I know what you are thinking ... you are on a jewelry blog site, and I am talking about "Parenthood?" Well, YES I am! I felt it only fitting that my first blog really be about this amazing process, this journey I have been on since two:peas' inception back in 2007. A process that much like the birth of a child, is a momentous event which is followed by hard work, dedication and nurturing. All of which lays the groundwork for a strong, happy and successful child ... or in my case a business.
It all began over two years ago with a little bit of inspiration, a name and a dream. What it has evolved into is a life-long passion realized. It's quite an eye-opener when you build something from the ground up. The things that you think will be smooth sailing, are often accompanied by hurdles and the tasks you expect to be fraught with difficulty, end up being a walk-in-the-park. The biggest lesson I have learned along the way (and there have been quite a few), hearkens back to one of my life-long "mentors," ... here it comes, wait for it ... Tony Robbins! Okay, yes I am a fan, have been since I was a child, but that's not what's important here. What's important is what he said, that has stuck with me practically my entire adult-life: "Our Greatest Successes are forged out of our Greatest Failures." This quote has kept me going through all that life has thrown my way, because what it says is so true! When we are at our lowest points in life, it's in those moments that we gain the strength and determination we need to make our dreams a reality. It's in these moments that we experience our greatest and most powerful spurts of growth. Such a simple yet powerful statement. It's a statement that has driven me to make "SOMETHING" out of "NOTHING," to create my vision of what a company and its product should be.
two:peas jewelry is representative of the passions, the dreams and desires of myself and my partner in crime, Michele. I have been IN LOVE with fashion and the fantasy world surrounding it since I can remember, and now I have the unique opportunity to step inside this world and make my mark.
I hope that you will come along for the ride, as two:peas jewelry gets ready to launch our 2009 Collection at ENK's Accessorie Circuit Buyers Show, this August in New York City! Thanks to you all for the support and kindness. Until next time ...
