~Pamela Susan~

Friday. Finally!

Boy.  I don't know about you but this has been a long old week for me.  I'm more than ready to welcome the upcoming two-day break.  And the sun that has been forecasted to make its appearance tomorrow.  It's about time!

Things are going well in the land of Oregon.  Oh how I love living closer to family!  I've even been able to connect with some old high school friends. 

Yes, life is good.

But real quick... I didn't pop on here to talk about weather or our recent move.  No, I wanted to share with ya'll that I've decided to take down my goods that are currently in the Commerce Corner Collectibles in Longview, WA.  Since I no longer live there I figure it's best to bring them home and sell them on Etsy the next time I open the shop.

I think I might even sell the darling shabby-chic curio cabinet that houses on my pretties there in the store...

Oh, but I do love it.  Perhaps I'll find a place to store it here in our home.  Well, I guess I have a couple weeks to decide!

But there should be a couple of these designer party hats left to choose from before I head up to pack everything...

 

(oh, and I don't think I ever introduced you to Penelope the Bird, who sports her very own party hat!  ain't she a cutie??)

And there might be a few gift boxes left (I don't know for sure since I haven't been there for a while)...

My favorite is the white one with the flower on top.  The flower is actually a hairpin that comes off the box!

And of course there will be some jewelry with their very own boxes...

So if you're in Longview and you're in the need some of jewelry or party hats, head on down to Commerce Corner Collectibles (located on the corner of Commerce & Broadway).  My stuff will be there for the next couple weeks!

And here's to Friday!  HAPPY WEEKEND!

xo,

Pamelalala

 

A lovely winner...

Oh boy.  Now I remember why I ususally randomly pick contest winners vs. chosing them myself.  It is HARD to pick just one winner!  I wish I had more Happy Boxes to give away because many of you deserve one.  I loved reading all your entries and the time and thought you put into your comments... thank you!

With that said, I was able to settle upon one winner...

Yes, Megan, a longtime reader of this blog, is the lovely winner of this giveaway. Thank you, Megan, for your thoughtful comment about your experience while observing your family's interactions with one another during the passing of a loved one.  Sibling love.  Family love.  The sweet, deeply-rooted bonds that make family just that... a family.  Hugs to you at this time.

Once again, thank you to all of you who left comments!  The majority of you wrote that the blessings of your family is what makes you most happy, and I'd have to wholeheartedly agree.  Family is everything.

 

xo,

Pamela

 

p.s. Megan, please email me your address and I'll ship your gift asap. :)  {psjewelry at gmail dot com}

It's GIVEAWAY time! {{who's ready to celebrate my 1,000th etsy sale?}}

First off, I thoroughly enjoyed putting together this little giveaway for you ladies!  I wanted to make it extra special since it's in honor of my 1,000th sale in my etsy store, and it's my little way of saying thank you for all the support you've given my shop and blog... thank you!! :) 

As soon as my eyes found this shabby chic keepsake box a couple months ago I knew it had to be part of my next giveaway.  A little place to store happy things like jewelry, stationary, pictures, love notes, whatever you like.

I immediately knew I had to stamp 'My Happy Box' onto this little metal frame.  I also lined the box with some pretty paper.

(I love that there's a mirror inside!)

And since it's a Happy Box I had to fill it with Happy Things...

A happy journal,

a happy flower hairpin that I made,

happy stationary and sticky notes,

happy, pretty lipgloss,

and a happy little sterling silver necklace with a chalcedony pendant.  A teeny-weeny sterling disc is handstamped with the word 'LOVE'.  I almost stamped HAPPY on it, but decided LOVE might be a better choice.  After all, when you're full of love, you're happy, right?  :)

Who wants it??

All you have to do to enter the giveaway is leave a comment on this post.  I'm making it simple this time--no additional entries with liking my facebook business page of anything.  Just one comment about what makes you happy.  What inspires you.  What enriches your life.  I usually randomly choose the winners of my giveaways but this time I feel like picking the winner myself. 

The winner will be chosen and announced on Valentine's Day, February 14th.

The giveaway has ended!  Thanks to all who entered!

Thank you so very much for all your support!

 

xo,

Pamela, a very happy gal

 

 

A few new pretty little things...

Hello there!

Notice anything new around here?  I gave the blog a new makeover!  I hope you like it. :)  I feel like this look is a little more me.  It's not completely finished but it'll have to do for now.  I'll just have to chip away at it a little here and a little there as I teach myself the ins and outs of everything.

And speaking of new things, last night I finished some new goodies for the shop in downtown Longview. 

Here are five new necklaces that I'll be dropping off in the morning (the little wooden tray is what I use to transport my jewelry there--helps keep the pieces tangle-free!

{from left to right}

1. "Bee" you--a little reminder to be yourself!

2. I ♥ Cupcakes necklace

3.  "Love" necklace with ruby briolette gem

4. Circle necklace (haven't figured out a name for it yet, but I sure do like it!

5.  A Posy Locket--resin flower atop a locket

I especially adore this little cupcake pendant (a little ruby gem hangs about 2 inches above the pendant on the right side).

And there's something brand spankin' new I'll be bringing in as well...

But these aren't just ordinary party hats.  Nope, they're extra special.  They're made with the utmost attention to detail.  Many different kinds of beautiful lace and trim decorate each one, making hat unique from one another.

{I'm in love with details.  Its what makes each individual creation extra special.}

I think making baby Jane's birthday party hat made me want to make some for the shop.  I think they'll compliment the current products I have there...  my little space is slowly turning into a one-stop-party-shop--jewelry, cards, gift-packaging, and all sorts of other stuff.  :)

Here's my favorite one...

And I think I had just as much fun making the sign for them as I did the hats!

Playing around with all that lace has put me in a Valentine-making-mood... can't wait to get started on some. 

So if you're local and are in the need of some party goods/gifts, feel free to visit the shop.  For the rest of this week, If you spend $20 you can pick out a free hairpin, just for fun.  Consider it a gift from me. :)

(Which by the way, it has be SO fun bumping into some of you in the shop!  Love it!)

As for my Etsy shop, I've decided I won't be opening it for the month of February.  I'll talk more about that decision in an upcoming post, but I just wanted to give ya'll a heads up just in case you were wondering about it.

I think that's it for now.  I need to go rummage through the fridge and put something together for din-din.

 

xo,

Pamelalala

The shop is OOOOPEN! Who wants FREE shipping (& maybe a free pair of earrings, too!)?

Yes, the shop is open!  Perfect timing for holiday shoppers.  And for free shipping, use the coupon code FREESHIPPING at check out.  Aaaaand for every $50 you spend, I'll throw in a pair of Two Lil' Posies earrings ($9 value)--your choice of color:  The shop has closed back down... thanks to all those who ordered!  It will reopen the first Monday and Tuesday in December, the 5th and 6th. Thank you!!

Aqua...

Pink...

or Cream...

So if you spend $150, you can get all three ($24 value)!

Also, the Forget Me Knot necklace was quite the hit last month; people have been ordering them for Christmas presents.  If you need 5 or more, let me know and I'll give you a 10% discount on this fun design.

Please note, these fun offers are for you only (because my readers are the BEST!!).  But you must mention each offer at checkout in order to receive them.  Okay?  Don't forget!

Thank you!!

 

xo,

Pamela

New Flower Earrings and a Forget Me Not necklace for Monday's shop opening... yeehaw!

Happy October!  I can't believe it's already a new month.  You know what that means... my shop is opening back up Monday and Tuesday!  With the flower hairpins being such a hit last month I thought it would be fun to offer some flower earrings.  But guess what's extra special about these pretties.. their backs are made out of solid sterling silver posts & backs unlike the cheap nickel or surgical steel metal ones out there.  I'm kinda in love with these whimsical, romantic, yet simple ear pretties.

You can buy them in a group at a lower price (3 pairs for $24)...

 

Or buy them alone ($9)...

Such pretty little flowers they are.

For those of you who watched my church's General Relief Society Conference (a worldwide women's conference) last weekend, you'll appreciate this next design.  President Dietr F. Uchtdorf gave an exceptionally uplifting address that I think most women can appreciate and relate to.  It's just what I needed to hear... I felt like he was speaking directly to me.  Such important reminders to be more gentle and patient with ourselves, and that we're never forgotten by our Heavenly Father, regardless of what our circumstances might be.

So here's a little reminder necklace of his address, with a teeny sterling silver disc stamped with a Forget Me Not flower, adorned with a gorgeous blue zircon, the color of the clear blue sky. :)

I hand-carved a rubber stamp to embellish this little card.

I hope you like it!

 

The shop will open Monday morning, October 3 at 9:00 pacific standard time and will close back down October the evening of the 4th and will not reopen until the first Monday and Tuesday of November.

Happy weekend!

 

xoox,

Pamela

 

p.s. I have a few more designs I wanted to introduce this month but I guess they'll have to wait until Nov... if only I had one more week!  Ahhh, time.  :)

A winner & some new designs... Ooh la laaa!

Number 62 is the winner of this month's jewelry giveaway!  Congrats Pam R!  By the way, I like your name.  :)  Please email me at psjewelry @ gmail dot com to give me your address.  I hope you love your new pretties.

And thanks to all of you who entered and gave me feedback regarding my giveaways.  I appreciate it!  

Just in case some of you haven't seen the new designs on my fb page, here you go...

Who likes lockets?  I do!  I do!

 

Who like circles?  Gems? I do!  I do!

Want a different gem?  Check out these pretties...

Go here for more information on these designs.  :)  

They'll be available when my shop reopens July 4th and 5th.  Can't wait!

 

xoxo,

Pamela

 

Pearly Drip Drops--June's Birthstone Giveaway!

The sun finally came out today.  It was much needed, let me tell you.  I am ready for some consistent sunshine!  

A few days ago, while it was gloomy and raining buckets, I decided to make this month's birthstone necklace  giveaway rain related.  How does a pearly Drip Drops sound to you?  Silvery blue pearls drip from this sterling silver cloud.  I like it.  A lot.

And for good measure, I've decided to throw in a vintage umbrella apron. Perfect for baking in rainy style.

I purchased the apron recently from a vintage shop.  Not sure when it was made... maybe the 60's?  50's?  Dunno.  But I know I like it.  Actually, I'm surprised I'm willing to part with it.  I guess I just have one too many aprons hanging about. (Since it's pretty old, there's a few imperfections that come along with it, but  don't worry... that doesn't diminish the cuteness of it!)

Packaging the necklace in a cute little bag was a must.  

 

Who wants it?

 

A winner will be randomly selected this Friday, June 24th.  That's not a lot of time.  In fact, since the giveaway will be up for only a few days, your chance of winning it will be higher since there's not a lot of time for tooo many people to enter.  So for those of you who really want to win this set, go for it!

Here's what you gotta do:

1.  Leave a comment on this blog post.  It can be about anything.  Easy peasy.

2.  For an additional entry, leave a separate comment on this post telling me what kind of giveaway you prefer--one where the winner is randomly selected, or one where I handpick the winner.  I'm interested in knowing whether you're more apt to entering a giveaway if I personally select the winner.  Just curious.  :)

3.  For a BONUS entry, if you're new to my blog, and haven't "liked" my facebook business page yet, but you like what you see around here, I would love for you to join us in fb land !  After liking the page, come back to this post and tell me that you did.

Thanks everyone!

 

xo,

Pamela, a gal from the rainy states who happens to be very ready for summer weather.... with sunblock, of course. :)

Photo Contest Winner

Thanks to all of you who entered the photo contest!  I think I prefer using random.org to randomly choose winners because it was hard deciding who to pick!  I chose my two favorites and put their names in a hat... Jennifer C, you won!  Congratulations!  I will refund you $20 after you place your order, whether you buy something this month or in the future.  :)

To the others who took time to enter, I really appreciate it!  I'm going to message you and give you a coupon discount code.  :)

Just as a reminder, the shop opens Monday morning, June 6 at 9:00 am Pacific Time and will close back down Tuesday evening for the rest of the month.  Since June is graduation month, I would love to give you 20% off the $25 Initial 2011 necklace!  

I will reimburse you the discount after you place your order... PLEASE make sure you mention this discount at checkout!

 

Many thanks!

xo,

Pamela

Say Cheese and Enter My Photo Contest!!!

Soooo, with my shop opening on Monday and Tuesday, I thought it'd be kinda fun to host a contest...a PHOTO CONTEST!  Do you own some Pamela Susan Jewelry??  Post a picture of you modeling it on my facebook page!  I'll pick a winner Sunday night, just in time for you to go shopping!  A $20 gift certificate will be the reward (I'll reimburse you the $20 via PayPal after your item/s are ordered).  This contest is open to anyone and everyone who owns a piece of my jewelry--whether you've purchased it or it was a gift--I would love for all my international peeps to join in on the fun, too! You are welcome to post as many pictures as you like.

And speaking of pictures, here's the fabulous Erin Chambers modeling the SOAR necklace... notice the new chain in this design.  Love it.  Perhaps we'll be seeing this necklace on General Hospital soon?!

 

Here's a different outfit she's wearing with the necklace.  Can't see the birdie very well but I'm in LOVE with her clothes.  This chica's got style.

And speaking of Erin, we were able to catch up last weekend while she was in town.  And can I just say this gal possesses some made knitting skills?  She knitted each of my lil' girlies an adorable hat, and one for me to boot.  I wore it all day long.  I'll post pics next week once I get all my daughters to sit still for a nice picture.

This contest will be lots of fun... I can't wait to see your pics!  Hurry though, you have only 2 and half days!  Go! :)

 

xo,

Pamela, a camera-happy gal