Do you follow Collette of Statements in Fashion? She is a total sweetheart. She has graciously offered to allow me to host a giveaway for one of my readers to win the bracelet of their choice.
June 1989 is a new business venture for Collette and her gorgeous daughter, Chloe. The story behind their business is an important one that I'd like to share. At the age of eleven, Collette's son, Alex, passed away unexpectedly from spinal meningitis.
"Alex's symbol in my life, is the dragonfly. I have seen them every Spring and Summer since the day of his death. I believe it's his way of letting me know that he is still with me, "following" me in everything that I do. The dragonfly represents renewal, positive forces and the power of life." ~Collette
Chloe decided a couple months ago to design bracelets in memory of Alex. Once her friends saw her wearing the bracelets, they started asking Chloe to make one for them. She started selling her bracelets in area boutiques and nail salons, and has been on fire ever since! Each bracelet bears a dragonfly charm in memory of him.
"Everyone walks from a different life, everyone has a story to tell, and my painful story resurfaces again, but this time, in a wonderful way. A way I cannot even put into words. A story that was once spoken by me, but will continue to be told by my daughter Chloe." ~Collette
I'll hope you'll join me in wishing these two beautiful ladies much success in their new endeavor!
How to enter:
This giveaway is open to all followers of Inspired Design.
Winner will be announced sometime next week.
Good luck + thanks for entering!!!
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What a beautiful giveaway, the story and the bracelet and what a wonderful way to remember a lost one. I'll be looking at dragonflies a lot differently from now on.
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So inspirational...wow! I am touched by what got her started with this beautiful line, and what an incredible way to share his life with others, touching! I love the pale lilac, wonderful giveaway. You will want to check out my post today, Debby!
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful story and what a great way to always feel close to her son!! I love the camel crackle bracelet
ReplyDeleteThe bracelets are beautiful. Such a sad loss for her.
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Debby this is such powerful message, Debby. Taking horrible tragedy ad honoring her son with these beautiful bracelets. I love the pearl and the tiger eye! So beautiful.
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Teresa
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lovely way to remember!
ReplyDeleteThe {PEARL ROUNDELLE} is my fave!
What a beautiful way to remember her son. The Pearl Roundelle is my favorite
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ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful giveaway :') I'd choose the Wisteria!
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I felt the sting of tears as I read this lovely post. Colette and Chloe honor Alex in such a beautiful way, through their talents and love. Each bracelet is charming, but the Vermillion would be my choice.
ReplyDeleteThey are stunning pieces. I love love the Pearl Roundelle.
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WOW!! These are breathe taking and what a wonderful way to keep Alex's memory and the love they have for him going. Blessings to them .. the Rose Taupe is stunning! xo HHL
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bracelets! I would pick the pearl-roundelle! I love that one!
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ReplyDeleteThe Pearl Roundelle is my favorite! A twist on a classic.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous giveaway, I like the Camel Crackle.
ReplyDeleteI liked the Seafoam Green, although they were all beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat precious inspiration! I love the Pearl Roundelle! Thanks for sharing the story of the inspiration behind this company! XO!
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What a beautiful story and a wonderful way to honor sweet Alex. I thought of my Mom reading this. Whenever a bird comes close to me or hangs around in the garden while I am out gardening I feel that my Mom is there with me. Birds held a very special meaning to my Mom. Such a lovely and meaningful venture Collette and Chloe are embarking on and pretty bracelets! I love the Pearl Roundelle.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely way to cope with loss.
ReplyDeleteThe bracelets are very appealing...it's nigh impossible to choose just one as a favorite. I suppose at this moment it would be the gunmetal gray. As soon as I finish this manuscript (strictly speaking I shouldn't be looking at this now), I'm ordering several for me and friends.
Thank you for sharing them.
Hey lovie....so so sweet of you to do this for Collette and her daughter. I'm going to do something too, just trying to figure out exactly what. This is such a wonderful endeavor for a young woman who truly has an amazing heart & soul. xx's
ReplyDeleteHow warm and wonderful it would be to wear this beautiful bracelet. Especially knowing the story behind it and the thoughtfulness of you to promote it.
ReplyDeleteI truly love the Sienna.
What a sad but touching story. And a wonderful way to have Alex's memory live on. I thought the seafoam green was beautiful.
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ReplyDeleteI don't even know where to begin.....thank you so very much for supporting Chloe and & I here on your blog today, and of course June 1989. I cannot express the emotions I feel since announcing the opening of the store and seeing everyone's wonderful comments here, on Twitter & Facebook. It truly IS something I cannot describe.
Both Chloe & I are overwhelmed at how wonderful the store is being received, and of course Alex's story being told, and his memory continuing on in each and every person who hears or reads it.
Your readers are amazing people with such thoughtful & supportive words.....I'm actually in tears as I am typing my words reading the wonderful outpouring of emotion on this thread alone.
Debby, you are far more to me than a blogging friend, as you know, you are someone who has captured my heart and soul. You are indeed, the good in everyone:)
I love you!
Collette & Chloe
June 1989
What a touching story and such lovely bracelets. I personally love the gunmetal grey one. Grey is my newest color this year and it pairs well with pink.
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Sam
What a great company and amazing story, and I LOVE the pearl roundelle...gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI love the story and my daugher would love a bracelet. The pale green one is beautiful but they all are. I am so touched by the story.
ReplyDeleteThey are all lovely, but my favorite it the Pearl Roundell!!! I love the story too!
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ReplyDeletesaw this on Collette's blog yesterday
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brett
GOOD EVENING DEBBY! Oh it is always so hard to take when one hears of a young person leaving his family much too soon. Bless this family. What lovely gifts here, and I am so enjoying my necklace from Marsha's studio; what a GORGEOUS ITEM!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU for all the beauty you share. Anita
Oh, they are so lovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful way of turning the pain into art.
God bless her and her family.
Tereza
These bracelets are beautiful....what a wonderful way for a sister to remember her brother!!! Thank you for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sad and wonderful story. The bracelets are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteVery touching story, long life to this amazing venture!
ReplyDeleteThe bracelets are very pretty!
Sonia xo
great story! so inspiring. all of the bracelets are beautiful!
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Great Giveaway!!!! Obsessed with these bracelets. Entered Giveaway....Followed on FB & Twitter, left comments and will post on this giveaway tomorrow (on FB & Twitter) to help support :) Especially love the "Clove and Honey" Bracelet!! xx,The Golden Girls
ReplyDeleteThese are so gorgeous! I want to order matching ones for my sister and I. I adore the Rosewater Rose, so sweet.
ReplyDeletealready your gfc follower Michele P. I love the psychadelic dream bracelet... best of wishes to this new business as well!
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The Sienna bracelet is my favorite - November is my birth month. The story behind this beautiful jewelry is so inspiring. Very best wishes to the future of this business.
ReplyDeleteI love all of the beautiful bracelets! My pick would be the Gun Metal Gray bracelet. Thanks so much for making such truly awesome jewelry! :)
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