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Diamonds are a girl’s best friends

Nothing like a bit of bling to get you to start blogging again… I’ll get to that in a minute! Amazingly it’s been nearly a month since my last post and abandoning my blog is something I never expected to happen. In fact, I used to think, how do people just stop blogging when they put so much time into creating a blog in the first place? And then, well, I got a life. To be fair I started free lance writing full-time and so I am essentially still writing every day. Finding the time and energy to write even more for my own blog has just seemed impossible as of late.

We’ve had a busy few months filled with weddings, foster dogs, fund raising events and all the normal stuff in daily life. We’ve had some family members encounter some health struggles and overall have just been plain busy. I’m thrilled to be busy and I hope you all have been doing well also. Someday when I get a few spare moments, I’d like to make some progress on the site redesign and actually start blogging again… hold me to it, will you?

Anyway, as if by fate, just when I needed a little pick me up, I got an email from Anjolee, an online jewelry retailer that lets you customize just about every aspect of your diamond jewelry. After fully admitting that my blog is on the back burner and that I didn’t think it was fair to accept sponsors at this time, she offered me the chance to review a product of theirs. I could hardly resist the opportunity to lay my eyes on a little sparkle so I agreed and requested something that would be fitting as a bridesmaid’s gift. Marla said she knew just the thing—a gorgeous pair of diamond stud earrings.

I made my way to their website to look at their selection of diamond studs and other options. I played around with stone options, metal options and setting options and truly felt that I could make something unique for any person I wanted to give a gift to, or perhaps anytime I wanted to treat myself!

Of course most brides, unless perhaps you are Kate Middleton, can afford to buy their bridesmaids one diamond stud, much less a pair of them! However there are many options available to fit any budget. As sweet as Anjolee is,  the earrings I received aren’t actually real diamonds. The nearly carat earrings that arrived at my door are in fact a good quality cubic zirconium but they are stunning either way and are the perfect accessory for any girl.  I haven’t taken mine off since they arrived.

If you are at a loss at what to get your best girl friends, jewelry could be a great option that lasts forever. And if you are a guy or gal who is planning to propose, Anjolee could be a great place to check out.

Thank you to Anjolee for the gorgeous earrings! You truly made my week.

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Jewelry Trunk Show For Charity

If you stopped by yesterday and read about Rainbow Acres, then you know I mentioned that a super fun collaboration was on its way to help raise a little money for this great organization. If you didn’t read about Rainbow Acres I encourage you to do so as it will make this whole post seem even more exciting and meaningful!

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of winning a blog giveaway from WeddObsessed that involved a gorgeous cocktail ring from Stella and Dot. I was thrilled of course but it was what came along with the prize that was even more exciting for me. Rachel Schwemmer is the Independent Stylist who sponsored the giveaway and along with the prize she sent a note that said she’d love to work with me on a way to raise money for charity with her jewelry. After a little email brain storming session, we decided to have an online Trunk Show with 10% of the sales going to charity. I commend Rachel and have to give her all the credit as it was her idea and her willingness to give back that made this happen. I was all too happy to host the Trunk Show as I thought it would be a unique way to get some gorgeous jewelry and give back all at one time.

If you are unfamiliar with Stella & Dot, here is a little info from Rachel on the company:

Stella and Dot is a San Francisco based social selling company that creates flexible entrepreneurial opportunities for women. Our vintage inspired boutique-style jewelry and accessories line is available exclusively through in-home Trunk Shows by Independent Stylists and online. Designed in New York and San Francisco by award winning trend-setters who also create jewelry sold in Neiman Marcus and Fred Segal, our jewelry has been featured in top fashion magazines like InStyle and Lucky Magazine. It is also worn by celebrities like Paris Hilton, Viola Davis and many others. Not to mention the affordability – much of the line is under $50.
Our foundation’s mission is to create a positive change for women. Through the sale of our Stella & Dot Foundation bracelets and charms we support the following charities:
  • Accion USA: empowers low to moderate income women with training resources, and ongoing support to start and grow their business.
  • build On: empowers people and transforms lives by partnering after-school service programs in the U.S. with communities in developing countries to build schools.
  • Girls Inc: serving girls in at-risk communities who most need positive supportive after school environments.

Their jewelry is gorgeous, isn’t it? Let me give you the deets on how this works:

  1.  Go to: www.stelladot.com/rachelschwemmer
  2.  Click: “Find your hostess” (Top right side)
  3.  Type in Charity Wedding (Important or no money will go to charity!!)
  4.  Start Shopping!
It’s never been a better time to accessorize! 10% of all sales from this Trunk Show will be donated to Rainbow Acres!

But that’s not all. Yep, it gets better. Everyone that makes a purchase will be entered into a drawing to win $50 towards even more Stella & Dot jewelry! To up your odds even further, after you make a purchase, Like Rachel’s facebook page, you will get another entry towards that $50 in jewelry! Leave a comment here to let us know you did so! 

So  in short you get some beautiful new jewelry, money goes to help a great organization, AND you just might win $50 to buy even more great jewelry! Do us a favor and spread the word- the more money raised, the better! Of course their jewelry is perfect for your wedding day but it would also make a lovely Bridesmaid or MOB/MOG gift. Their line is so versatile that any of the pieces would be a great addition to your jewelry collection or would make a great gift!

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