{"id":6842,"date":"2012-01-29T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-01-29T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/?p=6842"},"modified":"2012-01-28T12:48:51","modified_gmt":"2012-01-28T17:48:51","slug":"a-home-party-everyone-can-have-fun-at","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/?p=6842","title":{"rendered":"A home &#8216;party&#8217; everyone can have fun at"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><em><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Stella &amp; Dot offers fashion items for virtually any budget<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><strong>By Kelly Hockenberry<\/strong>, <span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><em>Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/UTKellyColumn4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-6854\" style=\"margin: 4px;\" title=\"UTKellyColumn\" src=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/UTKellyColumn4-250x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"175\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/UTKellyColumn4-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/UTKellyColumn4-83x100.jpg 83w, https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/UTKellyColumn4.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px\" \/><\/a>We have all been invited to a million \u201chome\u201d parties over the years: candles, kitchen supplies, make-up, skincare, etc.<\/p>\n<p>You dread getting the invitation and dread even more actually showing up and feeling pressured into purchasing something that you know you will NEVER use.<\/p>\n<p>Listen, it is HARD to be a working Mom.\u00a0 I am all for trying to find creative and non-traditional ways to earn extra cash and I love to support ladies who work so feverishly to generate an income while raising babies.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, there\u2019s a new home party in town that you will look FORWARD to attending\u2026<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Enter, <strong>STELLA &amp; DOT<\/strong> (and my friend, STAR stylist, <strong>Missy Bryan<\/strong>)!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6846\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Kelly2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6846\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6846\" style=\"border: 2px solid navy; margin: 4px;\" title=\"Kelly2\" src=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Kelly2-225x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Kelly2-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Kelly2-75x100.png 75w, https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Kelly2.png 261w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6846\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Missy Bryan &amp; Me<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Kelly1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6844\" style=\"border: 2px solid navy; margin: 4px;\" title=\"Kelly1\" src=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Kelly1-300x225.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Last Sunday afternoon, I gathered 10 girlfriends and hosted a party.\u00a0 It was SO much fun and a welcome few hours of fashion and fabulousness!\u00a0 (I kicked my boys out of the house!)<\/p>\n<p>This amazing collection is packed with beautiful, trend setting, statement-making pieces that range in price from $20 to $300. \u00a0Half of the line is UNDER 50 dollars! \u00a0What, whattttt??\u00a0 Yep, it\u2019s true!<\/p>\n<p>From initial charms and birthstones (customize a necklace reflecting your family), to big colorful chunky items to delicate sterling silver\u2026 there is a fancy little bauble for EVERY budget!<\/p>\n<p>Exhibit \u201cA\u201d (some of my FAVS):<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Kelly6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-6851\" title=\"Kelly6\" src=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Kelly6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Kelly6.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Kelly6-150x50.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Kelly6-250x83.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Missy is an expert in helping you select the perfect accessory to complete any outfit.\u00a0 Because, to be honest, there is SO much to choose from, it can be overwhelming!<\/p>\n<p>The proud mamma to three beautiful girls, Missy\u2019s passion for fashion has blossomed into a career in which she has the opportunity to train and coach other Stella &amp; Dot stylists.\u00a0 And, she is always searching for more girls to add to the team!<\/p>\n<p>Holding a trunk show is a great advantage to the lucky hostess!\u00a0 You can receive <strong>25% of the total<\/strong> <strong>price of jewelry sold at your party to spend on the Stella &amp; Dot pieces you desire! \u00a0Plus, 50% off several additional items!\u00a0 PLUS ( I know! This is CRAZY!!) \u00a0an extra $100 if you book in JANUARY!\u00a0 That only gives you a few more days!\u00a0 Eeeeeek!\u00a0 Do it NOW!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For something as simple as \u201cliking\u201d Missy\u2019s page on Facebook, you have the opportunity to win a $25 gift certificate!\u00a0 Go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/missylovesSDjewels\">www.facebook.com\/missylovesSDjewels<\/a> to participate!<\/p>\n<p>You must be exhausted by all of these fantastic offers\u2026.but, don\u2019t stop reading\u2026<\/p>\n<p>I need to add my \u201c2 cents\u201d when it comes to buying this jewelry:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Go Big or Go Home<\/strong>!\u00a0 (sounds bossy, huh?)\u00a0 I mean, there are some GORGEOUS, stand-alone necklaces that will stop traffic.\u00a0 Every girl should invest in something breathtaking that can be worn to a black tie event or with a button down blouse and jeans. \u00a0Think of it as your \u201csignature\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Colorful Earrings<\/strong>! \u00a0Having saturated pigment close to the face is always flattering.\u00a0 Buy a large green stone or a faceted clear blue crystal to brighten up your eyes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>PILE on the bracelets! <\/strong>\u00a0This trend is so easy to wear and allows you to indulge in excess!\u00a0 The more beads and bangles you can pile alongside your watch, the better.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t hesitate to contact Missy at:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stelladot.com\/missybryan\">www.stelladot.com\/missybryan<\/a>\u00a0 OR\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:missybryan@verizon.net\">missybryan@verizon.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p>It is a fantastic way to gather a group of girls for a few hours of \u201cdress-up\u201d.\u00a0 Tell Missy that Kelly sent you\u2026.and don\u2019t forget to invite me to your next Stella &amp; Dot party!<\/p>\n<p>Happy Weekend!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stella &amp; Dot offers fashion items for virtually any budget By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com We have all been invited to a million \u201chome\u201d parties over the years: candles, kitchen supplies, make-up, skincare, etc. You dread getting the invitation and dread even more actually showing up and feeling pressured into purchasing something that you know [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6854,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[245,7],"tags":[255,858,857],"class_list":["post-6842","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","category-featured","tag-fashion","tag-home-parties","tag-stella-and-dot"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6842","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6842"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6842\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/6854"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6842"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=6842"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=6842"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}