Beauty & The BLADE

As we hit the final stretch of his senior year, I can’t help but look back on the journey that got us here. Raising my son as a solo parent hasn't always been a straight or easy path, but it has taught us everything we need to know about resilience.

I’ll never forget Halloween 2020. While most families were celebrating, we spent the night steaming wallpaper off the walls of my shop, handing over the keys, and closing a major chapter. But we didn’t quit. To keep Beauty & The Blade alive and protect the only income supporting the two of us, we began commuting from Sonoma County all the way to Lake County. Through every long drive and late night, my son watched me choose to persevere. We chose to fight for our future together.

For six incredible years, this business has provided for us and allowed me to build the life my son deserves. Now, as our lease comes to an end and we prepare to close our doors after Christmas, we are facing another major transition right as he prepares to graduate.

Closing this chapter is bittersweet, but I walk away knowing I showed my son exactly what it looks like to stand back up when things get tough. You are watching a masterclass in perseverance, my sweet boy, and I know you are ready to handle absolutely anything this world throws at you. I am so incredibly proud of the young man you have become.

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Bittersweet news to share... 🤍 Only two months left at my Middletown shop. I will be closing the doors to Beauty & The Blade Cosmetic Parlour at the end of 2026. This journey has meant the world to me, and I have exactly 8 Saturdays left to see your beautiful faces here. Let’s make these last few weeks count! Book your final spots while you can. ✨

✨ 6 YEARS IN MIDDLETOWN. 6 YEARS OF GRATITUDE. ✨

Six years ago, I brought Beauty & The Blade Cosmetic Parlour to Middletown, California — and little did I know how full-circle this journey would become. 🤎🍂

My family moved to Lake County in 1987, and I grew up here. Middletown isn't just where I opened my business — it's home.

When the pandemic hit and my business was labeled non-essential in Sonoma County, I took a leap of faith and relocated to Lake County to keep doing what I love while returning to the community that helped shape me.

I'll never forget my Sonoma County clients who said, “We'll make the drive.” 🥹♥️ Your loyalty reminded me that what we build in this industry goes far beyond beauty.

Over the past six years, I've had the privilege of welcoming clients from Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, and beyond. I've built meaningful friendships, reconnected with my hometown, and experienced the incredible support of this community.

To everyone who has booked an appointment, referred a friend, purchased a gift card, shared a post, or cheered me on — THANK YOU. You are the reason I'm here. 🤎

Beauty & The Blade has always been about more than brows, lips, and lashes. It's about confidence, connection, and helping women feel beautiful in their own skin.

Six years later, my heart is full. This journey hasn't always been easy, but it's been mine — and I wouldn't be here without you. 🥂✨

From Sonoma County back to my hometown in Lake County. Same dream, full-circle journey, and a whole lot of gratitude.

Here's to the memories, the lessons, my community, and every soul who's been part of the story. 🤎

With love and a grateful heart, Megan Sutton
Beauty & The Blade Cosmetic Parlour ✨

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✨ My favorite announcement for you
I HAVE SOME PRETTY EXCITING NEWS… ✨

Beauty & The Blade has officially been nominated as a FINALIST in the Life Style & Beauty — Aesthetic category for the Best of Lake & Mendo 2027! 🥂✨
And honestly… this one means a little extra to me.

After nearly a decade of building Beauty & The Blade, serving women (and gentlemen!) throughout Lake, Mendocino, Napa and Sonoma Counties, and creating so many beautiful memories along the way… 2026 will be my final year in business here in Lake County.

So if this is going to be my final chapter here, I can't think of a more special way to close it than with the support of the people who helped make Beauty & The Blade what it is. 🤍

If you've ever trusted me with your brows, lips, lash line, makeup, skincare, referred a friend, purchased a gift card, shared my work, cheered me on, or simply supported this little dream of mine… this is where I get to ask for your help.

✨ Please vote for Beauty & The Blade in the Life Style & Beauty — Aesthetic category for Best of Lake & Mendo 2027. ✨

Your vote would mean SO much to me — not just as a business owner, but as a woman who has poured a whole lot of heart into this place for the last 6 years (anniversary is next month).

Let's see if we can give Beauty & The Blade one last little Lake County crown. 👑✨

Thank you for being part of my story.
And thank you for making Beauty behind the Blade so much more than a tagline. 🤍

Vote here: [https://bestoflakeandmendocino.com]

✒️ -Meg, Artist & Owner
Beauty & The Blade Cosmetic Parlour

beautyandthebladeparlour.com

Letting go of a chapter I knew would eventually come to an end.♥️

Cleanse, exfoliate, mask, hydrate, protect. Your Sunday moment to pause and pamper your skin.