Laura A. Mena has been designing as young as she can remember. At the age of 11, Laura was in the hospital for an extended period of time, and her aunt Terry taught her how to crochet. In high school, she explored making simple pieces of jewelry as well, and some high school friends still have jewelry pieces that she made way back when.

After high school, Laura earned a degree in Fashion Design from Oklahoma State University. She worked in the retail industry for awhile until she left to start raising a family.

As her girls got older, Laura started making jewelry once again, BUT this time started crocheting with wire, which gave her quite a niche in the jewelry design industry. Through this skill, she became an Ambassador for Swarovski Crystals and was asked to teach her designs in places such as Bangkok, Guadalajara and more. She taught on numerous cruises, would present product for Jewelry TV and also has many designs that she presented on a PBS show called Beads, Baubles, and Jewels - which you can still find on You Tube under Laura Timmons. She was also the fashion editor for a magazine called “Bead Unique.”

After the design industry began shifting and declining, Laura changed directions and received her license in real estate. She is now semi-retired but truly loves serving people. Her motto: Friends become clients and clients become friends!

Currently, Laura not only designs jewelry, but has expanded her artistic passion in fiber arts, including loom-woven creations, as well as writing.

Laura A. Mena has authored her first published book, entitled If Gratitude Were A Color, It Would Be Turqoise, inspired by her love for her family and “Grandloves.” She lives in Leawood, KS (and part-time in Breckenridge, CO) with her husband Jim and their mini Aussies.

Laura A. Mena