Silent Auction Item: Stella & Dot Bardot Earrings - Gold

Additionally, don't forget you can also shop my Scentsy party in their name, or my Velata party in their name - 100% of my commissions from these parties is being donated to the scholarship fund this month as well. 

Stella & Dot Bardot Earrings - Gold

Estimated Value: $39

Description of Item: Shiny gold or silver plated nuggets form two concentric ellipses. 2 5/8" drop length. Fish hook earwire. Lead & nickel safe. 

This auction is open to US & Canadian bidders only.

The starting bid will be $15, and each bid should be in increments of $1. So if the bid before yours is $19 - please bid $20.

Bidding will happen in the comments, and please include your name, bid, and PayPal email for invoicing if you win.

The auction will close at 10PM EST, and the highest bidder will be chosen as the winner. Once the auction hosts have received payment - I will ship these earrings to you!

Be sure to check out the full list of auction items by visiting any of these ladies that are hosting the auction:

Life in the Green House 
Life Sweet Life 
Knee-Deep in Munchkin Land 
SheShe Made Blog 
The Getts Times

Melting Pot Launch

An amazing friend of mine through MOPS is the manager of our local Melting Pot restaurant, and each month they host an even called Ladies Night Out. They have a special menu and drink specials geared toward Ladies. Additionally, they have local vendors come in and sell their products to the guests.

I promoted the event as best as I could - without really knowing that many people in the area. They had a relatively good turn out at the event too - and I had a great time. Here is my set up all ready to go - sorry for the glare on the jewelry - the sun was setting right through the window.

Scentsy all set up

Stella & Dot all set up

I got there to set up at about 4... and they opened at 5. We were done at 11. I'm BEAT today - my legs and shoulders are reminding me that I'm not used to that sort of thing. 

The parties are still going on my websites - for a couple of more days - and I'd be honored if you'd consider making a purchase as a part of the party. I had a giveaway of a full sized warmer and two scent bars for Scentsy for the people in attendance last night, and a set of bracelets in a storage box for Stella & Dot - but I'm going to do another giveaway of 2 scents of your choice for anyone that makes a purchase online in the next 24 hours. 

To shop Scentsy - click here - and remember there is a whole new catalog with the Spring/Summer scents as well as our new bath & laundry product line called, Layers. Additionally, if you'd like to be added to my monthly newsletter list - you can also comment with your name and email address.

To shop Stella & Dot - click here - there are some great sales this month, but just remember to choose Melting Pot as your party host at close out.

I am honored by every single purchase, and can promise you that any commissions that I make right now are going toward getting the boys a membership to the Children's Museum to enjoy for a year! I would love to take them to play and expand their minds through playing at our local museum - especially this summer when it will be a bit too hot to go to the Zoo.

Need Some Pretty?

I'm hosting a sample sale on some of my Stella & Dot items that are going out of stock. I try not to talk about Stella & Dot too much on my blog or anywhere else - because I don't want to be obnoxious... but wanted to bring these fabulous deals to you.

The proceeds from this sale are going directly toward renewing my stylist license for the year and my website - so that I can continue to sell. I'd love to take anything above that and buy some new samples to share with folks at my parties.

Additionally, I would LOVE to host a party for you and your friends if you're within a couple hours of Memphis. It's super easy, and all you have to do is invite some friends and provide a snack or two! Drop me an email if you're interested - I'd love to help you earn some free jewelry!

I've sold a few of the items from the original sale date - so I'm only including the items that are left. I do highly recommend you check out the sale section of my website though, and also check out the new collection for spring 2012!

If you find something here you are interested in - leave a comment with "SOLD", the name of the item, and your paypal email address for me to send you an invoice. I'll be billing the price of the item plus a $5 shipping charge. You can email me the paypal address directly if you'd feel more comfortable with doing it that way.

Carnival Necklace can be worn long or short - a lovely chunky piece that would be great in every season! Originally sold for $198 - Sample for $75

Carnival Bracelets - set of 3 bracelets that stretch to fit - Originally sold for $37 - Sample for $19!

Chameleon Earrings - $15 - You can buy charms to add color and versatility to these earrings!

Audrey Cluster Necklace - Original $98 - Sample $50 - Vintage-textured chain with faceted glass champagne stones and brown and ivory pearls. 39" length with 2" extender.

Bridgette Bauble Necklace - Originally $69 - Sample $35 - A vintage textured chain accented with intricately faceted stones set in pave petal caps. 38" length with a 2" extender. Lobster Clasp closure. This style looks amazing when layered together with the Audrey Cluster Necklace! There is an Audrey Cluster Bracelet that I had in the sample sale that sold already - but can be purchased here for a complete look!

Camilla Necklace - Originally $158 - sample $75 - A refreshing statement of bold glass, wood, Czech crystal, and dyed jade beads. Approximately 18" length with two ring extender. Toggle closure.

Rachel Necklace - Originally $89 - Sample $45 - Freshwater pearls, crystal quartz, glass beads and silver plated rings combine in this day-to-night piece. 31" length when worn alone, or use the included grosgrain ribbon tie closure to wear as a double strand necklace.

  

Little Dottie Necklace (Girls Line) - Originally $29 - Sample $15 - Colorful beads accented with a sparkly pave ball and daisy flower. 10" of beads, with 15" of ribbon each side. Blue ribbon tie closure. Lead & nickel safe.

Tatum Necklace (Girls Line) - Originally $29 - Sample $15 - A pretty chiffon flower adorns this strand of lavender and transluscent beads tied with a feminine silver bow. Flower unclips from necklace to be worn as barrette. 8 3/4" of beads, 15" of ribbon each side. Self-tie closure. Lead & nickel safe.

 
Baby Pave Hoop Earrings - Originally $34 - Sample $16 with the Pearl Dangles included - Simply elegant. Each and every pave crystal is hand set. A perfect pairing with the Fresh Water Pearl Dangles - the dangles slip on or off for two very different looks with one pair of earrings! Measures approximately ½” inner diameter with sterling silver post backing. 

Who's With Me?

** A momentary change from the regular programming... we'll be back to baby pictures and crazy life stories soon **

The journey of a lifetime begins with a single step, right? So we've heard... It is scary, intimidating, but also very true. Most of us have also heard - MANY times - that "you have nothing to fear, but fear itself." Oh how those words haunt me.

All these things are very true, and yet sometimes fear can paralyze you... because sometimes you just can't see the pieces of the whole. You see the big huge monster in the corner - the BIG unattainable goal... but you don't see the small ways to chip away at it each day to get yourself there. You think of it more as one giant leap instead of a journey of 100 small steps.

I'm guilty of that too. I also can get discouraged from time to time - for various reasons... I think we're all guilty of that. I heard on the radio yesterday that the world would be so different if we'd all stop putting on our brave faces and just be REAL. If everything isn't okay... don't try to fake it...

Which flies in the face of the old adage - "fake it until you make it" - oh, how I hate that phrase!

You know what, we all have the courage to make our dreams come true... everyone of us. It might not be easy - it might not be comfortable... but why not give it a try?

I've always wanted to work from home and own my own business. I've tried a couple of different things over the last 6 or so years - from designing my own jewelry and selling it in various capacities online... to now working as an Independent Stylist for Stella & Dot.

Stella & Dot is getting a lot of buzz and publicity right now as being the brightest up and coming business of it's kind because of it's new fresh approach. They walk with us step by step to promote and become successful within their industry... and it's very exciting to see the publicity that they get.... the stars in Hollywood wearing the very things that I'm selling... the products worn in television programs... it's just very cool!

I mean think about it!

For a modest investment - which I've already made back in 3 trunk shows... you too can start your own business and walk along side me as we learn how to keep growing and building the business we've all dreamed of having. (Click here to read about all the details)

So I leave you with the words of Jerry Maguire: "But if anybody else wants to come with me, this moment will be the ground floor of something real and fun and inspiring and true in this godforsaken business and we will do it together! Who's coming with me besides... "Flipper" here?"

I would truly love to be your coach, to walk with you through this, to help inspire you, encourage you, and cheer you on as you achieve goals that you never thought possible!

Mystery Hostess Giveaway

I was brainstorming on ways to have some fun while building my business - I promise that the S&D posts will slow down soon... but I've GOT to make this work so that I can stay home with my baby birds when we move. That's when a friend of mine who does another home based business came up with a BRILLIANT idea - and I thought, why not? No harm, no foul.

And there you have it... I'm hosting a Mystery Hostess Trunk Show! 

So what does this mean for you?


For every $10 you spend... you get an entry into the drawing to win the entire hostess package!!  ** You will need to select: mystery hostess - when it asks you if you're attending an upcoming show. (it is the 5th one down on the list)

What is the hostess package, you might ask....

Sales:
$300-$499: you get 15% of the total in free jewelry AND up to 2 items at half price
$500-$999: you get 20% of the total in free jewelry AND up to 3 items at half price
$1,000+ : you get 25% of the total in free jewelry AND up to 4 items at half price

Just to give you an idea - my launch party did go over the $1,000 mark with less than 10 orders! (So you could get $250 in free jewelry!)

So once again - you get 1 entry into the drawing for every $10 you spend!  ** You will need to select: mystery hostess - when it asks you if you're attending an upcoming show. (it is the 5th one down on the list)

I will give you 1 more entry for posting and promoting this show as well - and trust me - you will want to do that... the more orders - the bigger the prize package!

1 last entry for liking Stella & Dot by Kim Hawkins, Independent Stylist on Facebook.

The show will last until February 17th - to make sure that we go past one more payday for everyone!

** disclaimer - if the show doesn't reach $300 in sales... there is no prize package to giveaway. So you will want to help promote this if you want to win some fun stuff!

Launch Party

Hi! Anyone out there miss me? HAHA! Things have been crazy here lately - some things that I can't quite talk about yet... others like baby rearing, being a wife, getting a job, and starting a business... I can talk about.

This weekend, I'm having my official launch party for my Stella & Dot business, and I couldn't be more excited... once my sample jewelry arrived for people to try on this weekend - I was even more in love than before with the product line. It's no secret that I love jewelry, and this is a way that I can continue doing what I love - with the hope that I'll be able to become successful enough with it as a business that I can stay home with the boys full time!

What's not to love with products like these:

Riviera Coin Necklace 

(matching earrings can be found by clicking through)

Jasmine Filigree Earrings - in Silver or Gold

(there is a matching necklace you can find through the link for both - and it is on sale right now)

Pearl Bouquet Bracelet

(there is an adorable pair of earrings that match you can find by clicking the link)

Goa Necklace 

(Matching earrings can be found by following link)

Jasmine Stackable Rings

Bella Chameleon Hoop Earrings

(these come in gold or silver - this is just for the hoop the charms are separate)

Birthstone Briolette Charm

(You choose what stone you'd like and if you want gold or silver - you'll need 2 if you're planning earrings - I personally plan to get one for each of the boys along with a Mom charm and a chain to wear)

Don't forget the little girls in your life.... 

Little Dottie Necklace

(there is a matching bracelet you can find by following this link)

By no stretch of the imagination does this sampling do justice to the line of incredible jewelry products available! Please feel free to shop around for yourself and I know you will find something that you won't be able to live without!

I thought that since you guys are such a big part of my life, that I wanted to include you in this fabulous party as well... so I'd like to invite you to be the virtual extension to my launch party!

How can you be a part of a party that might be happening 100's of miles away from you? Well, shop at your leisure for the next couple of days and ANY order placed by Saturday (January 15th) at 4:00PM CST will be entered to win one of my door prizes! Right now those prizes include a $25 gift card to iTunes, a $10 gift card to Starbucks, a free charm from my store, and I'm searching for one more great prize.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

When you click through and add something to your cart

it will ask you if you're shopping as a part of a trunk show

Search for my name KIM and click on my name

(You can also click on the link in the top right corner of the page that says "Find your hostess")

Door prize winners will be chosen at the end of the physical party Saturday

I will notify the winners and put the items in the mail if needed

You can however shop at the website and purchase at any time! 

Additionally, in the bottom left corner of the page - you can put in your email to be notified of any sales or promotions that we have throughout the year.