I may not have been on here...

But I have been super busy! The new line is going great, and the fall is getting pretty booked.

I've got just a little over 2 weeks until I head to Claremore, OK for a fantastic 3 day show! And whats not to love about the fact that I'm going to be set up next to a custom Saddle Maker and there will be an insane Ranch Rodeo going on!!!! I'm stoked!

So here are a few of the things that have been keeping me busy!
"Soar".... my newest favorite!!! These earrings are soooo yummy!!!

For the boys...."Bay"... simple but fantastic!

"Capitol"... gorgeous turquoise, serpentine and copper... Keep an eye out for more copper coming for this fall. I'm diggin' the colors!

Some more Pinup Cowgirls! "Saloon Girl" & "Lucky Chaps" are the latest additions!

"Fine" is just that... a fine piece to put into your collection. Simple and fun all in one!

So hopefully this makes up for my absence... I need to get better about this!

Until next time (and it wont be as long)

Peace, Love and wings

xoxo
Michele
TPJ

I WORKED!!!!

Believe it or not I actually sat down and did some work last night! Granted last night turned into the wee hours of this morning but I like 1am when I'm on a roll!!!

Here are a few new things..........

"Calamity" is a spicy thing I tell ya~! Gorgeous coral cross with tiger eye accents and just enough sterling silver to keep it all shiny! I'm lovin this one!!! Looks great layered.

"Isabella" is cool and ready for summer. This Aventurine pendant is a real stunner. These colors are just in time to cool you down!

Honestly these match "Isabella"... but when you're shooting at 6:50am... the light isn't the best on the porch! LOL They are a beautiful aventurine drop earring with sterling and Bali silver accents. Gotta cool the ears too!

And since the "Through Hoops" earrings have been so popular i made another version. These are a bit smaller and a little more "dainty" but still have that jingle jangle gypsy vibe to them! Even you short haired gals can sport these!!! They have yet to get named but its coming to me... I just know it! LOL

Well... there is the fruits of my night.... I'm spent!

Until next time~

Peace, Love and crayons! ((my daughter is coloring))

xoxo
~Michele
TPJ

24/7/365

That feels like my work schedule anymore! I have been so unbelievably busy and the upcoming Holidays are going to be a welcome break, of course my working will quickly be replaced by insane shopping... but I'm SOOOO ok with that!

Last weekend I had the pleasure of getting together with a great group of gals for the first ever HolidayMarket in Mission, Kansas. Had a great time and cant wait to do it again.

This weekend is the Burlington, Kansas Holiday Art & Gift Show. I've heard great things and this year is rumored to be the largest one yet. Very excited and hope you can come out to say hi!

Now on to the jewels:

Nelli sure does look spunky in "Gringo". This is one heck of a hot chunky necklace. Features tons of beautiful turquoise, gorgeous glass and fun shell beads. This one is a real show stopper!

Ahhh "Copper Caramel" now this one makes my mouth water. I've had the great pleasure of doing business with yet another amazing artist at Etsy.com. These delicious looking beads are polymer clay from the Etsian "Sparklebee" http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5250606

I am HOOKED on the beauty of these beads, and you would never believe how light weight this piece is. Compared to "Turtle" this one is by far much easier to wear.

And speaking of "Turtle" here it is:

HUGE turquoise beads and sterling silver, nothing better in my eyes (ok unless it was dipped in chocolate but that would be so messy). Now as i mentioned before this is a hefty piece and not to be worn by the weak. "Turtle" will have a matching necklace soon, well as soon as I can come up with a way to keep it from making you have a hunchback from the weight.

With that being said.... I better get back to work. I have many other new pieces not listed here but there just isn't enough time in a day I fear.

Until next time
Peace, Love and Turtles!

XOXO
Michele

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

Finally Friday!

I can not believe what a long week this has been. I've been swamped with my day job and trying to get ready for my first "market" booth in 2 weeks now. I tell ya, its a good thing I work in the Mental Health field because otherwise I would have no idea just how obsessive I really am! WOW

Now since I've told you just how busy I've been you'll have to understand that I've not had time to make much lately, well maybe i should say FINISH anything. I have some started items that i think ya'll will really like but i have yet to get them completed. Don't worry, I'll work on them this weekend I promise.

So for today i thought i would showcase some of my favorite items that I have in my store.

Since my all time favorite design was featured in my last blog (Cowgirls dream necklace) I wont force you to hear me oooohhhh and aaaahhhh over it again. (I will if you want me to though) ;-)

"On a hot summer night

He wrote Billy Bob loves Charlene

In letters three foot high

And the whole town said

The fool should have used red

But it looked good to Charlene

In John Deere green"-Joe Diffie

This is "Charlene"! Gorgeous lemon and lime colors anchored by a fun silver concho. I had a hard time deciding which way to go naming this one. The colors strike me as fresh and cool like lemon lime soda but then again it also has the fun John Deere colors going on. Since it has the country girl flair of the concho I figured i better go with the John Deere direction. I have a "Thank God for Country Boys" t-shirt with the exact same colors!
Charlene needs a good home before I decide to just keep her! Shes in my Etsy.com shop, check her out!


This one is a classic. I love the soft shimmer of the cream colored pearls. Somehow this set pulls off the classic feel along with a fun, modern feel with the ribbon and over sized pearls.

"Champagne Wishes" is available with just about any color ribbon imaginable. I'm working on a custom order for a bride in Massachusetts right now who is matching the ribbon color to her amazing J Crew bridesmaids dresses. The colors are a fun brite pink sorbet color and a nice deep almost "army" green. Not quite a moss but not a sage... its just beautiful!

"Champagne Wishes" has a complimenting bracelet as well. I just love this bracelet!

So that's it for today... I'm off to enjoy the cool weather today and lounge in the pool tomorrow. Have a great weekend and until then...

XOXO

TPJ

Michele

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!

New New New!

Apparently I'm forming a pattern... only blogging every 2 weeks. Think I'll challenge Kelley http://www.kelleyphoto.blogspot.com/ ... see which of us can keep up with our blogs more frequently! ((yeah we're going to fail miserably... at least we'll fail together!))

So, in "shop news" I've finally got my first official Etsy.com sale... ok so I forced Angie to purchase her bracelet through Etsy so I could show at least one sale. I still consider it an official sale though!

This is Angie's fun bracelet:

Loaded with color! Swarovski crystals and brite fiber optic beads criss cross in a X's & O's pattern. Such a pretty site!

I just finished a big order for a fabulous bride as well. She ordered these gorgeous brown pearl necklaces for her bridal party and i cant wait to see how they look with her stunning dresses.

The "Sarah"

And just to share.. the beautiful skies here this week. Oh how i love storms. Love from Kansas!

Until next time (and before Kelley posts...LOL)

XOXO~
Michele
TPJ

Pendant-a-licious!

Wow, I'm slow at this. Cant believe its been more than 2 weeks. I'm so ready for school to start back up so I can get the kids back into a good routine and maybe have a little time for myself and my jewelry again.


In my last entry I mentioned some fabulous pendants that I picked up from http://www.analiese.etsy.com/ and a hint to what I was working on for some birthday gifts. Well, here you go!


For my baby sister, the beautiful dragonfly necklace. I had such a fun time with this one, wire wrapped links with Picasso jasper and glass beads all tied together by the beautiful colors of the fimo clay dragonfly pendant by Analiese Designs. Hopefully I can get some pictures of sister modeling it while she's back this next week. YEA!!!!

I managed to get all worked up and not get pictures of Jessica's Pinup girl necklace... go figure! This is the pendant that I used, again from Analiese Designs. The necklace was wire wrapped links with faceted black glass beads and Swarovski crystal pearls. The turn out was simply elegant yet funky and fun. I better get pictures of this quick!

And last but not least... I couldn't resist, I made one for myself! "Betsy" is just adorable. Who cant resist a hot cowgirl, on a fence with her fancy red boots?
Again, wire wrapped sections with large red fossil beads, crystal accents and sterling silver. Even had fun and used a "stirrup" toggle clasp to keep with the cowgirl theme.

(excuse the poor photo quality, it was dark when I finished and had to use artificial light... ick))

So there you go... the latest from TPJ. I really love these pendants and hope to do more with Analiese Designs in the future. With that being said she can turn just about any picture into a beautiful pendant, so if you have something in mind and would love to have a necklace just let me know and we can get to work on it.



Next week is super busy for me but I hope to have a little time to work on new pieces and keep an eye out for new items in my Etsy.com store.



Until next time

XOXO
Michele

TPJ

Aaaahhh to be by the beach.

In my years I've never seen the ocean, a beach (Melvern Lake swimming area does NOT count) or any body of water larger than the dirty nasty Mississippi! I even have a great excuse to go down to the Gulf and play in the water but alas... here i sit in my land locked world.

I have to admit, the pictures my sister has sent from Alabama have helped to inspire a few pieces that are full of "oceanic" thoughts. I've enjoyed working with shell, mother of pearl and gorgeous blues and greens.

Rose Quartz and mother of pearl with a gorgeous large MOP pendant. This is such a striking necklace against tanned summer skin. And with one of my favorite styles of earring, the Gypsy Hoops!

The next set is affectionately called the "Bailey" after my precious niece. I thought long and hard on this name and when it came to me it was like a "light bulb" moment. With the large diamond MOP shaped pendant and the accents of round frame beads it made me think of a "topsy-turvy" motion. Anyone that has been around my niece would know that she's a mover and a shaker! Not to mention the beautiful earth tones of the Serpentine Jade throughout. OK now i miss my niece and my sister......
Quite honestly this next piece makes me really want to go swimming. The movement and funky lines make me think of moving waters and of course the colors of the quartz are just stunning. This piece is still yet to be named... so bring on the ideas!


Stay tuned for information regarding the GRAND OPENING of my Etsy.com store!! I'm working hard at getting my pieces lined out and all the fabulous descriptions written. Its a bit nerve wracking to think up descriptive ways to portray these pieces.... any talented writers out there? I'm going to wear out the thesaurus!

XOXO
~TPJ