Yes I'm still alive....

I know its pointless to apologize for being so negligent but man... I'M SORRY!!! I've been busy for sure and the blog has suffered.

So here you go... a little photo guide to what I've been doing......








Every trip needs to start out with a little vintage truck lovin! I wanted to stop but the driver didnt care. She's so hardcore. boo











This one is for her though... she was lovin on the retro neon all along the way. It was just gloomy enough to see the glow!






And now for the Claremore, Ok Green Country Classic Ranch Rodeo set up! The first duo between TPJ and Whatta Waist. We had a blast and i think the set ups looked great!













Dont ya just love the "Cuff Tree"? I'm thinking it needs lights around it... hmmmm

The uber talented Kari of Kari Crump Mosaics also known as my partner in crime!

Even the cowboys love Nelli and her fancy new hat~ Later in the weekend a boy actually bought the feather off of her new Derby!

Zeb Oliver of Oliver Saddle Company camped out showing us his kickin' new bicycle! He's a hoot!

And the gorgeous shot we got on our way home!!!

Lets hope it doesnt take me months to update ya'll next time!

Peace, Love and Olde Glory~

xoxo~
Michele
TPJ
&
Whatta Waist

RockStar Mentality

I'm so ready for all the great new things that 2009 has in store for me! I know that TPJ will be even more successful this year and I have some awesome news to share with all of you soon that will just blow your mind! I know you hate teasers... or at least I do but believe me, its well worth it!

Today I've devoted my whole day to TPJ and getting new stuff photographed, cataloged and listed. Even did a little creating while I was at it. I'm spent but its only 3pm.... I've got so much more time in the day!

So while I jam out I'll let ya'll check out the latest from TPJ!!

"Mentality" Totally perfect for anyone with that Rockstar Mentality! The rich colors, awesome winged nautical star and enameled star accents! I love this one and just want to keep it!
"Amber Waves" Another buckled cuff! This is prime leather with gorgeous tooling that looks like waves of grain... he he he

"Jubilee" delicious nuggets of cherry red coral with a gorgeous Brighton pendant.

"Haley" Custom order for my friend Angie's niece. Great way to show off your passion!

Well there are tons more but I have to keep this blog up so I'll save them for next time.

Until then~

Peace, Love & lavish leather

~Michele
TPJ

Think skinny!

If it were only that easy! I'm surely not the only one that feels like the holidays have shoved them into their comfy jamma pants and you may never be able to leave them again!?!?!? I don't think I can even wait to the first of the year to start eating better and getting off my merry arse! So for the sake of SKINNY I'm busting out the latest bunch of "Skinnies"! These cuffs were first introduced back at the beginning of November and were such a hit. Why it took me so long to do more is beyond me but I guess better late than never.
So instead of buying the latest workout DVD or gym membership just buy something skinny and be done with it. There's always next Monday to start!

A pile of "Basket Skinnies" These will be hitting Etsy soon~ if not tonight! The "Tabbed" "Basket Skinny" The "Okie Skinnies" are gorgeous. Black background with rich brown tooling. These are sure to sell out fast!
The "Okie Skinny" even has a "tabbed" version. I love the shape the tab gives these simple bracelets.
So...if you just cant get yourself up and going yet don't worry.... you've got time before you even have to start that New Years Resolution!!! Just buy something skinny!

Until next time~

Peace, Love and kickin vintage leather!

xoxo~
Michele
TPJ

ZZzzzzzzzzz... .Huh... what... oh....

WAKE UP MICHELE!!!!! My gawd, not only am I extremely tired but its almost like I've abandoned ship on this blog.

So... this will be less wordy and more purdy!

New Cuffs!!!!

"San"... coming soon to Etsy. Gorgeous 2 tone leather with great tooling and vintage flair. The stamped steel concho is such a great addition!

"Skipper"... aren't they cute?? Narrow and delicate and NOT the norm in leather color. They are kind of blueish/grayish/greenish... totally funky and adorable! Only one left and will be hitting Etsy TOMORROW!!! If it lasts that long!

"Monarch" got a little flashy this time around. This one is larger in size and has pretty crystal bling to it!

"Burst" is a manly one... and on Etsy now for your gift giving ease!

"Flora" has a beautiful new floral heart concho as its centerpiece. Rich colors perfect for fall! On Etsy now!

"Prairie" has some serious bling factor! The centerpiece star concho is crystal and accented by crystal spots on either side. Coming to Etsy soon... if she makes it that long!

Well... this is what I've been up to... well this and slacking! I have so much to get done and just no ambition right now... how sad. Lets hope i kick it in the rear quick!

Until Next time~

Peace, Love and Lazy days

xoxo
Michele
TPJ

Cuff 'em and stuff 'em!!!

So for the past few weeks I've been "test driving" a new cuff design.. and I finally feel comfortable listing it!

Now a few of you who have seen me in person may have noticed that I've been wearing a skinny girl belt on my wrist... here we have it... .the new "Belted" line of cuffs!

Only two in stock at this time but we'll see how they go over and take it from there!

Meet "Lioness"... she packs some punch! Now available on Etsy too!!!

This one is hefty with a dueling lion head brass buckle and gorgeous daisy tooling on buttery soft vintage leather. I love it!
And Coming soon is "Pilgrim"

Its a little lighter in weight but has awesome tooling and beautiful design!
So there you have it... I finally blogged... and it was short but oh so worth it! I love these cuffs!!

Until next time~
Peace, love and Lions!
XOXO
Michele
TPJ

I thought I was going to do better...

Guess not. Oh well would you expect anything less from me??? Probably not.

I was just thinking today that I never did blog about the Muse Project that I took part of in June. How is it that I let that slip away? So without further delay... I give you some of the images from that day. It was a long day but an awesome experience.

Thanks Cara Sue and Toria... you gals run a first class show!

Model Ashley wearing "Dolly"

Model Brandi Lynn wearing "Through Hoops" earrings

Model Brandee wearing "Trapeze" earrings. She loved these so much she bought a pair on the spot!

Model Mandy taking "Trapeze" Ed Hardy style! Love your style girl!!

Model Emily wearing "Isabella" aventurine necklace and "Pillar" shell bracelet. This gal has such a great flair and style. Love working with someone who appreciates art like she does.

Emily again wearing "Reem" earrings.

This is Jessica wearing "Fruity"... the latest listing on Etsy.com. So bright and fun!

Whew... I am so ashamed that it took me so long to get this posted. I'd promise to do better in the future but come on... lets look at my blogging track record. It just aint gonna happen now is it? LOL

Hopefully I'll have some fun stuff to put up in a week or so from the big show in Claremore, OK next week. I'm stoked folks!!!

Until next time~

Peace, Love and Model Behavior

xoxo~
Michele
TPJ

HA!!! Check me out!

Lookie here lookie here... 2 days in a row!!! Heck less than 24 hours even!


So there I was.... just checkin' the mail (you thought I was gonna say spittin' on my goldfish didn't ya??) when i discovered 2 boxes........ MY NEW BUSINESS CARDS!!! Lets just say I'm glad there were no small children in my way as I went barreling into the house to open them!

Last fall i decided that my business cards were too difficult to read (although I loved them). So I wanted to have new ones designed for this fall. I found an awesome store in Etsy called "Go Against the Grain" that does some awesome works. They designed the banner for my shop and now my FAN-FREAKIN- TABULOUS new cards.





Check 'em out!

The Fantastic Front! Oohhh so pretty

And the ever so functional and easy to read back!!!!

I'm ready to wallpaper my office with them!!

Ok, back to slacking.... don't want ya'll to get spoiled!

Until next time~
Peace love & new pretties!

xoxo
~Michele
TPJ

More.... just to tease~!

Just thought I'd toss a few more of the cuffs around at ya.... I'm loving these!

I launched the new “Cuffed” line just last week and its been very well accepted! First cuff went to Maryland and 3 more are in my local area!
I’m always hunting new fun leathers to work with and you never know… I’ve always wanted to get into tooling leather myself… I might just go over board with this one! LOL

So here are a few teasers for ya… I’m loving them all! And believe me, custom orders are always welcome. Got an idea…. Drop me a line. I love to hunt and plan on being in the deep south next week so you never know what I might come up with down there!

"Flames" 7 1/4" great Unisex cuff

"StarFlower" super soft 7 1/2"

"Graffiti" Unixex cuff with great details 7 3/4"

"Daisy" super soft and not too feminine 7 2/3"

"Flight" .... oopppsss... sold but how cute is this concho??

"Rebelious" My favorite concho by far...but go figure it has a STAR!!! 7 1/2"

Even Cowboys like a little bit of rock and roll!

So until next time~

Peace, Love & (Hand)Cuffs!

Michele
TPJ

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

Life

I guess it just gets in the way of blogging..... I've had so many exciting things going on for TPJ lately and I wish I could dedicate more time to this blog to update you all on it but I just cant. This summer has been wild and wonderful and I don't see it slowing down one bit anytime soon.

Busy = good right... please remind me of that when I'm in a mental institute!

Some gorgeous new things to share soon... promise. That and i finally got busy on the "Cuffed" line... so pretty and funky and fresh and fun and... well you get the point.

I was invited to be a designer involved in The Muse Project last week.... check them out!! Images should be up soon!!!

OK... I've gotta get some other stuff done... don't hate me cuz I'm slackin... hate be cuz I'm beautiful. LOL

Until next time (when it will count)

Peace, Love and Patience

XOXO~
Michele
TPJ

Insanely Busy!

I want to be 10 again so I can have a fun summer full of doing NOTHING! The kids have been out of school for 2 weeks and it seems like 2 years! With Day Camps, Tee Ball Games, VBS and the constant whine of "I'm bored" I have no idea how I manage to get anything done... oh wait sure i do... I quit cleaning my house!!!

So in all the insanity I wanted to take a little moment to show off a piece that I made for my friend Angie's LAST birthday. (And by "last" I mean the one a week ago... she claims it will be her last... whatever)

5 strands of crimson and blue glass with a little clear for sparkle. 2 removable rings with the words "Football" & "Basketball" to symbolize the phenomenal year that the Jayhawks have had. I have to thank her husband Dan for giving me total freedom on this project, I love the end result!

So... with all of the insanity in my life lately you would think I would be neglecting my work... oh so wrong! Last night I sat down and created 3 new pieces so keep checking back.... I found my inner cowgirl once again! (Damn I thought I ran her off)

Until next time~
Peace, Love and ROCKCHALK

xoxo
~Michele