jules and juniper

You can now find me blogging, hopefully with some regularity, at JenniferJeremias.com. Things will be a little less personal this time around, and more focused on jewelry and the things that inspire me. Hopefully there will be a shop there too, though I can’t promise when. Darn this technology for not being the thing I actually love to do. Hope to see you over there, and thanks for spending time with me here these past years.

Oh and I am having an opening for my second jewelry collection tomorrow at Ginger Root. Here’s the deets. Hopefully, maybe I will see you there.

xx

jenn

In the homestretch now, all that remains is —- wait, I still have so much to do! My first full line of jewelry will be available at Ginger Root Design (love this place) starting March 25th, and there’s an opening reception to celebrate. I have just one week to finish tweaking all the designs, create a display and put the finishing touches on all the lovely things that have come back from the caster. All you have to do is show up, eat a cupcake, have a sip of wine and tell me how proud you are. ;) Lucky you.

Special thanks to Rayhan Hasan for the flier and photography work, Bored of Trade for all the support over the past couple of years, my family and friends who believed I could do it and two very special ginger-haired ladies who never gave up on me and who always believed in my vision. Extra special thanks to my special someone, who is a much greater partner, in every sense of the word, than I ever hoped to find in this life. I am one lucky girl.

Can’t wait to see you all next Friday!

Since late fall of last year, I have been working with a loose team of artists, musicians and various creative types on The Folly. It’s part literary journal, part art book, part future cherished found object – in a refreshing landscape format I have grown to love.  The experience of making what we now call The Folly and befriending it’s contributors/editors/designers, far exceeds anything a little old book could muster. But for you, who were not with us these many months – from conception to release – the book is what you get (if you’re lucky at least). They should be available at Smash Records starting tomorrow (and a little bird tells me some will be at Ginger Roots boutique). Limited quantities were made so I hope you, like me, find one to live on your bookshelf.

Here’s a peek at my “Lover’s Stew” on the right.

Photo by Darrow Montgomery//Washington City Paper

A nice little write up from above mentioned paper of the city.

It’s that time of year again. The most wonderful time of the year, where we gather at the Black Cat for last minute holiday shopping, music and beer. The fun starts at 8 pm. See you there.

I’ll be selling jewelry in front of the main stage, alongside the amazing illustration work of Elizabeth Graeber. :)

Sean and I are venturing up to Philly for the semi-annual Punk Rock Flea Market. This Saturday from 10 to 5.

If you’re going to be in Philly (maybe because you live there), check out the flea market and stop by my table to say hi (and buy jewelry…it makes great gifts!). Seriously though, we’re just glad to take a little trip, make a little money, try a new vegetarian restaurant or two and maybe check out the Morris Arboretum – they have a fernery (as in ferns, eee!).

Brooke Kao caught up with me at the Madewell store opening in Georgetown for … some pictures and a little interview. Turns out my favorite fashion blogger (who also happens to be local, young and very talented) is now a style finder for Washingtonian’s style section. She somehow managed to make my run-on sentences comprehensible and my photos much more flattering than I deserved. Hmmm, maybe photoshop has a new filter for removing Asian glow after three too many (free) cocktails.

photo by Brooke Kao

wearing: Marc Jacobs shoes, everything else thrifted, earrings designed and made by me(!)

Mostly though, I enjoyed hanging out with Brooke and chatting about all manner of things (like leopard print mini dresses and london underground shoes) and some fun time in the vintage style photo booth that Madewell had on hand for the party.

In my opinion, Brooke is one of the most fashionable women in DC, so her taking an interest in my “style” that night was extra special. Thanks, Brooke!

Sean and I decided to take a relaxing fall drive several  Saturdays ago and ended up in Middleburg, VA … at sunset.

The most amazing sunset I’ve ever seen.

On the way home we made an unplanned stop at the Super H Mart in Fairfax and had a quiet dinner at my favorite Vietnamese restaurant, Little Saigon. Then, after cleaning and straightening at his place, we settled in to watch Son of Rambow. It was so good I almost made it through the whole thing without falling asleep … almost.

Okay so normally I would say, there is absolutely no reason, ever, for anyone I actually like to go to Georgetown. The exception of course being to visit the amazing jewelry art at Jewelers Werk. Well, now there is a second exception – Madewell has come to Georgetown and their opening celebration is tonight.

The inescapable Brightest Young Things decided to have a Madewell themed photo shoot with stylish DC ladies as their models and among the lovely ladies chosen was yours truly. I know, I can’t explain it either. I guess they know that Shauna Alexander is a most talented photographer who can make anyone and anything look good. I kid, I kid… sort of. But seriously folks, the clothes are pretty great in person, and Shauna’s post for the shoot is adorable. I’m going to the opening tonight – if only to give Shauna hugs, listen to her DJ and drink the free (expertly mixed) cocktails.

The necklace in this photo is of my own creation. I’m looking forward to having a full(ish) collection at the Ginger Roots boutique very soon, so stay tuned. :)

This was an out take from the shoot that Shauna was kind enough to send to me. Thanks, Shauna!

It was bound to happen sooner or later. Sean has been involved in the DC puppeteer scene for some time. It was only a matter of time before it sucked me in too – and I love it! We’re performing tonight with local folk band extraordinaire, Stripmall Ballads. There will be shadow puppets, giant puppets, hot air balloons, a narrator, band and chorus. I’m excited, are you excited? Here’s the details for the event:

Buy tickets in advance here.

You may recall that Sean and I made a trip out to West Texas back in June. Well lucky me, my day job sent me back to El Paso for work last week. I spent one evening at Indian Cliffs Ranch, watching the sun set on the desert, and having the best steak of my life at the Cattleman’s Steakhouse.

desert flora

and fauna

sunset

flowers

the lake at Indian Cliffs

colors!

agave

more flowers

a map of the ranch

Cattleman’s Steakhouse

hay wagons for rides to the movie sets on the premises.

In the spirit of all things Texas, I wore the Mexican dress (above) I thrifted in June from La Junta, a vintage boutique in Alpine, TX. Today I was poking around etsy for more Texas costume and a snake belt (don’t ask) and had the luck of stumbling across La Junta’s online shop! So many more beautiful dresses to covet, I want them all!