shop handmade - shop local

My personal mantra this year is, "it's going to be a handmade Christmas". But if you're one of the many who simply doesn't get crafty with it, or maybe you just don't have the time to try your hand at knitting a scarf or booties, then why not consider giving the gift of handmade, or local, or both? I bet your neighbors will thank you.

We've been busy at the Sweet Mojo workshop shipping and making more product for shows, (and yes, folks are doing their Christmas shopping with us).... It's been fun, and we love the repeat business that we've been lucky to have!

I'm showing off our Body Oil, as everyone I know is complaining about dry skin since the weather has changed. I love this Body Oil, my friends love this Body Oil and customers want more. It leaves a light satiny sheen, but if you like that heavy-crisco-like-look, well, then I'm happy to report that this stuff isn't for you! We've got it in about 5 of our current scents, but would be glad to whip you up some in your favorite Sweet Mojo scent!

We've got a great deal going on our Sugar Scrub Sampler 15 Pack. Over the summer we thought it would be a great idea for wedding/shower gifts and envisioned boxes of them appearing like sprinkles of candy at garden & spa parties. Now that Christmas is here, we realize the potential they have for being great stocking stuffers and basket fillers or the perfect gift for teachers and friends at the office.

We are excited to announce that I am hosting another Artisans' Trunk Show at the Higher Grounds in Hallowell, Maine. The last one was too much fun, filled with friends, music, art and mimosas. What better way is there to shop for the holidays really?

Regardless of where you live, consider hitting a local craft show, or taking a little time to get on great sites like Etsy and Artfire, I bet you'll be surprised at the talent out there!

xoxo Jes

hey... guess what?

So we are having a little contest over at Sweet Mojo... woncha flit by and play along?

Groovin' on a sunny afternoon....

We are psyched to announce that Junque Revival, Vintage Jewelry & Sweet Mojo Apothecary will be set up for the entire day at the Portland Music and Arts Festival this Saturday on Free Street. Presented and sponsored by WCLZ, The Dogfish and a plethora of other Maine businesses, this all day music event will have an eclectic mix of bands along with some fabulous Maine artists & vendors.

Our tent will have oodles and oodles of cool costume jewelry by Nancy (my Mom) from Vintage Jewelry. I plan on bringing the Junque Revival copper tree loaded up with jewels, and of course Jolene and myself will have of our entire line of products from Sweet Mojo plus new products that you wont find online.

Check out the website to get all the info... and we hope to see you there!

shop and rock people!

new scent & trunk show...............

Under The Sun is our new uplifting scent, designed to kick those blues and put a spring into your step!

We'll be selling our divine products at Chase Farm Bakeries Trunk Show in Augusta, Maine this coming Saturday.
Find out about the new scent and the trunk show over at Sweet Mojo's blog.

weathered driftwood & shells

The first two pieces were designed especially for the Spring 2010 issue of A Jewelry Affaire magazine. I had taken a trip to Alaska last year with my hubby for our 10 year anniversary. Yes Maine and Alaska are different, but there are similarities in their rustic beauty. I brought home with me a few pieces of driftwood and lava stone.... once I got back home, I dug through my shells, all found right here in Maine while beachcombing.

"Drifting" bracelet

"Morning Tide" necklace
I wanted to eventually have a small collection of seashore treasures to share and sell. I strove to keep each piece simple, rustic and natural. This vintage jewel has been attatched to a beautiful worn bit of shell.

"Set Sail" shell brooch

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I've been doing some cleaning and started a SALE section at Junque Revival's Etsy shop.
PHEW... it feels pretty darn good!

xoxox

only two weeks away!

We are getting close to the sale at my house, and I am just a wee bit excited!

We have artists bringing pottery, jewelry, art, tie-dyes, photography and so much more.

My Mom is coming with vintage buttons and costume jewelry and there will be lots of tag sale tables set up. I will also have some vintage wares at very reasonable prices.

Of course SWEET MOJO will be set up in the sunroom, so it's a perfect time to smell all of our scents!

I wish some of my bloggy friends lived closer, I know we'd have a ball!

Sweet Mojo's got a blog! We have so many fun stories from the workshop, we decided it was time to get blogging! We will also be running contests, filling you in on new experiments & more.

Wont you flit by for a visit? Just click here!

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Big Daddy and I took our annual trip to Jonesport, Maine, and spent a long weekend on his Dad's boat. As always, there was A LOT of socializing with the Beal's Island crew, picnik cruises, dancing on the deck & The Lobster Boat races.

You just can't beat these accomodations!

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Today's my first day back in the workshop and we've made four batches of our Soothing Salt Soaks. We are also experimenting with an all-over body oil spray, that is looking to be FABULOUS! Every day on my vacation was filled with sun-sun-sun, and once we got back to the boat I'd spray the body oil on my sun-drenched skin, and (if I may so myself) my skin looked (and smelled) wonderful. We'll keep you posted on the progress ;)

fabulous!

Did someone say FREE SHIPPING?

We are offering FREE SHIPPING on anything in the shop at Artfire! Now thru July 10th

Enter coupon code FREE SHIPPING at checkout.

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and if we don't see you, please have a fun and safe holiday weekend!

xox

Jes & Jolene

art in the country....

I still have to add the address and directions to the bottom.... but we will be putting these posters up EVERYPLACE we can think of!

The holiday weekend proved to be a non-stop whirlwind of activities... we had quite an impromptu crowd Friday night, and i managed to throw together ribs on the grill, coleslaw & roasted sweet potatoes. We stayed up into wee hours of the night by the campfire chatting & socializing.

Saturday morning Big D. and I roused ourselves up early enough to play outside and we finished our stone walkway. A proccess that has taken us about three summers, this little part in the front was the last bit to be done.

Sunday We took the boat out of Wiscasset, Maine & headed to Robinhood, where we stopped and had lunch at The Osprey. Here's Miss Jolene, my Sweet Mojo partner. It is tradition that her and Mikey get the first boatride of the season. (fellow fishermen not included)

Lots of gorgeous views, and these canadian geese did not seem to be bothered by our appearance, and posed appropriately.......
I also managed to squeeze in a trade with one of my favorite crafters, Kirsten of Anabel Fuzz.
Since Jolene and I are going to be hitting some summer markets with our products, I had to think about style, comfort & a little organization. She'll custom design your vendor apron for you!! And I love her retro fabrics!

I have to share with you my new summer scent that I have been wearing every day from Sweet Mojo...... it's called Sunbeam. I have managed to turn several of our customers here in the area into Sunbeam addicts! Including my best friend Brodie who has been coming to the workshop on Fridays to help us. I love a girl who works for product! It was funny, because I was into our floral-garden-like scents this early spring (Butterfly Girl, Fairy Lore & Happy Wings to name a few) as I think I must've been craving my perennial gardens. Once summer hit, I switched to Sunbeam. I'm totally loving that I've got all of these sweet-smelling options at my fingertips these days!

It is a mix of Sweet Orange, Neroli & Vetiver. It is so fresh and summery, and best of all, I have been told I smell good from strangers at the grocery store!! It makes me think of sunshine & blossoms.....

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We have a family gathering down the road this afternoon, so I am up early to get groceries. There is a church down the road from me that always has THE BEST lawn sale, so I'm strategizing to be one of the first in line when the doors open!
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What did you do for your holiday weekend?? Leave us your link in the comments if you posted... we'd love to see!

a few of my favorite things

SHOP HANDMADE

SHOP MAINE!

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1. Vintage Junque
2. Worthy Goods
3. Shell Scapes
4. Littleput Land
5. Clay Patty
6. Willow and Me
7. Sweet Mojo Apothecary
8. Treasure Scents