Today we’d like to introduce you to Danielle Ambrosio.
Hi Danielle, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today.
I’m Danielle, a 30-something gal living in New Jersey and the creator of The Stylish Detail (@thestylishdetail) and Dylan Rae Jewelry (@dylanraejewelry). If I am not planning a pretty party or designing jewelry… I am running around the house after my two beautiful boys Kai and Cruz who are 4 and 2 years old. I am also a proud wife to my high school sweetheart, Scott. I have spent over 13 years planning + creating celebrations for hundreds of clients and now following a dream of creating my own jewelry line.
Whether it’s a stylish celebration, a blush bouquet of peonies, or a feel-good destination, I want to give you a glimpse into what inspires me and makes me smile! Beauty, style, and travel are also a huge part of my life and you will find lots of features on those too!
From a little girl to now, I have always been obsessed with pretty details and putting together a good ol’ party! My mom and dad used to host events on the weekend and I was always the first in the kitchen making sure all the glassware was ready to go and the music was turned up high. I just loved the energy of bringing people together and watching them smile! Little did I know I would eventually live and breathe events as my full-time career.
It all started with a special events internship at In Touch Magazine. As much as I loved comparing the “who wore it best” articles in-between a few small industry events, I needed more! I then started to branch off in the creative direction. Having the chance to design a wedding of my own from start to finish was exhilarating. Every chance I got I was jumping at the opportunity to volunteer my time with other industry professionals. Trust me, I never thought I would be a college grad in my twenties still be working for free! Yes, depressing at times, but I found a way to make it work and learned the most valuable lessons of my career. (Seriously, anyone out there trying to make it in events, work with some of the people out there who inspire you! It’s the best decision you’ll ever make!)
With many years of hard work (and a few tears in-between) I soon landed my dream job as the Lead Designer for an HGTV event planning show. Working in such a creative role was exhilarating and intense. However, as much as I loved the excitement of being behind a camera and watching my designs be televised to millions, nothing compares to the satisfaction of creating real-life moments.
I soon found myself back in NYC on the hunt for the perfect event planning position. After dozens of interviews and countless people making me second-guess myself, I got the job! I was now a Senior Event Planner for some of the most prestigious events and weddings throughout New York City. Planning countless events at the Waldorf, to weddings at the Plaza Hotel, to Galas under the whale at the American Museum of Natural History- my event roster did not end! I loved the energy and haven’t stopped since!
Working in the best city in the world I’ve been very fortunate to plan and attend some of the most decadent parties imaginable, where literally event detail was considered and flawlessly executed. However, to me nothing compares to a back-yard bash or house party surrounded by the ones you love. Those are the moments I adore most. The personal details. Which brings me to the reason why I started the Stylish Detail.
After receiving countless messages day after day from friends and family regarding advice on their next celebration, I thought what better way to showcase everything I love than a blog! The Stylish Detail has given me the opportunity to compile all my daily inspiration, tips, insider details, my business, and style to share with you.
Every day my goal is to bring you happiness through life’s beautiful moments. I hope you will join me on my journey of celebrating all of life’s moments, living a happy and simple life, and finding beauty in every detail along the way!
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I truly believe that if you want something to thrive, you need to pour your heart and soul into it. My journey within events has been a very hard and grueling one. I had to throw myself into so many different situations not only to teach myself but to understand what I actually wanted to do. It was many years of poor pay and long hours just to see that maybe this was not the path for me. However, with networking and constantly pushing on, I do believe I have ended up exactly where I am supposed to be.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
The Stylish Detail is a party blog and Etsy shop.
After receiving countless messages day after day from friends and family regarding advice on their next celebration, I thought what better way to showcase everything I love than a blog. Here I would write and show others how to create their own celebrations and where to purchase unlikely items to style your next party. I also included things I loved to do like travel tips and DIY projects.
To my surprise, things grew VERY quickly during the pandemic when my Etsy shop launched. Because the world was on hold, birthdays, holidays and other celebrations seem not to happen. That made me so sad to see milestones overlooked and knew people needed the “happy” back. Therefore, I created a party decor line that was made for celebrating within the home and delivered right to your door. I never thought it would take off the way it did so quickly, but I became so busy that I actually had to turn away order just to get through what I already had. It was amazing! Weekly, I would receive photos of these adorable celebrations captured by my customers now thanking me for pulling this all together for them. It was so rewarding and during a very uncertain time exactly what I needed.
The Stylish Detail has also given me the opportunity to compile all my daily inspiration, tips, insider details, my business and style to share with the public now through my IG.
Currently, I am working on expanding my shop and will be back open Feb 2023.
Every day my goal is to bring you happiness through life’s beautiful moments. I hope you will join me on my journey of celebrating all of life’s moments, living a happy and simple life, and finding beauty in every detail along the way! So, if you love parties, entertaining, inspirational getaways, and a whole lot of pretty… I’m your girl 😉
Are there any apps, books, podcasts, blogs, or other resources you think our readers should check out?
Wish I had time to read, but the fact is I just don’t. Life is a bit chaotic right now with the boys and building a business so the apps I am drawn to are the ones that either make my life a bit easier or help me to stay organized.
Snapseed (perfect for quick photo edits and text added to listings)
Spotify
Pinterest for daily inspiration and mood boards
Gemini (to declutter my photo albums)
Vixer (to create reels and family videos)
BetterSleep (to relax at night)
On purpose with Jay Shetty and The Mindset Mile with Aisha Zaza to bring me back to life!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.thestylishdetail.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/thestylishdetail
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheStylishDetail
- Other: www.tiktok.com/@thestylishdetail
