December 7th, 2014
Plenty of times I don’t attend parties where they are going to be selling something. These invitations always say that they love to see you, that you can check things out and don’t be pressured to by anything and on and on. I should be happy that someone, actually, invited me, right? But, I always feel I have to buy something. That changed a couple of weeks ago, when my personal friend, Jade McClure, invited me to a Sip & Shop, Stella & Dot Party. I invited my friend, Paula, to come along, as well. The beginning of the Holiday Season with friends and meeting others in the community sounded like a good proposition. Jewelry?, Accessories….Sip, Shop, & Chat!
Jade McClure is an Independent Stylist for Stella & Dot. Her Stylist ID is 183187. I am giving you her info. now because you will want to come back to it after the post. Tel. 302-245-9502. On Facebook, please find her as Stella & Dot Stylist, Jade McClure. Her email is jadestelladotstylist@gmail.com. Website? http://www.stelladot.com/jademcclure When the website opens, you can see her name under Stella & Dot. And, if you don’t just click on Stylist and put her name on. Congratulations to Jade on her new venture.
Stella & Dot is a designer of jewelry and accessories for every woman on your list, including young girls. Independent stylists host parties showing what this company has to offer and friends also get to hosts parties, as well….getting all kinds of goodies too. A comfortable setting at someone’s house, appetizers, drinks, and shopping.
Ordering was easy. It took no time to receive it. The jewelry is well made, and the pieces I bought show that I was in the Holiday Spirit. The recipients of these pieces are going to love them.
On the left is the Rory Necklace. With that particular person in mind living in the tropics….perfect! The one on the right is the Mae Necklace. It is also for someone living in the tropics and the color reminded me of the island’s Flamboyan!
Loved these: Necklace & Bracelet!!
Jade’s Sip & Shop was very well attended. Sipping the Sassy N Simple Apple Pie Sangria, tasting some delicious finger foods…and trying some of the samples that Jade had on display.
The Apple Pie Sangria was so good and light…perfect for the Holidays.
2 bottles (regular size) white, sweet wine like Riesling or Moscato
5 cups fresh apple cider
2 cups ginger ale
2 cups caramel vodka (less strong? 1 cup and add more if desired)
3 honey crisp apples, chopped
3 pears, chopped (pears are so good this time of the year)
2 cinnamon sticks
Cut the fruit and place in bottom of your pitcher or jug.
Combine all of the ingredients except the cinnamon sticks. Stir, and stir, and stir again.
Let sit overnight, or at least a couple of hours. Then, about 4 hours before serving, throw in the cinnamon sticks. Again, the stirring process…a few times. Serve over ice and Enjoy!!
NOTE: You may save the ginger ale until just before serving, making the Apple Pie Sangria a bit crisper.
So, what are you waiting for? Have a Good One!!
November 17th, 2010
The other day when I was walking Addy, my pooch, I saw Sue who was walking hers. My neighborhood is a walking paradise; you can walk the distance or just a mile.
While catching up on our families Sue mentioned that she was going to Brenda’s for a jewelry party. I told her I would think about it. To tell you the truth I usually don’t go to those parties because they remind me of Tupperware parties.
That party was last night. And, even though I had told Sue I was going, by the time 4:30 p.m. arrived I was lethargic. As it got darker and more rainy I thought about not going. Lazyness, really.
But, I rebounded and off I went with Sue, picking up Jody on our way to Brenda’s. It was such a nice pleasant evening. Getting together with some old friends and making new ones along the way.
I had not idea what kind of jewelry it was going to be or the set up, etc. etc. I had never been to one. But, once I stepped into Brenda’s house I knew that a post to my blog was a must, especially, at this time of the year.
It really was more like a cocktail party where tables, counters and window sills were set up with jewelry, perfectly displayed. Whether you want to admit or not, we, women love it.
The name of the company is Stella & Dot. The company’s headquarters are in Burlingame, California. The website is www.stelladot.com.
The founder of the company is Jessica Herrin. She was a co-founder of WeddingChannel.com and has taken direct sales to another dimension.
The name of Stella & Dot comes from the grandmothers; “honoring that generation of women who crossed oceans, rolled up their sleeves, won the vote, raised kids, went off to work, and did it all with style and grace”.
Holly Gilmartin was the Stylist. She had been given a pair of earrings as a gift; wanted to know more about the company and what becoming a stylist entailed. Well, this is her job now; times have changed and so have businesses and the way we approach them or they approach us, the consumers.
If you would like to get in touch with Holly to either purchase an affordable indulgence, have her set up a party, or just for basic information, then e-mail her at hollygil@verizon.net. Holly has a marketing, retail and merchandising major and she is young and full of energy, friendly and refreshing.
I slowly tried everything they had available on display. The pieces were truly wearable. Well made with a good weight to them. Some of it was edgy and some was very feminine.
And, some pieces made a statement and were practically an outfit by themselves.
One collection was very verstile with mix and match chains, strands and brooches. It is called La Coco Collection. It is a 3 in 1; unclip to create a bracelet, necklace and brooch. They had it in gold plated and silver plated.
The brooches could be either a pin on your lapel or necklace.
The bracelets had a hinge closure with a magnet to fit small to medium wrists and were made out of resin.
The colorburst enamel cuff was bold and hand painted, gold plated in turquoise and ivory.
I was looking at a charm bracelet that was very colorful. It was called the Bloom Charm Bracelet. It came with an ivory charm with a center of Czech crystals. Then you could add more charms to it. The basic price was $39.
The Metropolitan Mixed Chain Necklace was a “menagerie of street chic chains accented with 4 unique vintage brooches that mix CZ, glass eads, mixed metals and faceted stones”. It had a toggle closure.
Bib Necklaces are so in style at the moment and this one was a hand-embroidered bib with shimmering glass beads, faux pearls and Swarovski crystals. Silk rosettes and ribbon tie closure. The cost? $198.
One necklace I thought looked pretty because of the combination of wood and hand painted turquoise enamel was sort of overlooked by some, but it really was pretty; warm wood with hand knotted silk thread.
Once an ordered is place and paid for it will be sent to your home or business in a matter of days. The packaging is beautiful, as well.
Oh, I almost forgot that there is a whole line for young girls, as well.
It really was a very enjoyable evening. Women….we are too much….talk to you later….
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