FINALLY!

So I've been conjuring up this line for the past 7 months now... and FINALLY... I've listed the first one!! I've made others but they sell before I can even get them photographed!

The "CUFFED" line has finally made its way to the TPJ Etsy store front! I could not be more relieved!

Remember back in February or March when I was teasing about this line with the hot picture of Jess?
Well the one she has on in this picture is my first one! I love "Lofty Star" so much that I will never make another like it again!! This one is mine... and I don't like to share. ;-)



So... here are 2 that are ready to roll for the public!
"Monarch" is such a beautiful piece that I didn't even want to embellish the fantastic vintage leather! The very one pictured is already claimed but there will be more SOON!!!




"Roscoe" is already listed!! Just a simple vintage leather strap with a gorgeous star concho dead set in the middle! The existing tooling on this leather made for the perfect accent!

And with the TPJ world getting a little more "edgy" I have also started making some fun cross pieces like "Love Crux" earrings



I could add so much more to this blog today but I need to hold back something so I can blog more this week! Don't want to toss it all out there on a Monday!

So until next time~

Peace, Love & REBELS!

xoxo
Michele
TPJ

Beauties!!!

WOW.... let me tell ya... I have some of the HOTTEST friends and customers out there!

I dropped a hint about getting to hang out with the uber talented Kelley of Kelley Photo Design last month for the first ever professional photo shoot of TPJ jewelry.... well... here are some of my favorites.

You might notice that there are some new pieces in these photos that I've not unveiled yet... don't fret... they're coming. One thing I'm super excited about is the "Cuffed" line... fun and funky vintage leather cuffs with some awesome conchos and accents.

My favorite thing to work with... turquoise... mmmm tasty! ((please don't eat it to find out if I'm serious))

Watch out~!! The new "Cuffed" line will be making its debut soon....

Talk about color.... blues are so fantastic! "Cowgirls Dream" in denim blues... fancy that!

Again... lets just turn up the heat some more~! Dripping in gorgeous turquoise.

Going for all out glam in "Krystal" necklace, "Reem" chandelier earrings and other fabulous crystal pieces.

Rockstar! Without at doubt! Showin' some love to "Mojito" and "Molten".

Wow... with over 200 photos to pick from this was so difficult to just select a few for this blog. OH OH Wait... cant forget to show some love to my darling little "Gidgett". She was worn out but loved dressing up with the big girls all day!

The experience was awesome and I hope ya'll love the shots. I hope to make this a regular event for TPJ~!

Until next time~
Peace, Love, & pretty things

xoxo
Michele
TPJ

The official TPJ Logo!!

Wow, time flies when you're taking a little break! I cant believe I've been absent this long already.

But back to work! New designs coming soon (hopefully the weather will cooperate this weekend for photos)! Just a little teaser at whats in store:
"Stellar"= Gorgeous double strand in black agate and quartz with the most "bling-tastic" sterling pendant!
"Astonished"= Black Agate and onyx with sterling silver accents and the prettiest of Star conchos as a centerpiece. Very similar to "Chapparal"!!
"Comanche"= A darling bracelet of pink turquoise and brown bone beads. Its so darling with a pink turquoise cross as the centerpiece. Matching earrings too!

And more to come~!

Now for exciting news on the TPJ front. WE HAVE A LOGO!!!!
I've been working with Josephine of Retrospective Design http://www.retrospectivedesign.com
on the new logo for TPJ and we're DONE! I'm so excited and Josephine was an absolute doll to work with. Now if i can only figure out how to get it on here for you to see.... i really need to know more about computers! OOps!

Until next time~
Peace, Love and flourish~

XOXO
~Michele
TPJ

Wishful thinking!

I think I'm jonesing for cooler weather because my latest pieces have been more suited to the Fall season. Lots of browns, turquoise and warm golden colors.



The most recent "Cowgirls Dream" in Turquoise, tiger eye and various glass and crystal beads.


This beauty has matching earrings available as well. Simple, but with this necklace you really don't need much more.

I have been looking at these Jade beads for at least 2 years now and have yet to come up with a great design to showcase them. Well finally... I figured it out!!!! This piece has yet to be named, give me your suggestions.

Its looking to be a wild Fall for TPJ this year, I've already signed up for 3 different craft/art shows and have the potential to pick up yet another. I'm excited but a bit nervous. Just hoping it all works out well and is profitable. If anyone wants to come help me work at any of them just let me know ;-) I don't pay well but I'm sure we can work out some nice jewelry benefits!

Until next time!

XOXO
Michele
TPJ

Oh and if you've ever wondered what keeps me busy... these 4 will surely answer that for you! This would be my motley crew of munchkins. Big D, Gidgett, Grace & Tator (no not their real names but what I call them out of pure love!) I'm a slacker of a mom so this is first day of school AFTER the fact! I was photographing some jewelry when my son asked "Why didn't you take a picture of us this morning mom?" UUmmmm I didn't have a good answer. I may never win the "Mom of the Year" award but I'm in the front running for "Most likely to run away to Mexico" LOL. Oh the trials and tribulations of a slacker mom!
Thank God they still love me even though I fail them at times!