MD Komen Race for the Cure fundraiser with Stella & Dot‏

I'm very excited to share with you my Maryland Komen Race for the Cure fundraiser with Stella & Dot!!

I'm donating 25% of all purchases made through my Stella & Dot site this month to the MD Komen Race for the Cure in memory of my aunt.

My Aunt Martha past away last fall after she fought cancer for many, many years. We were so lucky to have so many great memories and laughs together that I will cherish them forever. In years past I participated in the MD Komen Race for the Cure and walked in honor of my aunt, on October 23rd I will walk in her memory. I have set a big fundraising goal for myself this year and I thought a great way to reach my goal would be donating my October Stella & Dot commission to the cause my aunt supported during her battles. Get a jump start on Christmas shopping while supporting the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Please consider making a Stella & Dot purchase knowing 25% of your purchase is going to a wonderful cause!!

  

Simply go to www.stelladot.com/gnagey, browse around and enjoy the beautiful Stella & Dot jewelry. If you decide to make a purchase (thank you!!) be sure to select Team Martha before you finalize your order (find the Trunk Show name in the drop down box under my photo on the Checkout page).

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The Susan G. Komen Foundation was started by Susan’s younger sister Nancy G. Brinker. Susan was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1977 at the age of 33 years old. As Susan was losing her battle with cancer, she realized she didn’t know enough about breast cancer and felt she could have lived if she was better educated. Nancy made a vow to Susan that she would help build breast cancer awareness. Susan died just 3 years after her diagnosis, and two years later Nancy founded the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Since then, the foundation has become the largest breast cancer organization in the United States.

Stella & Dot {little girl jewelry sale}

I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday weekend while celebrating the birthday of our great country and our beloved freedoms!!  I wanted to share with you the fabulous sale that ends today from Stella & Dot - all sale items are marked down an additional 20% through tonight.  There are some amazing deals to be had!!

Its crazy, the Back to School displays are at Target already.  I'm not ready to stock up on folders and composition books yet, but now is a great time to stock up on gifts for little girls thanks to the holiday sale at Stella & Dot. 

Fiona Ring

was $14, now $5

Gracie Headband and Barrettes

was $24, now $12

Mini Bloom Flower Ring

was $14, now $5

Mini Soiree Bracelet

was $16, now $8

Lola Bracelet

was $14, now $5

Stella & Dot {sale - five days only}

I'm back again to share another weekend sale!  Stella & Dot is offering at least 20% off selected items now through Monday, May 30!!  Prices reflect discount, no code needed.

I know things are getting crazy in my world with end-of-school activities.  Here are some of my favorite sale items, and I'm sharing to help you say Thank You to the hard workers around you:
~Teacher
~Tutor
~Crossing guard
~Bus driver
~School's office staff
~Mother's helper

And of course, the graduates!!  The sale items include many fabulous gifts for the ladies venturing off into the world.

Owl Charm Necklace $35

Signature Cover Bangle $27

Gilda Link Earrings $35

Sasha Flower Brooch $27

All Stella & Dot items are beautifully boxed in the signature colors and ready for gift giving {perfect time saver for this time of year!}. 

See all of the featured items on sale this weekend here!

Mother's Day Charm Necklaces

Mother's Day is next Sunday, May 8th. 

Stumped on what to get your Mom or Grandmother? 

A charm necklace is a lovely gift, and one she will cherish!!

I've had the honor of creating quite a few Mother's Day charm necklaces for my customers this year and I love every one of them.  The combinations of charms and personalization make each one different, and unique in a very lovely way.

You can 'tell your story' with Relationship charms (Mom, Grandma, Sister) and Whimsical charms (pansy, script love, leaf).  

Add Birthstone charms and/or Initial charms for children, grandchildren, or the recipient.

Add Symbol charms (heart, wishbone, peace sign, crown).

Next, choose your base from many different options like the 18" Ball Station Chain, the 15" Delicate Chain, or a Silk Base.  Or my favorite the 30" Circle Link Chain!

Contact me and I'd love to help you with a charm necklace from Stella & Dot!!  The last day to place a Mother's Day order is Sunday, May 1st at noon EST.

Stella & Dot {25% off one item}

This weekend only {4/23 and 4/24} get 25% off one item at Stella & Dot with code SPRING11.

Yay!!! If you have been waiting to order your Mother's Day Gift, now is the time!!  Mother's Day is May 8th - just two weeks away!

Enter my name as your hostess {Kathryn Gnagey} and get flat rate shipping at just $5.95.

Petra Braided Bracelet {30% off}

Have you seen Petra lately?

On the cover of Cheryl Burke from Dancing with the Stars new book Dancing Lessons?

Leighton Meester wearing it on Gossip Girl?

Jane Krakowski from 30 Rock sporting Petra?

And the Petra Braided Bracelet was featured on Good Morning America today!  To celebrate all of the love Petra has received lately Stella & Dot is offering 30% off Petra with the code GMA30. 
Offer ends Saturday at midnight PST!

For a discounted shipping rate order through my Spring Trunk Show - go to Stella & Dot and click 'find your hostess', enter Kathryn Gnagey and start shopping!
Get your entire order shipped for just $5.95!

Ideas for the Easter Bunny

Crunch time for the Easter Bunny! 

In less than two weeks those adorable Easter Baskets and decorated Easter Eggs will be found by the cutest kids in the world - yours! ♥ 

Just in case the Easter Bunny hasn't figured out what goodies will fill the baskets this year here are a few Stella & Dot ideas for the girls:

(For a discounted shipping rate order through my Spring Trunk Show - go to Stella & Dot and click 'find your hostess', enter Kathryn Gnagey and start shopping!  Get your entire order shipped for just $5.95!)

Foundation Bracelets $22

Gracie Headband and Barrettes $24

Dyland Necklace $24

Does the Easter Bunny have a Tween on the list?  Here are two great gift ideas for them:

Tween Stud Pack (set of three) $29

Pair the Princess/Crown Charm ($24) with a colorful Silk Base ($14)

The last day to order and ensure delivery in time for Easter is Saturday, April 16th.

Revival Bracelet {link to giveaway}

Another fabulous GIVEAWAY on my Stella & Dot Facebook page!

You can win this Revival Bracelet ($34) {designed for Stella & Dot by the amazingly gifted Nancy Liebowitz of nathan&moe} by 'Like'-ing my page.  Easy as that!

This GIVEAWAY ends Thursday, March 31st. 
The winner will be announced on Friday, April 1st.

Good luck!!

Style for a Steal {Stella & Dot}

Style for a Steal is back at Stella & Dot and better than ever with markdowns up to 70% off!! The items featured on Style for a Steal would make great gifts for the upcoming spring birthdays.  All Stella & Dot jewelry is packaged in beautiful boxes perfect for gifting {making the chore of wrapping not a chore at all!}.

Here are some of the fabulous finds:

The ever-popular Bloom Flower Ring in black/silver

$19 (was $44)

The Uma Silk Wrap Necklace is a great way to add color this spring

(its even more beautiful in person, promise!)

$19 (was $49)

Colorburst Enamel Cuff is perfect for adding amazing color to your wrist for Easter

$49 (was $128)

Cortez Bib Necklace is a mosaic sea of glass beads and malachite on chocolate suede {swoon}

$49 (was $148)

The Mini Bloom Flower Necklace and Mini Soiree Bracelet both in coral are perfect match for the little girls

$12 and $7 (was $26 and $16)

Birthdays, Birthdays, and more Birthdays

Our mailbox has been flooded with birthday invitations in the last week!  I'm not complaining because its so nice knowing we are breaking out of our winter hibernation.  Some of these birthday parties are for school, or ballet, or gymnastics friends that I don't know so well.  Its tough buying a gift for a child you aren't familiar with so I thought I'd share some of my go-to gifts.  Enjoy!

Little Girl Foundation Bracelets - $22 each

All net proceeds of the Foundation Bracelets support ACCION USA, buildOn and Girls Incorporated, which in turn support the Stella & Dot foundation's mission to create positive change for women.  Gotta love a gift that gives twice!  Each bracelet comes in a beautiful tin {for safe keeping when the little girls isn't being stylist}.

Stomp Rocket - under $11

This is not just for boys!  My girls *love* this outside toy, and springtime is a great time to gift this to a little boy or girl on your gift list.

IlluStory Make Your Own Story Kit - under $20

This has been very popular with the children in my daughter's Kindergarten class.  The early school years are a perfect time to encourage creativity as well as working on writing skills.  And the child has a beautiful, real book they made themselves!

My Little Sandbox Big Builder - under $27

I discovered these tabletop sandboxes in THE COOLEST toy store while we were on vacation last month.  I think I'll plan another vacation to the same destination next winter and block off a day just to hang out in the toy store because it was so much fun!  Find more themes here.

Starfish Earrings from Stella & Dot {link to the giveaway}

I just had to include these Starfish Earrings in my spring/summer posts today.  They are beautiful, sparkly, and full of whimsy.  And a pair could be yours by entering my Facebook Giveaway!

Entering this giveaway is easy peasy - just 'like' my Stella & Dot Facebook page and you have a chance to WIN a pair of silver-plated starfish earrings ($34 value).  There are lots of benefits to 'like'-ing my Stella & Dot Facebook page, you'll have a chance share in the style inspiration as well as fun giveaways {I hope this is the first of many giveaways!}.

The winner will be randomly selected from the list of people who like my Stella & Dot Facebook page by noon EST Friday, February 25th -- and announced later that day.

Chocolates, Flowers, and Jewelry: check!

Valentine Week wouldn't be complete unless I featured the three most popular gifts for this holiday -

chocolates (well, caramels): check

flowers: check

now, the jewelry!



On The Mark Necklace  &  Ever After Necklace

  These two sweet necklaces are from Stella & Dot and make the perfect jewelry gift for Valentine's Day.  I'm still offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders placed this week, go here for more details.

 

Meet Stella & Dot Week {free shipping}

Today kicks off Meet Stella & Dot Week!!! 

Take a moment to learn about Stella & Dot here - because its not *just* about jewelry.

Thinking about making a change for YOU in 2011?  Check out the amazing opportunity that comes along with joining Stella & Dot.

Oh, and of course the jewelry is fabulous!  Stella & Dot has stylish pieces in every price range (starting at under $30) that will add a new look to the clothes you already have.  Adding great jewelry is an easy way to update your wardrobe. 

The Spring/Summer 2011 line launched last week!  See the amazing pieces for yourself.  Lots of versatile pieces that can be worn now with sweaters and tunics, then when the weather warms up they can be worn with tanks and sundresses.  As with every new line Stella & Dot launches, the Spring/Summer line is focused on a great value-for-price ratio while not compromising on style.

I'm doing my part to share the Stella & Dot love by offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders placed through January 28th. 

Go to my Stella & Dot site and gather your wish-list.  Contact me and I'll help you finalize your order.  Or place your order directly through my Stella & Dot site and I'll refund you the shipping charge (either through PayPal or check).

Style for a Steal {at Stella & Dot}

The Style for a Steal Sale (additional 20% off already reduced sale items) at Stella & Dot was extended through Sunday, January 9th (yay!) so I thought I'd share some great finds with you.  Remember, Valentine's Day isn't that far away.  And why not treat yourself to a little something special!

Maltese Cuff in Black $39 (was $98)

Add this cuff to the basic jeans and a t-shirt combo and you'll have a fabulous finished outfit!

Cross Stamp Necklace $47 (was $79)

This incredibly popular necklace is made by stamping a vintage Italian wax seal into sterling silver (so cool!).  This would make a great Easter gift, and a great First Communion gift as well.

Bloom Flower Ring in Black/Silver $26 (was $44)

I love, love, love this ring!  Great for wearing everyday or out for a fun night out with your girlfriends.

Soiree Pave Bracelet in Coral $16 (was $29)

Add a little color to the dark winter days with this beautiful bracelet. 

Have a little girl?  Check out the Little Girl Style for a Steal.  You can have matching Mother/Daughter coral bracelets for just $24!



Lola and Mini Soiree Bracelets - $10 and under

Lola Stretch Bracelet (blue plaid) $14 $7

Looking for some adorable gifts for little girls?  I've got some ideas for you!  Not only does Stella & Dot have a entire line of jewelry dedicated to little girls but some wonderful pieces are one sale now.  The Lola bracelets are priced at just $7 (50% off), the Mini Soiree in coral is just $10, and the Mini Bloom Flower Necklace is only $19 (13" long, perfect for 3 - 7 year olds).

Shipping is only $5.95 for orders under $50.  Be sure to order by December 17th for Christmas delivery.

Lola Stretch Bracelet (red plaid) $14 $7

Mini Soiree in coral $14 $10

Mini Bloom Flower Necklace $26 $19

My Apologies {20% off at Stella & Dot}

I'm sure a lot of you are wondering why Penguin's Gift has been so quiet during this busy gift-giving season.  I am so sorry for not being able to share more gift ideas with you.  I've been busy with my new venture - Stella & Dot.  I hosted my second Stella & Dot Trunk Show in October and after the umpteenth person said 'You love the jewelry so much you should do this!' I took the jump and joined the amazing company.  And it has been wonderful!!  I'm having fun introducing Stella & Dot to lots of lovely women.

As my holiday gift to you, my loyal readers, I'm sharing a special promotion code for the month of December - use code SHARE10 at my Stella & Dot site and receive 20% off one item.  This offer is good through December 31st, and orders placed through December 17th will arrive in time for Christmas giving.

Here are some of the beautiful pieces that lots of lovely women have been enjoying at my Trunk Shows:

Pave Clover Earrings $49

Sasha Flower Brooch $34

Bardot Spiral Bangle $49

Rachel Necklace $89