An Invitaion

Hey everyone, my friend is hosting a Holiday Open House. Featuring Jenni (the artsy hostess), Tiffin (Linwood Avenue), and I.  And ya'll are INVITED!!  We all have so many wonderful handmade pieces for that someone special.  So, join us for this wonderful holiday event.  If you live in the area and want to attend e-mail me for the address! joyajewelry@hotmail.com

Falling For Fall

Lately our weekends have been full of playing in the leaves and scouting out as many acorns as possible. Wren is at an amazing age right now where everything is so wonderous and extraordianary. It is so much fun seeing everything through his eyes. My cup runneth over and I give thanks for my family everyday. I hope all of you have a wonderous and extraordinary Thanksgiving. xoxo

Falling for fall is wren's favorite song right now. Love Moose and Z on Nick Jr.



This was just the beginning :) his wagon is now  full of  acorns. Need to put them back in the yard for the squirrels :)

Trying New Things

I have been holding on to a box of silver clay for about four years now. I had no idea what to do with it and all the goodies that came with it. So, it just sat in my crafting closet. After a funny talk with my friend Elizabeth about how long I have had it she and I were hoping it wasn't dust. She is a super talented jewelry designer and was ready to show me how to use it. She works with silver and has experience with the clay and the crazy torch that you have to use to fire it once it is dried. Wowsa! No idea that it would be so addicting once I finished my pieces. I know it has been around for forever but I was just too busy with all the other ideas swirling in my head to play around with it.:) Plus for those of you who know me I am so impatient with directions. I am a visiual gal. So, 20g made these four pendants below. The large piece is the Jane Austen pendant I made out of a stamp that I bought at her home in Chawton a couple of years ago. I can't wait to bead and chain it.  I put the other three together on one chain and absolutely love it. Now I have to buy some more silver clay and keep practicing. But to be honest with ya'll the torch to fire the clay freaks me out just a tiny bit. Will work on not burning down the house. :)

Happy Halloween Ya'll



The little guy who just turned 19 months is all about this holiday. He loves pointing out every pumpkin he sees and he calls them pumpkits. He also calls Halloween, EEEN :) So sweet! This year I made his costume as opposed to last year, because was so little still. But this year he made it very clear that he wanted to be Buzz Lightyear. So Buzz it is. I loved making his costume and we were lucky enough to find little inflatable wings for him to wear with it. I will post a pic after Halloween. We just can't wait to got trick or treating with him. This is such a great age. He is soaking everything in and it makes this time so magical!! Happy Halloween ya'll!

The Country Living Fair Was Here

So last weekend was the fair of all fairs. The Country Living Fair right here in Atlanta! Of course I had my early bird ticket and was there bright and early to get my shop on!!! This amazing booth was the first to catch our attention. And BOY did it ever. You just wanted to move right on in.

There were so many amazing re-purposed items that just made my head spin and my heart swoon. I wanted this couch so badly. Love the vintage suitcase and train cases also.

The sisters on the fly were there with a couple of their refurbished campers. So amazing how they brought them back to their original state. Inspiring that the journey isn't over for these amazing pieces of Americana!!

Look how romantic and cozy!!

There was so much to look at that after a while my head was spinning. I think I could have really gotten carried away. Good thing I had a really strict budget :) Below we literally turned around and was smacked in the face with a booth dedicated to nothing but buttons and vintage trimmings.



I wanted all of the these spools of vintage velvet ribbon!! I cannot tell you that just walking away with three yards was just not enough. O' to dream!! All in all this was an amazing event and after it was all said and done. I was pooped. Did I mention I came back the next day. But, this time it was to help my friend Jenni at her booth, which i cannot believe i didn't get a picture of. What a fun time though and wow do i have a lot of ideas swirling in my head.

Always Carry A Handkerchief

One of the fondest memories I have of my grandmother is that she always carried the most beautiful handkerchiefs. I also remember getting my first hankie when I was about six. It was a hello kitty one and I still have it to this day. I still carry one to this day, thanks Grandma :)
The love I have of these tiny pieces of fabric has made me go a bit crazy and I am buying them all up at the estate sales I obsessively go to. They are too beautiful to wither away with rips and holes that I encased them in glass.  Of course I had to make jewelry out of them. I am so in love with making each piece that I just can't stop. They are so sweet and lovely. And quite nostalgic! These lovelies will be in my etsy shop soon. ;)

Home Sweet Festival

I always love when Shakerag Arts and Crafts Festival comes around. The first festival of the season that gives me the warm and fuzzies! It welcomes Fall and it is my favorite hometown show to do. I usually set up the Friday before and love listening to the chatter of all the other vendors reintroducing themselves to their booth neighbors. Honestly, the general buzz of everyone setting up makes me feel super charged up. This year the weather was AMAZING!! We were super lucky and I believe the climate had something to do with the huge crowds. I was completely humbled by all the joyajewelry love and want to thank all the cutie pie girls who came by and said hi or bought a goody or two. Thanks gals for your support!!!!