Jess Lively

We can begin the official countdown!  The store goes live in 2 days!  I’m afraid I might not be coherent in this post.  I haven’t had a day off in weeks and have been working long, long days (the kind where you’re barely conscious yet still typing away at the computer – I’ve definitely made [...]

Where You’ve Come From In the meantime, I’d like to share something I’ve been thinking about a lot: what I know now. I’ve now been growing my jewelry business for twelve years (3+ years full-time). It’s been such a long, long road. And when I think about the business and where it is now three [...]

Hey guys! I’m on my way to New York today through Friday for a press preview at my PR firm’s Soho showroom. It’s going to be similar to this summer’s desk sides, but the magazine editors will be coming to the showroom rather than me going to their offices. I’m hopeful that this trip will [...]

I hope you had a great weekend! I took some time to catch up with friends and prepare for the super busy week ahead of me. Tomorrow I head to New York for a press preview for Jess LC – I’ll explain more about that in tomorrow’s post. After the trip, I will be catching [...]

Hi everyone!  Deep breath…I’m almost there.  But I jumped the gun (I think it’s the Sagittarius in me – I can’t help but spill the beans!)  Important lesson learned – don’t announce the date of your opening until you’re 300%, written in stone, sure.  I feel like I’m coming to you, tail tucked between my [...]

Hi everyone! After our announcement of the 100 Kisses Giveaway winner earlier today, I’m back to share a DYL shared by Bryn of Bryn Alexandra if you’ve been following Bryn’s journey into interior design over the past year you’ve seen her grow her business by leaps and bounds. And I’m thrilled to re-share her intentions [...]

Watch the video below to meet the Jess LC team and see the selection of the 100 Kisses Giveaway! A special thanks goes out to the following Ambassadors who participated in the 100 Kisses Giveaway (in no particular order) At First Blush Violet Revolution Be Beautiful in This Skin Dutch. British. Love. The Really Cute [...]

I’ve got some exciting news! I’ve been asked to submit two of my recent art projects for an upcoming book and I need to make some step-by-step instructions with photos. Since my projects are already completed for my place, I can recreate the projects for some MML readers… anyone in Chicago want one to buy [...]

It’s finally here! I don’t know why it’s taken me this long to think of such a useful tool for MML. When I talk to people about how they can design a life with intention, I immediately recommend a few good books or blogs to read to get the ball rolling. More often than not, [...]

First, I’d like to quickly remind everyone of a few exciting things going on this week on MML – remember the 100 Kisses, 100 Ambassadors giveaway closes tomorrow and the DIY DYL interview links are due by Thursday. Social Media and Business MP3 Okay, moving onto to today’s business – literally. Last week I was [...]

Okay, I know, this looks like a decorating post, but stick with me, the lesson translates to much more than just artwork. These chevron paintings might look familiar since they came from my old studio. Before I moved in September, I had “decorated” this new apartment from top to bottom in my head. I automatically [...]

Post written by Kelsey of The Captial Barbie, photo credit Hey there lovebugs! Welcome to Fall.  Thanks again to Jess for letting me bring you a monthly Dos and Don’ts list. This month, I think MML readers have truly enjoyed Jess’ sincere posts about managing stress, bad days, and worry.  I’d like to use that [...]

Hi everyone!  It’s nice to be back with my Dream Reporter post – especially since so many things are happening!!  To say the past few weeks have been a roller coaster of emotions is probably understating it quite a bit.  One moment I’ll be flying high, excited that everything is coming together and looking forward [...]

Attention one and all! Tomorrow we’re having a Jess LC trunk show at Macy’s from 11-4. I’ll be there setting up at 10-12 and Melissa, my lovely assistant, will be showcasing our jewels from noon to four. Come get those Diversey earrings you’ve been pining after or scope out the Franklin braille necklaces in person. [...]

I’m so pumped about today’s announcement! After the infamous DYL‘s return from a long summer vacation, it is back and more popular than ever. I get more emails about this series that almost everything else. Something new has started to spark as well in the recent months: there are more readers writing in wanting to [...]

As a thank you to our 100+ Jess LC Ambassadors (!!), we are celebrating by giving one Ambassador their very own $100 giveaway for their blog and a personal $100 gift certificate. How to enter if are a Jess LC Ambassador: If you are a Jess LC Ambassador, all you need to do to enter [...]

Today I’d like formally introduce one of our most recent MML sponsors, Plush Studio. Erin, the mastermind behind the high quality pillow line is certainly no stranger to the interior design blog world. I myself begged asked her very nicely to make me some custom curtains for my living room earlier this summer and she [...]

Hi guys! I learned a great lesson yesterday that I’d love to share about “dropping the stick.” Please let me know by email (jess[at]jesslc[dot]com) or in the comment section if you are loving these recent “thinking with intention” posts or if you’d prefer more clutter, home, and business related content. I’m here to help, so [...]

Melissa, our lovely Jess LC assistant, has used the random number to select Stephanie (comment 12/31) from last week’s Silhouette Art giveaway. Thank you everyone for entering!

Happy weekend! Before I start, I’d like to mention that the worries listed on the worry flashcards yesterday are not my personal concerns, I got a few inquiries about them and realize that it wasn’t quite clear: those were example worries, not my personal concerns. I am feeling much, much better about everything and I’m [...]

Alright. I’m just gonna say it. This is THE most helpful thing I have ever written. In my personal opinion this beats feisty me, reflective me, and kicks pretty me outta the water. I will preface this by admitting I’ve had no less than three meltdowns since my two previous bad moods (bad mood one [...]

Today’s DESIGN YOUR LIFE interview is brought to you by the lovely Piper author of One Sydney Road and our amazing MML Dream Reporter. As Piper nears the launch of her awesome new online store(!!), I thought it would be the prefect time for her to reflect on the intentions that got her to this [...]

Okay guys, gotta level with you. I had a great morning and then found myself in another bad mood. Lame, right? Needless to say, I wasn’t too proud of myself for finding myself in a second bad mood just hours after posting the helpful tips on how I got out of the bad mood yesterday. [...]

Yesterday was a bad day for me. A very bad day. I spent most of it alone in sweatpants and a hoodie feeling sorry for myself. I did more moping than work. I will also say right away that there is no cause for alarm or real worry, nothing specifically happened to me or a [...]

I have another great perspective to share from a MML reader and guest writer, Heidi, of To Be Luminous. She has gained some simple but important wisdom from her constant companion, Harry. Reading her story, I am even more excited to get my own puppy… one day. Enjoy! (post written by Heidi of To Be [...]

Good morning! Today I’d like to share Lori of Chic Geek Designs‘ story about how she’s re-designing her life. As you’ll see, she’s done a great job drafting a new plan and has actively made changes to pursue her purpose. Enjoy! I first wanted to thank Jess for letting me share my story. Before I [...]

With the move last month, things got shuffled around a bit last month and we decided to feature our September and October Jess LC Ambassadors at the same time this month. Take a look below to see the awesome new bloggers supporting Jess LC. Also, for current and future Ambassadors, we have a few new [...]

Last week a friend and I spent an evening philosophizing about life over a sangria special at one of my favorite places in Lincoln Park. The conversation started because the friend is unsure about a significant life decision. Though there were lots of particulars in the conversation that are unique to her life circumstances, the [...]