January Joy

Realizing that the first month of this new year seems to be going by very quickly, I feel the desire to post about some *January Joy.* Sure, I have a list of other blog topics to add and to catch up on... But, for now, this seems nice to blog about.

I'd really love for this to become a more "interactive" blog... So please post YOUR thoughts and ideas on these topics, too!! :)

Here's a list of questions for prompting:

What are some things that have particularly brought you *Joy* so far this January?

What are some things that bring you *Joy* in general, that you'd like to experience more often, throughout the whole year?

What are some *Joyful* goals and resolutions you'd like to focus on this year? This month? This season?

What are some *Joyful* things you've accomplshed and/or experienced so far this January?

What are some ways you intentionally bring more *Joy* into your life?

*** I will post some of my responses soon... In the meantime, tell us some of yours!! Share YOUR *Joys* !! :)

NOTE: Added photo 1/19/11 ... This is a photo taken New Years Eve, perhaps accidentally... I've chosen it because it reminds me of how the first month of this new year seems to be going by very quickly...

*** HaPpY *** NeW *** YeAR ***

*** HaPpY *** NeW *** YeAR ***

* wishing YOU ALL lots of colorful light *

* and glimmery splashing reflections *

* accompanied by spirit lifting music *

* among cherished family & friends *

* sharing lots of wonder, love & joy !! *

* as we welcome & embrace a brand New Year *

* and cherish the magical moments thru every season *

* Happy New Year & Best Wishes Always *

xoxo

Words Joyfully Shared by Dawn

Photo taken at Longwood Gardens - NYEve

P.S. A Special Thank you to Anne & Douglas & Toryn for being

some of our closest "family" and for sharing

such a wonderful evening with us. We love you guys!!

xoxo

Dawn & Chris

'Tis the SEASON!!

The first 20 days of December have gone by very quickly... and with much *JOY* as well!!

So---I think it's time for me to "blog" some current events...

The 3rd annual Holiday Bazaar boutique show at Wellspring Spiritual Center included *us* on it's vendor list. (That's right--Chris and I shared a table this year!!) It was nice to be back there--I was one of the vendors there 2 years ago. It's a great place with a wonderful community. In addition to "Dawn's Jewelry & Greeting Cards" we sold items that we created together... "Chris & Dawn's Reused/Re-purposed items" including *FabricFlowers* and *Photo/Card Holders*... and "Chris' T-shirts--Namaste & Yoga"

My *first* Home Party Show was held on Sunday, December 12 (hosted by my wonderful sister, Tara!!) Lots of *Joyful Jewelry* was sold to delighted guests, and some *Photo/Card Holders* were purchased with much excitement. People have been asking me to do Home Parties for years. Now is the perfect time to begin--and I'm really looking forward to doing more--some with participatory themes (like designing your own jewelry!!)

Recently, I delivered a bundle of inventory to a (new to me) store (owned by a friend of a friend.) If you're in the Slatington. PA, area (or if you want to go for a *Joy* trip... Check out Kathy Jones' shop:

*TK&J -- A Unique Boutique of Uncommonly Cool Stuff"

7360 PA Route 873, Suite D, Slatington, PA 18080 610-767-0887

These are a few *Family Photos* of some of my jewelry, in groups...

*Joyful Medley* is pictured above (2 photos)

This Collection contains a variety of materials, including stones, pearls, glass, shell, wood, clay, leather, cotton, linen, silk, and more. Sterling silver is primarily used, occasionally with copper, brass and bronze. I love the unique harmony of down-to-earth and extraordinary elements in this collection. Each piece makes my heart sing with JOY.

*Joyful Gems* is pictured below(2 photos)

This Collection includes a charming collection of semi-precious gemstones, pearls, shell, crystals, glass, and more. Hand done wire wrapping, handmade clasps, and hammered pieces, all in sterling silver. I am enamored with this collection--each item used here is absolutely exquisite to me. Each piece makes my heart melt with JOY.

I've learned that taking *group photos* of jewelry is, perhaps, even more challenging than taking photos of *single* pieces... So, I know what I'll be working on more soon...

In the meantime--I'm still *creating* and *shipping/delivering* Holiday orders...

Looking forward to *sharing* Happy Holidays with family/friends/customers...

And anxious to share some new merchandise collections... Some that just haven't gotten to my Etsy shop yet... And some that are totally new collections that I am launching soon...

*Joy*Love*Peace* to *All*

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December is here. Let's Celebrate!!

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Happy Holidays to All!!

And to All a Joyful Month!!

- Dawn

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Thank you for your interest & your support!! :)

JOYFUL JEWELRY -- earrings, bracelets & necklaces handmade

with sterling silver, mixed metals, gems, stones, pearls, glass, wood, clay & more.

PAPER ARTS -- journals, greeting cards & more, handmade

with mixed media, and lots of JOY!!

New items are being added continually, so please come back again soon!!

Enjoy!! - Dawn :)

Photos of Me (Dawn) !!

On a crisp day this Fall, I took a trip... Over the mountains and thru the valleys... Chasing the sunlight to arrive at a BEAUTIFUL park in Berks County... where I had some photos taken of me... by a professional photographer, who just happens to be one of my BFFs!!!!! :) Thanks, Denean!! You're the *best* !!!!

(Hey, everyone--check out more REALLY extraordinary work by Denean Melcher at www.DeneanMelcher.com --and please contact her if you'd like some great photos taken of you & your family!!)

I really LOVE how the next photo "opens up" to include so much *nature* in the background. (Nature is one of the things I love most!!) (Along with beads, paper, friends, family & food!!) (In fact, this *JOY* filled trip included most of those things!!)

Thanks, again, Denean--for *capturing so much* with such a little part of the day left!!

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Thanks for your interest & your support!! :)