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Our New Wish List Feature & A Druzy Giveaway!
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Watch this fun video and follow J’Adorn on Instagram! We are so excited about this giveaway contest AND about our new Wish List feature… and, free standard US shipping on EVERY order!
You’ve got from now until Thursday (1/31/19) at midnight to build your Wish List on our site with all your favorite pieces and then brag about it in your InstaStory.
We chose the Champagne and Gold Druzy Earrings as our giveaway grand prize because they have been a staple of the J’Adorn brand for several years. Lightweight, super sparkly… and one of Designer Ali’s go-to favorites for daily wear.
Remember….
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Make your profile public
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Tag @jadorndesigns in your Instagram Story
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Screen shots, gifs, stickers… fun and personality!
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Tell us what you love and why
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We’ll pick a winner based on your creativity
These beauties, our best selling Champagne and Gold Druzy Earrings, could be YOURS!
Take a closer look at this giveaway prize here in the Jewelry Shop and start picking out all the outfits* you’ll want to wear them with.
(*hint: it’s basically ANY outfit… these neutral sparklers look good with everything!)
We will be sharing highlights from our favorite stories in OUR story all through the week and announce the winner of the giveaway on Friday.
Heirloom Locket Gets New Life
“Wearing a piece of heirloom jewelry feels special. This locket connects me to my roots and reminds me of life’s most important things. It’s exciting to imagine my own daughter wearing it a few decades from now.”
Betsy was excited to have one of her favorite family jewelry pieces deep cleaned and updated for a burst of new life.
Betsy’s locket was passed down to her recently by her mother from that side of her family. The locket first belonged to her great grandmother Mildred.
On the outside, the gold heirloom locket has Grandma Mildred’s maiden monogram engraved in a beautiful script: MHJ (for Mildred Hadley Jones).
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- Fun fact: Back in the early 1900s, monograms were done in name order (as in first initial, middle and then last) rather than the first LAST middle that we see commonly today
This heirloom locket spares no detail! The reverse side carries a lovely and intricate floral engraving.
It’s what I like to call “A second locket look.”
But, like all good things, it’s what’s inside this heirloom locket that matters most. Open it up and you’ll find two old photographs. And the sepia tones give us all the nostalgic feels!
One photo is of Grandma Mildred’s husband, Betsy’s great grandfather Edward Tucker. While he is pictured in his WWI Army uniform, I was excited to learn that he was also a fellow artist! After his military service, he and Mildred moved to Washington DC where he worked as an illustrator for the Department of Agriculture. He also did some freelance commercial poster art on the side.
The second photo is of Betsy’s grandfather, Kenneth Tucker in his WWII Coast Guard uniform. Grandpa Tuck lived with Betsy and her family from the time she was ten years old until he passed away 13 years later.
“It was an amazing addition to my childhood to have my Grandpa right next door in an in-laws suite. There were lots of trips to the snowball stand in his pickup truck and sneaking treats and certain TV shows. Lots of monopoly games. It really is one of my most treasured childhood things. So, being able to carry his memory with me by wearing this heirloom locket is a true gift.”
Originally, the locket was on a shorter, thicker chain. It fit the piece well, but Betsy wanted something a little updated.
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- Her vision was a longer chain so that the locket would hit right below the ribcage.
- And, we decided a more delicate gold filled rope chain would enhance the look.
- As a bonus, Betsy is now able to pass the original gold chain along to her sister
so they can each have a piece of this heirloom to hold on to.
“Ali had this piece ready for me just before we jet-setted off to Portugal, Spain, and Myrtle Beach. It is exactly what I had dreamed of. So easy to dress up or down and a great conversation started. I loved carrying a piece of my family history with me as we’re creating our new family memories. I think everyone should treasure, preserve and create family heirlooms!”
Practical Mental Health Tips for Creatives: Featured Speaker at The Rise Summit
Today I’m taking a little break from sharing about my custom jewelry and bridal accessories to share a bit about my life off the jeweler’s bench as a creative entrepreneur.
Photo by Elizabeth Nord Photography
When I’m not behind my jeweler’s bench creating crystal hair vines and modern jewelry, I am an active member of the creative entrepreneurs’ community in my home city. The hub of this part of my life is The Rising Tide Society, a worldwide movement working to empower and educate creatives in the spirit of “community over competition.”
The Rising Tide Society recently hosted its annual online conference, The Rise Summit, with a live webcast from its main offices in San Francisco. In between live sessions, the Summit aired a collection of pre-recorded short videos from community leaders. I was honored to have been selected as a featured speaker among the other powerhouse leaders who contributed.
In my video, I shared three practical tips for practicing mental health and self care as a creative entrepreneur.
I’m well versed in the importance of self care as a creative entrepreneur from personal experience. In the future, I hope to share more about my own journey toward mental health here on the blog. For now, here is a look at the video I recorded as it aired on the live webcast during The Rise Summit!
Three Mental Health Tips for the Creative Entrepreneur:
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Self-awareness
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A well stocked “toolbox” to draw upon in times of struggle
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A large helping of grace for yourself
6 Ways to Use Pantone Greenery in Your Wedding
I’m taking a little break from making custom jewelry and modern bridal accessories today to talk about wedding inspiration! If you follow me on Pinterest, you know that I love to curate wedding ideas based on styles, themes, and color palettes. Today I want to show you a few ideas for incorporating Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2017 – Greenery! It’s a medium green that evokes the color of leaves at the height of spring.
1. Invitations & Stationery
Photo by Red October Photography
Because Pantone Greenery is a brightly saturated color, I recommend using it as an accent rather than focal color in your stationery to maintain an elegant look. I particularly love this invitation suite from Third Clover Paper, which features a green envelope with matching vintage stamps. It’s a gorgeous complement to the classic ivory and gold invitation & RSVP card.
2. Bridesmaids’ Attire
Photo by L. Hewitt Photography
Another great way to add some Pantone Greenery color to your wedding day is with your bridesmaids’ dresses. You can dress all of your attendants in the same shade for a bold on-trend look. Or, if you prefer a less uniform look you may consider adding accent hues like mint and sage to bring depth and variety.
3. Bouquets & Florals
Photo by Emily Katharine Photography
Bringing a touch of Pantone Greenery to your wedding through actual greenery may seem like a no-brainer, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention florals! Even if you’re a fluffy white peony enthusiast, you can easily add some lemon leaves or baby hydrangea to the mix for a touch of extra greenery. Trailing vines on a cascading bouquet are another trendy look that you may want to consider!
4. Wedding Garter
Photo by The Garter Girl
If you’re looking for a more subtle way to incorporate Pantone Greenery, consider using it as an accent color in your wedding garter. It’ll be hidden under your dress for most of the day, but it’ll look great in those detail photos from your photographer. You can even customize your garter with a bit of lace from your mom’s wedding dress or another meaningful garment if you order it from The Garter Girl!
5. Groom’s Attire
Photo by Phil Chester
A green tuxedo or men’s suit is a non-traditional look to be sure. That said, I absolutely adore the look of this green suit from Asos! I can picture the perfect boho-chic wedding styled around this piece. Maybe the bride would wear a greenery crown and an eyelet dress with long, loose waves inspired by 1970s fashion. What do you think?
6. Earrings & Jewelry
Adding Pantone Greenery to the design of your bridal accessories is another way to bring a bit of this trendy color to your wedding day. Whether you opt for a pair of pre-designed earrings like these ones from my shop or choose custom jewelry, you’ll have the added benefit of being able to wear your Pantone Greenery inspired accessories after your wedding day, too! Classic pearl earrings with modern styling pair perfectly with office attire and formal wear. They might just become your favorite piece of jewelry!
If you’re engaged and planning the color palette for your wedding, I want to hear what you think! Is Pantone Greenery on your radar or are you going for a different look? Would you try any of the examples from this post? Tell me what you think in the comments!
3 Ideas for the Best V-Day Ever
Whether you’re snuggling up to a sweetheart, planning to celebrate with the gals, or want to give yourself a little love, I’ve got you covered with this guide. Scroll on for 3 tips to have the best V-Day ever!
Lots of folks these days dismiss Valentine’s Day as a commercial holiday designed to make single people feel bad about themselves. I won’t weigh in on that debate… However, I do think there are so many other relationships in our lives that deserve celebration! A holiday that honors love shouldn’t be limited to romance alone. With that in mind, I curated this list of outside-the-box ideas to have a great V-Day regardless of your relationship status.
1. Show Some Love to Your Gal-entines
Even if you’re single, chances are you’ve got at least one girlfriend who always has your back. What better day to show her how much you appreciate her friendship than on the holiday of love?
A few ideas to get your Galentine’s celebration started:
- Surprise her with flowers. Order an arrangement of her favorite blooms to be delivered to her workplace, or meet her for happy hour with flowers in hand. Bonus points for a thoughtful gift, like the universally-loved rose gold + druzy pendant necklace that matches practically any outfit.
- Plan an old school sleepover. Remember when you were young and would stay up late on a Friday night with your best girls, watching movies with your favorite junk food? Revive the beloved tradition with some grown-up adaptations. Maybe set up a champagne cocktail bar instead of sodas. Hire a mobile spa technician for pedicures & massages (no more DIY!) Spend the night in a swanky hotel together instead of sprawling out on couches. The sky’s the limit here!
- Go out dancing. That salsa bar you’ve always wanted to try out isn’t quite as intimidating when you’re with your squad. Get dressed up, take a lesson, and dance the night away together.
2. Make Your Mini’s Day
If there’s a young girl in your life, you can make V-Day just as special for her. With her parents’ permission, take your mini out for ice cream, invite her over for a girly movie night, or offer to host a makeover party for her and her friends. You’ll be a hero and she’ll always remember that V-Day is about more than romance.
A couple of gift ideas appropriate for a young girl are the Ivory Rosette Hairpins (pictured) from my collection and a coordinated Rosette Bracelet with custom sizing for a child-sized wrist.
3. Give Yourself a Break!
Have you been burning the candle at both ends? Maybe you just need a night off from your responsibilities? One of the best V-Day ideas I can think of is the gift of self care.
If you’re in a relationship, tell your S.O. ahead of time that you’d like a little “me time.” This will give him/her time to adjust expectations and maybe even get you an appropriate gift, like this custom gift box by Marigold & Grey.
If you have kids, this will likely take more coordination, but I’d encourage you to make it a priority anyway. We’re better equipped to love others when our own proverbial tank is full. And you deserve it!
If you’re flying solo, you’ve got carte blanche here. Set aside some time for a fulfilling activity and enjoy your evening. Treat yourself to that pair of earrings you’ve had your eye on. Turn off all your devices and check out for a few hours. I’ll toast your awesomeness from afar with a hefty glass of champagne!
However you spend February 14th, I hope it’s a day in which you know that you are loved.
Here’s to making this the best V-Day ever!
P.S. – I want to see how you’re celebrating your best V-Day ever! Tag your posts with the hashtag #JADORNYOURLOVE!
All photos by Madison Short