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Imagine a morning routine without everyday essentials like... Deodorant :: Shampoo 🧴 :: Tampons :: Toothpaste :: Bar Soap 🧼 The next time you pop into a grocery store, take a stroll down the hygiene isle. More than likely, you won't see a WIC approved sticker on any of the every day essentials, leaving those in need without access to products most of us hoard in our bathroom cabinets and linen closets.   This is where the Triangle based non-profit, No Woman, No Girl Initiative bridges the gap. And all month long, I'm partnering with NWNG Executive Director, Shirnetta Harrell, in...

I recently made the tough decision to end my monthly earring subscription, The Earring Envelope.  It had a good run, you guys! THREE FULL YEARS of providing statement earrings to your door! For some of you, that's like a million pairs of earrings. (Ok, actually closer to 36, but 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍 don't you guys have enough by now?!? 🤣) Some of you may be wondering "But 𝙬𝙝𝙮??😩" while others are probably a-👌 with this decision. And the truth is, it's still a successful revenue stream for my business. So why, then, did I come to this decision? Welp, here are several...

When it comes to jewelry, we all have our go-to pieces. The simple stud earrings. The necklace we never take off. Maybe it's easier to stick with what we know rather than branch out with our accessories because, what if we aren't doing it right?!? While there's no right or wrong way to accessorize, there are a few key principles to keep in mind and I'm sharing my top three accessory rules here 👇🏼 ... 1) Choose one focal point. Maybe two. When you consider your focal pieces, consider the categories: earrings, necklace, bracelets, rings. Rule of thumb, choose one or the other...

After wrapping up my second year of doing The Painted Pearl full-time, I've learned a few things. And if 2022 taught me anything, it's that I missed being around people. I'm not meant to work from home, for myself all week.  I found myself being less productive, not efficient with my time, lonely, and grumpy! Yes, grumpy! When the boys got home from school and Phillip got home from work they were invading my space when it was their house too!  And after attending an amazing leadership conference in May 2022, I realized the introvert in me liked being at...

It's hard to believe that 2022 was my second full year of doing The Painted Pearl full-time. I'm still learning my flow and leaning in to what works and tweaking what doesn't. And while I'm still crunching numbers for year end, I thought I'd share a few fun stats with you to review the year! So without further ado, here's the skinny on 2022... 795 Website Orders came through thepaintedpearl.com! E-commerce continues to be the bread and butter of my business so thank you from the bottom of my heart for all who supported my business financially! No amount is...