Monday, August 13, 2007
"Name that business" contest!

Okay my fellow bloggers (and non-bloggers), I need your help! This would be a good time for you lurkers to delurk. :)

I'm preparing to start up a home-based jewelry business. Well, maybe it's more than just a jewelry business. I'll be attempting to sell beaded and wire-wrapped jewelry that I've created (the bracelet you see above is one that I made). I'll also be selling embellished bookmarks, hairclips, and other odds and ends.

I'm having trouble thinking of a cleaver name. I don't want to use my IRL name or even Overwhelmed With Joy. I want something totally separate and distinct. I want a name that's creative and catchy but also concise.

So, here's where you come in (I hope)! I'd like you all to help me come up with a name for my business. In return, I'm offering to give away one of my products to the person who comes up with the name I end up using. I'll even give the winner a choice.

The winner can choose either this sparkling bracelet and earring set (made with Swarovski crystals)

or

one of my embellished bookmarks, like the styles you see below (you pick the color and style you like best and I'll custom make it for you).







All you have to do to enter this "contest" is leave me a business name suggestion in the comment section of this post. That's it!

Of course, if you're feeling generous and would be willing to help me spread the word, you could grab the "Name that business" button from the top of this post and use it in a post on your blog, but that's certainly optional.

I'm leaving the comments open until end of day on Friday, 17 August. As long as there's a business name that I like (which I'm confident there will be) I'll select a business name on Saturday, 18 August and announce the winner that day.

So, can you help me? I sure hope so!

Just a side note: The pictures that you see on this post were taken by my beloved husband, Oronzo. Isn't he a fantastic photographer?! I just love the work he does!

Labels: , ,

6:00 AM
63 comments


63 Comments:
At 10:38 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I want one of those book marks. I do, I DO!
Hmm, "Plethora of Pretties", "Beaded Beauties", "Beautiful Baubles"
Can I enter more than once if I come up w/more ideas???

 
At 10:51 PM, Blogger Barb said...

Goodness, Kathryn wants to win! LOL

I'm thinking, OW. I'm not good at these things but I will seriously think about it. If I come up with something clever, I'll be right back over here. Promise. :-)

 
At 11:09 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Kathryn beat me...I also thought of "Beautiful Baubles".
Another one I thought of is a bit long...but there are lot's of references in the Bible to
"Sparkling Jewels and Precious Stones"
By the way...the bookmarks and jewelry are beautiful!!

 
At 6:20 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

What about "Precious Gems"? I am not so good at cutesy names. I will let you know if I think of anything else!

 
At 7:07 AM, Blogger Unknown said...

Some ideas...
Frosted Droplets
Ribbon Stones
Ribbon Jewels
Forever Precious

 
At 8:18 AM, Blogger Mrs Marcos said...

Jewels from the Heart? or Jewels from my Heart? Good luck with the business - the jewelry is beautiful! :)

 
At 9:07 AM, Blogger Jill said...

The first thing that jumped into my mind was "Baubles and Beads."

What cute stuff! Can't wait to see the full collection!!

 
At 10:32 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I don't have anythng yet - but will be thinking on it. I love the pink bracelet though! Beautiful!

 
At 10:37 AM, Blogger Shauna said...

I love the bookmarks! I'll see if I can come up with any names.

 
At 10:44 AM, Blogger Shauna said...

The Bejeweled Beadery
Beaded Blessings

 
At 11:12 AM, Blogger With His Grace said...

First of all I can't wait to buy some of those book marks they would make wonderful stocking stuffers at Chrstimas!! You do have quite a talent.

Beaded from love
Beaded Blessings
Precious in her sight

I have never been very good at the creative thing...wish I could help more!

 
At 11:16 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hmm...how about...

Beadiful Beads
Beadiful Jewelry
Beadiful Jewels

Trifles and Trinkets?

 
At 11:41 AM, Blogger Jenn @ Knee-Deep in Munchkin Land said...

Ohhhh, those are absolutely beautiful. I will definitely be racking my brain. I'll be back with something clever... I swear! =)

 
At 11:54 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Loverly's Beads - think My Fair Lady - when I saw the bracelet, all I could think was "Oh, it's loverly!"

 
At 12:50 PM, Blogger Leanne said...

Jewels of Joy

 
At 1:55 PM, Blogger Ms. Kathleen said...

Jewels by _________ Your first name
Jewelry by ________ " " "
Treasures by ________ " " "
Designs by _________ " " "
Accessories by _____ " " "

Your First Name's Jewelry & Beadwook or Beadwork & Jewelry

Hidden Treasures

Beads and Baubles: Homemade with Love

Homemade With Love
Snuggle's Baubles
Snuggle's Beads and Baubles
Snuggle Up With Baubles and Beads (or Beads and Baubles)

A Treasure Chest of Trinkets
Trinkets and Treasures

Beads and Bows
Beads Galore!

Treasures Galore!
Adornments Galore!

Accessories, Inc
Accessorize Yourself

The Bead Cottage


I am running dry here. If I think of something else I will let you know.

This is a great idea! I hope you plan to sell online as well.

Hugs!

 
At 2:30 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi, I'm thinking of a name because I want me some jewelry!

I finally accepted and passed along my Creative Blogger Award.

http://slurpinglife.typepad.com/slurping_life/2007/08/the-creative-bl.html

 
At 4:02 PM, Blogger daisy said...

Joyous Jewels
Beautiful Baubles
The Bead Bag
Beads N Bling

If I think of more, I'll send them your way.

The green bracelet and earring set is simply stunning. I'd pick that!

Thanks!

 
At 5:18 PM, Blogger Michelle said...

I am no good at all with thinking up names like this! Wish I had suggestions, but if I do think of any I'll let you know :)

Those jewlery pieces are really pretty though!

 
At 5:21 PM, Blogger Michelle said...

I forgot to tell you that I gave you an award :)

 
At 5:47 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

How about "More Precious Than Jewels" Cute idea for a contest.

 
At 7:45 PM, Blogger Beckyb said...

Hmmm -how about The Beading Blogger or Bead(s) and Blog(s). You have had some great suggestions AND your work is gorgeous - I do hope you sell them online too - they are excellent@!

 
At 8:44 PM, Blogger JulieMom said...

What about 'Beyond Baubles and Beads'

Or 'Baubles, Beads and Beyond'

Or 'Bangles, Baubles and Beads'

Or 'Homespun Finery'

Or 'Simply Polished'

Or 'Homespun Shimmer'

Or 'A Touch of Sparkle'

Just some thoughts. Hope you get a good name! Surely you will have good business!! :0)

 
At 5:07 AM, Blogger Kim said...

Precious Pretties - Handmade jewelery by.........


Finishing Touches


Just Because


Whimsies (play on the word whimsical)

Bodacious Beads

That's all I can think of.
Congrats!

Kim

 
At 5:47 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Beauty Within-Jewelry that reflects your inner beauty
super2webb@yahoo.com

 
At 5:49 AM, Blogger Carolie said...

Lovely stuff!

Here are some suggestions (can you tell I'm in a star-themed mood?):

Earthstars

Handheld Starshine

Points of Light

Homemade Stardust

Spangles

Glitterybits

True Colors

Tangible Dreams

Earthshine (which is the reflected light one can just barely see when the moon is very new and one can see the old moon in the new moon's arms. That light is from Earth...the light glowing from us.)

 
At 5:52 AM, Blogger Girl Raised in the South said...

I loved what cdbj left in her comments. I read through the list and may have missed it - how 'bout:

Bangles & Beads, or
something not thrown out there -
Easy on the Eyes.

Hope you find something that rings just right with you.

 
At 7:07 AM, Blogger Jenn @ Knee-Deep in Munchkin Land said...

Ok, here are my ides.

Delicious Frivolity
Delicious Indulgence
Indulge and Delight

Have fun picking a name!

 
At 7:52 AM, Blogger Annie said...

Okay... how about Classy Creations, I'm thinking about this with a 'K' though... I'll keep thinking :o)

 
At 8:26 AM, Blogger Lorie said...

All of your stuff is so neat! I am no good at naming though. Hope everything goes well!

 
At 9:13 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm thinking "Bead it" with a Michael Jackson song in the background.

Good luck!

 
At 10:04 AM, Blogger abebech said...

Just because I like these words for baubles:

Bibelot (or the phonetic Beebuloh)
Gewgaw

 
At 10:05 AM, Blogger abebech said...

and they're really beautiful!

 
At 6:25 PM, Blogger Susanne said...

Bejeweled!! (You could even play with it a little and do something like BEjeweled, or italicize the "be" or something!!)
Meanwhile...
IT'S PARTY TIME over at my blog!! Stop on by and check it out!!

 
At 6:46 PM, Blogger kpjara said...

I'm thinking....

Embellished Diva
or
Jewel Me

I LOVE the bookmarks!

 
At 8:04 PM, Blogger Lenna Green of Stitching Cow said...

Hi,
There are some great suggestions in the comments. I don't think I have anything much better but here are a few more for you to think about anyway "Jewelry Joy" "Indulge Yourself With Jewels" "Sparkles"
Love the photos on your site I'm a sucker for old buildings and your husband has certainly captured them well.Best wishes with your jewelry plans. Hope it all goes well for you. If you need some extra help in getting started I have a free mini jewelry course all about starting your own home based jewelry business You can grab a copy here http://www.lennag.com/jewelrymaking.htm
Good luck with the business. The contest was a fabulous idea, well done.

 
At 9:13 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Joyous Jewels
-MrsThursdayNext (delurking)

 
At 2:31 AM, Blogger Jacquie said...

Hmmm lots of good ideas, I am wracking my brain. Here are a few?

Snuggle My Jewels
Jewels With Love
My Jewels for You

Hmmm my creative juices must be on summer holidays LOL. Good luck with a name.

 
At 11:17 AM, Blogger Aunt Murry said...

How about "Beads, Bangles and Bookmarks" or just Bandles and Boolmarks

 
At 11:22 AM, Blogger Kelley said...

How about:

JoyBeads (or) BeadJoy
Favorite Things (think Sound of Music)
Unique Boutique
The Beadtique

How about "Wired & Strung Out" - no, maybe that's not quite the image you were going for...

I'll come back if I think of any more...

Lovely work, by the way!

 
At 11:23 AM, Blogger Kelley said...

PS - I was thinking what great photography you had done of your jewelry pieces & bookmarks, and then I read that your husband took the photos - remarkable! Does he do professional work?

 
At 11:40 AM, Blogger Stephanie said...

How about Beaded Beauties. The jewery and book marks are beautiful.

 
At 7:13 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I am not sure if anyone suggested this but how about Unique Treasures.

 
At 10:08 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

All That Glitters
Bead Mine
It's Crystal Clear

 
At 10:33 AM, Blogger penguinsandladybugs said...

My kiddos are helping come up with some suggestions:
Beads of Joy (related to your website name...they think your name might be Joy)
Itty Beady Treasures
Itty Beady Wonders
Nothing but Beads
Beaded Wonders

 
At 9:59 AM, Blogger Myrna said...

Dazzle!

Delightful Dazzles

The Jewel Box

Sparkling Jewels

Splendor!

Sparkle and Splendor!

Bits of Glitz

Brilliant Bits of Glitz

Treasure Trove


OK--That's all I've got! Since I didn't read through all of the other suggestions, I don't know if some of these have already been mentioned. Good luck with your endeavor! Your work is beautiful!

 
At 2:00 PM, Blogger Doreen said...

Wow, I really love the bookmark and bracelet! :)

I don't know if these have been suggested yet but how about:

Joyful Beads
Stones of Love
Gemilicious :)
Precious Gems
Stones of Beauty
Treasured Gems
Precious Treasures
Joyful Hearts
Stones of Beauty
Desirable Treasures
Treasures of Faith, Hope & Love
Heavenly Tresures

I'll think of more! :)

 
At 2:10 PM, Blogger Doreen said...

More...:)

Heavenly Treasures :)(Forgot the 'a'!) lol
Precious Stones
Precious Jewels
Treasured Jewels
Beauty for Ashes
Blessings of Beauty
Joyful Heart Designs

 
At 6:26 PM, Blogger boomama said...

I'm not good at these things either :-) - but your designs are beautiful!

 
At 8:54 PM, Blogger JulieMom said...

What about 'SnuggleBug Designs' ??

 
At 10:43 AM, Blogger Ms. Kathleen said...

I was thinking basically because I have recently named my business with the help of my daughter Timoni, The Hummingbird and the Lark Books and Gifts. I will have to show you the logo sometime...

Anyway, what is your favorite bird, flower, fragrance...animal, etc...?
Maybe think Irish, because like me, you love Ireland or Italian, because you married your Italian?

Bella Luna Jewels for example

Just some thoughts here.

Hugs!

 
At 2:32 AM, Blogger Marcia Francois said...

If Kathleen Marie doesn't win, I think she needs to get a consolation prize for Most Enthusiastic Commenter :)

Her suggestions are GREAT!

Organising queen and
Marcia's take charge blog

 
At 9:31 PM, Blogger Lovely Rita said...

My ideas, perhaps too many, but I enjoy brainstorming. It's one of my life's delights:

Joyful Sparkles
True Beauty
Dazzling Designs
Created with JOY!
Beaded with JOY!
Son Shine Design
INSPIRED Designs

My top 2 (that I thought of, I think):
Joyful Life Designs
Blessed Beadery (it might be a word)


I don't know how you're going to decide. But it sure is fun seeing all the ideas!!

 
At 7:36 AM, Blogger She Rose Up said...

Wow! Beautiful jewelry! All I got is:
1)Ba-da-Bling!
2)Bling Dreams
Or like the old song -
3)Beautiful Dreamer

 
At 4:39 AM, Blogger janet copenhaver said...

I'm late on this, but I like "Your Beadyness"

 
At 2:11 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Good JOb! :)

 
At 11:51 PM, Blogger Angelgrl1983 said...

"your name" Handmade Delights

 
At 10:25 AM, Blogger Unknown said...

How about "Queen Bee-d
Just a thought

 
At 5:32 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

How about:
Little Surprise
HandmadeByMe

 
At 10:02 PM, Anonymous Heirloom Engagement Rings said...

Those are absolutely beautiful bookmarks. I like your style to make something new. Thank you for sharing such new items.

 
At 3:12 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi

Really love the bookmarks - came across your site whilst looking for inspiration for my own silver jewellery business name.

Why not try using a local place name or something Irish Gaelic? I looked up the word jewellery which is Seodra, which you could combine somehow, seodra Beads...? I also really like your husbands name, Oronzo; it would sound good as Oronzo Beads, Oronzo Jewels, Oronzo Jewllery etc and it would be personal to you.

Best of Luck
G

 
At 12:17 PM, Anonymous glglam said...

jewels galore and more
bling n other things

 
At 3:36 PM, Anonymous mimigymnastics said...

Sprakly,Embedded,Joyous, and made with feeling

 

Post a Comment

<< Home





Name: Overwhelmed

My complete profile

It wasn't supposed to work this way...Parts 1 through 10

(the story of the private, domestic adoption of our son)


(Part 1)
(Part 2)
(Part 3)
(Part 4)
(Part 5)
(Part 6)
(Part 7)
(Part 8)
(Part 9)
(Part 10- Adoption Finalization)

Fostering isn't for the faint of heart!

(our journey to adopt again through foster-to-adopt, the good, the bad, & everything in between)


Adoption #2- considering the State
More Adoption #2 thoughts
Adoption #2- Back to considering the State
Adoption #2- The Paperwork (Round 1)
Adoption #2- The Paperwork (Round 2)
Family Foster Home Licensing Prep Checklist
Adoption #2- Long overdue update
PS-MAPP class homework assignment
Our preliminary home inspection went well!
Adoption #2: Licensing update
Adoption #2- Foster Facts
Adoption #2: I love it when things go my way!
Adoption #2- The home inspection
Adoption #2- We failed our home inspection!
Adoption #2- We passed the follow-up home inspection!
Adoption #2- Still waiting
Adoption #2- We're getting closer
Adoption #2- An update & a lead
Adoption #2- The lead that didn't pan out.
Adoption #2- We're licensed!
Adoption #2- We have a tiny baby here!
Adoption #2- Update on this precious little girl.
Adoption #2- Quick update on Baby Bug
Adoption #2- Baby Bug is staying longer!
Adoption #2- Baby Bug is growing!
Adoption #2- Overdue update on Baby Bug
Adoption #2- The latest on Baby Bug
Adoption #2- Shopping spree for Baby Bug
Being a Foster Parent Does Not Make Me A Saint
Adoption #2- Another Placement Call!
Adoption #2- Placement Meeting- UPDATED!
Adoption #2- We have Boo at our home!
Adoption #2- Meeting Boo
Adoption #2- I'm angry on Boo's behalf!
Adoption #2- A Birthday Party for Boo
Adjusting to three 3 and under!
Stressful moments in fostering.
Adoption #2- Update on our foster daughters
CPS Workers Jerking Our Chain!
It's getting much worse!
Fostering: Update on Baby Bug
Fostering: Update on Boo
The effects of fostering on Snuggle Bug
The time is drawing near to let go of Baby Bug.
Good conversation with Baby Bug's dad.
Boo has a Permanency hearing coming soon!
My heart is breaking!
Bittersweet news about Baby Bug.
Next Friday is going to be tough.
Packing up Baby Bug's belongings
It's done- Baby Bug is gone.
Working on finding peace, one day at a time.
Referral to the Early Intervention Program
Baby Bug update
Home Inspection for re-licensing
Parole granted for Boo's bio mom
Baby Bug is turning 1 year old soon.
Day 2 of Boo's permanency hearing
A prayer answered today!
Attending Baby Bug's 1st birthday party
Foster news
Good news for Boo's case
Boo's bio family visits
Termination Trial date set!
A new caseworker for Boo
I've been asked to testify in court.
Court hearing for "John Doe"
Contested termination trial begins tomorrow afternoon
Boo's adoption has been finalized!

Winner of August Pay It Forward Book Exchange
Favorite Ingredients Friday (Salad Edition)
Adoption #2- We passed the follow-up home inspection!
Works-for-Me Wednesday (inexpensive landscaping)
August- Pay It Forward Book Exchange giveaway- 28 ...
Becoming Jane: the moving that does not appear to ...
I'm going home to my beloved boys!
Favorite Ingredients Friday (Saucy Summer Fruit Sa...
Need a good book to read?
Adoption # 2- We failed our home inspection!
























Add to Technorati Favorites Blog Flux Directory Google PageRank 
Checker Tool



Parenting Blogs - Blog Top Sites

Top Parents blogs

Subscribe to Overwhelmed With Joy!

Add to My AOL

Add to netvibes

Powered by FeedBurner

Subscribe with Bloglines Add to Google


Powered By: