10 Minutes with Dorsey Jewelry Founder Meg Strachan

While Meg Strachan—the founder of lab-grown jewelry brand Dorsey—may have had the type of pregnancy not often talked about, the mom to Vivienne, 5, would love nothing more than to have a few more hours in the day to “just be a mom.” 

We caught up with the style icon and entrepreneur to get personal with details like her favorite kids movie, the last book she read, her typical coffee order, favorite place to travel, and her must-visit shops and restaurants in Los Angeles (add these to your list!).

If There Were More Hours in the Day

I would just be a mom. Making dinner. Cleaning up.

Favorite Kids Movie

Inside Out.

On My Nightstand

Tea from last night. I drink tea every night before I go to bed and then Moon Juice Magnesi-Om. And, honestly, my Invisalign. I’m almost done with it. 6 more trays!

Favorite Kids Book

Goodnight Moon.

Before Kids, I Never Thought I Would

Spend every single day feeling as lucky as I do to get to be a mom.

Always in My Fridge

Milk.

Ideal Date Night

We like to go to dinner and sit at the bar.

Favorite Local Shop

Sunroom Boutique in Los Angeles.

Pregnancy Cravings

My pregnancy was really scary. I always thought before I was pregnant that I would have cravings, a cute bump, sore feet. In the end, I didn’t have any of those things. I went from doctor to doctor, sitting in waiting rooms, meeting other women who were having scary pregnancies, too. There’s a whole world and experience of pregnancies that we don’t read about. I had one of those.

My Coffee Order

Decaf. Or matcha. In fourth grade, I had my first panic attack and I’ve had general anxiety since. I rarely (if ever) drink because of it. At this point in my life, I know what triggers my anxiety so I really try to stay away from coffee and alcohol. I’m quite good at managing it. It’s just part of who I am. I feel really thankful for friends who accept me for who I am— sober with a lemongrass tea.

Can’t Stop Listening To

Lately, Band of Horses. Acoustic.

Favorite Local Restaurant

Casa Vega in Los Angeles.

Last Book I Read

Atomic Habits by James Clear.

Wardrobe Staples

A Dorsey ring, wide leg trousers, and blazers.

Guilty Pleasure

I spend hours on Pinterest looking at old street style images.

Favorite Place to Travel

France. We spent some time in Cap-Ferrat last summer and it was one of my favorite places I’ve ever been.

Growing Up, I Wanted to Be A

Therapist.

The Apps I Use Most

Slack. 

Shows I’m Watching Right Now

Expats.

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You’ll also want to check out What’s in Meg’s Bag in our spring issue with Lindsay Arnold Cusick here or stick around and read our summer Issue with mom of two Lala Kent.