HolidayMarket....

Come one Come all!!!





Some of the Metro areas coolest gals have pulled together to host the first ever HolidayMarket at Lucky Brewgrille in Mission, Kansas!

There is going to be something for everyone so come get your Holiday shop on!!!

Uppercase Living, Home Decor

On Occasion, Maternity Tops and Onesies & Stationary

Tastefully Simple, Food and Goodies

Pampered Chef, Cooking Gadgets

Embroidery

Paper Mill Designs, Stationary

Photography

Retrospective Design, Photo Montages

Mary Kay

The Prairie Jeweler- handmade jewelry

Premier Jewelry

Arbonne

Cant wait to see you at one of the upcoming shows! Christmas is right around the corner!

Until next time~

Peace Love and Lollipops!
XOXO
Michele
TPJ

Latest addition to the TPJ crew....

Well I've finally found her.... Please meet Nelli- the new TPJ model.

I had this idea of what I wanted in my head but could never seem to find just the right bust or dress form, then I found the perfect dress and still had nothing to put it on. Then out of the blue I find out that Becky at "Olde Glory" had found just what i was looking for. I got down to the store that next day and there she was (holding up an old piece of fence with her "neck")!!

Nelli!!!! I scooped her up quicker than you could blink. She even rode, seat belted in the front seat on the way back to my office. Then, nekked as a jay bird, I proceeded to haul her into my office to show off. Thank God my co-workers aren't surprised by this stuff when it comes to me! She sat on my desk for the rest of the afternoon. OK so at one point I put my shawl on her as to not offend the boys here.

Now she's at home in my dining room, donning the fanciest 1940's party dress and rocking some great jewels!

Keep an eye out for Nelli and I at our upcoming shows!

Until next time!
Peace, love and frilly bits

XOXO

Michele & Nelli
TPJ

Quickie!

Hey a "quickie" is better than nothing!

Here's a little sneak peek at what I've got to work on this coming week or two.

More beautiful-ness from the ever talented Etsy goddess Analiese:
I cant wait to work with these great pendants~! This has to be a favorite of mine for sure:

I am also working on a beautiful set of brown pearl and crystal necklaces and earrings for another fabulous Kansas City bride! My KC girls are just awesome and have some fabulous taste!

Well... I'm up to my ears in jewels and beads so i better get to working!

Next "live" performance (he he he) will be in Madison, Kansas on October 27th. Catch me there!

Until next time....

Peace, Love and Hot sauce
XOXO

Michele
TPJ

Earring addiction!

I think I've managed to form an earring addiction lately.

The "Love me Knot" earrings were originally designed for my aunt Marcia at the Spring Open House. This pair are done in a beautiful neutral Picasso jasper with sterling silver findings.

I love these earrings! "Minted" is the name of the bracelet that goes with these earrings. Beautiful mint alabaster faceted globe and Swarovski crystal with Bali silver accents. They may look big but as they say... "Go big or go home"!

The simplicity of "Graduated" appeals to just about anyone. These are a great "go to" pair of earrings when you are in a rush and just need to grab something and go!

"Wooded" are all kinds of earthy. The beautiful Picasso jasper and wooden looking beads are a great combination. Sterling silver swirls around the top 2 beads like a breeze.

"Global" look like little globes of the earth being cradled by beautiful Bali silver. I usually like bigger earrings but for some reason i think these make a great statement without being bigger than a thought. "Global" also go great with the Denim Blue "Cowgirls Dream" necklace featured in my last post.
Aaahh "Gypsy" how i relish the thoughts of wandering in search of wonderful treasures. These earrings are made to compliment the "Gypsy" necklace mentioned in the last entry.


So many earrings and only 2 ears... whats a girl to do? Oh that's right, buy them anyways, they are just like shoes, you can never have enough!

Until next time~
xoxo
~Michele
TPJ

Stocking Up!

With all of the upcoming Art & Craft shows I've really been working hard on getting new pieces done. I think all of my creative juices have been put into jewelry thus leaving NOTHING witty to write for the Adorned blog. *sigh* So I guess I shall just share some of the newest pretties. That's what you're here for anyway isn't it?

This piece is without a name so far... and that is completely unlike me! So bring on the suggestions.

Beautiful Carnelian chips and frames accented by sterling silver and a fire opal Swarovski crystal. This piece is right in time for fall. Matching bracelet available.

Another "Cowgirls Dream" this time in Denim blues! Gorgeous Denim Lapis accented by blue fossil beads and sterling silver. This time the signature spur rowel is covered in Montana Blue Swarovski crystals.
You'll notice this one is a little on the "lighter" side since it is only 2 strand but believe me that doesn't effect its beauty!

This one is unnamed as well... see... I have no more creative abilities... its like kryptonite to Superman.

This pendant was such a find, beautiful turquoise and coral embedded in fun, fancy metal work. Although it is not sterling like I would have preferred it still has this ancient, antique feel to it that is just phenomenal.

My next entry will be dedicated to all the fun new earrings I've been making. Just a hint... each of the necklaces seen here have matching or complimenting earrings available too!

So until next time~

xoxo~
Michele
TPJ

Football Time!!!

Although I don't follow college football as much as one of my dearest friends I sure do know how you can sport your team!

Not long ago i introduced ya'll to a fabulous artist on Etsy.com named Rachel of Analiese Designs. The great University Mascot pendants featured are once again from her talented hands! The best thing, she can do just about anything your little heart desires. So if you have an image in mind just drop me a line and we can get it all worked out!

Rock Chalk Jayhawk GO KU!!! Beautiful Crimson and Blue! This necklace features red and blue fossil beads and accented by sterling silver and red swarovski crystals. Corky!!! My kids adore Mr Corky ever since Emporia started doing the "Corky on Parade" around town. Again wire wrapped style (this is super durable for rowdy tailgate parties) Faceted black glass beads and ESU gold fiberoptic beads. Think there is even a little onyx thrown in for good measure. All finished off with a sterling silver toggle clasp.

And lastly the Powercat from KSU. It pains me to have so much purple around me but I guess not nearly as bad as if I made a Pit State Gorilla.... LOL.. OK so seriously.. I guess I could if the price were right. Heck I'd even make a Dallas Cowboys necklace if the price were right (of course I'd have to be disinfected afterward! I can already hear the sighs and growls now)

Not that it means anything but this particular necklace is already sold and on its way to a dear friend of mine in Kansas City.

I have so many new pieces to share... just no time to even get them photographed it seems. I promise to work on that today if the clouds stay at bay this afternoon.

Next date to catch TPJ in person:

Holiday Art Boutique
Saturday Ocotober 6
8am- 1pm
Potter-Beath Activity Center (north of Walmart)
2931 West 24th
Emporia, Kansas

Until next time
XOXO

Michele
TPJ

Wild Ride!

Wow... what a wild ride this last month has been! I'm really beginning to wonder how long I can keep this pace up, kids, work, business, more business... and all the while trying to keep my creativity going! I'm definately going to have to find some ways to keep the creativity flowing!

So, last weekend I dove head first into the world of Art & Craft shows and let me just tell you this... I could not have been more pleased with the turn out! I was so nervous, had all the typical first timers fears. "What if nobody likes my stuff, what if I don't sell anything, what if something bad happens like my canopy blows away or some wild gang of purple haired skateboarders decided to use my antique tables as a great ramp!!! ((yeah that last one was such a typical fear of every crafter LOL)) But in the end (and by end I mean 12 hours later) I was overjoyed with the success and response!

If you didn't come see me this is what it looked like. I cant wait until i can buy a nice EZ up with sides!

So in between schmoozing and selling i managed to complete a couple pieces as well:

This is "Crystal Cross", its a beautiful long strand for clear crystal chips with Onyx chips in for contrast. All anchored by a beautiful antiqued sterling flourish cross.
Next is the Pink version of my most popular design, the X's & O's bracelet!!

This fall is looking busy for me so if you're looking to get out and enjoy some great Arts & Crafts be sure to look for me at the following places:

October 6th
Fall Arts & Crafts Bazaar
Church of the Nazarene
Emporia, Kansas

October 27th
Madison Fall Fest Craft Show
Madison High School
Madison, Kansas

November- date unknown
Cattleman's Day Art Show

November
Mall Magic Arts & Crafts Show
Flinthills Mall
Emporia, Kansas



Until next time~
xoxo
Michele
TPJ