My Stella and Dot story

I have started a new adventure by becoming a Stella and Dot stylist. I am super excited about starting my own business and I hoping it gets rolling right away.

Almost 4 years ago I knew a girl from church who had a really cool necklace on and I had asked where she had got it from and she had said, "It's from Stella and Dot" and I left it at that.

Demi Earrings

Deco Drop Earrings

Jump to the present and I am now working in home care as a graduate (soon to be registered) nurse and lo and behold a co-worker of mine tells me she is a Stella and Dot stylist. I grabbed a look book from her and made my first order. I got the Deco Drop earrings (because they looked like the earrings that I had worn on my wedding day) and the Demi earrings in gold. I was so excited to get my order. It was then that my co-worker asked if I would be interested in hosting a show so I could get a couple of more pieces for free and half off. Now, if you don't already know I don't like spending lots of money on things like jewelry as I don't wear it all that often.


So in the end of July I hosted my own trunk show and was able to add to my growing collection of Stella and Dot jewels! I was ecstatic!

After my party was over my co-worker had made a comment that I would be a fantastic stylist (which I am still hoping is true. ;) ). I dragged me feet but eventually caved and became a stylist. I really wanted to be the one styling my friends and helping them get free jewels, instead of my co-worker, and I had thought it would give me something fun to do while on maternity leave. We also have just bought a new vehicle so I thought it would be nice to have some extra income.

So here I am starting my journey as a Stella and Dot stylist. I would love for you to check out the site and leave a comment telling me what your favourite piece is in the collection!!

http://www.stelladot.com/sites/desireepaterson

New and Exciting.

I just realized that it has almost been a full year since I have blogged. I am horrible. Definitely a sporadic blogger. But anyways this post is about change. There have been some new and exciting changes in our little family. No, I am not pregnant.

First, we recently have bought a new vehicle! We got a 2010 Nissan Rogue! I am very happy with our purchase. We got this vehicle for several reasons. First, Daley did not want me driving out in rural Alberta in our little Saturn (I don't blame him, I didn't either). Second, it has become our new "family" car. Meaning, that it will be easier to get future carseats in and out of the car, in addition to hauling the equipment that comes with having a future child. And lastly, I love this vehicle because it makes me feel like a grown up, instead of a poor student.  

Also, Daley has started Graduate School these past couple of weeks. So far he is loving being back at school, but not loving that he may have to work harder this year then he did during his undergrad. Daley is not the only one of his school friends getting their Master's degree, a couple of his friends from his undergrad have joined him in this endeavour as well.

I also had decided to launch my own business by becoming a Stella and Dot stylist. Separate post to come. I am super excited about it!!! I'm hoping that all goes well and I can get started.