Junk Bonanza Blog Post - Mimi-Toria's Featured

So here's a feature from the Junk Bonanza blog about my business for you to take a peak at if you're interested.  Kim Yeager has done such a nice job of helping to promote the JB event through taking over the blog portion responsibilities of that show.  Just recently it was my time to be featured, so thought I would post it here for you all to see.  If you aren't already a JB blog follower, I encourage you to do so, so you can keep up with the comings and goings of that awesome show.  The show dates are September 15-17th at Shakopee, MN on the Canterbury Race Track property.
http://junkbonanza.blogspot.com/2011/08/vendor-profile-mimi-torias-jewelry.html

PHOTOS BELOW ARE FROM JUNK BONANZA 2010 AND WERE TAKEN AT A SLOW TIME IN THE ACTION.  

My DESTASH jewelry parts area always proves to be a popular stop for other jewelry designers.

I hope to see you there....it is truly a fast paced and exciting event.

Mimi-Toria's Style

A sampling of some of the treasures I've been creating with for the upcoming Junk Market Under Glass Fall Edition.  See more details below and you will not want to miss this show.  There will be a fabulous line up of vendors at this event.  Quality all the way...

Jewelry for the September Shows in Minnesota

Anybody wondering where I've been?  Busy, busy, busy.  I'm preparing for two very large events coming up soon, a very large wedding, coming up soon, and have been remodeling portions of our home, including a new studio/office for my business.  (more on that at a later posting).

I hope some of you are planning to attend my upcoming two shows I will be a vendor at.  They are both in September, back to back.  I am frantically working to have enough items to keep everyone happy with, and will continue to do so until the moment the shows begin.  I like to keep my customers happy!

JUNK MARKET STYLE UNDER GLASS

Sept. 7, 8, 9 & 10

Otten Bros. Nursery

Long Lake, MN

For more info:

http://www.aajms.com/p/junkmarket-under-glass-fall-edition.html

JUNK BONANZA

Sept. 15, 16 & 17

Canterbury Park location

Shakopee, MN

For more info:

http://junkbonanza.com/

Necklace 1 is oh, so cool when worn.  Definitely a statement piece and can easily be layered.  It's creation of the focal was a multi part process with several techniques being used in its design.  I love the gorgeous hand carved wooden pieces that one of my favorite pickers unearthed for me.  The gorgeous focal surround was purchased several years ago and has wonderful patina to it.  The tassel on this piece is stunning and was a found element just last week in a new treasure trove location that I was referred to.  Love these unique elements that truly make the pieces come together.  Overall this piece was culled from 5 separate resources.

Necklace 2 - I am struggling to sell.  Yes, it is one I'd love to keep, but need to sell whatever I can get made up between now and the events.  This fabulous chunky stain piece is so elegant, but yet also perfect with an open shirt and jeans styling as well.  Love the mother of pearl treasures I've included in this piece.  This one just speaks to me.  One of my more upscale pieces, she is a real keeper.  The St. Chirstopher Protection Medal is unique and mimics with its circle of pearls the circle of pearls on the toggle closure of the chain.  One lucky lady will get to buy this piece.  p.s.  Maybe, she'll let me borrow it?  :)

Necklace 3 is a signature design with a bling design on its reverse.  I am well known for using vintage enameled pocket watch faces and than the addition of the flying sparrow on them.  It is recognized as a Mimi-Toria's Design when worn.  This one, however, has the addition of the reverse side with lots of bling and a fun totally different look to it.  Love it when I can create pieces that give my customers Bang for their Bucks with it being worn multiple ways, and/or layered.

Winner of Shabby Apple Dress is:

So here is what happened with the Random Number Generator.  

#13 is the lucky winner of the wonderful
Shabby Apple dress giveaway.
Congratulations!

Rae has chosen the Da Vinci dress
as her favorite.
Contact me, Rae, and I'll get you the information
to get this dress sent your way.

Rae happens to be a sweet lady
 whom I stumbled upon her blog last week-end.

She was referred to in a blog I was already a follower of,
and so I had checked out her blog while at the cabin.
She in turn checked out mine and entered the contest and won!

She also loves heart shaped rocks, shells and other found elements like I do,

and Jami of Freckled Laundry had done a post about her 

which I totally connected with.

Anyways, I consider 

Rae

(the winner chosen by random.org)

 a new friend, 

through the wonderful world of blogging.
Check out Rae's blog here.

Some interesting tidbits:
8 chose Azure Coast as their fav
4 chose Da Vinci as their fav
1 chose the gorgeous Moon River as her fav.

There were 37 actual comments either left on my blog,
or personally emailed to me when they had trouble with blogger
not letting them post their comments.
Thank you everyone for participating and leaving a comment.


For anyone feeling bad about not winning,
I have a surprise for you too.
No, not another free dress,
but
Shabby Apple
is offering a new fabulous offer.

Beginning July 1st they are having a Summer Sale.
Coupon code for check out is:
  SUMMER20


The SAVINGS is
20% OFF their entire site,
with the exclusion of Amalfi Coast Swim Wear.


The Sale Runs the Entire Month of July!


So now is the time to go nab that favorite item
you've been dying to buy.
Shop Shabby Apple now.
Just click on the links to check them out.

True Random Number GeneratorMin: Max: Result:13Powered by RANDOM.ORG

Women's Dress Giveaway

UPDATE

This giveaway is now closed!

Winner will be posted soon...

Would you love to win something for free?

Are you into getting something fun just you?

If so, then my blog is the place for you to stop right now...

read on to learn how you can possibly be the

lucky one that wins a free women's dress.

ShabbyApple

online site has generously offered

one of you my friends,

this wonderful opportunity.

First,

you must decide which of the 3 choices,

you'd like to win. 

Leave me a comment

ON MY BLOG ONLY, PLEASE

 letting me know

if it is 1, 2 or 3

 that is your little hearts desire.

Second,

 if your new here,

become a follower of my blog for another chance.

Third,

 "To enter to win this amazing dress 

"like" Shabby Apple on facebook 

and then leave me a comment saying you did so",

and you will get a third chance to win.

There is one catch...you must have a US mailing address in order to partake in this generous offer.   Please choose your sizing carefully, as their is no exchanges on the free dress.  See info. right below for sizing.

Psssssttttt...

before you take a look at the dresses below,

check out the ShabbyApple site

and see what style is best for you,

according to you answering a couple of questions.

This little test is sooooo cool!

Access it here.

#1.

A true gem of a multi-tasker, the Azure Coast dress, with it's playful puff sleeves and no-nonsense shirt collar, is perfect for the office or a weekend getaway at the shore.  This ocean-colored beauty sports faux-wrap styling—the skirt closes all the way—giving you the look of your favorite wrap dress without the anxiety of worrying whether or not you're unintentionally showing too much leg.

Fit notes:

This dress is 100% cotton.  

To care for this dress, hand wash cold. Hang dress to dry.  

This dress Fits True to Size.

#2.

Take the guesswork out of dressing with the soft and simple Da Vinci dress.  One part sweatshirt, one part puff-sleeved perfection, this easy-wearing number has a flare for the informal with its drop waist, A-line skirt and kangaroo pockets. Pack it for your next weekend getaway or make it a part of your everyday routine. 

Fit Notes: 

This dress follows our Fits Generously fit guide.  

Dress made from Poly Rayon Spandex Jersey.

#3.

Carefully constructed from chocolate brown stretch sateen, the Moon River boasts a high, wide boat neck, fitted bodice,and cap sleeves.  The slightly tapered skirt descends from a bouquet off our flouncy ruffles at the low waist, and falls to the knee. Belted,bedecked with a long strand of pearls or left as a stand-alone statement, Moon River has potential to inspire romantic flashbacks wherever you wear it.  

Fit Notes:
This dress follows our Fits Generously size chart. Ruffle measures approximately 10 inches long. Dress hits at the knee.    

**DRESS HAS A FAIR AMOUNT OF STRETCH.  WE RECOMMEND ORDERING A SIZE DOWN IF YOU ARE BORDERLINE ON YOUR MEASUREMENTS**

The giveaway will run until June 30th!


 If you'd like to order something at
www.shabbyapple.com
 before the giveaway ends, 

you can mention this discount code at checkout...

mimitoria10off

to receive 10% off your order 

in the next 30 days.  


Good luck everyone...
I'm happy to report that I just today won
a dress from this great company on another blog.
I am thrilled!


The winner will be chosen with the use of random.org.

Eight Rules to a Better Life & Giveaway News

Wow, where does the time fly?  It's been 4 weeks since I posted here, and I'm sad to say that is a new record.  Not a good one either.

Where have I been?  Busy... attempting to get some much needed home improvement projects done during some rare sane weather here in Minnesota.  We have talked for about seven years about having our carpets removed and new flooring installed in our main floor of our house, and finally we are proceeding with action and not just talk.  So that's where I've been and what my hands have been into lately.  I promise I will post about it soon, but for today, I just have a little something I'd like to share that I found online.

Eight Rules to a Better Life

1. Never Hate

2. Don't Worry

3. Live Simply

4. Expect a Little

5. Give a Lot

6. Always Smile

7. Live with Love

8. Best of all, Be with God  

*******Exciting giveaway coming to my blog real soon.  Stay tuned for more details to follow.

**********Also, my 300th follower giveway for jewelry will happen after the above giveaway, so please stay tune.

You guys are the awesomest!  Be blessed my friends, and enjoy the warmth outside.