GIVEAWAY!

I mentioned earlier that I'm nesting. I totally nailed a complete reorganization of my crafts and found this stash of earrings I had made in a previous life when I had time to do such awesome things. I decided one of you might like them! This also gives me an opportunity to get my feet wet with this new Rafflecopter thingy. If you happen to find any problems with it, would you let me know? I'll even send you something awesome as a thank you for helping me!

These beaut's are matte gold stud earrings with a beautiful ruby red Swarovski gem dangling approximately one inch below the heart eyed skulls. I made a pair for myself and found that they add such a feminine, yet intriguing touch to any outfit! When listed in my store, I sold them for $27.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Givin It All Away Day!

Hello Lovelies! Want some free stuff!?

Why yes, YES YOU DO! Especially this:

Creamy Frosted Vanilla Body Cream, Body Lotion, & Spray Set

My beautiful friend, Jamie Walker, is a sales rep for Mary Kay (AND a Hapkido instructor, AND a model, AND an actress) and is one of the few women I know to have been successful selling from home! I asked her a few questions so we could find out some tips and get to know her better.

1. How did you begin your journey as a self employed woman? 

I honestly feel like it has always been my calling to be self-employed. (Even though in my younger days, I had NO idea what that meant!) I've been called an entrepreneur by several people. Mary Kay was really my first venture into becoming a self-employed woman. I came into the company to get my products at cost, but I had so much fun teaching other women about skin care and how to apply makeup, it just became part of my life. I am also an aspiring actress and model, plus I teach martial arts and dance at Precious Minutes Learning Center and Toccoa and Clarkeville YMCA.


2. What do you feel is crucial to your success? Do you have any advice for someone looking to go into business as an entrepreneur?

The most crucial aspect of my success is sheer determination and self-discipline. When you are self-
employed, it is very easy to slack off on what you SHOULD be doing because you don't have a boss 
standing over you. If you want to be financially successful, you must be able to make yourself do what is 
necessary, whether you feel like it or not. My best advice for anyone wanting to go into business for 
his/herself is to never give up and always strive to improve yourself--whether it is job-specific skills or just 
your time-management!


3. What is your favorite part of the Christmas season?

I love the Christmas lights and choosing gifts for my friends and family!


If you would like to find her online and place an order (there are hundreds of AMAZING MK products 
every woman would love) you can find her here: www.marykay.com/jamiewalker

AND NOW FOR THE GIVEAWAY!

1. Please become a follower of my blog!

*not required for entry, just a nice thing to do*

You don't have to have a blog to be a follower, just an email address. 

Click the 'Follow' button on the top left column and sign up.

2. You MUST like my Facebook page

*required for 1 entry*

www.facebook.com/Chickadette

3. You MUST like Jamie's MK Facebook page

*required for 1 entry*

www.facebook.com/JamieWalkerMK

That's THREE chances to enter!

please leave a comment for each one you completed

Giveaway runs 12/6 through 12/14 at noon.

Winner announced at noon 12/14!

GOOD LUCK!

I linked this giveaway:

Givin it All Away Day!

I'm so happy to be able to offer these gorgeous and hella-stylish gold and feather earrings from:

To enter you MUST be a follower of mine on this blog

and/or LIKE my Facebook page HERE *that's 2 ways to enter*

to 'follow' me click "Join This Site" in the top right hand column, it's EASY

2 More Ways to Enter:

1. LIKE The French Quarter on Facebook HERE

2. 'FAVORITE' The French Quarter on Etsy HERE

Please leave a comment letting me know your email address and when you've completed your entry so I know that you want to be in the contest! Up to 4 entries available! The Giveaway ends Friday at noon and the WINNER will be announced that day!

GOOD LUCK! xoxo-Ashley Marie

MEET SARAH!

Hello! My name is Sarah, and I started The French Quarter while I was working on my BFA in Animation and Illustration.  The name is a simple play on words, representative of both the place, and the item. Two things I hold dear to my heart. 

How did you get into jewelry making?

I’ve always had an interest in jewelry; I even tried to become an apprentice when I was younger with a local jeweler. It wasn’t until I was in college that my high school friend (that's me ya'll!) had re-awoken me to my love of jewelry making. 

What's your favorite thing you've ever made?

I am a Jill of all trades and have made a lot of things in the art world over my short life time, so this is a rather difficult question to answer. The answer hinges on a copper rose I created and the graphic novel I started for the Sketch Book Project 2012.

Any advice for beginner creators?

 My advice to anyone wanting to follow their dreams is to just go for it. Start small if you can’t go big. Don’t be afraid to fail, the only real failure is regret if you don’t ever try.

That Ladies, is my BFFE!