Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Celebrate good times, c'mon!

A happy note on this dreary Tuesday...

...I've received my first order through The Pink Monogram!

Everyone, do the Happy Dance! :-)

-Allison

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Introducing...

Now that I have been approved by the state, I can tell y'all the new name...
(Dramatic drum roll, please.)

Copper Alley LLC!
It was a tough thing to pick a name that encompassed everything I wanted and something that felt right.  But thanks to Kelli leading me in the right direction, I've got it!

I'm working on some new things and trying new ideas.  I know I need to add pictures of things, and I promise I will as soon as I take some.

Keep Copper Alley in mind for all of your upcoming gifts: bridal party gifts, birthdays, anniversaries, and it's not too soon to be thinking about Christmas.  Get your orders in early so you won't have to sweat it.  (Yes, that is my shameless plug for my awesome jewelry.)

-Allison

Friday, August 6, 2010

Tada!

For Sale: Copper Monogrammed Pendants at The Pink Monogram

I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to see MY jewelry for sale on a REAL website!  I feel like that kid in the viral video that got the Nintendo 64 for Christmas. (Thank you, youtube, for that link.)

I am honored that The Pink Monogram has such faith in my talents and has brought me on board.  I will be working to come up with new ideas and fresh designs, so stay tuned!  (In the works: wide cuff bracelets, BIG earrings, monogrammed ovals...)

Now, I begin the process of becoming an "official" business.  The online process has helpful tips and instructions, but I seem to lack the necessary patience.  I want it to be done NOW.  I don't want to wait around for weeks or months.  And I've purchased Quickbooks software.  Guess what I will be learning this weekend?  As an Art History major (with almost a minor in English), math eludes me.  I get the basics, but I dropped out of Economics class for a reason.  I have faith that I can learn this, though (or that my very smart friends can help me).

Exciting news: I have decided on a business name, but I'm keeping it a secret until it's official.

I want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has been so supportive of me on this crazy journey. You mean the world to me.  Seriously.  I am so blessed.
-Allison

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Ear-resistible


These are the earrings that The Pink Monogram will be selling.  They circles are 1" in diameter and the kidney earwires are approximately 38mm.

You know you are going to want a pair!

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Pictures are worth a thousand words.

Here is the necklace that The Pink Monogram will be selling.  The pendant is 2" and it hangs on an 18" split chain.  Stunning, don't you think? ;-)

Here is a Fleur De Lis for my Aunt Nell in Louisiana.  (Go Saints!)

-Allison

What's in a name?

For those of you who haven't heard yet, I have some very exciting news... (Drum roll, please.)  The Pink Monogram in Greenville will be carrying and selling my monogrammed necklaces and earrings (and more fun things to come)!!!  I am beyond thrilled and blessed to have such an incredible opportunity.  And don't worry, I will let you know as soon as things are up and running.  In the mean time, check out the site.  Monica has some amazing items (sign me up for one of EVERYTHING).  Oprah even loves her stuff...and I'm pretty sure it's illegal to disagree with Oprah.  Am I right?

Currently, these are my favorite items:
Monogrammed Stephen Bonanno Sandals
Monogrammed Clogs (featured in Oprah Magazine July 2010)
Monogrammed Jewelry
Glenda Gies Purses
Monogrammed Shirts

Well, I told you that so that I can tell you this.  My Southern Charm needs a new name.  It's not that I don't like the current name, but I need something to make me stand out more.  (Charm is an over-used world in this business, and the last thing I want is to try to launch a line with an already stale name.)  I want people to hear the name and have an idea of what I do and what they can expect to see.  Here are a few that I thought of, but are already taken (just to give you an idea): Custom Copper Designs, Initial Impression, Copperiffic...

Here's where y'all come in:  I NEED YOUR HELP!  If you can come up with a fabulous and original name, you win free jewelry!  So take out your pens and paper, freshen up your coffee, and get those brains to work!  (This is your challenge, should you choose to accept it.)

-Allison