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Back from Denver and Focus Show tomorrow at CMC
Jun 14th
phsew!! I am beat after a wonderfully restful trip to Denver. Restful trip includes:
1.Hiking several mile hike up to 10,000 feet.
2.Long walks to target (nearly everyday. . .)
3. Jewelry show with Sister in Law’s fun friends from work.
4.Long ride to Breckenridge.
5.Even Longer gay/lesbian film festival where I was the focus of a very uncomfortably delightful Q&A.
6.Lots of Rain while drinking lots of Wine.
7.Naps under a tree while being pelted by falling unripened mystery fruit.
The day we got back I started shooting this film where I was up until 4am and then had to get up at 7 to make jewelry. So there goes all of the rest and now I’m exhausted again. I keep reminding myself that “this is the life” and one day I’m going to look back at this and laugh. I am laughing now. . .but I think its for an entirely different reason. Now we are getting ready to do Focus tomorrow (Tuesday to Thursday).
Aside from all of the work that still has to get done. I always love doing Focus. I always get into fun new stores and build lasting friendships with the other designers. Like Amy Kathryn, Rebe, Micha, and Blue Platypus. For the cutest and coolest fashiony things check them out.
Still no pictures. But I atleast thought about it while I was living my life. So I consider that a personal victory.
Now, enough stalling, I must go make displays so I can finally get some sleep.
Yes?
Jenny
Smitten Mitten!!
Jun 5th
While browsing the interweb for some ideas for our new collection I found these!!! OMG!! We need these immediately. I don’t care that we live in LA and will never wear them. . .
A Must have for us Love Birds!! Smitten Mittens. Designed by Julie Weisenberger.
Happy Saturday! I seriously need to get to work. Getting ready for Patchwork tomorrow (Sunday 6/6/10) in Santa Ana. I’m bringing lots of charms for Bracelets. And maybe I should bring my pliers so I can just attach them at the show. And I must bring my camera so I can put real pictures on my blog! And water. And. . . It’s time for a list. I love lists! I guess my type A is rearing it’s little pointy head.
See you there!!
Love,
Jenny
My new favorite necklace and Patchwork Craft fair on June 6th in Santa Ana
Jun 3rd
Here is a teeny preview to a new piece in our newest collection. And it is also my new favorite necklace. We have other new whimsies as well, so come find us at Patchwork Craft Fair on June 6th in Santa Ana.
Brand New Line Coming Soon!!!
May 21st
Jenny and Jimbob is coming out with a new line of fun and unique objects! We are only going to give you a sample taste though. If you direct your attention to the left here, you will see an adorable smoking pipe paired with a phrase. This is how Jenny and Jimbob injects their creativity into the hearts and minds of the universe.
There are several other on the way so stay tuned!
Be Happy Discount and Quoted on Toilet Paper Entrepreneur
Apr 27th
Remember you can get 20% off of all merchandise if you type “Be Happy” at checkout.
Also. . . I was quoted on Toilet Paper Entrepreneur. It’s my first quoting so it’s exciting. They chose 168 entrepreneurs and asked them if they had 60 seconds a day to become a better entrepreneur, what would they do?
Check it out! #141 is pretty brilliant!
http://bit.ly/OneMinuteEntrepreneur
Happy Day!!
Jenny
Unique LA wrap up
Apr 26th
Unique LA is the coolest indie craft fair in LA by LA for LA! I love it! It was packed! Every time I show there it blows my friggin’ mind! I got these fly raccoon fur suspenders from SLOW . I really tried to post a picture but their website wouldn’t let me steal one! But they are so awesome! I am wearing them right now. I put them on with my pajamas and my 70’s sunglasses this morning and Jimbob thought I looked hot! (well, bizarre, but he’s into that.) And I cleaned the house with them on too. I love them soo much!
I shared a booth with Alter Ego
by Erika Walton who makes these one of a kind childhood on crack jewelry art pieces as modeled by famous guy on the right. I rock her car bracelet atleast twice a week. Or, should I say, it rocks me! Snap!
We had so much fun together and our booth was a colorful ball of sparkly chaos which drew huge crowds of fun and crazy people! Thanks to everyone who came out to the show to buy my necklaces. And brought your friends who also bought necklaces. It is such an honor to make something that has friends share a laugh together.
Thanks for spreading the word!
Jenny
Luna Pro Cycling Team Loves Jenny and Jimbob!!
Apr 14th
I did a show with Rebe at the cool art studios in Sausalito where I met the fun Chix from Luna. You know the Luna Bars? They have a pro cycling team along with ambassadors from all over the country whose mission is to get women to start riding bikes together. I think this is Great! Jimbob and I ride bikes everywhere! Especially to get Menchi’s frozen yogurt. . . which I want right now. But back to the Luna Team. Here is a picture of Amy Dombromski. Don’t be fooled by this cutie patootie, she is a powerhouse cyclist, a three-time U23 national champion in cyclocross. Dombroski also holds U23 national titles on the road and mountain bike. And not only is she a member of the Luna Pro Team but she also loves Jenny and Jimbob’s Matchbox Necklaces. (She isn’t wearing one in this picture but she bought a Speed Demon necklace and I’m sure she will wear it on one of her races to remind her to ride her bike realllly fast.)
We also sold a bunch of necklaces to other members of the pro team and their regional members, but I didn’t have a picture to document the frenzy. I promise I will get better at posting pictures on the blog!
- Amy Dombromski Loves Jenny and Jimbob!
In other news, We are still busy filling our orders from February and we keep getting new orders in every week! It’s awesome! In a somewhat overwhelming way, but awesome just the same. We will also be selling necklaces at the Unique LA show this weekend. April 17th and 18th 2010 at the downtown California Market Center in the penthouse. I will do another blog about how much I love Unique LA and everyone who can should attend. And I will be sharing my booth with Alter Ego by Erika Walton who makes crazy bracelets out of matchbox cars. But that will be a different post.
Have a triumphant and sweet Day!!
Jenny
Chocolate Malt Ball Crunch Ice Cream
Mar 20th
Today is my dear husband’s birthday. We took a break from filling orders (sorta) and after deciding that the traffic was too crazy to go downtown to set up for Focus tomorrow, we did what any off balanced Angelino would do. We headed for the beach. Redondo Pier where we ate raw oysters, soft shell and steamed crabs. And had Chocolate Malt Ball Crunch ice cream. . . .what?! I have never heard of this before!! Or tasted it. And, while the ice cream did have the texture of being melted and refrozen repeatedly for who knows how long, it tasted pretty darn yummy! The malt balls still had a crunch and the chocolate was rich with chocolate flakes . . . yumm!!
After sitting on the beach with the full intention of watching the sunset we both looked at each other like, “who are we kidding?” and promptly got up and headed home with just minutes before the sun set. After all, we have a show downtown in the morning and orders to fill. . . plus I got him a looping pedal for his guitar and we had to finish our work before he could check himself into “rockstar with a new gadget” heaven, where he happens to be right now. . . he just yelled “I love this thing”.
I wish I had a picture to post. . . I’ve gotten feedback that I need more pictures. I will get working on that. I would love to show everyone our production room . . it’s OOC (out of control). Or the look of experimental ecstasy on his face as he plays with his new toy.
But anyhow, without getting sappy, I had a very memorable and best husbands birthday ever, in a very co-dependent way. I love you Jimmy more than ever before and I am so honored to share my birthday, i mean, your birthday with you.
off to bed. Glad to have the blog back up.
mwah.
Jenny
Renegade Craft Fair
Jul 10th
This weekend (July 10th & 11th) Jimbob and I will be selling our Outrageously Original Matchbox Pendants at the Renegade Craft Fair Downtown sharing a booth with Rebe (www.myrebe.com). We have over 50 designs of random object necklaces and come packaged in handmade matchboxes that have quirky sayings on them, like a plunger that says, “taking the plunge” (for someone getting married), or a light switch that says “a major turn on” (for someone who is, you know, a major turn on. ) They make perfect gifts. $30-$40. With discounts if you buy more than one.
Renegade Craft fair is an indoor craft fair with over 200 artists traveling from all over the country and abroad to participate and sell their handmade goods. From clothing and accessories, to stationary and concert posters, with everything from bath products and ceramics in between – there’s surely something for everyone!
Come support artists and be prepared to say “that’s soooo cute” a thousand times.
11am – 7pm Saturday and Sunday
California Market Center
110 East 9th Street,13th floor penthouse, Los Angeles, CA 90079
Corner of Main Street and Los Angeles.
Bring your parking ticket for validation $10 all day.
My lovely Jimmy and My Rebe
Apr 24th
I just found this picture of me and Jimmy. Isn’t this just sweet? It was from a photo shoot we did a few months ago for Damsel Magazine. And I think it shows our relationship perfectly. I am always dreaming up these new crazy ideas and getting us into outrageous situations and Jimmy just looks at me (a bit like he is looking in this picture) like he is the butt to one big joke. But look how introspective he is. Such quiet confidence. I wish life could stay this fresh and innocent. And while our life is still just like this picture, I already feel like I am looking at a memory.
I’m wiping the tears off of the keyboard. . . .okay.
Been crazy busy over here at the J+J sweatshop. (it’s full out summer in North Hollywood . . .already!)
We are going to be in a bunch of shows coming up with my friend Debby Weiss who owns Rebe. (www.myrebe.com) She makes these adorable dresses like this one and bags that are an insane mix-match of fabrics and colors. And I was actually a huge fan of hers before we met at the Focus Show. I cried when I met her. I thought for sure she would think I was a lunatic but, thankfully she saw through my emotional outbursts (i cried twice . . . sheesh!) and now we are friends. And J+J’s new pendant line (which is totally secret right now. . . even from you the one person who reads this blog, which is probably me in which case it isn’t secret at all . . .funny how that happens) is perfect with her line too because all of her stuff is quirky and whimsical and sweet.
Ya’ll should definately go check out her site. ( I will. . . thanks).
I am going to be selling Rebe stuff and some of my brand new pendants at the Unique Los Angeles Show www.uniquelosangeles.com next weekend
The show is May 2 & 3 2009 at the California Market Center Downtown. It is a fun shopping event with all handmade Los Angeles designers.
And then a bunch of other shows throughout the summer that we will, hopefully, get into. I am also selling my spoon paintings. So I gotta get cranking on those in the next 2 weeks.
Anyhow gotta run. I’m now switching jobs to PR and I will spend the next 3 hrs pitching articles and press releases that will go nowhere . . .or somewhere . . .yeah they do something. . . I’m not wasting my youth on the computer. . . I should at least get a rosetta stone and learn italian while I do it. . . .ohhh Italy.
Ciao.
Jenny