My blessed mess...

I am blessed with a wonderful mess!

My sweet mamma has been helping me unpack and

 restack the new tchatchkie heaven!

two 39 gallon trash bags full of bubble wrap and 

2 of peanuts 24 boxes 

and this enormous pile of rubber bands...

Here is a close up of moms two favorite shelves

She also pointed out to me how many of the "girls" looked

like the fabulous Doris Day!

Here is the progress on the other side

And here is the full view of the new "digs"

I am hoping to be finished by weeks end, 

pray hard for that one girls!

Many new songs have been made up about the tchatchkie 

and many new forms of spelling and LOTS and Lots of jokes!

maybe I'll share some but not tonight...

Have a great week!

luvs and glitter

~jen

A sweet friend...

Well that Fabulous Miss Tobi Britton over at the Pink Pixie Forest is really something, we agreed to do a pixie bottle brush swap and of course I haven't sent mine yet but I got hers today and oh my I squealed with sheer delight when I opened my Pixie pulling her fairy trees!

How Gorgeous is that!

Then I couldn't stand it and tore open the rest of the package and put up quickly the other Gorgeous trees I won on eBay from her Pink Fairy Cottage store!

Can you see hoe perfect the pink one goes with my Easter? LOVE IT

Ant the aqua and soft green one here just delighted!

And the Fairy Spring tree in all it's loveliness was meant to go in the yard at Mr and Mrs. Hare's!

I am so busy I really don't even have time to be doing this post but I miss you all so much and I had to she the handmade beauty from sweet Tobi.

luvs and glitter

~jen

PInk Saturday and a Pink Pixie Forest GIVEAWAY!

Ah Pink Saturday!

As always many thanks to the lovely Beverly at How Sweet the Sound for being a wonderful hostess!

Well what a week, phew! Ever have one of those days where even though you worked all day you never quite got what you set out to accomplish finished? So my new etsy and eBay listings will just have to wait till Sunday, but I do have auctions ending tonight and Sunday evening on eBay.

Well here are some pinks from the studio...

pink interior Spring Sparkle Cottage coming soon to etsy,ooh and pink "shag" carpeting to match

flowers made from vintage ribbon and ornaments brought by 

Mr. bunbun in his cracked pink egg wheel barrel,

And the cutest pink bunny who wouldn't quit hopping around the hot pink picks!

And let me introduce you to the FABULOUS and TALENTED

 Tobi Britton at

Pink Pixie Forest

She is even having a GIVEAWAY! She is new to Pink Saturday and needs some sweet friends!

Her specialty is hand dyed bottle brush trees lavished in vintage jewelry, ornaments,  even flowers and glass glitter it all depends on what the wee pixies find.

This breath taking pink perfection adorned with vintage jewelry and ornaments 

is available on eBay right now!

She has amazing FAIRY TREES available on 

eBay at the Pink Fairy Cottage

please click the picture to see what the pixies have been up to.

Aren't they just stunning?

Have a lovely pink Saturday!

luvs and glitter

~jen

My Vintage Heart Swap 3

Vintage Heart Swap 3 Blog Hop Party

This has been so much fun! I have really enjoyed this swap and getting to know my sweet and patient swap partner Rochelle at Southern Girl... Northern Woman

We had some things in common like we both come from central California in quite a close area,

I've actually been to Chiliwack BC where she is now, just beautiful there. She may not have known this but I make jewelry also from vintage beads she is so talented and creative, I've been floored by her creations(they can be seen on her blog) She has been a joy to get to know!

So here are the treasures she sent.... an issue of bliss Victoria that is just wonderful

It's almost like we've gone shopping together for years!

I love pink jeanette glass!

and Lefton Pixies, if you've noticed my header

Long pink ruched gloves, a pink and white darling crocheted potholder, an amazing vintage pin cushion and a sweet sheer apron perfect for Valentine's Day!

the bag o evil! how could I resist any of it? needless to say hiding this from the kids was useless the found it and it was gone by time I went back for another treat!

I just love this shot!

Look at that sweet Kewpie Valentine enjoying the view from the patio :)

But this is the Pièce de résistance 

made by her loving hands! What a centerpiece! She will be cherished and enjoyed for many years to come. So Thank Rochelle for spoiling me silly and being such a sweetheart!

I also want to thank Dolly at From my Cherry Heart for being our gracious hostess!

Drop by and visit her to see the treasures from all the vintage heart swappers.

Thanks for stoppin' by and

Have a Happy Valentine's Day full of L-O-V-E and laughter!

luvs and glitter

~jen

Christmas SALE!

ALL Christmas in the

J. Nichelle Etsy Shop

is On SALE!!

 25% OFF all Christmas ornaments

25% OFF all Christmas birdhouses

30% OFF the Large Pixie train Centerpiece!

and lower shipping costs on all items!

Hurry over, don't be left out, you know you've had your eye on a certain vintage delight :)

Also see the new 2010 Valentine's day ornaments!

Final '09 eBay listings and lots of new in the etsy shop

So for all of you who have been wondering if there was anymore from J. Nichelle Holiday this year, I am happy to announce New 3 DAY LISTINGS on eBay will be ending Wednesday and the final listings will end on Sunday the 20th.

Here are the last two delights listed you can click the pictures to go to the listings.

By popular demand another pixie swan has been made in the spirit of the one in my header, here she is~

and the wee third installment of tiny strong angels

And the etsy shop is loading up I put 15 new ornaments in! Look at these cuties~

all pretty in pink

festive in red

extra frosty

 gorgeous green

and many more go take a peek you might find something you like!

Hope your Holidays are Wonderful!

~jen

Happy Pink Saturday!

Ah Pink Saturday once again! Thanks sweet Beverly from How Sweet The Sound for once again being our gracious host.

This horse was a Mother's Day gift from my sweet husband and the kids 8 years ago. We had bought a new couch at an interesting furniture store here in Santa Cruz not a fancy one but a unique one. The kids were small and I just wanted something they could be kids on and not break the bank and have seating for when the family came over for the holidays that years since I was hosting Thanksgiving. While in the shop I saw the horse and mentioned how amazing he was in his raw state not enameled and jeweled but just so silver and oddly mounted on an old coca cola machine stand. I thought of the horse often but never mentioned him again. Well 6 months later on Mother's Day John brought me in the living room and viola there he was! I was giddy! We went to the store a few weeks later to find out the history of the horse and no one knew anything. My kids have literally grown up on him we taken countless photos with him and he has hats for most occasions. He is so special to me for two reasons. One, while in Texas about 5 years ago one of John's clients was visiting, he walked in the door and said where did you get that horse? We told him and he explained to us his father had worked in the foundry in San Francisco and this was a replacement horse for when the wood ones needed to be repaired for the carousel here in Santa Cruz at the Boardwalk. It's a wonderful old amusement park on the ocean that my family has been going to for generations. The second one being that I got it was the same year we found out John had cancer a week after 9/11. I would sometimes wonder if he was going to make it and if the horse would out last him. Today he is cancer free and as healthy as can be :)

Well I have something to show you all a sneak peek of the pixie on the swan (similar to the one in my header) going up for sale sometime between Now and Sunday evening! I will be listing things on etsy and eBay for my last go around for this year, so get ready.

Have a lovely Pink Saturday!

Now I have to get back to work!

Give AWAY post coming later today be sure to check back!

PINK SATURDAY!

Well it's that time again for a sweet pink treat! So I thought I would show you the yummy Pixie train in all it's glory! Just love the Lefton Pixies and all the pink & aqua fun! Hope you enjoy!

 By the way the bottle brush tree pink frame from last weeks Pink Saturday (thanks Beverly!) is now up for auction in at J.Nichelle on eBay as well as some other special pink and traditional hued vintage delights. Go sneak a peek you, never know what you'll find!

Last week during Pink Saturday I met darling Deborah at Vintage Soul  and really enjoyed myself, she makes some darling button bracelets and holiday decorations, visit her and see all the goodies!

If anyone is interested in an ornament swap check out this one, I am participating, I know it will be fun~ but hurry the sign ups end today October 31st!

Auctions & shabby PINK delight sneak peeks

Well I finally put up the first delights of holiday '09 on eBay last night. Phew never thought it would happen it has been such a busy year, moving across half the country and all :) Check the link to my eBay on the right and see what's available right now. These beauties will be going quick be sure not to miss them :) As some of you know I have been under the weather so I'm just not sure how many pieces I'll be able to complete this season so be sure to get them while you can. I plan on listing on Sunday and Monday evenings so be sure to keep an eye out and check back often to see the new delights.

Did anyone say romantic shabby cottage Christmas? Oh look what has come out of the workshop! Teals & pinks in true vintage cuteness. Just think how delightful these would be in your home this holiday. 

Guess who's back?

Well here she is! A little peek of the first pixie of the season. Done in gorgeous bright shabby colors for  cottage chic lovers. She is just too cute and there are so many more treasures on this piece, can't wait to show off the whole thing...

Well it's about time!

  The workshop is officially open! WooHoo! Never thought it would or could take this long but it is ready for serious use. I am better set up & stocked up this year! This workshop will be open all year except over the Christmas holiday. I finish everything by Thanksgiving weekend including every room of our home getting decorated, so I can enjoy the holidays too. I am truly grateful for all the support & love being shown for J. Nichelle, it has meant the world and gotten me through this year. Well I hope to have some things up in a few weeks so keep an eye out. 


The Christmas music is a playin' full time now! You can click the arrows on the sides of the player to change the songs if you like, hope you enjoy them they are some of my favorites. 


Many vintage holiday delights to you!
Lots of Love ~jen

Sad to say...

There will be no Easter spring designs this year...Moving has become one of those tests I hope I pass :) So I thought i would post some more of Christmas '08's collection to remind me how much I love what I do, let's start with the pink collection. I will let you know when I have any news of the workshop reopening, hopefully soon. Thanks again for all your interest and support!

Vintage Pixie Delights

Wanted to put up some pics of the pixie series I did for this winter season. I may do another set of them, so whimsical, and always one of a kind.

The vintage wedding cake.

This is a keepsake box I did for one of my oldest friends wedding. I will be selling these soon and you will be able to choose your flower and ribbon color, make for a great place to keep little things from the wedding and also a great multi tiered gift box. The cakes are topped with vintage brides & grooms from the 50's.