New DIGS!

I think I'm a broken record here... every blog starts the same way. I NEGLECT THIS THING something fierce I know! Even Kelley is kickin my rear with the blogging! Ugh... I must make up for it!

So, whats been keeping me... well let me tell you!

I've finally finished my Small Business Owners course at FHTC and its been a relief to have 8+ hours a week back to me. HOWEVER it ended just in time for spring to pick up, mothers day to be looming and for my kiddos and I to MOVE into our new house! Ok so not brand spankin' new but new to us and long awaited!

Since I've not been designing much for new jewelry lately I thought I'd take this time to show off what i have been dreaming up. The new house furnishings!

First off.... MY bedroom. A room that will be all about me. A funky mix of wild and mild. ((I know, some of you want to know where my "mild" is but you all know its there.... somewhere))

We're going ZEBRA on the bed and RED accents!

How fun is that! The walls are very taupe now but I will be jazzing that up!

I found a hot zebra print metal star too but since its not gracing the walls yet and I don't have a picture just use your imagination already... ok here is a copper one like it but mine has rustic zebra print in it.

Then for the walls.... my Pinup Girls!!! I love them in all their glory!

I still need to work on window treatments but that's coming I'm sure!

We're just ready to get in, get unpacked and stretch out. You better be sure to call before you stop by because we'll likely be lounging around in our unmentionables for the first week or too! Whooo hooooo!!!!

I'll update you on the kids' rooms soon! They're fun!!!

So, until next time (which better be sooner than later)

Peace, Love and Zebra Stripes

XOXO
Michele
TPJ

Artist Walk TOMORROW!

Talk about falling into something awesome! Last night in my final night of class we were so lucky to have speakers from the great city of Emporia... and low and behold Kayla Oney from Emporia Main Street was there and mentioned the "Artist Walk" that is happening downtown tomorrow. Of course that had me intrigued and... well... now TPJ will be a part of it!

Just spoke with Kayla and my sponsor is Dryers Shoes! 520 Commercial. I know how insane is that?? Me and a shoe store go together like peanut butter and jelly!!! I just hope that I don't spend all my money on shoes.... oh who am i kidding... i would love to!!!

So... come down and visit, see whats new and keep in mind that Mothers Day is sneaking up on us!

Where: Beautiful Downtown Emporia Kansas!

When: 10am- 4pm

Throw on your walking shoes... grab a coffee at The Granada Coffee Company, a bite of amazing chocolate at The Sweet Granada and browse all the fantastic downtown businesses.

Until next time~

Peace, Love and sunny skies~
xoxo

Michele
TPJ

This weekend.... KC!!

The wild ride begins.... bring on the Spring Shows!!! This weekend "Neli" and I are heading up the "Pike" to be a part of "One Big Party" for Ozanam in KC, Mo! I'm thrilled to have been invited to this soiree (think i want to shop some of the great vendors that will be there just as much as I want to sell LOL oh shopping is such a weakness).

Since its been soggy and dreary this week I think everyone should head on down to the show and give some love, not only to a great organization but to all the awesome local talents!

One Big Party
Saturday, April 12th
10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.
Smith Hall on Ozanam’s campus
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Ozanam, a residential and day
treatment facility for adolescents with emotional, behavioral and learning
disorders. It’s shopping for a good cause!
For more information please visit http://www.ozanam.org/
421 E. 137th Street Kansas City, MO 64145

* BeautiControl * Beijo Bags * Cookie Lee Jewelry
* Creative Memories * Discovery Toys * Dove Chocolate at Home
* Homemade Gourmet * Mary Kay * Mountain Man Candy
* Once Upon A Family * PartyLite * Premier Jewelry
* Retrospective Design * Rockin’ Threads * Scentsy * Sensaria
* Silpada Designs * Southern Living at HOME
* Tailor Made By Tamela * Tastefully Simple *
* The Embroidery Goddess* The Pampered Chef * The Prairie Jeweler
* Uppercase Living

Its going to be a great time for all!

Plus I have new pieces that are so new I haven't even had a chance to photograph them!!! How about that for hot new jewels!!!

Oh and don't forget... this is the best time to think about Mothers Day.... and get custom orders in before the rush!!!

Until next time

xoxoxo

Peace, Love and SHOPPING!

~Michele

TPJ

Time flies.......

........when you are up to your eyeballs in insanity!! I cant believe its been 2 weeks since I showed this blog some love. Darn me!
Beside being busy in my personal life I've also been busy getting the "business" all situated. Tax time, business classes, and then throw in 2 kids just for fun. Its just insanity i tell you!


So this past weekend was some time for TPJ and Saturday afternoon I was able to knock out 3 new designs. A necklace that is gorgeous, and 2 bracelets that i find totally cool and tons of fun!

Ch..ch..ch..check 'em out!
"Leif"... 5 coils of neutral wooden jasper, sterling silver and turquoise chips. I've never made anything with memory wire because of my fears that it will look less "polished" or "cheap" but i was so completely wrong! I think i have a new style!

"Pillar"... only because I didn't think "caterpillar" would be appealing. But look at it... it looks like a centipede or something of the sort! Gorgeous teal/turquoise dyed shells all stacked up. It bends so nicely around the wrist. I think shell is going to be a favorite this season!

And last but not least.... "Jersey". Now when i think "Jersey" it brings to mind 2 things... Coyote Ugly (der... i love that movie) and my friend Josie who lives there. Now this piece just so happens to be named after Josie since she was begging for something beach inspired and shells. I think she got it with this one!!! Gorgeous shells and sterling silver.

I just love warmer weather and the inspiration it brings! Bring on the creativity and bring it on in masses!!! I'm ready!

Oh first show of the spring season.... "One Big Party" for Ozanam! 421 E. 137th Street, Kansas City, Mo!

Until next time~

Peace, Love and sandy beaches
Xoxoxox

~Michele
TPJ

Bring on the Green!!

The fabulous green day is here so i decided to share the love with my other Etsians!

Today's Blog entry... green from my favorite sellers! If you arent shopping Etsy you're seriously missing out. No big box retailer could come close to the amazing works that can be found here!

This is why I love Kansas... JaredKs is a local guy with some amazing Kansas photography. I have had him marked a favorite since not long after I found Etsy. Cant wait to buy some of his works!

How yummy does this sound.... "Chocolate Mint Sprig"? That's the name of this fantastic bag made by BlackBags of Monroe, North Carolina! I need one of these so badly!

Isn't this darling? I love all of the cute clutches and pouches from oktak
The fabrics are just amazing!
Please meet "Reed"~!! Isn't he the cutest sock monkey ever? I have never seen such awesome sock monkeys until i found FriedOkra ! ((not only are the monkeys cute but the name of the shop makes me crave Fried Okra!!))

Ohhh Valle.Girl.Designs!!!! Stacey is so awesome! If any of you know me personally you'll remember the fantastic wooden bangle that i wear all the time... "Love is for Losers"... yeah.. this is the chick! She truly rocks! So I had to show some love to "What Goes Around"!

And last but most definitely not least..... from the amazing Analiese Designs ...... "Strawberry Ice Tulips" pendant. This is the super talent behind the Pin Up girls necklaces I do. Yes she is that awesome! She can literally take any quality picture you have and make an awesome pendant for you... and then i can make a great necklace for it to hang on. How about that for great work!

Whew.... well I'm worn out... must be time for a cold green beer! LOL
Hope you have all the luck o' the Irish on this cold and wet Kansas day. May it be sunny in your world!

Until next time~

Peace, Love and ShamROCKS!!!

xoxox
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 T-shirt!!!

So I keep forgetting to blog about the fantastic new TPJ t-shirts! How dare me!

Check it out! and let me know if you'd like one for your very own!

Sizes S, M, L & XL

Black Tanks available as well!! Gee, maybe I should take a picture of those huh?

Until next time~

Peace, Love and Easter Lillies (I'm begging for spring)

xoxoxoxo

~Michele

TPJ