Do you ever see fashion that touches you on a deeper level? I see pieces I love all the time, but this was different. This necklace’s message spoke to me. I saw it at the Women in the Pet Industry Network conference last August. It was being given to each of the women honored as exemplary in their individual categories. As soon as I read what was inside, I knew I had to have it and I made it my business to find out the designer. I’m sharing this with you, because these are perfects gifts for animal lovers and as messages of empowerment for ourselves, too.
Being inspired
What was the message inside this necklace that touched me so? It said, “She believed she could, so she did.” Simple, yet powerful words. How often do we feel overwhelmed by life, by everything we have to accomplish, and think, “I can’t do this!” Yet, the mind is so powerful that, if we truly believe we can do something, we probably can. So, I got home, went online and bought myself this necklace and I wear it often. It reminds me of how powerful I am, and don’t we all need that kind of reminder sometimes? Oh, yeah!
The designer is a talented woman named Melissa Erickson of P3 Personalized Jewelry. She has a lovely shop on Etsy, with necklaces, key rings and bracelets, all with inspired, personalized messages inside. These are very cool-looking, interesting pieces and I’ve gotten many comments on my necklace every time I wear it.
A one-of-a-kind piece, created just for us
courtesy of P3 Personalized Jewelry
I’m always thinking of fun, meaningful or helpful items to share with you. So, I talked to Melissa about creating something special for Bark & Swagger followers that revolved around our love of animals, naturally! This special piece she created has an oh-so-true message: “Loving an animal awakens one’s soul.” Right?! Melissa is generously giving this awesome necklace away to one Bark & Swagger family member, so stay tuned for details at the end of this post. Woot!
Melissa’s story
Making jewelry was a passion for Melissa since she was a teen. Fast forward to being a wife, mother to two young boys and running a preschool from her home. Melissa needed a creative outlet and referred back to her love of jewelry making. Taking the advice of a friend, she made the first step, placing a small order with a jewelry supply company. She’d had lots of ideas in her mind and, once she started tinkering at the kitchen table, they came to life. As she wore them, friends and family asked her to make pieces for them. Their friends caught on and, before she knew it, Melissa needed a name for her growing business that featured messages about life, love and faith. She chose P3 Personalized Jewelry, inspired by Proverb 3: Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
Very profound.
I encourage you to explore and discover her Facebook page and Etsy store, where she sells her unusual jewelry. I fell in love with it; I hope you do, too.
The Giveaway!
This is a perfect gift for the holidays. And, it’s super easy to enter the giveway. Just join the Bark & Swagger email list to get the freshest news first, Like us and P3 on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. That’s it! The giveaway begins at 9pm EST on Monday, October 12 and ends at 11:59pm EST on Sunday, October 18. Good luck, everyone! I can’t wait to see who wins!
