FRIENDS & MUSIC: BOSCO Needs A Tour Kickstarter! Less Than 72 Hours Left!

Bosco is my homegirl.  She is one of the most driven and creative people I know.  I somehow only surround myself with people like this.  I consider myself extremely lucky to have it this way.

Left to Right: Jillian Knox (me!), Ashley Rhoden (Ashley Rhoden Design) & BOSCO (c. Jillian Knox 2008)

Bosco has been having a love affair with music for a very long time.  I remember the first time I really immersed myself into BOSCOland was when I was finishing my last quarter at the SCAD Atlanta campus.  Yes.  Bosco went to SCAD.  One of the most critically acclaimed schools for the creatively inclined.  And she is just that.

Creatively inclined.  Creatively blessed.  Creatively consumed.

Creative.  Period.

Her vocal talents equal if not surpass her mental creative aptitude.  Her work ethic is unreal.  She pretty much never sleeps.  The thought of her dream of having a permanent relationship with music, slipping away, is just unacceptable.

Well, hello Bosco. How do you do? >click me

When I visited her in Atlanta in August, Ira G, Bosco and myself stayed up until almost 3am on the eve of her Pacer EP release trying to figure out the perfect order to the album.  She didn’t want to sleep until it was done right.

Which brings me to my next point.  Bosco is pretty much not sleeping because her Kickstarter “BOSCO Needs a Tour” Campaign goal has not been reached and there are less than 72 hours left to go.  She plans on touring everywhere and plays with an INCREDIBLE live band.  That’s a lot of people to room and board let alone to get on a plane.  And don’t forget that equipment!

The fact is, they deserve this.  And you deserve to feel good knowing you helped a dream materialize into a reality.  Not only will you feel good about this, but with each donation, you receive something in return.  For example, free download of the EP, bonus songs, personal chat via SKYPE with BOSCO herself, hang out in person with the band (they are willing to travel up to 200 miles away from Atlanta to meet you).  The list just goes on.

Every little bit counts.  And so does every lotta bit.  Donate what you can and see this lady flourish.  She just might come to a venue near you.

So what are you waiting for?!  Perhaps a few videos to show you how refined her talent, image and creative spirit is?  Okay, fine.  But don’t blame me if you have to pick your jaw off the ground…because she is just that good.

BECOME A BOSCO BACKER NOW!

Show some love.

SF EVENTS: Rue Mag + GAP Love Eachother. PARTY @Gap on Chestnut [02.23.12] 7-9pm

I’ll be there rocking a sweet outfit!!!!  Photos to come soon.  Who else is going!?  Leave a comment, I’d love to meet you in person!!!

xoxo, Joules

SHOPPING & BEAUTY: Sephora Haul & Birthday Bonuses

I have the best boyfriend.  He knows I love nail art and going into Ulta and Sephora.  For my birthday yesterday, he came home with a Sephora gift card!  He’s the best.

I couldn’t wait to pick up a few items that I’ve had my eye on.  I got the magnetic nail polish by Nails Inc. London!!!!!!

I also picked up this AMAZING palette by Sephora that has 12 shades of lipgloss, 33 eyeshadows, 3 cream eyeliners, 4 shades of blush, and two shades of bronze powder!!!!!!  This is the medium “shopping bag palette” and it’s $24.

I had a few points racked up and I got a tube of Miracle Worker Dark Spot Corrector.  Also for my birthday, they threw in a few free gifts!

Also, I decided to get a fresh approach to my makeup and a look that will be a little extra special for my birthday party on Saturday.

Victoria, the sales associate/makeup artist, and I had so much fun playing around with different looks.  I love how she highlighted my cheeks with not one but two types of blush!  She used Sephora’s cream blush with their powder blush on top.  She also used Laura Mercier highlighting powder and a champagne/yellow tinted eyeshadow.  The lipstick is by Makeup Forever in #15 (which I loved but they ran out!).  Here is a closeup when I got home.

Happy Birthday to me!  haha

xoxo, Joules

 

DIY: Nails Inc. London Magnetic #Nail Polish Instant #NailArt With No Fuss!

Sephora should be called heaven on earth for beauty nerds.  When you walk inside you know you have entered the best place on earth.  Instead of pearly white gates, it’s black and white tile floors, bright lights, rad dance music like “It’s Your Touch” by The Black Ghosts and the angels wear all black, headsets and expertly placed blush and bronzer.  Just imagine, every beauty product you can imagine is at your fingertips, you can test everything, and when you make a purchase- you get a free sample.  Oh, how heavenly!

*drool*

I walked into this heaven on earth the other day to see what’s new in the beauty world.  A rockabilly chica helped me look at 2-in-1 blush sticks and stains and then she showed me the new Nails Inc. London line they just began carrying this year.

Nails Inc. London came out with the most fabulous nail art effect I have seen to date;  MAGNETIC NAIL POLISH!!!!!  The lady who was showing me around did a little demonstration on my finger and I was hooked.  Here’s a tutorial for you to watch.  You’re going to love this one!!!!

This is a great way to add a little nail art without spending much time on your nails.  It’s great when you’re in a hurry, and you need something quick and simple but that looks like you spent hours on it!

This gift set includes: Whitehall Teal (teal), Houses Of Parliament (purple) and Trafalgar Square (chrome) $30 for the set or $15 each at Sephora

 

SHOPPING: Stylin’, Profilin’ and Haulin’ at Alameda Antiques Faire [02.05.12]

I love selling at Alameda.  Being in the great outdoors, fresh air, and the smell of food trucks, will just instantly put a smile on my face.  And what makes me smile even bigger is seeing fabulous well-dressed people shopping my booth (it makes getting up at 4am to drive to Alameda totally worth it).

Here are a few awesome stylish folks who came to visit my booth and check out my goodies.

This is such an inspirational look. I love a good green and it mixes nautical with...

..a little humor. Check out this Pelican crest patch on his blazer!!!!

This charming duo were all cozied up in their cable knits.

And I was totally crushing on their shoes!

This chica was so smart. Bring a parasol to Alameda to stay cool in the sun! Sunburn is so not cute.

How rad is her suede hat!? And not to mention...

...this super super cute elephant carry-all! If you're shoppin' and haulin' you have to be prepared!

This lovely lady completely had me seeing deja vu...she has a 1960's knockoff Enid Collins bag...and guess what?

...I picked one up the day before for the shop!!!!

These two get my cutest couple of the day award. HANDS DOWN!

I love the detail on the back of his sweater too!

So fresh ladies! I was DYING over her huge vintage leather utility bag.

She was trying on these glasses in my booth, I love this photo of her.

Yes please. This coat is ridiculously supurb.

This sleek street-smart trio had me gushing.

This rockabilly bombshell was the cat's meyow. Magenta hair, eyebrows and lips! You go, girl!

And her nails too!? I'm sold. Love these rings to boot.

These two lovely ladies were so adorable. And that cute green polka dot skirt!? It's a dress!!!!!

Here are a few more photos for your enjoyment of my booth!

This was a little rope chair I finished the day before Alameda. I'm so glad it went to a good home!!!!

I had my chalkboard out!

Everyone loves a good pair of frames!

I hope all of you who I met at the Fair had as much fun as I did!  I hope to see you all again next month!  I’ll be there so just keep an eye out!

xoxo, Joules

LA EVENTS: JJV Selling At Vintage Clothing & Textile Show in Burbank, CA [01.29.12]!!!!!!

My first show near LA will be this weekend!  I’m so excited!  I will have an extra large space, so you will get to see mostly everything that I have!  Designer clothing and accessories, mens, kids, and duh…stuff for the ladies!  I’ll also be bringing a ridiculous amount of jewelry- some will be from The Ruby Collection.  There will be lots and lots of valentine’s dresses, perfect for date night with your honey.

You are going to love this!

Vintage Clothing & Textile Show

Sunday January 29, 2012 | 8am-3pm

Pickwick Gardens- 1001 Riverside Drive Burbank, CA

$7 Admission

DIY: Reupholstering, Refinishing & Still In Progress Vintage Furniture

So I haven’t been updating you on all the lovely little projects I have been finishing lately.  Sometimes they get finished and sold so fast I usually find something else to work on.  Here are a few photos of finished projects for you to enjoy!

American of Martinsville Mini Hutch With Drawer: Refinished with black lacquer top and legs

This 1960's Dusty Rose Velvet French Provincial Repro Mini Wingback: I added a little stuffing, tightened the springs and reupholstered the bottom with fresh burlap and refinished the legs.

Set of two Naugahyde Butter Yellow Studded Arm Chairs: Brought these two back to life! Naugahyde needed some work and refinished the wood

Pair of Oak Lounge Chairs: Orange wool inlaid into backrest and new upholstered seat with new 2 inch foam!

IN PROGRESS: This is a 1960's dining table that I am sanding down and refinishing. It will have the original butter yellow sides with a creamy white glossy top with a cherry red border. It stands on elegant steel legs.

Vintage Letter Press Drawer: A personal project of mine

It's going to be a jewelry display case for my trunk shows! I cut out and glued in wool felt into all the squares...

And then I'm going to add plexi with a hinge, two locks, a nice handle and sew a felt zipcase for travel! Finished product photos to come this week. You can see the finished product in Burbank this weekend at the Vintage Clothing & Textile Show!

 See you this weekend in Burbank!

SHOPPING: Charm Bracelets Are It! Get Your Wrist Game Up!

Refinery29 is pretty much telling you like it is these days.  In their January 9, 2012 post on the hot new trend of charm bracelets, they featured 12 amazing bracelets to crush on.

Well, I’m really happy to tell you that with the release of The Ruby Collection this month, you’re going to be well…charmed.

Check it out!  Charm bracelets AND necklaces by Coro and Pididdly Links and others.  They are all themed!  What better way to accessorize?!

Some of these are already listed in the shop.  The rest will be in tomorrow (the links will be added here as well).

Vintage CORO Signed Jamaica Islander Gold Tone Charm Bangle Bracelet with Box Clasp (SOLD)

Vintage New York State of Mind Gold Tone Tourist Landmark Souvenir Charm Bangle Bracelet with Box Clasp ($18)

Vintage Virginia Is For Lovers Silver Tone Nickel Tourist Landmark Souvenir Charm Bangle Bracelet with Box Clasp ($22)

Vintage As The Romans Do Gold Tone Napoleon Balboa Gypsy Coin Charm Bangle Bracelet with Box Clasp ($18)

Vintage She Sells Seashells Silver Tone Nickel Marine Life Tourist Souvenir Charm Bangle Bracelet with Box Clasp ($24)

Vintage CORO Signed Crafty Lucky Lady Silver Tone Charm Bangle Bracelet with Box Clasp ($42)

Vintage CORO Signed Superstitious Unluck Silver Tone Lucky Charm Bangle Bracelet with Box Clasp ($44)

Vintage High School Sweetheart Silver Tone Nickel Nostalgia Charm Bangle Bracelet with Box Clasp ($24)

Vintage Florida Sunshine State Silver Tone Nickel Marine Life Tourist Souvenir Charm Bangle Bracelet with Box Clasp ($22)

Vintage Signed PIDIDDLY LINKS Tiny Dancer Copper Ballet Shoes Charm Necklace with Original Clasp ($56)

Vintage Signed PIDIDDLY LINKS Love Hearts You Copper Heart Charm Necklace with Original Clasp ($66)

Vintage Signed PIDIDDLY LINKS Miss Money Bags Copper Loot Charm Necklace with Original Clasp ($48)

Vintage Signed PIDIDDLY LINKS Put A Bird On It Copper Lark Charm Necklace with Original Clasp ($56)

Vintage Signed PIDIDDLY LINKS Crafty Lady Copper Hobbyist Charm Necklace with Original Clasp ($78)

SHOP THE RUBY COLLECTION

And for your pleasure and Valentine’s day shopping and gift-giving needs, we are having a sale!  FREE SHIPPING* on all purchases over $30 when you use the following code at checkout:

VDAY12

*FREE SHIPPING is for domestic orders only.  International shipping is excluded.

Happy Valentines everyone!

xoxo, Joules

NEWS: JJV on An Orange Moon! Plus Exclusive Photos!

To me, our home is our sanctuary.  You have to put love into it to get love out.  Nesting is what comes natural to most humans; claiming your space and putting your seal of approval down for all your guests to see.  I just tend to take it to another level.

The same day we moved in to our SF apartment, I couldn’t wait to unpack.  I unpacked over half of our boxes, hung up all of our clothes and loaded the dishwasher with our (small) assortment of china.  It was like the first day of school, you stay up all night getting your outfit together so that when the sun rises in the morning…you are ready to start your new life.  I didn’t go to bed until almost 4am.

We started out with almost nothing, and now it’s bursting at the seams with curiosities.  I love it.  Living with a man in the house, you have to make it work; meshing masculine and feminine together isn’t impossible.  I think our apartment is just as much mine as it is his.

And now this brings me to our first ever apartment feature!  Lynne McDaniel from An Orange Moon in Chicago, IL has put our design aesthetic front and center on her blog!  You can read the article HERE.

If you’re in Chicago, don’t forget to stop by An Orange Moon to check out Lynne’s amazing stock of Mid Century furniture and decorating doodads.  You will have to pick your jaw off the floor more than once.  I promise.

An Orange Moon
2418 W. NORTH AVE Chicago,IL 60647
www.anorangemoon.com
http://anorangemoon.bigcartel.com
info@anorangemoon.com
1.773.276.ORANGE
RE-MIX & RE-IMAGINE

And if you want to see more photos, you’re in luck!  Here are the rest of the photos that didn’t make the cut (along with descriptions of most items)!

Vintage ladder as a magazine rack.

1930's "King Arthur" Paintings.

1930's Card Catalogue used for toiletry storage.

Mid Century Chairs from The Second Rvivl, lime green shabby chic table and mid century chain lamp from Uhuru Used Furniture.

Vintage prints on wood.

This is my favorite kitchen. Ever.

1950's Flour & Sugar Tins and vintage 50's kitchen scale (yes, I actually use it).

Vintage Cookie Jar- for utensils, Antique Sambo Teapot, 50's Brass Gooseneck lamp, Vintage containers (I love seeing food in a kitchen. Texture is cool again.)

Mid Century Green Naugahyde Lounge Chair, American of Martinsville chest (was a project piece...I will show you later).

Naugahyde Lounge Chair, 1950's Serving Tray on Mid Century Wire Stand, Mod German Tea for Two Set, Mid Century Wire Magazine Rack, Vintage French Stop Sign

Ltd. Ed. Marshall Field's Repro London Flea Market Print

(Opposite Fireplace) Retro Orange Naugahyde Button Back Loveseat & Armchair, 50's Walnut "Surfboard" Coffee Table from Pink Squirrel Furniture, 50's Walnut Corner End Table from Pink Squirrel Furniture, 60's Deadstock German Curtains, 50's Brass Lamp, Vintage Frames and Driftwood Wall Clock

xoxo, Joules

SHOPPING: The Ruby Collection for JJV

My grandmother, Ruby Nickens, was a fascinating woman.  She collected a vast amount of costume jewelry in her lifetime (December 23, 1923-August 27, 2010).  I was very lucky to inherit her entire collection.  She collected everything from rhinestone earrings to Bakelite bangles.  I’m am so excited to be able to honor her and showcase her lifelong collection.  Each listing has a little piece about the history of her life followed by gorgeous macro photographs of each piece.  Here are a few just wet your whistle.

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While many pieces are unsigned, here are also a few brands that will be appearing in the collection:

  • Monet
  • Florenza
  • Coro
  • Sarah Covington
  • Weiss
  • Pididdly Links
  • Napier
  • Trifari
  • Western Germany & Austrian-made pieces

Shop The Ruby Collection today!