Launch success

I wasn't sure at first, but after looking at the numbers it was a pretty successful party. About 1/3 of the people I invited came- which is what they said to expect. I had 8 or 9. I'm still waiting on some outside orders to come in before the party closes Friday. It was hard being the host and the jewelry salesman at the same time. I realize now that I wasn't touching the jewelry and showing people things. Also, the Bryan's laptop died and so did the Lounge music I had just downloaded. Oh well. The food and drink was great. Stellatinis, cheeseball, dip, pita chips, celery and grapes.

Launch tomorrow!

Okay, I finally got my jewelry stands and carrying case Saturday. My launch show is tomorrow after school. I am so excited. I set up the table in the kitchen last night because I couldn't wait. It's a good thing because I'm so tired that I'm cross-eyed and throbbing all over. I cleaned on the flowerbed today, bought and prepared party food, cleaned....Emily came over to tweak my display. She really made it look cute. I don't know what to expect tomorrow but I'm so looking forward to it. I'm thinking about investing in the rest of the samples I don't have. Even with 40 pieces, my table looks bare...=) Oh, rats, more jewelry!

New Adventure

In December when I thought I was expecting, I started trying to find ways I could create income from home for a year or two. I even prayed about it, but nothing promising really developed. That was over two months ago.

Last week I was on facebook reading everyone's update and I saw a girl I knew from Tech advertising for her home-based jewelry company. I had never heard of it and it looked really cute so I checked it out. The jewelry was just my style! Very Banana Republic-esque. (Come to find out later, the creative designer has worked with BR before!)

I talked to Jessica (Tech aquaintance) about it and she loves it and I did some research and decided I didn't have much to lose from trying it. If worse comes to worse, I'll sell until I've broken even on my costs and have a bunch of jewelry to show for it!

To make a long story short, I bought in Friday morning, ordered about 40 jewelry samples, read the 78 page new stylist guide, and watched training videos A, B, and C all by Saturday afternoon. I found a white table cloth, acrylic picture frames, and clear jewelry bags.

I'm still looking online for neckforms, trays, t-bars, and a ring destination. All the colors are white, aqua, and beige so that's what I'm looking for. Better get back to work on that!!