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Stella & Dot Trunk Show!

Happy Monday y'all! I trust you had a warm and enjoyable weekend? Ours was HOT HOT HOT!!! With a side of HOT.

Anyway - down to business here. As you all know, last Monday I embarked on a new photo adventure, shooting my first ever clothing catalog front to back. I'm still making my way through the images and spiffing them up in Photoshop...thanks for asking. It's coming along. I'll be beginning the catalog layout design this week (fingers crossed)!

So my "sister from another mister" - Casie - flew in from the midwest to kindly be one of my models for the shoot. She was actually here for a visit just a few weeks before with her little boo.... I wrote all about that HERE.

Like many of you... Casie is an enterprising, creative young mamma too. She just turned in the keys to her full-time day job to pursue another path - going into business for herself and enjoying the time with her little one-year-old hunk a burnin' love. Like many of us - she was looking for more of a work-life balance and this opportunity gives her just that.

I can't say that I blame her. He really is too stinkin' cute.

Casie has started a business as an independent stylist for a line of jewelry called Stella & Dot.

Have you seen this?

It's FABULOUS.

Being a jewelry designer myself - I completely appreciate this brand's aesthetic and craftsmanship!

So to help her begin her new career with a bang I've decided to host a VIRTUAL trunk show!

I know many of my blog readers are mom's themselves and can appreciate her leap of faith here - not to mention, I know many of you are fashionistas, always looking for something special to dress up your wardrobe.

Look no further...

Here's what you can do to check it all out!

CLICK THIS LINK TO BE REDIRECTED TO MY PRIVATE TRUNK SHOW

this is what you'll see...

I should also mention that now thru JULY 4 - all of the sale items are an

ADDITIONAL 20% OFF!

I'm posting this little badge to my right side bar under "SHOP" for easy access...

and there's always $5.95 flat shipping direct to your front door. :)

Here are a few of my personal faves....

The Cameron Pendant - $79

The Renegade Cluster Bracelet in Gold - $59

The Tribute Bracelet (rose gold) - $36

The On The Mark Necklace - $59 (this one is tiny and suuuper cute). Great for layering.

The Serenity Small Stone Drop Earrings - $34

 

So go on - check it out!

Think of those on your birthday lists!!!

Or treat yourself!

 

HERE'S THE LINK AGAIN!!!!

 

Go! :)

 

 

 

 

 

4 More Days

Hey y'all... Just wanted to let you all know that the jewelry website will only be live for the next 4 days. It will come down on Sunday May 1.

There are a few more really sweet items still left at prices 60-70% off! Maybe mamma would like a little something for Mother's Day?

Thanks again everyone! xoxo

 

All Good Things...

You know what they say... they must come to an end.

Yesterday, after making several attempts to mail a large package (Did you know it's practically impossible to mail something via FedEx Ground using a recipient's account number these days? - Neither did I.)... I finally whisked my van to my local post office... hauled the thing inside and in a matter of minutes, signed it over to be mailed clear across the country.

It wasn't until I returned to my car that I realized I just put the final nail in my proverbial coffin that is was my jewelry business.

I had just mailed the entire contents of my "stash o' inventory" to a wonderful lady who is celebrating Christmas early this year... and exploring the handmade side of the jewelry industry for herself. Good luck Stephanie! Hope you love the goodies!

And just like that... 9 years of jewelry came to an end.

And even though the finality kinda hit me there in that moment... I wasn't sad.

I was hopeful. And grateful. And ready for the next thing.

I got a lot of stuff I'm trying to chase down. :)

And The Winner Is...

The winner of the Journey Bracelet...

drawn from those who made purchases during the final liquidation sale during the month of March is...

 

Heidi M. who placed the 2nd order!

Congratulations Heidi! Your prize is on it's way shortly!

And just to let you know - there are a few items left in the shop still 60-70% off! Check them out before they're gone. I plan to take the site down before the end of April!

Happy Monday!

Ahhhh Retirement... a sale and a giveaway!

Hey kids. Hope ya had a nice weekend. Mine was gooooood.

Photographed the ribbon cutting / grand opening of Jenna's new salon. A super sweet guy (boyfriend of one of the stylists) waited until the place cleared out and then popped the question in front of her close friends. It was a neat moment. I'm glad I was there with camera in hand.

Other than that... it was pretty low key. Made dinner on Sunday and took it down to my Uncle's house. He and my all-male cousins and Grandpa are bacheloring-it for the next 10 days while my Aunt visits her oldest son, currently stationed in Pearl Harbor.... Can you blame her? Well, I knew they'd be eating nothing but Cheetos and Raisin Bran... and maybe some Chinese take out... so I did a little Italiano for them.

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In other news, I was looking at my "to-do" list on Saturday.... and I have this thing that keeps looming... so I said... "Katie - we need to do a BIG BIG sale... so we can cross that baby off our list for good!"

So here it is - the final FINAL FINAL...retirement sale of the JK jewelz.

EVERYTHING is at LEAST 60% off. The stuff that was already in the sale category is 70% and so are all my rings. No coupons required... the math is already done for ya.

Unless, of course, you like doing the coupon thing... For those of you... I've added a FREE SHIPPING coupon you can use at checkout if you spend $100.

Use the code :: retire

Sounds good - yes?

Oh, you want MORE do you?

Ok... Ok...

One more surprise. I'm going to be reserving one of my beloved Journey Bracelets ($189 value) as a giveaway.

If you make a purchase between now and the end of March - you'll be entered to win it. I'll announce the winner here after the contest closes. Seems a fitting way to end my "journey."

So ga-head... take a peek. Buy your mom an early Mother's Day gift - or sock it away until then (it's right around the corner, ya know!) Or heck, treat yourself! There are plenty of beauties still to choose from!

And by all means - pass this info along to a friend!!

:)

Last Day for 50% off the Jewelz!

Hey guys!

Here's one more shameless plug! Until midnight tonight you can get 50% off these beauties and more at the shop!

Enter code :: FINAL50

Thanks for all the support this week! The sale has been a great success!

Here are some of my favorite pieces that are still available!

 

CLICK ON THE PHOTO TO BE TAKEN TO THE ITEM PAGE ONLINE::

 

I Want Candy Bracelet

Originally $259         Now :: $99.50  (62% off!!)

 

I'm Like A Bird Bracelet

Was :: $119            Now :: $59.50

 

Red Carpet Cuff ... the photo doesn't do this one justice. It's really incredible.

Was :: $389              Now :: $144.50  (63% off!!)

 

Bathed In Moonlight Earrings - LOVE these!

 

Was :: $158            Now :: $79.00

 

Dragonfly Earrings

Was :: $62            Now :: $31

 

Emerald City Earrings - LOVE THESE TOO!!!

Was :: $109            Now :: $54.50

 

Mi Amour Earrings - Quartz Crystal

Was :: $89            Now :: $44.50

 

 Tourmaline Mosaic Medallion Necklace

Was :: $89            Now $44.50

 

Petal Ring - Peach Moonstone :: size 6, 7

Was :: $83            Now :: $41.50

 

My Midsummer Night's Dream Necklace - a dazzler.

Originally :: $219            Now :: $94.50  (57% off!!)

Have a great weekend! And thank you for all the birthday wishes!!!

Two Whole Months and Favorites

My girl turned two months old yesterday...

Here are some quick facts ::

She is one smiley little chick.

So much more alert... her personality starting to take shape.

Almost... almost... almost sleeping through the night (making it to like 4:30 some nights)

She is losing the front half of the hair on her head... it's being replaced by a lighter "down layer" - just like her brother.

She likes pina coladas and getting caught in the rain...

Wait...

Nevermind.

Hello little lady.

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Also I wanted to pass along that while the 50% off sale has gone swimmingly already - Many of my favorites still available with this great deal now thru Friday.

Here are a few...

The Whole Enchilada Necklace

Was :: $279         Now :: $139.50

 

Late Night Shimmer Bracelet

Was :: $89.50        Now :: $44.75

 

Glamazon Earrings

Was :: $209.00             Now :: $104.50

 

A Lot To Love Bracelet

Was :: $239            Now :: $119.50

 

The High Seas Bracelet

Was :: $109             Now :: $54.50

 

Lotus Blossom Necklace

Was :: $79.00            Now :: $39.50

 

Just enter the code FINAL50 at checkout to redeem the savings!

Hurry! Sale ends Friday!

xo

 

 

Final Jewelry Event!

Hey guys! Well - the time has finally come! Time to put all the goodies on MEGA sale and watch them fly! I've had a marvelous 9 years making jewelry and meeting wonderful people in the process!

I'm pleased to announce (just in time to treat your Valentine) the...

enter code : FINAL50

to take 50% off your entire order - including SALE items!

Just click on the tag above to see all the pieces!

Happy shopping!

 

Spend $50 and Get $50 Promo!

Hey guys!

Running a nice little promo for a limited time in the shop!!!  Click below for details!!!

Thanksgiving Jewelry Sale! Buy two pieces get one for $1.00!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I'm running a WHOPPER of a sale now through the end of "Cyber Monday."

Buy two items and get a third (of equal or lesser value) for $1.00!!!

Just click on the big green box above to see all the details!

Have a safe and healthy Thanksgiving!

xo
Katie

**This offer cannot be combined with the 20% off sale still going on through Nov. 30.