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A Happy Friday... A Charm Friday !

Today is a great Friday! Even I feel a little tired, I'm so excited working with the plan for all the great changes that will come our way. I can't wait to share it with all of you! Yay!

It's Charm Friday at Pelhuaz and boy we have charms... So many adorable choices and at great prices. So listen... You can get a cute charm as a Valentine gift for everyone at your love-list without cracking your budget. 

Only this weekend if you use the code LOVE2015, you will get an 30% off on all items at Pelhuaz Store - even the ones already on sale. So, what are you waiting for?

Enjoy your Friday!

Besitos,
Zei

Pelhuaz Exquisite Friend of the Week: Chaussure Boite by B. Ayesha

I met this amazing lady in the middle of my craziness and preparation for the baby's arrival. She was so sweet giving me support as I want to have everything ready before August 01 so I can happily take my Maternity Leave.  

Well Bina, has a gorgeous store named Chaussure Boite by B. Ayesha  with exquisite jewelry and clothing. Let's meet the fabulous Bina.

Pelhuaz: What's your name?       

Bina: Bina Ayesha

Pelhuaz: If you were on an island and could only bring 3 things, what would you bring?             

Bina: iPad, Water & alcohol (LOL)

Pelhuaz: What's the name of your Small Business?          

Bina: Chaussure Boite by B. Ayesha

Pelhuaz: If we came to your house for dinner, what would you prepare for us?  

Bina: Baked Chicken, Baked mac n cheese, string beans and hawaiian rolls

Pelhuaz: If you were a Star Trek® [or Star Wars®] character, which one would it be?             

Bina: Lt. Uhura

Pelhuaz: Why did you decide to open it?

Bina: I am a lover of all things fashionably fabulous! I probably spend more of my time perusing fashion sites than I should. I blog and analyze fashion but, like you, I am a consumer. I know, firsthand, how frustrating it can be to try to follow fashion trends and stay within budget. I am not wealthy. I'm an everyday woman, just like most of you. I'm a mother and a professional. 

Chaussure Boite by B. Ayesha is the brainchild of Bina Ayesha. After surviving a stroke in June 2007, it became my lifelong goal to fulfill all of my dreams. In January 2013, my dream of owning my own boutique finally came to fruition. I felt like the Chic Fashionistas of the world needed a place to shop with great deals that won't break the bank. At Chassure Boite you will find the latest trends in clothing, shoes and accessories with some of the most affordable prices around! Shop with all of the fun and none of the guilt!

Pelhuaz: What do you wish you had known before you started? 

Bina: The importance of networking and getting a buzz PRIOR to the actual start of the business.

Pelhuaz: When did you open your Store (anniversary)?  

Bina: 1/12/2013
 
Pelhuaz: What's your superpower?         

Bina: Being able to job tall buildings while working full time and taking care of three boys. LOL! No really, I'm supermom!

Pelhuaz: Who do you consider your sidekick?     

Bina: My iPad

Pelhuaz: What do you do when you are alone in your car?           

Bina: When I'm alone in my car sometime I stare out the window and in the back of my mind I hear my conscious call; Telling me I need to add some more inventory to my store and for the first time in my life I see I'm in love (with running my business of course). :-)

Pelhuaz: What motivates/inspires you?  

Bina: Actually all of my friends that have their own businesses motivate and inspire me. Our little network is full of some of the best people and businesses that I know. When I start to feel discouraged all I have to do is speak to one of them and the passion that they have for their businesses, coupled with the support that they give to me cannot be matched.

Pelhuaz: Imagine that I’m planning to open Pelhuaz, and I don’t know a thing about managing a Small Business, what will be your best advice?          
Bina: I would say to get a small business advisor. You need to get boots to the ground and really research the ins and outs of what you want to accomplish. Learn your niche. Find out all you can about your market.

If you want to know more about Bina and Chaussure Boite by B. Ayesha you can reach her at Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook.

Thank you so much for taking the time to meet Bina and feel free to visit her sites and show her some love!

Enjoy your day!

Besos,
Zei

Evangelina's Closet

Another Thursday bring us another Exquisite Friend of the Week. Today we'll have the opportunity to meet Nikki and her fabulous store named Evangelina's Closet. She creates unique jewelry and clothing that are fun to wear. 

Let's meet Nikki!

Pelhuaz: What's your name?       

Nikki: Nikki

Pelhuaz: If you were on an island and could only bring 3 things, what would you bring?             

Nikki: My daughter, my jewelry making kit and a fully staffed five star hotel

Pelhuaz: If we came to your house for dinner, what would you prepare for us?  

Nikki: I have takeout on speed dial- What would you like?

Pelhuaz: If you were a Star Trek® [or Star Wars®] character, which one would it be?             

Nikki: Princess Leia- Who wouldn't want to be a princess with a blaster?

Pelhuaz: What do you do when you are alone in your car?           
Nikki: I do the usual things; sing to myself, carry on a one sided conversation about what project I'm working on, remember all the things I forgot to bring with me, work on my lines for the latest community theater production I'm in....

Pelhuaz: What's your superpower?         

Nikki: Multitasking

Pelhuaz: Who do you consider your sidekick?     

Nikki: My Golden Retriever Luna

Women's Dinosaur Fashion Bracelet

Pelhuaz: What is your favorite item available at your store? Provide a pic link.     

Nikki: My favorites change all the time. Right now my new line of animal jewelry is a favorite this Women's Dinosaur Fashion Bracelet

Pelhuaz: What do you wish you had known before you started? 

Nikki: I wish I would have had a better handle on social media and networking. It is such a major part of owning a successful small business and I was totally clueless when I started out.

Pelhuaz: When did you open your Store (anniversary)?  
Nikki: 2/17/2012

Pelhuaz: What motivates/inspires you?  

Nikki: I'm inspired by things I see every day. If you're standing behind me in line at the grocery store and say something funny, you may see it on a t-shirt a week later. Or my daughter will ask me for a certain bracelet or shirt and it will turn into the latest design in my shop.

Pelhuaz: Imagine that I’m planning to open Pelhuaz, and I don’t know a thing about managing a Small Business, what will be your best advice?         

Nikki: Just get started. Period. Planning is great, planning is necessary. But you can only plan so much before you DO. If you aren't careful you'll plan your life away and never get to the doing portion of things. That's where the fun is.


Pelhuaz: What's the name of your Small Business?  
Nikki: Evangelina's Closet

Pelhuaz: Why did you decide to open it?

Nikki: I was suddenly an unemployed single parent. I had a heat press, a lot of geeky design ideas and a need to support my little family.

Nikki and Evangelina's Closet can be found in Facebook, IG and Tumblr. Visit her and let her know that Pelhuaz sent you. 

Hope your day is full of great moments. Enjoy!

Besos,
Zei

Pelhuaz Exquisite Friend of the Week: Gentle Whisper

The diversity of artist at the Handmade Community is so vast that you can satisfy your cravings for new and fabulous things. Looking around Jasmine store, I found so many beautiful things that I have to share it with you. 

Let's meet the exquisite Jasmine, owner of Gentle Whisper.

Pelhuaz: What's your name?       

Jasmine: Jasmine Cotto

Pelhuaz: If you were on an island and could only bring 3 things, what would you bring?             

Jasmine: Food,my son,and my beads!


Pelhuaz: If we came to your house for dinner, what would you prepare for us?  
Jasmine: My Homemade Seafood Gumbo

Pelhuaz: What's your superpower?         

Jasmine: Creating With My Hands

Pelhuaz: Who do you consider your sidekick?     
Jasmine: My Tools


Pelhuaz: What do you do when you are alone in your car?           
Jasmine: turn off the music and enjoy the silence :)

Pelhuaz: If you were a Star Trek® [or Star Wars®] character, which one would it be?             

Jasmine: Princess Leia

Pelhuaz: Why did you decide to open it?

Jasmine: I'm a young mom and once my son was born i had no job or anything to do but take care of him, one day my mom said i need a hobby or to keep myself busy instead of watching tv all day so we went to Walmart and got a few hemp jewelry instruction books for $1 each and it all started from there now i love making jewelry and cant STOP! I love it so much, the possibilities are endless. ^ ^

Pelhuaz: What is your favorite item available at your store?

Jasmine: I am very proud of this ring because it was actually the first time ive made something without getting an idea from somewhere els, i thought of it on my own i just let the wire do what it wanted and it became something beautiful <3

Elegant Swirls Ring

Pelhuaz: What do you wish you had known before you started? 
Jasmine: To never give up and keep going because there were a few times that i did want to quit and stop making jewelry, because i would see so many people with pieces way better or much beautiful then mine but you cant think like that you have to keep your head up and keep going if you have a true passion for what you are love.

Pelhuaz: When did you open your Store (anniversary)?  

Jasmine: 8/18/2013


Pelhuaz: What motivates/inspires you?  
Jasmine: The love and support that i have from friends and family saying to keep going.

Pelhuaz: Imagine that I’m planning to open Pelhuaz, and I don’t know a thing about managing a Small Business, what will be your best advice?         
Jasmine: To try your best and not to give up so quickly if you don't make sales fast because there will always be someone out there who would like to buy your items you just have to work hard and find them of get them to come to you.


Pelhuaz: What's the name of your Small Business?          
Jasmine: Gentle Whisper

I really enjoyed doing this interview. Jasmine is so talented. My favorite item from her store is this gorgeous necklace. What's yours?

You can find Jasmine at her store or on IG. Notice than Gentle Whisper offer free shipping on all items and a free mystery piece of jewelry when customers spent $25 or more. 

Thanks you so much for your time and tho read about Jasmine and her fabulous Small Biz Gentle Whisper. 

Don't forget that the Pelhuaz' Anniversary Celebration Giveaway still running and ends July 20 at 12:00 AM EST. Open to Residents of the US only. Winners will be notified on July 21 at Pelhuaz’ Blog. To enter just click the link.

Good Luck and thanks again for celebrating with me this fabulous and exquisite milestone!

Besos,

Zei