There’s something about summer evening entertaining that we find so lovely. Dreamy lighting draped on trees, mason jars filled with tea lights, delicate lace table spread, floral centerpieces, all under the starry night.
We came across this charming homemade ice bucket and have fallen in love with it! Oh the flowers, strawberries and blueberries! Perfect for keeping your champagne chilled, this is sure to impress and will definitely complete your picturesque setting.
This week has been filled with so many emotions of joy and gratitude. As I reflect back, our 2nd year of business was filled with ups and downs, but even at it’s worst, we remained hopeful and conquered through it. We’ve been successful as a business, but to me success is measured by the loyalty to the brand by our team and most importantly, our customers. For this, I’m thankful. I’m excited for what year three brings us, and look forward to working with our team in delivering the best product and JewelScent experience to our customers.
My kids wanted in on the celebration, and promised to help me if I baked a cake.
I didn’t get any help, and there were a lot of frosting and sprinkles missing.
The faint sounds of the pitter-patter of 4 tiny feet that were once down the hall are now next to my ears. I flutter my eyes open to be greeted by sweet smiles and twinkling eyes that say “we’re ready to start the day, mommy”. It’s 6AM on a Saturday morning and the sunrays are beaming brightly through the blinds…summer is definitely in full swing around here!
With weeks of endless play dates and birthday parties that include indulging in pizzas and hot dogs, my boys weren’t exactly fond of the healthier food options I was forcing on them. But with the help of the Internet, I’ve gotten quite creative in the kitchen. Here are some of my faves. Enjoy!!
A lunch so cute, your kids won’t even notice it’s good for them!
This past week we have been focusing on our wonderful, hard working consultants who are expanding their JewelScent business through the S.E.E.D. program (Stretch, Engage, Endure, Duplicate).
We wanted to give a shout out to one of our Founding Leaders, Brandi Hoffman, who completed the first part of our S.E.E.D. program “Stretch” in just 15 days! What an incredible accomplishment! Congratulations Brandi!! We were able to chat with Brandi and get some insight on what keeps her motivated to grow her business:
“I have spent the last year growing myself and my team for JewelScent. When I first started with the company I wasn’t convinced that I could sell anything. I just really loved the product and looked forward to purchasing more of it. Once I fell in love with the products I HAD to get the word out. I hosted a fundraiser for a good friend from High School who is a single mom, to raise as much as I could for her and her small children as she was battling aggressive Ovarian cancer. Once I got the word out in my small town, my business exploded! I truly feel I was drawn towards selling this product for a bigger purpose and that has been fundraising. In the past year I have been able to use my business to help with a few causes that are very close to my heart and it is a great feeling knowing I have been able to give money that I didn’t have the ability to give before JewelScent. In the mean time, while giving, I have received some amazing and loyal customers!! I continue to spread my love for our products and have had a chance to grow my business in the mean time. The S.E.E.D. program has came at a perfect time. I have had so many people contact me lately about the JewelScent opportunity and this program has helped me be better at following up with them. Helping them host parties to help cover the costs of their consultant kit. It has given me the motivation I needed to keep adding to my team. I am loving starting all of these new consultants and helping them with ideas on building their businesses, whatever their reason may be for joining.”
We love having you as a part of the family Brandi! Thanks for sharing and congratulations!
JewelScent here and back with part two of “Getting Fourth of July Ready with JewelScent! Enjoy!
TALK ABOUT THIS:
A celebration either at your house or another’s is a perfect time to start a conversation about your business and all the benefits of joining you in your JewelScent journey, especially with the recent launch of the Aromatherapy Spa Collection. Made in the United States, this relaxing and rejuvenating product line will be the perfect conversation starter in your red, white, and blue-filled weekend! This is also a chance for you to give an excellent Hostess gift!
SHOW OFF THIS:
If you’re throwing the bash this weekend, don’t forget to decorate! With these easy and cheap ideas, the backyard will be starred, striped and fabulous!
1. JewelScent Candle - What better way to start talking about your JewelScent business than to show your JewelScent products! Display our Honor candle or any of the other products for an easy conversation starter and festive look!
2. Stars on Grass: Just cut out a star stencil on cardboard or card stock, stick over the grass, spray over the stencil, and let the stars speak for themselves! We suggest using a non-toxic spray paint that you can find at your local hardware or craft store!
3. While you’re getting your spray paint for your star stencils, pick up some red, white, or blue (or all) handkerchiefs. Sew them together to make a cute table cloth or lay them as liners in mason jars to hold your silverware for that outdoor party you’re hosting.
Have a Happy Independence Day! Make sure to tag us in your photos of all your JewelScent adventures at #jewelscent and don’t forget to visit jewelscent.con to find your favorite scent!
This is perfect for the barbeque you or your neighbors are hosting. It’s fresh, easy, and adorable. All you need is a medium-sized “star” cookie-cutter, watermelon, and blueberries. Just cut the watermelon in thin to medium slices, use the cookie cutter to cut the stars out of the slices, throw them in a big bowl with the blueberries, and mix! You can also place these on skewers for an added touch!
WEAR THIS:
What better way to show your patriotism than to wear it! With a few touches of red and white stripes you too can be ready for an evening of fireworks, friends, and family. Here, we have paired a red and white striped skirt, star patterned button up, and cute white wedges with a bold statement necklace- don’t forget to top it off your favorite JewelScent ring for that extra sparkle!
Make sure to check back later this week for Part Two of “Get Fourth of July Ready with JewelScent!” and visit jewelscent.com for some yummy treats!
Summer is just at our toes, which means time is of the essence on our “spring cleaning” opportunity. Things tend to pile up over the seasons, creating less class and more mess around our spaces. By the end of the holiday season, our kitchen cabinets and pantries are filled with jars and containers, which we tell ourselves we want to reuse and recycle, but end up parting ways with due to lack of ideas and time. Don’t worry, you’re not the only one with an abundance of cute candle jars! Here we give you a few tips and tricks that will help recycle those little gems into some everyday essentials, all while adding a touch of flare. Not to mention, it’s a great conversation piece for building your business as your customers admire your creativity
1. A Vase
A classic way to use the holders - just place your favorite bloom or herb in about two inches of water. This is perfect for dressing up a backyard barbeque, office space, or counter. We love using lavender in our Calm Lavender Classic Collection candle jar for a double dose of sweet scent and pretty purples. P.S. the lids of these jars are perfect to use as jewelry trays while washing your hands or doing dishes in the kitchen and in bathrooms.
2. Makeup Brush and Makeup Holders
An easy way to organize and keep clean all those makeup brushes, while also protecting the delicate bristles from the zipper in the already stuffed makeup bag. Also perfect for all those lipsticks, liners, and glosses. The Signature Collection candle jars add a simple elegance to any bathroom counter or cabinet.
3. Cotton Ball, Cotton Swabs, Hair Pins Holder.
Another great way to spruce up and clean out all those messy bathroom drawers and cabinets. So simple and so easy! Using one of our “Perfect Gift” Candle jars gives you the perfect height and width for all those fluffs.
4. Around the Office
Fitting for organizing all those messy pens, paper clips, rolls of tape, pencils, and scissors. It gives your desk extra space for the important things, and gives it a much needed mini-makeover.
5. Craft Supplies Container
If you’re like us, buttons, ribbons, stamps, scissors, and markers have made themselves at home, resting wherever they find fit. With the wave of a magic wand, and any one of your favorite JewelScent jars, we have ourselves a D.I.Y arts and crafts station! Feeling extra creative after this one? Just tie a cute ribbon or glue on some sparkles to your JewelScent jar and BAM! You’ve created a personal touch.
Adding a little JewelScent here and there also gives you an opportunity to start a conversation with a passerbyer. The cute and unique vase of flowers you’ve just created or the new everyday essentials container can really help segway your business into more than just selling a wonderful product, but also into a brand new lifestyle around the home. Now that we have some great ideas, let’s finish our spring cleaning and welcome the warm embrace that is summer!
There’s no denying that our Moroccan Argan Oil soaps are amazingly moisturizing and healing for your skin. That’s why we know it can be hard to leave home without it!
In the spirit of travel (our Paris Dream Trip Giveaway is still going on!), we decided to share a quick and EASY little DIY tutorial on how to make smaller versions of your favorite JewelScent soaps.
Step 1: Pick your favorite JewelScent soap!
Step 2: Use a knife and cutting board to cut up the soap into smaller pieces. Make sure to be careful and cognizant of your hidden jewel!
Step 3: Pour the chunks in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with Saran wrap. Heat for 30–60 seconds or until melted. Take it out and stir every 30 seconds to make it smooth. Don’t leave the soap in here too long or it will dry it out and be sure to take proper safety precautions when handling this extremely hot melted soap!
Step 4: Stir the bowl of liquid VERY slowly as not to create any air bubbles. Carefully pour the melted soap (slowly again-no air bubbles!) into any mold that is made of plastic and is heat safe. We love these heart shaped cupcake molds!
Step 5: Leave out on the counter to dry and harden for a few hours. You can put them in the refrigerator to speed up the process, but it may take some of the potency away from the scent.
That’s it! Now, just pop our the soaps and you have smaller versions of your favorite JewelScent soaps! Perfect for taking anywhere you go!
As the deadline for entering our Paris Getaway Sweepstakes approaches, we are all dreaming of all the amazing things and top attractions we would visit if we went to the City of Love!
Join us as we explore some of Paris’ most beautiful destinations!
The Louvre-Home to some of the world’s most iconic art, like Leonardo Da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa”, this massive museum is not only full of beautiful art but, is in itself, a gorgeous feat of architecture that you will be sure to enjoy spending a lovely afternoon.
Palace of Versailles- Though it is just outside of Paris, this opulent palace cannot be missed! You will gasp at the over-the-top splendor of gold, crystal, architecture and art. Take a historical tour and learn the interesting past of this iconic former home and don’t forget to check out its perfectly manicured gardens!
Notre Dame- Originally completed in 1345, this extremely old and magnificent cathedral is widely considered to be one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture, and it is among the largest and most well-known church buildings in the world. The naturalism of its sculptures and stained glass are in contrast with earlier Romanesque architecture.
The Seine- Experience the essence of the city as you cruise along this leisurely river and take in the gorgeous Parisian architecture. Book a cruise that includes a delicious French meal and glass of wine to fully maximize the experience!
Champs-Élysées-An epicenter for culture, this boulevard runs between the Place de la Concordeand the Place Charles de Gaulle, where the Arc de Triomphe is located. It is famous for its theatres, cafés and luxury shops and is an ideal place to listen to music as your shop for some of France’s finest goods!
Arc de Triomphe- One of the most famous monuments in Paris, it stands in the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle, at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. The Arc de Triomphe honors those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and the Napoleonic Wars, with the names of all French victories and generals inscribed on its inner and outer surfaces. Beneath its vault lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I.
Jardin des Tuileries- A free place to enjoy the splendor of Paris! It features a carousel several fountains, two large basins, numerous sculptures and two museums: the Galerie Nationale du Jeu de Paume and the Musée de l'Orangerie, which displays Claude Monet’s large water lily paintings. Of course, there are also beautiful flowers to enjoy as well!
French Cafe- There are many of these throughout Paris and they are a staple of Parisian lifestyle! Sit outside with a glass of wine or a warm coffee and enjoy the sounds of the city as you sample delicious French cuisine! Ooh-la-la!
Eiffel Tower- Perhaps the most iconic symbol of this gorgeous city, the Eiffel Tower hosts a restaurant and the opportunity to get a birds-eye-view of the breathtaking French architecture of the city! Sit beneath it with your favorite wine and cheese for a picnic as you wait for the sun to set at the sparkling light show to begin!
Maxim’s- Founded in the late 1800′s during La Belle Epoque (the beautiful era-arguably one of Paris’ most elegant and memorable time periods), this gorgeous restaurant has been a host for the city’s most fashionable and elite for over a century! Dine on delicious food and take in the beautiful decor at one of the oldest and most famous restaurants in France!
Laduree Tea & Macaron Shop- You cannot leave Paris without sampling some delicious macarons, and Laduree is perhaps one of the most enjoyable and beautiful tea companies to do so! Stop into one of their gorgeous shops full of ribbons, sweet treats and beautiful tea sets and enjoy the splendor of the perfect afternoon tea!
Lover’s Bridge- Legend has it that all couples who put a lock on this bridge and throw the key into the water below will be bonded forever! Take part in this sweet tradition and browse all of the beautiful reminders of lovers who have passed over this famous bridge!
This list has us more excited than ever about the opportunity to offer one of you an dream getaway to this fantastic city!
It’s Sara! I hope you are all having a wonderful Monday and a great start to this beautiful new month!
Here at JewelScent, we find a lot of inspiration from the world around us. We love to incorporate all of our amazing products into a curated and happy lifestyle, and I wanted to share our inspiration with all of you!
Each Monday, I will be sharing a few different picks that are inspiring me and highlight some of the products I am loving most.
Today is all about citrus! It may be because it’s June 1st and Summer is now just in reach, but our Citrus Mist candle has been burning in the office all morning and getting us pretty excited about the season. From those gorgeous citrine earrings, to those smart leather sandals, to that beautiful woven beach bag, each of my other favorites this week include the perfect accessories for a fabulous Summer! I’m also loving that bouquet accented with tiny oranges! How clever and fun!
I hope you find my favorites as inspiring as I do. May your week be just as inspiring!