When it comes to decorating, sometimes the smallest details make the biggest impact.
Alison and crew tucked adorable keepsakes under the tiny domes, creating the most touching, meaningful vignettes. Seriously, this idea should go in the Guinness Book of World Records as The Cutest (and Tiniest) Idea in the World.
Take a peek at this quick clip of Alison telling Melanie all about it from ...
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Before I found Willow House, I was a former Theatre Director/Youth Services Librarian/Bartender turned stay at home mom who wanted to decorate our newly purchased third home. A friend brought me to my first party, because she knew I loved to decorate and on a cold January night after being stuck "at home" for so long, I wanted to get out and socialize. That led to 2 more years of hosting parties to acquire a product I grew to love for free and at a discount. Three times, I considered the possiblility of becoming a consultant, but was a afraid of being that "pushy" direct sales person we all turn the other way from. Finally on 8/28/08 I decided to join because there was a great offer for hosts to sign up. I approached my husband to ask for his "blessing," told him I just wanted to try it out, that I wouldn't get all "gung ho" but I thought I might be good at it, and could bring in a little extra money to "buy" these products I loved so much at a discount with the money I was making from holding maybe 1-2 parties a year. Seriously. That's what I said. I figured if my friends loved the products, I might as well hold a party once a catalog and earn the commission AND the hostess benefits. Well, that was an understatement!
After 3 years, I have earned 9 trips with Willow House. 3 of them free vacations that I've been able to bring my family with. The first to Cancun, Mexico with my husband for our 10 year anniversary. The second, last year to the Atlantis in the Bahamas where my daughter lived her DREAM to swim with the dolphins. This past summer, my whole family went on a Caribbean cruise and visited several beautiful islands we wouldn't have dreamed of ever seeing. Next summer, I'd love for you to join me at Playa del Carmen, Mexico, Paradisus All Inclusive Resort - Just Opened November 2011. Before Willow House, we didn't take elaborate vacations, but I am so proud and grateful to have earned these trips for my family.
Since promoting to Director about a year and a half ago, I've recently been given the honor to train other consultants at our National Convention, earned #1 in Sponsoring and #4 in Sales for our Midwest Region; and I've also had the privilege to lead over 50 men and women in my personal group and develop relationships with hosts and customers, many of whom I can proudly say feel more now like my friends and family. Not to mention our family of wonderful, inspiring consultants all over the country. I truly feel that I have the best of both worlds now with Willow House. A career that I love and is flexible enough to still be home for my kids when they get off the bus, or have a sick day, I don't need to worry about calling in to work, because I don't have to answer to anyone else but myself!
One of my favorite quotes I heard is "If it's important to you, you'lll find a way. If its not, you'll find excuses." I think this applies to a lot of things in life, and for my business, I have found a way. After just 3 years, I've replaced the income I was making before working both FT and PT combined. This is a creative outlet for me, and FUN! I love what I do, and what's so great is that I can do it when inspiration hits me. Direct Sales isn't easy, noone ever said it would be. I do work at it, but when you love what you do, it doesn't feel like work, does it? Its not for everyone, and that's okay. I just wanted to share my story, because if YOU'VE been thinking about direct sales, I'm just asking you to consider our opportunity. Take a look. Ask a question. You might find more than you were looking for.
Now, for the month of January, you can join BOTH divisions of our company for a special price or $99 each and DOUBLE your opportunity. NO other company offers that. Oh, and we offer our consultants a monthly gas bonus too. There are no monthly minimums, free business supplies, free hostess benefits, great incentives and trips, no inventory, no credit card transaction fees, THE BEST corporate staff and training ever, AND we are launching a new Jewelry Division of Simply Good Design in case you haven't heard. We are the only direct sales company to innovate with eCommerce, and most importantly I feel, CHOICES. Our newest design consultants will have a CHOICE to sell just jewelry, just home decor or BOTH. Our hosts will have a CHOICE to host a jewelry party, or home decor party, or both within one season. Our customers will have more choices too obviously, which basically doubles our opportunity.
If you've read this far, maybe you are curious. Either way, thanks for letting me share. If you'd like to learn more about Willow House, just ask. You can click the contact me button to learn more about our opportunity, hosting a party, or just request a catalog. If you have already joined my team, or hosted a party, or purchased something online or at a party~ Thanks. I really mean it and appreciate being given the opportunity to share "Simply Good Design" with you.
From my home to yours,
Nicole