SPRING Giveaway

I'm giving away one of my most favorite pieces . . .

The Miriam Necklace

 

Here's the details on how to win:  Simply like my facebook page and share on your wall leaving a comment about how you feel when wearing your favorite Tippy Stockton Jewelry.  Make sure you tag Tippy Stockton so I can be sure to read your post. 

Would you like to be entered twice?  Just scroll over and send ME an e-mail with YOUR e-mail information, and I'll add you to my mailing list.  Three times???  Go over and follow me on Pinterest, and I'll add your name again.  See, it's easy! 

Winner will be chosen Thursday, May 23. I'll announce the winner here, and on my Facebook Page.  GOOD LUCK! 

This girl loves Vintage

When the calendar turned over to a new year, I knew it was time for me to make a change too.  Nothing drastic, just a little tweak here and there.  What I realized was that my website had so many categories; it began to look a little jumbled up.  So I evaluated what was there.  Two distinct looks . . . Vintage and antique vs. Contemporary and modern. 

While I love both categories, I have to say that my heart really lives and loves Vintage.  I get excited when I find a little treasure; like a pair of cast off clip-on earrings from the 50's-60's.  This makes my heart beat a little faster with the anticipation of what I will do with it. 

So, in February, I launched that Vintage part of my line . . . ANTIQUITIES!  I've been really happy with the response I've had for the new pieces.  And I'm excited by ALL the beauties that will be coming to life in the next few weeks. 

I will obviously continue to expand the LaMer line.  I have lots of you who love that look too, and I wouldn't want to discriminate :)

For now though, I leave you with a lovely collage of all things v.i.n.t.a.g.e!  Find your favorite here:  http://tippystockton.com/category_30/AN.tiq.UI.ties.htm

Day 10 of 25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

Day 10 of the 25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS brings you a sweet deal on four of my favorite necklaces; The Boundary, The Fiona, The Hermosa, and The Mulholland.  Take your pick on these beauties for just $75 each through Sunday.  Each is unique and different but all equally beautiful.  Layer these up with a long necklace or wear them separately to make a HUGE statement.  The prices are already set to the sale price, so just click away! 

Wedded Bliss

Who doesn't love a Wedding? This seems to be the Summer of Weddings for me here at Tippy Stockton. A sweet young lady who I met several years ago approached me in the Spring to design some pieces that she could wear for her Wedding Day, as well as create some lovely pieces for her Bridesmaids. Now this was a project I could sink my teeth into. Not having any daughters myself, I felt like this was an opportunity for me to dream. I have to say, this was one of the most fun projects that I have worked on in a long time. Abby's necklace was, I have to say SPECTACULAR!!! I had a lovely old brooch tucked away in my stash of goodies, and I knew this would make the perfect necklace for my sweet and petite girl.

(fresh water pearls are wirewrapped on sterling silver and attached to this lovely Vintage brooch)

For the Bridesamaids, Abby wanted something a little chunky, kind of a statement piece. She also wanted something that they could wear long after the Wedding. With a little help from an ETSY friend, we decided on these gorgeous Vintage cabachons; two sizes separated by Swarovksi crystal rounds. All wirewrapped together with oxidized sterling silver. The earrings are Vintage as well - the teardrop shaped beads are amazing and are complemented with Swarovski beads and a length of chain.

Abby has picked a gorgeous shade of Aubergine - leaning a little more towards a Raisin color. So pretty and so popular this season.

I was also asked to make a companion bracelet for a fresh water pearl bracelet that Abby had received from her Dad. I kept it simple by adding a few fresh water pearls, Swarovski crystals, and a lovely Swarovski rhinestone bead. All attached to a delicate sterling silver chain.


The flower girls will each receive this precious little piece; fashioned to resemble the bracelet that Abby is wearing, this one comes complete with a sterling silver flower basket charm. Darling!

I came home last night to find these beauties in my in-box. My jewelry is sold in a little shop in Kirkland, WA called Haley's Cottage. On a recent trip into the shop, a lovely young lady purchased the earrings above to go with her ensemble. Can you say gorgeous???

Here's Michelle looking so pretty wearing my Juliet Earrings.

And they lived happily ever after.

Who says work isn't fun. I get to do this every day! I am blessed and I love seeing the after part. I'm finishing up another wedding order as we speak. So check back soon when I will show you Abby's Wedding - September 4, 2010, and Cathy and Zach's Wedding - September 4, 2010. Congratulations Abby, Cathy and Michelle!

http://www.tippystockton.etsy.com/

It's a new Season . . .

http://www.tippystockton.etsy.com

It's Spring my friends - time to shed those sweaters, throw open the windows, grab a bunch of tulips or daffodils at the market, and treat yourself to something fabulous to celebrate the Season.

Happy Spring . . .

Are you a Farm Chick???

A Farm Chick is a girl who sees the world through rose colored glasses. She laughs a lot. She's farmgirl meets Fifth Avenue, and with a little style, she'll change the world. Serena (the original Farm Chick)

Are you looking for a hoot of a good time? Well, follow me and many others to Spokane, WA the weekend of June 5 -6. This is one Vintage Show you'll not want to miss. From antique furniture, to Vintage linens and lace, to French themed pillows in burlap and cotton, to lovely jewelry from Tippy Stockton. You will find it all at the Spokane Fairgrounds. Spend a couple of junktabulous (thanks Timi for the new description of our crazy lives) days in Spokane. Meet some new junkin friends, sample a little bit of Americana, and load up on some amazing Vintage goods. Check back here often as I start to preview some of the great vendors who will be attending. Come on y'all! See you in Spokane.

I Love Pink . . .

I LOVE Pink . . . and a lot of it. The Funky Junk Sisters Antique Show and Flea Market was decked out in every shade of pink imagineable. The boa's were flaunted, and the feathers were flying on Friday night as the show opened to a blustery wind and a long line of eager shoppers. Debi Kennedy of Retreat was the pink tree designer extraordinaire. She did an amazing job on this gorgeous Pink Christmas tree - tickets were sold for a drawing to benefit Breast Cancer Research and "Save the Ta Ta's". Congrats to the lucky winner!

Pearl was all decked out in Pink for the Party!!!

Lot's of Jewels and pretty bejeweled boxes.

A bevy of pillows with Holiday Greetings - can you say Merry Christmas in French??? Why yes I can . . . Joyeux Noel! and Italian . . . Buon Natale!!!

Earrings for every occasion.

Say it with flowers and fruit!!!

A sweet and lovely girly-girl lamp and custom made lampshade!!!

Vintage ornaments, and sparkly stars!

Holiday vases to brighten up your windowsill.

Another cheerful and lovely display.

This is Betty - she's from "3 Sassy Tartes". I couldn't resist taking her picture since she looks like she belongs with my booth. Oh, my gosh and how cute is she. My very own Carol Merrill!!!

TA DA!!!

My sweet helpers . . . John on the left (hubby, shoulder rubber, and all around great sport), and Todd (eye candy is his specialty - master display dude)

And my best girl Judy! Give her any project and she'll get it done.

I couldn't have done this show without all of the help of my good friends and family. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say Hello. I know the traffic was terrible and the weather was dreadful, but for all of the die hard Vintage Junkers, Thank YOU!!!

It's Show Time

It seems like just yesterday that I loaded up the trailer to head to my first Funky Junk Sisters Show last June. Well, it's that time again - the loading has started, the glitter is flying, and the anticipation is building. I keep telling myself that this is hard work, but the minute I enter the Show, I know it's all worth it. To hear a bunch of Vintage Junk Crazy Ladies buzzing - it doesn't get any better.

We're heading south tonight to drop off the load, then it's up and out early Friday morning for set-up. I have my road crew with me; John, my sweet helper, cohort, and master set builder, Judy, my lovely neighbor who is always laden with ideas, set display extraordinaire, and Todd, he's on the beautification team. With lots of hands, we should be done in plenty of time to don our pink shirts and get the Show started.

Friday Night is a Breast Cancer benefit called, "Save the TA TA's". Grab a few of your best girlfriends and head out to Puyallup for a really fun evening. Many of the vendors, including me, will be handing out discount coupons for the evening. The Sisters will be selling tickets for the big drawing - a chance to win a gorgeous, already decorated Christmas Tree. There will be food a'plenty, and oh so much FUN!!!

Saturday is an early start for all of us, including you early birds. The doors open at 8:00am sharp for all of you who want to get the best pickins. We finish up on Saturday at 6:00pm.

For all of you who can't attend this amazing show, my websites are both open. They are full of some gorgeous things to kick start the Holiday Season. I'll be shipping on Monday, October 26.

Vintage Jewelry @ www.tippystockton.etsy.com

Textiles n' Stuff @ www.tippystextilesnstuff.etsy.com

Hope I see a lot of you in Puyallup! It's sure to be a great Show with over 90 vendors!

Here's the address:

South Hill Mall Campus (in the old Bally's Gym Facility)

3600 - 9th St. SW - Puyallup, WA

See ya'll there!

French Flea Market

Tippy Stockton will take it on the road again - this time I'm much closer to home. I will join a few of my friends at a "French Flea Market" in Mill Creek, WA on Saturday, September 12. Get a sneak preview of some of my new and exciting designs for Fall & Holiday. I have been on a buying trip and have come across some amazing new things - I can't wait to get home to start beading. Of course, I will also have my cute little apothecary bottles, frames, scarves, and lots of found Vintage lovelies!!! I hope you'll join me at this fun event.

15021 Main Street - Mill Creek, WA

10:00am - 8:00pm - Saturday, September 12