I had the pleasure of attending the 2012-13 Hamilton Tiger-Cats Cheerleader Calendar release party. We are super excited here at glamjulz because (more…)

Buskerfest with Bling on King

Posted by Monica Graves

Last weekend I had the pleasure of participating in Buskerfest!

Our newest customers, Bling on King in Dundas Ontario, invited me to come and meet their clientele and introduce them to glamjulz… and what a blast I had!

The hospitable owners, Kathryn and Neil are very supportive of the Dundas community, and their beautiful store has been open for just a little over a year now. During the three days I was there, I think I tried (more…)

Prince Edward County Adventures

Posted by Monica Graves

Last weekend, off I went again for another glamjulz adventure.  This time I was heading east to Belleville to have a trunk show with my friends at The Dressing Room!

Usually when I go on the out of town visits, I like to book a hotel through, Hotwire.  I decided to see what the availability was in Picton because I really wanted to check out the Sandbanks there.  Alas, no luck with Hotwire but I did come across a little gem on my own, and got a great deal because the “season” has not officially began.  I drove to Picton thinking that I had booked a little cottage for the night, when I arrived it was a beautiful (more…)

The Hummingbird Ball

Posted by Monica Graves

As you may already know glamjulz has proudly spent the last 2 years as part of the Care4 team to help raise money to build Hamilton’s first Breast Assessment Centre.  Many businesses in the community are involved in this great cause and with two million more dollars to go we are all thinking up inventive ways to help raise money!

Last weekend Joelle (owner of Joelle’s in Burlington) and I had the pleasure of attending (more…)