Arachnophobia!

Anyone who knows me knows that I am totally afraid of tarantulas.....I am not exactly sure how and why it started because the fear has been alive since I was a young child......Many tell me my mom put the fear in me.......As she is worse then me when it comes to spiders...Lets just say that when I was baking a Halloween cake in my earlier years, she went out and bought me the plastic spiders I needed to decorate the cake ....She came home and told me the man had to pick up the bag of fake spiders for her at the store...LOL....

Today I took one giant leap in overcoming my fear of tarantulas....We went to a bug museum, and though I was aware that they had tarantulas, which did make me uneasy, I had no idea how many!.... They had an entire tarantula room, including a huge bird eating tarantula, and they had a show that you could touch a tarantula.....I knew I had to endure this as I don't want my toddler daughter to have the same fear I do...I stayed in the room when they did the touch the tarantula portion, and I actually thought about petting it...My family was so proud of me that they actually took a picture of me in the tarantula room...I must say I am proud of my daughter, niece, and nephew as they all did pet the tarantula, no fears at all....

Does this mean Im going to the pet store tomorrow to pick up a pet tarantula? NO way!...But I'm sure proud I was able to sit high among so many hairy creepy creatures....

Check out the adorable plum spider t-shirt featured above by Zoe Chen on Etsy... http://www.zoechen.etsy.com/

Jamie :)

Preschool Woes......

When I grew up, back in the 70's, you were lucky if you even went to preschool, and if you did, you did so at age four.....Also, most of the time was spent painting and playing...Learning your ABC's, no way!....Well, today it is a different story....With daycare becoming more and more popular, people are also putting their children in preschool usually by age 3...

So, if your child doesn't attend preschool by age 3 are they missing out?...What if they don't attend preschool at all?...What are the consequences?

Its been a huge topic of conversation between my sister and I...I guess you can say we have become quite obsessed with preschool choices........Between times (full day/half day), academics, location......It can drive any mom nuts.......Crazy? Probably.........But I just want my child to be prepared for what kindergarten and first grade throw at her...I heard school is getting harder and harder...I must say, I feel my daughter is ready...She already knows her numbers, colors, etc, and she loves being with other children, so Im sure she will love preschool....

I finally made my decision, but it was a hard one.....Maybe the decision was hard because it will be the first time she will not be under my constant care....Anyway, I feel really confident with my choice....

So what are your thoughts? Did your child go to preschool? Are we pushing our children to learn too early, when they should just be playing?

For at home learning, check out Evgie on Etsy.....Above is the Alphabet Soup Set available for $48.00.... .This store sells amazing handmade educational toys.....Take a peek here:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/evgie?ref=pr_shop_more

Jamie :)

Busy..Busy...Busy....

Well, Jamie's Jewels has been very Busy...

In between creating my new summer pieces...I have also started 3 new collections...

I am happy to introduce my new New Floral Cabochon Collection ...Fancy Flower Cabochon Earrings and Necklaces in a Variety of Colors....Bright Floral Jewelry...Modish...Trendy...In Vogue...The perfect addition to your jewelry collection......

I am also happy to introduce my new Glitz Pendant Collection - An array of gemstone and crystal pendants to customize your style....Use your own chain or Mix and Match various styles with chains from my new Custom Chain Collection.......

Also, Thank You Military Spouse Magazine for featuring my "Vintage Soldier In Love Locket Necklace" in your June 2010 issue....I am truly honored......

I am hoping you are having a great summer! I would love to hear from you all ..So feel free to comment or drop me a line at my store.....Jamie

New Everday Miniature Collection

Hello Everyone!

How is your Spring going? My family and I are loving it, except for the allergies :)

I am happy to introduce you to my NEW Everyday Miniature Collection...

My buyers love the simplicity of plain and simple everyday jewelry....Well, this is the same type of collection, but Mini Sized....

If you love minimal jewelry, I think you will love this new collection.....

Enjoy any Everyday Miniature Collection piece at 10% off until 5/12/10...To Redeem: You must contact me first at my store with the piece you want and Code: Blog...Please wait for me to adjust the price before you purchase :)

Have a great Spring!!!!

Jamie

New Layering Necklaces!!

Hello Everyone!

How is your winter going? I am really ready for spring..Though I here we are to get more snow tomorrow....

I am really excited about my New Tiny Layering Necklaces...

Beautiful when worn alone, or with another layering necklace.....

Shown here is my Antique Silver Strawberry Necklace paired with my Light Rose Baroque Swarovski Crystal Necklace....

Get both necklaces at 10% off until 3/15/10....To receive the discount you must contact me first (blue button on the right side of my shop) with Code: LAYER...and the necklace you want, or if you want both, put both....

My shop: http://www.jayval.etsy.com/

More layering necklaces are also available at my shop....

I'd love to here from you....Please feel free to leave a comment or contact me anytime at my shop...

Have a great day!

Sincerely,

Jamie

My Items Are Now Available At The Noyes Museum of Art

Hello All!!

How is everyone's winter going??? Not sure about you, but I'm ready for Spring ...

I wanted to share with you that my items are now available for purchase at the Noyes Museum of Art in Oceanville, NJ.... http://www.noyesmuseum.org/

So if you are in the area, come stop buy and visit the museum and take a peek at my

jewels....

Thanks to all of you for your support over the past year!

Jamie :)

My New Animal Necklaces

I'm really having a fun time creating animal necklaces, but I need your help....

What animal or reptile necklace would you like to see next???????

So far I've done turtles, giraffes, scottie dogs, poodles, owls, and birds....

Look for my new snake necklace with aurora borealis crystals ...Coming Soon...

Also, please enjoy 10% off any animal/reptile necklace until January 10th....Just contact me before the purchase with Code: Animal/Blog, and I'll change the listing price for you to purchase...

Free Shipping Worldwide Always :)

Have a very happy and healthy New Yr!!!!!!

Jamie