Stella and Dot

Four years ago I first saw Stella and Dot jewelry in a silent auction at a Seattle Prep Auction we attended for Peter's work. It was so unique and nothing like what I had seen before. Nobody was bidding on it so I got a screaming deal and a beautiful pearl necklace and matching cuff. It came with a catalog and as I was skimming through it I thought to myself, "I am not really a jewelry person (I had only ever worn my wedding ring) but I would wear most of this stuff." It kind of made me realize maybe I was a jewelry person I just had never really liked the jewelry I had seen or didn't feel like spending the money. Years went by before I had ever thought or saw Stella and Dot again. Right after I had Isaac my friend Jenni bought me this charm necklace (pictured below) with his initial and his birthstone. I have worn it every day since and not only do I love the way it looks but it is something that has very special meaning to me. Fast forward to 1 1/2 year later and my friend Adriann invites me to a Stella and Dot jewelry party. I think to myself "finally!" I get to experience what this is all about. I've always been very skeptical about somebody trying to sell me something. I don't like the pressure and I am a people pleaser so that is a bad combination. There was no "pitch" no awkward "try this on!" I know what I like and I usually don't like what other people pick out for me. It was super laid back, comfortable, and fun. I bought this ring below and I love it! Needless to say I was intrigued. I immediately thought to myself "I could do this!" I tried talking myself out of it for several weeks with the whole idea that I would be a salesperson and my friends would feel obligated to buy. I asked Peter and several friends to get their input on what they thought and everyone said, "go for it, you would be good at it!" When I was in Hermosa Beach and most of my friends were wearing Stella and Dot I thought, people buy this stuff because they like it and want to wear it not because they have to! It's fashion, it's the same reason we buy anything we wear, we like it and want to look good. This is the perfect stay at home mom job and I have to be honest I love to throw parties and go to parties. Not to mention it would satisfy that part of your mom life where you just want to use your "brain" and have a little something that is just for you and that you feel a sense of accomplishment. So long story short this is the beginning of an adventure that I have no idea where it will take me but I feel it is meant to be and I hope I have fun doing it. Check out the jewelry on the website Stella and Dot or ask me about hosting a party where you could get tons of free jewelry and bags as well as being able to shop at 50% off.