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Last Updated: 11/18/2009

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November 3, 2009 - Tuesday 



Current mood:  content
Category: Fashion, Style, Shopping


HAVING A PROBLEM WITH WHAT TO GIVE THE WOMEN IN YOUR LIFE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON?

The holidays are just around the corner and many of you have no clue as to what to give the women in your life.  In this economy, there will most likely be fewer gifts and we want to make the best choice possible to create happiness for our loved ones.  I know the tendency is to purchase something practical.  But my suggestion is to give a gift that will be totally personal and unlike any other gift.  One in which the recipient will be both surprised and giddy that you have selected a gift that will always remind her of you.  A One-of-a-Kind, handcrafted necklace and earrings set in a style you think will enhance her beauty and her love of beautiful wearable art.

My name is BJ, jewelry designer and creator of Artisan Jewelry to fit any style, color, personality and wishes.  I have two shops with the name ADORNMENTS BY BJ. 

For the holidays, I am running a sale of 25% off any jewelry set originally priced over $50.  I'm also offering free USA shipping. 

I have a wide variety of styles, colors, lengths and uniqueness in Gemstones, Swarovski Crystals, Pearls, Wood, Glass, Shells, fossils, some 'brought back to life' vintage pieces and the ancient art of Chinese Knotting to enhance a Gemstone or Crystal Pendant.  I use only the best quality materials to incorporate into my designs, including sterling silver, gold-filled and lead/nickel free bronze and copper, as well as some pewter.  I string with 49 strand Accuflex flexible stringing wire.  I guarantee my work and if not totally satisfied, I have an easy return policy listed in each of my shops. 

Please take a few moments to peruse my selection of necklace and earrings sets, keeping in mind the tastes of your recipient whether it be your wife, mother, sister, aunt, or someone you wish to impress and become closer to.





Wishing You a Happy and Blessed Holiday Season




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October 17, 2009 - Saturday 

Current mood:  artistic
Category: Fashion, Style, Shopping
Want to Glitter and Gleam at Halloween?

Then you need to check out these two necklace and earrings sets in predominately orange and black to bring out the fun of dressing up for Halloween parties!

Check them out on my Ruby Lane shop http://rubylane.com/shops/bjadornments and while you are there, cruise through my many other necklace and earrings sets ~ you might just find something for those special women in your life!







Have a Happy Halloween!

BJ
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October 5, 2009 - Monday 

Current mood:  artistic
Category: Fashion, Style, Shopping
Oh yes ~ the department stores are all alit with Christmas decorations, gifts to give, and with the hope that maybe this year they will have profits to share.  Well, if you are lucky, you can find something perfect for your friends and loved ones in those big box stores.  

But if you want something extra special and one-of-a-kind for your Mom, Wife, Sister or Girlfriend, you need to go to my shop where I feature a wide variety of Artisan Jewelry in all kinds of styles, colors and materials.  All  of my designs are handcrafted and created with wonderful gemstones, pearls, Swarovski crystals, wood, shells, glass , sterling silver and gold-filled embellishments, and even Chinese knotted satin and braided cord.  My specialty is necklace and earrings sets.  




The women in your life will be astonished that you picked out a jewelry set that no one else will have.  That in itself speaks volumes about how special they are to you.

Get your shopping done early for the ladies and do it online from the comfort of your home where maybe you can actually enjoy the Christmas season without standing in lines! 

My shops: 
http://rubylane.com/shops/bjadornments
http://AdornmentsbyBJ.artfire.com

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season,

BJ of Adornments by BJ 

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August 15, 2009 - Saturday 
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July 12, 2009 - Sunday 

Category: Life

The Amazing 'BeadsforLife' Program


'BeadforLife'
'Eradicating Poverty One Bead at a Time'

I inquired about a necklace my youngest daughter was wearing ~ it was so unique yet vibrant in color and style. She rarely wears anything in jewelry except a small chain with a cross charm. She told me she bought it from a co-worker who has many jewelry pieces, as well as beads, that she bought in quantity from an organization called 'BeadforLife'. Her description prompted me to look it up on the internet. I was so excited about this discovery, that I purchased some beads from them ~ a potpourri of shapes, colors and sizes. Why is this any different than other purchases I had made? Let me go into more detail:

'BeadforLife' ~ Eradicating Poverty One Bead at a Time' is a program developed to help Ugandan women earn enough money to help support their families. "BeadforLife provides impoverished Ugandan women an opportunity to lift their families out of poverty by making beaded jewelry out of recycled paper. Many of the beaders are HIV+ mothers or refugees, all of whom are living in extreme poverty. Inspite of their hardship, the beaders are resilient, hardworking and resourceful.

Around the world, people partner with the beaders to sell beads and educate others on ways to end extreme poverty. This circle of connection enriches everyone involved." All net proceeds are invested in programs to fight poverty in the areas of health, housing, sustainable livelihood and education.

This information came in the form of a folded small card enclosed with my first order of beads. My immediate thought was that this is the way it should be ~ people helping others to help themselves. Not just pouring money into the governments whose citizenry struggle to provide even food for their families ~ these people rarely see any assistance from their government. Training people to create their own form of income, whether it be growing crops or creating beads, does much more ~ it gives them pride and that sense of accomplishment that becomes contagious with others around them. I felt blessed to be able to help these Ugandan women through purchasing their wonderful paper beads. I don't sell supplies, but I do make jewelry and will continue to create necklace and earrings sets utilizing these wonderful beads as much as possible. What I earn will be spent on further purchases from BeadforLife. Incidentally ~ you can help too. These Ugandan women have created beautiful jewelry which you can purchase directly from them. Their website is www.BeadforLife.org.

This photo is of a necklace and earrings set that I recently created using the paper beads from this wonderful organization.

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May 4, 2009 - Monday 

Current mood:  depressed
Category: MySpace

I admit it, I need a 'pity party'!
I'm feeling rather insecure about my jewelry creations.  I have 246 jewelry photos listed on MySpace and out of those 246 photos, only 2 comments have been left.  I have apparently had 2472 views but nobody, except 2, have left a comment. 
Do you realize that any artist needs comments, whether good or bad, to know that the direction of their creativity is appealing to others.  With only two comments, I have no idea if anyone likes my work and has left me a bit depressed.  Therefore the need for a 'pity party' and hopefully if you do take pity on my dilemna, you will go over my photos and make comments!  PLEASE!

Thank you,

BJ of Adornments by BJ 

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April 24, 2009 - Friday 

Current mood:  artistic

Mother's Day


This is a very special day.  One in which you are given the opportunity to tell Mom how much you love her.


It's a perfect day to give her something special ~ something one-of-a-kind, very personal and just for her.  Your expression of your love.  What am I talking about?  Quality handcrafted, one-of-a-kind, necklace and earrings sets.  I have a wonderful variety of styles, colors, and materials to choose from.  Does she like gemstones ~ I have those.  Does she prefer pearls ~ I have those.  Maybe she has a preference for Swarovski crystals ~ I have those!  Oodles of styles to choose from.  Some classic, some trendy, some funky, some traditional and some just plain fun!


Check out my shops for that perfect, personalized gift.  One that keeps on giving and one that will remind her of you every time she wears it!


www.rubylane.com/shops/bjadornments

www.AdornmentsbyBJ.artfire.com

www.1000markets.com/users/3608


LOVE YOUR MOM DAY ~ MAY 10th

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March 4, 2009 - Wednesday 

Current mood:  anxious
Category: Fashion, Style, Shopping

Hi!

Besides my Ruby Lane shop (www.rubylane.com/shops/bjadornments) I now have listed my handcrafted, unique, one-of-a-kind jewelry on two more websites:

www.AdornmentsbyBJ.artfire.com
www.1000markets.com/users/3608

There are always new creations ~ so check them out!  (please!)



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January 23, 2009 - Friday 

Current mood:  blah
Category: Life
Just venting !  So far this year I collided with a mailbox, caused $650 damage to my hood, and $109 for replacement of a mailbox.  Then I had left some batteries on my dining table after having taken them out of those battery candles from Christmas.  I don't know why I didn't throw them out right away, but anyway one of the batteries leaked and left the shape of a battery on my nice  solid wood table.  My husband was out of town and I didn't have a car to go anywhere.   Then my dog ran out of our yard and I knew where he went but needed a car to go get him.  Thankfully after whistling and calling he came back on his own. 

My daughter's having trouble with her teenage daughter (actually she's behaving just as her mother did at that time!) and she doesn't know what to do.  I didn't either when she was a teenager.  What is it about the teen years that kids seem to go a little loony!  Not all teens ~ seems that a lot of them don't know what they are doing and blow off school,their parents, sometimes friends and their life, such as it is.  The more she misbehaves, the more priviliges she gets taken away.  Don't they get it?

Then my other daughter ... well she's on MySpace once in awhile so won't get into her problems.  She is a single Mom too and no significant other at the time.  She has a great job but has a deadbeat ex who owes thousands in back child support.  Needless to say that has caused financial distress.

Once a Mom ~ always a Mom.  That's me!  I'm proud of all three of my girls and love them dearly.  They have weathered the  tough times they have gone through.  My eldest daughter and her husband adopted a sweet, adorable little Vietnamese child last year and are doing well.  She is finishing up on her doctorate.

Thanks for letting me vent.  Maybe you can relate, but what I'm hoping is that the bad stuff for 2009 is over and now the rest of the year will be 'hunky dory'!

BJ
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January 15, 2009 - Thursday 

Category: Fashion, Style, Shopping


Valentine's Day is that special day when you express your love for the woman or women in your life. Nothing says it better than jewelry! I specialize in necklace and earrings sets.

I have a diverse selection of necklace sets ~ all one of a kind. Your wife, girlfriend, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, daughter, will love you for it! Having a unique, one-of-a-kind, artisan handcrafted necklace and earrings set that no one else has is telling them they are extra special in your eyes.

Take a look at my 200+ listings in my shop athttp://rubylane.com/shops.bjadornments. Most of my jewelry is 20% off right now. You can select from necklace sets that have Gemstones, Swarovski crystals, Pearls, Wood, Sterling Silver, etc. in a multitude of styles, lengths, shapes, and colors. My shipping is quick, my prices competitive and I give each piece TLC.

So don't procrastinate! Check out my shop now and put a smile on your woman's face with jewelry as a gift!

BJ
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