Megan Wiley is the one-woman force behind Solid Design Studios, an online accessories boutique that sells handmade designer jewelry. From marketing and web design to filling orders to the actual construction of each jewelry piece, Wiley does it all. She started her business in 2012 after spending a decade in retail and covering fashion for Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. “Being around fashion eventually led to this new creative outlet,” Wiley says.
Wiley creates her modern, stylish pieces with materials like sterling silver and 14K gold-filled chains to ensure both quality and flexibility. The pieces work for a variety of styles and occasions. “I use simple materials and elevate them through design,” she explains. Each piece is made to transition from a day at the office to a night on the town. And where does Wiley look for inspiration? Answer: “I really design pieces I want to wear, and hopefully other people will too,” says Wiley.
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Looking for a gift? Every Solid Design Studios piece is handmade in Edina, each named after an Edina street. To purchase, visit soliddesignstudios.com. Wiley’s jewelry is also available at Maha! Boutique, 631 E. Lake St., Wayzata, and Grand Frames, 4617 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park.
