If I didn't think it would sound kind of snobby- I'd probably give this post a number as one of my Graces- but stating that you have a personal jewelry designer just doesn't sound grounded. But I do- actually- she could be your personal jewelry designer too! My friend, Julie is a hard working, creative gal. She started designing and making jewelry a few years ago and her little creative outlet just continues to grow- as well as her talent for creating beautiful, fun jewelry. I've gotten a little spoiled. If I'm looking for some accessories to go with a certain outfit, I give Julie a ring and she tells me what she has in stock or she makes something up for me.
She is extremely busy this time of year, as she participates in quite a few craft and holiday art shows. However, she came up with a couple of adorable holiday earrings that she is making available as a special order item.
These "holly berries" are made of 6mm glass round beads that dangle 1". They sell for $9. I think they could be worn year round with the right outfit- but are especially darling during the Christmas holidays.
How cute are these little snowmen? These earrings are made of 6 x 8 mm glass crystal facted rondelles and dangle down to 7/8". They also sell for $9.
You know you have a stocking that needs stuffed with these earrings. Or you need to wear them yourself. These earrings would work for young girls as well. What about that hard to buy for family member or teacher- who would not appreciate a pair of handcrafted earrings?
Shipping is just $3 for one pair or free if you purchase both pairs. If you are interested in purchasing these earrings or checking out other Jewels by Jules please contact her at [email protected], be sure to note Jewelry Order in the subject line.
Now for some fun- Leave me a comment on where you are with your holiday gift buying. Do you have a list? Are you organized and methodical in your holiday shopping or do you fly by the seat of your pants? (I'm a little bit on the flighty side myself..) I will be awarding '2" lucky readers with a pair of earrings from Jewels by Jules. Please post your comment by Thursday, November 19 at 5:00 pm EST.
The jewelry is gorgeous, having a personal jewelry designer is what every woman SHOULD have, and the photography is quite stunning -- I love the way the earrings are displayed. Book reviews, movie reviews, jewelry sales -- this little blog of yours is going places, my friend! (Plus I absolutely love your contests!)
Posted by: Beth | November 16, 2009 at 09:00 AM
I have some shopping done already for little nieces purchased the items this summer 90% off. Subway hoodies for some teens and for my girls that is the toughie...they don't ask for anything aaghhhhh.
Hubby is working on a garage organizer system so he will be easy. Other than that just donated some food to cherry street mission thorugh a friend and the rest will be flying by the seat of my scattered britches. How is the desk coming????
Posted by: laf | November 16, 2009 at 11:13 PM
It is just amazing that it is time to think about this again - when the kids were young I would be done before Halloween. Right now I can not even think about, you would have to drag me into a store right now
Posted by: k | November 17, 2009 at 12:45 AM
Ditto, Beth!!! the photography is gorgeous!! And Deb, I think I would tout the fact that I have a personal jewelry designer. Cuz that's gonna make Julie veeeeeeery "in demand!" Don't we all want what we don't have?? I love your blog! Next best thing to living in Tol and driving you crazy. :) You rock!
[as a snowman collector who is over the top ~ these earrings are a must have! thanks for sharing!]
Posted by: Terese | November 17, 2009 at 09:54 AM
LOL ~ I got so excited that I didn't read the last paragraph. hahahaha
shopping?????? argh. I just finished hosting TG for both sides of the family. [schedules demanded an early celebration.] That was all time consuming. I didn't have any concept of how close Christmas was until I was scheduling a patient at work and noticed our next clinic was Dec 4!! How in the hell did *that* happen???????
I'm a list maker. Very much so! Cuz my memory stinks! But if I see something I know someone would like, I add it to my list later. I used to shop all year. Not so much this year. Good luck with your season's activities, Deb! :)
Posted by: Terese | November 17, 2009 at 09:59 AM
The girls have those snowman earrings and they love them. Perfect size for them and they can wear them all winter because they aren't "christmasy."
I am a list maker. So far, I have evertone's names in the paper and one gift listed! Three of four kids have fall birthdays (one not until tomorrow) so Christmas is really hard. Thsy don't want anything or maybe I don't want them to have the things they want?
Posted by: lam | November 17, 2009 at 11:16 AM