Julia Bristow Jewelry

Julia Bristow Grape Cluster Earrings in Elle UK Magazine March 2012 issue!!

2012-01-31T14:08:00.000-08:00

Look for Julia Bristow Jewelry fruit jewelry handwoven grape cluster earrings featured in March 2012 Issue of Elle UK Magazine!

25th Annual Bridge School Benefit

2011-10-12T11:02:00.000-07:00

A couple of Julia Bristow Jewelry beaded guitar straps are going to be auctioned off at the 25th annual Bridge School Gala on October 14th followed by the huge 25th Anniversary Bridge School Benefit on October 22th and 23rd at the Shoreline Amphitheater, featuring:

Neil Young
Eddie Vedder
Dave Matthews
Arcade Fire
Foo Fighters (Sunday only)
Los Invisibles, featuring Carlos Santana, Cindy Blackman Santana & Guests
Beck
Mumford & Sons
Tony Bennett (Sunday only)
Diana Krall (Saturday only)
Jenny Lewis

So exciting! This is an awesome school.

Huge SALE for Mother's Day! 40% of ALL items of in-stock jewelry at Julia Bristow Jewelry!

2011-04-25T19:16:00.000-07:00

It is time for Spring and time to move some of my in-stock jewelry items. From now through the month of May, all in-stock jewelry items on www.JuliaBristowJewelry.com will be on sale for 40% off!!* Just complete your order via paypal and you will receive an instant 40% back on all items that are in stock. The items that are custom-made at time of order are noted on website and will not be included in refund. If you are in doubt, feel free to email.

Take advantage of this rare offer on Julia Bristow Jewelry in time to get that special Spring-time gift. Offer ends May 31st at midnight.

* This offer does not include made at time of order items or custom beaded guitar straps. Refund of 40% does not include CA tax or shipping.

"Real Life Runway" featured Julia Bristow fruit bracelet today!

2011-03-11T13:22:00.000-08:00

Julia Bristow fruity bracelet featured on this "Real Life Runway" article today!

"Bird Song" by Haden & Brandon Bristow

2010-12-07T12:34:00.000-08:00

Just thought I'd post this sweet and adorable cartoon created by my son & husband, Haden and Brandon Bristow.

Julia Bristow Jewelry worn on Great Day news today!

2010-12-03T09:24:00.000-08:00

New Featured on two Etsy Treasuries!

2010-11-27T10:43:00.000-08:00

My beaded guitar strap was featured today on a "southwestern" themed Etsy Treasury today and also discovered I had recently been featured in a "World Peace Day" Etsy Treasury with my Peace Doves Neil Young replica beaded guitar strap on September 21st.

Don't forget - Black Friday sale ends November 30th at www.JuliaBristowJewelry.com!

Black Friday Sale at JuliaBristowJewelry.com!!!

2010-11-22T09:17:00.000-08:00

I am feeling cozy and warm by the fire this holiday season with a beautiful blanket of snow outside in the Sierras, so I think this calls for a Holiday sale! Give your loved ones a gift of handcrafted signed artisan jewelry from www.JuliaBristowJewelry.com.

I am offering a "Black Friday" sale starting November 26th! Orders placed between November 26th and November 30th will receive 30% off the entire order!*

Thank you for visiting my site and happy holidays!

* Place order via Paypal, 30% of order total (minus shipping and taxes) will immediately be refunded. Please note this offer does not include beaded guitar straps.

New Interview about Julia Bristow Jewelry on UsTrendy.com

2010-10-07T07:17:00.000-07:00

A new interview posted today about Julia Bristow Jewelry on UsTrendy.com where I have a portfolio. Hope you will help me out and vote 5 stars on me and all of my jewelry!

You can see the interview here.

Fresh Air Fund - can you help?

2010-08-12T09:23:00.000-07:00

Fresh Air Fund is still in need of host families. Help to change thousands of inner-city children's lives.

Featured on Etsy Treasury today!

2010-08-11T09:26:00.001-07:00

Beaded guitar strap featured on a guitar-themed Etsy treasury today!

Also noted a nice interview with owners of Happy Little Hippo Boutique in Santa Barbara where Julia Bristow Jewelry is sold. Lianne is wearing a Julia Bristow Jewelry casual necklace.

Featured in lots of Etsy Treasuries this week!

2010-06-22T18:27:00.000-07:00

June 22, 2010:

June 19, 2010:

June 16, 2010:

Julia Bristow Jewelry is featured in three Etsy Treasuries this week!

Vote for me?

2010-06-02T13:52:00.001-07:00

Please vote for my site here: All you do is click. I would appreciate it!

Julia Bristow beaded guitar strap on Etsy Treasury today

2010-05-27T12:43:00.000-07:00

Today Julia Bristow beaded guitar strap was on a Crystal Bowersox tribute Etsy Treasury

Julia Bristow Jewelry now featured at Cherie Amour Boutique, Ventura, CA

2010-05-17T07:11:00.000-07:00

I am happy to announce that Julia Bristow Jewelry is now available at Cherie Amour Boutique, a unique boutique at 63 South California Street, in sunny Ventura, California, where you can find a gift for everyone with a wide selection of merchandise.

Drop by and check out Julia Bristow grape cluster and fruit jewelry and say hello to Cherie for me!

New items added to website this weekend with more on the way!

2010-05-16T06:40:00.000-07:00

I was finally able to add some new items to my website this weekend now that my computer problems are resolved. You can see all of them here. Keep coming back over the next few weeks, as I will be adding more things - it is so beautiful outside, I am greatly inspired!

May is Tuberous Sclerosis Awareness Month

2010-05-15T15:37:00.000-07:00

May is National Tuberous Sclerosis Awareness Month. Please tell one person you know about TSC to help spread the word.

Julia Bristow Jewelry items donated to TS Alliance for Comedy for a Cure 2010, Hollywood, California:

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On a jewelry making binge! Mother's Day special offer...

2010-04-24T12:46:00.000-07:00

Spring is in the air! The beautiful spring air has brought up a lot of inspiration and I have been having fun making a bunch of new pretty jewelry items in the past few weeks. However, due to computer issues, have been unable to add them to my website. I will get them listed soon so keep checking back!

Mother's Day is coming soon, so I am offering a special for Mother's Day. Buy any necklace and you will receive a free pair of matching earrings! This offer is good on any order placed between now and May 9th.* Don't miss this special offer. You can find a great gift for your mom on Mother's Day on www.JuliaBristowJewelry.com!

Just a small sample of a few of the casual pieces I've been making:

*Please keep in mind orders must be placed in advance if you'd like them to arrive by Mother's Day.

Nice article on Sassy Fashionista today!

2010-04-16T13:49:00.000-07:00

Nice article about my jewelry today on this site

Julia Bristow jewelry worn on KMPH Great Day news today!

2010-03-22T10:07:00.000-07:00

Julia Bristow necklace and earrings worn on today's KMPH Valley News broadcast of Great Day by Kim Stephens.

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Little Girl Easter Bracelet Special Gifts!

2010-03-13T16:21:00.000-08:00

For a limited time ~ Little Girl Easter Bracelets! Give your little girls a special treat on Easter. This very special Easter gift is a beautiful bracelet in pink or yellow, which comes packaged just as shown with the bracelet inside a pastel egg which sits nestled in a small mossy green handcrafted bird's nest!

Your choice of pink or yellow bracelet made with polymer clay rose with firepolish glass and rose quartz or serpentine gemstone beads, pretty gold plated findings and magnetic clasp, and signed with gold filled engraved Julia Bristow tag. Hurry as supplies are limited! Purchase at: www.JuliaBristowJewelry.com

Julia Bristow in OK Weekly Magazine!

2010-03-11T08:00:00.000-08:00

Julia Bristow bracelet in this week's OK Magazine (March 22, 2010 issue):

JuliaBristowJewelry.com reaches 100,000 unique visits!

2010-03-08T14:18:00.000-08:00

Today I am celebrating that my website (created & maintained entirely by me), www.juliabristowjewelry.com, has reached 100,000 unique visits. I am very proud of this achievement and think this is good cause for celebration! My website currently averages 3,700 unique views monthly! Thanks to everyone who has viewed my website and I can't wait to reach my next milestone of 200,000!

Only two days left Guitar Straps Sale ~ Sale ends Sunday!

2010-03-05T16:27:00.000-08:00

Only two days left Guitar Straps Sale ~ Sale ends Sunday! Don't miss your chance to get a hand-beaded guitar strap at these very reduced prices.

Check out this great post about my fruit jewelry on "Fashion Rebirth"

2010-03-03T14:32:00.000-08:00

Discovered this wonderful post about my fruit jewelry and bib necklaces on Fashion Rebirth.

Check out the post here.

Tons of new casual jewelry added to website today

2010-02-28T18:26:00.000-08:00

I added a few pages of jewelry to my website today, pieces I had only had available at gift sales, now available online! Many pieces of casual wear and some new necklace designs. You can see the new jewelry here

I still have much more to add, which will be completed this next week.

Julia Bristow necklace in Science Magazine

2010-02-26T08:11:00.001-08:00

Julia Bristow necklace worn by scientist and professor, Marcie McClure, in her interview in Science Magazine.

You can see the interview here.

By Popular Demand - More Ultimate Charm Bracelets!

2010-02-24T11:36:00.000-08:00

Some new Ultimate Charm Bracelets have been created and added to the website!

You can see all of the prior Ultimate Charm Bracelets here.

Great post about my beaded guitar straps on LA-Story!

2010-02-09T08:24:00.000-08:00

There is a great post on LA-Story today about my beaded guitar straps being great gift idea for Valentine's day!

You can check out the post here.

Julia Bristow earrings giveaway on Chicgalleria.com!

2010-02-08T09:40:00.000-08:00

Chicgalleria.com posted an interview/article today about my jewelry and they are hosting a giveaway to win a beautiful pair of cluster pearl earrings!! Don't miss it!

See the article here

All Bristow Custom Beaded Guitar Straps ON SALE!!!!

2010-02-04T17:10:00.000-08:00

For a limited time only, all Bristow Custom Beaded Guitar Straps are on sale for greatly reduced prices! These are all hand-beaded, designer signed guitar straps, great one-of-a-kind gifts. They are custom made at time of order and you can choose from many colors and styles. Hurry and place your order today for your unique strap they will be made on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Earrings now on Julia Bristow Jewelry website!

2009-12-13T15:20:00.000-08:00

I have finally added some of my earrings to my website. There are many more to add, so keep checking back!

New bib necklaces made by popular demand!

2009-12-12T15:06:00.001-08:00

I created three more bib necklaces due to their immense popularity at my jewelry shows. You can view my new items here. I will be adding more jewelry over the next week.

ETSY sale!!!

2009-12-10T13:16:00.001-08:00

I am currently having a sale on my Etsy site and adding many items from my website! Look for the sale logo on many of the pieces - these are marked 30% off the regular price! I will be adding more over the next several days so bookmark this page and check back often! These items will only be offered for sale on my Etsy shop!!

Start shopping now!

Julia Bristow Jewelry at Pomona Harvest Festival this weekend

2009-11-30T10:15:00.000-08:00

This weekend!! Come see me at the Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show
Pomona Fairplex Pomona, California
December 4-6, 2009, Booth #B87

Hours Friday 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Location:
Fairplex - LA County Fairgrounds
1101 W. McKinley Ave.
Pomona, CA

Hope to see you there where you will find so many amazing arts and crafts vendors for those extra special handmade gifts for your loved ones!

Nice post about the Christmas Show here

2009-11-25T10:07:00.000-08:00

See this post about the One-of-a-Kind Christmas Show here on Fashion Trend Guide

Line up:

Each day:

Beach City Sound Club 10-11 a.m.
Fashion Show 11-12 noon
Snow play area all day

Friday:

David Kirton - Children's Program 12:30 -2:30 p.m.
Comedian Annie McKnight 4-5 p.m.
David Kirton 6-7 p.m.
Movie: Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer 7:00 p.m.

Saturday:

Tune Bandits 12:30-2 p.m.
Hopskin 1/2 hour
Evan Cottrel 1/2 hour
Luau Malibu 4-5 p.m.
Comedian Matt Claybrooks 5-6 p.m.
Rod Melancon 6-7 p.m.
Movie: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians 7 p.m.

Sunday:

Kangus Band 1-2 p.m.
Youth Band and Choir Kids 4-5 p.m.
Sade Champagne 5-6 p.m.

Closes 6 p.m. Sunday

Hope to see you there, come by my booth Julia Bristow Jewelry

More info - One of a Kind Christmas Show - Ventura, California

2009-11-13T11:01:00.000-08:00

Julia Bristow Jewelry will be one of the over 200 participating vendors at this year's "One-of-a-Kind Christmas Show" the best shopping weekend of the year!! There will be no Holiday Ventura Street Fair this year due to budget cuts so this will be a great shopping event to attend to get all of your handcrafted and unique holiday shopping done! November 27-29, three days of holiday shopping, live music on stage including David Kirton, Kangus Band, Tune Bandits, Beach City Sound Club, Rod Melancon, Sade Champagne, and comedians Annie McKnight and Matt Claybrooks, Luau Malibu, food vendors, visit Santa and his elves, a fashion show, see live reindeer and animals, and play in the snow!!! Shop for unique handcrafted gifts from carefully chosen vendors for "one-of-a-kind" gifts. This is going to be a huge event, bring the whole family, for fun and entertainment. Ventura Film Festival presenting "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer" and Santa Claus Conquers the Martians." This is a charity event by Help USA Homes with proceeds going to benefit the homeless. A great way to spread holiday cheer and help others! Stop by my booth and say hello and receive 30% off your entire purchase!!! Tell your friends and make this event a success!!

Seaside Park - Ventura FairgroundsHarbor Blvd., Ventura, California

See below for details and times:

Visit the Exhibitors 10 am – 6 pm Artisans, Crafters, Gourmet & Baked Goods, Electronics, Antiques, Jewelry, Clothing, Toys of all kinds, Furniture, Decorations, Christmas Trees, Photograph the Family Visit the Christmas Village 10 am – 9 pm Santa & Mrs. Clause & Live Reindeer, The Manger & Three Kings, Gospel Singers, Christmas Carolers, Sleigh Rides, Spectacular Light Show, Tree Decoration Competition & Train Rides Too Ventura Special Events 10 am – 9 pm Ice Skating, Theatre Production Show, Comedy & Poetry Night, Live Bands & Runway Fashion Show

Promotions and Special Offers

2009-11-02T14:15:00.000-08:00

Show your support and become a fan on Facebook and Suggest my page to your Facebook friends and I will show you my appreciation by offering 10% off your next shopping order on my website! Share my website link to your Facebook friends and receive an additional 10% off!*

*All you need to do to receive this special offer is Become a Fan at the above link, and then click "Suggest to Friends." Once you have done this, just email me the link to your Facebook profile so that I can see my page listed in your pages section, place your order and receive a 10% refund of your subtotal on Paypal. In order to receive the additional 10% off, just share my link with your Facebook friends, then email me the link to your profile where the link is displayed. You will then be refunded 20% of the subtotal of your order if both the link and page are on your profile. Orders must be placed within 5 days of your becoming a fan and posting the link to receive these discounts and links MUST be emailed to me PRIOR to placing your order. I cannot give discount if link email is sent after placing your order. Discount will not be given if email is sent after placing order, but you would qualify to receive a discount on your next order, as long as it is placed within five days.

I appreciate the support and want to thank you for it! I appreciate the support and want to thank you for it!

Exclusive end of year event – Julia Bristow Jewelry online sample sale!

2009-11-01T14:06:00.000-08:00

In order to clear out my 2009 inventory to make way for the new, I will be offering wholesale prices to the public in this once-a-year special event! Starts November 6through November 26th, just in time for unique holiday gift ideas! See wholesale pricing details below:

*All Paypal orders subtotaling $100 will receive 30% instant rebate.*
*All Paypal orders subtotaling $250 will receive 40% instant rebate.*
*All Paypal orders subtotaling $500 will receive 50% instant rebate!*

This offer is good toward every item on my website! Hurry and place your order today, items will be moving fast and many are one-of-a-kind items which cannot be duplicated.

Visit my website and start your shopping early this year!

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*Rebate will be in the form of a Paypal instant refund on the above-noted percent off of your entire subtotal, before shipping and tax.

Julia Bristow Children's Jewelry now available at Happy Little Hippo Boutique in Santa Barbara

2009-10-23T13:00:00.000-07:00

I am happy to announce that a great selection of cute and fun children's jewelry is now available at Happy Little Hippo Boutique in sunny Santa Barbara, California! This is a green eco-friendly resale boutique where all of the super hip and adorable clothing is carefully handchosen so that only the best quality and finest clothing is available. Affordable and fashionable kids' clothing from baby to size 10, plus equipment, toys and accessories. You will find both my designer-signed quality beaded gemstone, glass, pearl, wood and shell and fancy girl jewelry and cool little boy jewelry at this boutique with a variety of items added frequently. There are also great Halloween costumes currently available and the store is constantly adding new clothing. Hope you will visit this great boutique.

One of a Kind Christmas Show - Ventura, California!

2009-10-22T14:32:00.000-07:00

Julia Bristow Jewelry will be one of the over 200 participating vendors at this year's "One-of-a-Kind Christmas Show" the best shopping weekend of the year!! November 27-29, three days of holiday shopping, live music, food, visit Santa and his elves, a fashion show, see live reindeer, and skate in an outdoor ice-skating rink at the beach!! Shop for unique handcrafted gifts from carefully chosen vendors for "one-of-a-kind" gifts. This is going to be a huge event, bring the whole family, for fun and entertainment. This is a charity event by Help USA Homes in partnership with United Way with proceeds going to help the homeless. A great way to spread holiday cheer and help others! Stop by my booth and say hello and receive 30% off your entire purchase!!! Tell your friends and make this event a success!!

Seaside Park - Ventura Fairgrounds
Harbor Blvd., Ventura, California

See below for details and times:

Visit the Exhibitors 10 am – 6 pm

Artisans, Crafters, Gourmet & Baked Goods, Electronics, Antiques, Jewelry, Clothing, Toys of all kinds, Furniture, Decorations, Christmas Trees, Photograph the Family

Visit the Christmas Village 10 am – 9 pm

Santa & Mrs. Clause & Live Reindeer, The Manger & Three Kings, Gospel Singers, Christmas Carolers, Sleigh Rides, Spectacular Light Show, Tree Decoration Competition & Train Rides Too

Ventura Special Events 10 am – 9 pm

Ice Skating, Theatre Production Show, Comedy & Poetry Night, Live Bands & Runway Fashion Show

Gift Gulch Artisan Jewelry Craft Sale Halloween Weekend!

2009-10-22T14:12:00.001-07:00

Julia Bristow Jewelry will be among the local Sierra mountain artisans displaying their jewelry Halloween weekend, Saturday and Sunday Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. at the Gift Gulch, 40444 Highway 41, Oakhurst, California. Come by for some free refreshments and get some holiday shopping done early this year! You will definitely find some one-of-a-kind gift items from these local artisans. Hope to see you there!
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Julia Bristow Jewelry at Ventura Harvest Festival this weekend!

2009-10-14T23:19:00.000-07:00

This weekend!! Come see me at the Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show
Seaside Park Ventura County Fairgrounds - Ventura, California
October 16-18, 2009, Booth #S12

Hope to see you there where you will find so many amazing arts and crafts vendors for those extra special handmade gifts for your loved ones!

Julia Bristow Jewelry Pleasanton Harvest Festival!

2009-08-28T12:18:00.000-07:00

Julia Bristow Jewelry will be at booth #J26 at the Pleasanton Harvest Festival September 11-13, 2009

Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show
Alameda County Fairgrounds - Pleasanton, California
September 11-13, 2009

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The Harvest Festivals are host to a large amount of talented artisans and craft vendors selling art and special handcrafted gift items! Don't miss this great event and hope you will come by my booth and say hello!

New jewelry with thoughts of the ocean

2009-08-14T14:18:00.000-07:00

I have been enjoying the summer and notice that many of my pieces created during summer have a real beach/ocean feel.

This bracelet is reminds me of frothy ocean waves in clear blue water:

I made this necklace surrounding this awesome canvas on wood pendant with surf artwork by Chris Pedersen. I just love it! I want every one of these wooden pendants I found when searching for beads.

The only down side to living in the beautiful Sierras is how much I miss the ocean!

Featured on Funky Finds

2009-07-29T08:24:00.000-07:00

I was informed today that my website was featured on Funky Finds

2009 4th of July Ventura Street Festival - Item stolen

2009-07-07T09:11:00.000-07:00

This year's Ventura 4th of July Street Fair was a great success (although quite windy)! However, I was so very disappointed to find that a precious piece of jewelry was stolen from my booth. This was a handwired vintage-style flower brooch which took an entire day or two to create.

Thanks to everyone who visited my booth!

Handwoven wisteria vine necklace

2009-06-01T10:25:00.000-07:00

Made this wisteria vine necklace ~ looks just like the beautiful wisteria flowers blooming in my backyard - one of my many favorite flowers! Used quite a few strands of Czech glass beads for this necklace, probably close to 20 strands.

Craft sale this weekend postponed until next month!

2009-05-28T16:33:00.000-07:00

Craft Sale at Gift Gulch has been postponed until June 27-28 due to expected thunderstorms this weekend! Hope to see you next month!

Julia Bristow Jewelry at jewelry sale next weekend!!

2009-05-19T12:54:00.001-07:00

Julia Bristow Jewelry will be on display at a really cool local rock and gem gift shop in Oakhurst, California "The Gift Gulch" along with several local jewelry artisans!! Stop by on your way to Yosemite. We are located in the beautiful Sierras only minutes from Yosemite National Park and 45 miles north of Fresno. The sale will be held next weekend, May 30 and 31, at 40444-D Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA. There will be refreshments and lots of unique handcrafted jewelry and gifts from local Sierra artisans! Don't miss it!

Photo courtesy of The Gift Gulch

Mother's Day SALE ~ 25% off purchase!!

2009-05-04T12:41:00.000-07:00

I will be having a special Mother's Day sale now until Mother's Day - 25% off entire purchase on my website!!! Hurry if you want gift wrapped items shipped directly to your dear mothers in time for Mother's Day. I cannot guarantee delivery by Sunday but any purchases made today or tomorrow will probably arrive in time! Mother's may also enjoy a gift certificate from www.juliabristowjewelry.com

Place your orders and your 25% will be immediately refunded via Paypal OR you may email me your order and I will send you an invoice with the discounted total.

Happy Mother's Day!

www.juliabristowjewelry.com

Etsy Treasury

2009-05-02T09:01:00.000-07:00

My banana necklace was featured on this Etsy Treasury!

New guitar straps added!

2009-04-30T11:08:00.000-07:00

Checkers!!! Popular black and white checkered design made especially for my teenage son who loves checkers, this item can be special-ordered on my website.

New 2009 upcoming events for Julia Bristow Jewelry

2009-04-09T14:18:00.001-07:00

Julia Bristow Jewelry has been juried and accepted into the following upcoming 2009 events:

Ventura 4th of July Street Festival
Downtown Main Street, Ventura, California
July 4, 2009 Come see me at booth #219!!!

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And the following three Harvest Festivals:

Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show
Alameda County Fairgrounds - Pleasanton, California
September 11-13, 2009

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Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show
Seaside Park Ventura County Fairgrounds - Ventura, California
October 16-18, 2009

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Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show
Pomona Fairplex - Pomona, California
December 4-6, 2009

Hope to see you there where you will find so many amazing arts and crafts vendors for those extra special handmade gifts for your loved ones!

Precious beads on Julia Bristow necklace!

2009-04-02T13:58:00.000-07:00

I have made my first necklace including a beautiful strand of precious beads ~ Rubies! As this is my first necklace made with precious gemstone beads, it features another awesome Harold Cooney hollow glass centerpiece. I will be adding to my website shortly. I also have some emeralds just waiting for something special...

So many new items added to website!

2009-03-23T14:17:00.000-07:00

I was finally able to enjoy creating many new pieces with the beads and beautiful pendants gathered over the last year. I made many with handblown glass beads and polymer clay flowers, by very talented glass and bead artists including Harold Cooney, Warren Newbery, Anastasia, JB Glass Designs, Sarah Hornik, Cornelia Lentze, Zuda Gay & Lilly Pilly Designs and more. I am excited to list these items and they can be seen here.

Just a small taste:

New fruit pieces

2009-03-07T16:15:00.000-08:00

Completed some new fruit pieces I thought I would post:

SALE!! SALE!! SALE!!

2009-02-26T14:41:00.000-08:00

30% off sale today through Saturday!!!

Julia Bristow Jewelry 30% off sale!!!

2009-02-22T12:37:00.000-08:00

Well, I am amazed to say that I have finally added some new items to my site. I have had quite a break lately, with winter storms, holidays and being busy with family. I have so may ideas set aside to make, but for now, I have added a few of the ones I have finished.

With so many struggling with the current economy, I have decided to have my first website sale! I will be offering 30% off on any purchases for three days only! Come shopping at Julia Bristow Jewelry Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, February 26, 27, and 28, to receive 30% off any jewelry items!!! This will be in the form of an instant Paypal refund issued of 30% off the total amount (excluding shipping and tax). Hope to see you there!

What an awesome blog post

2009-01-25T19:09:00.000-08:00

What an awesome and flattering blog post I read today! Thank you Christina of Esmeralda Designs for such kind words!

Check out this post I found today:

2009-01-17T08:06:00.000-08:00

I came across this post today on NBC Los Angeles, "LA Around Town"

Julia Bristow featured in Bead Trends Magazine

2009-01-12T16:16:00.001-08:00

Two of my pieces were featured in the February 2009 Bead Trends Magazine.

Pasadena Bead and Design Show this week!

2009-01-11T18:32:00.000-08:00

Just a quick reminder Julia Bristow Jewelry will be at the Pasadena Bead and Design Show this week, Thursday through Sunday 10-6 daily, in the San Gabriel Ballroom of the Pasadena Hilton on Los Robles. All vendors have been juried into this event so this is going to be a great shopping event just filled with talented designers of handcrafted wearable art, jewelry, clothing and beads. I am also excited to discover that at least three other fellow artisans (Clearlight Jewelry, Stephanie Sersich and Esmeralda Designs) who have been featured on the World Artisan Gems website where I have been interviewed will be there and I hope to get a chance to meet them. Hope to see you there at my booth #G245 ~ stop by and say Hi!

Cool blog post about Unique Los Angeles

2008-12-14T12:23:00.000-08:00

Check out this blog post about Unique Los Angeles

LA-Story post - Unique Los Angeles

2008-12-12T09:42:00.000-08:00

Post on LA-Story!

Limited number of beaded guitar straps left!

2008-12-10T21:03:00.000-08:00

********SPECIAL NOTICE AS OF 12/10/08: DUE TO THE LARGE AMOUNT OF ORDERS PLACED, ANY ORDERS PLACE AS OF TODAY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED TO BE COMPLETED IN TIME FOR HOLIDAYS! I AM TRYING AND HOPE TO COMPLETE THEM, HOWEVER, ANY ORDERS PLACED THAT CANNOT BE COMPLETED IN TIME WILL RECEIVE A SPECIAL CONFIRMATION GIFT CARD IN SPECIAL GIFT BOX (IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS) NOTIFYING THE RECIPIENT THAT THEIR CUSTOM GUITAR STRAP IS ON ITS WAY SOON! Currently, there are two already-made straps left which can be ordered and shipped immediately. They can be seen below. There are also currently two straps available at Norman's Rare Guitars. All others on the site are custom orders made at time of order.

Reminder - I am excited to be at Unique Los Angeles this weekend where I will be taking orders for beaded guitar straps and the above straps will be available for sale, as well as displaying all of my jewelry with special discounts on many items for the holidays! Hope to see you there ~ Be sure to drop by my booth to say hello!

Pretty new items added

2008-11-25T12:49:00.000-08:00

I added a few items today - Will be bringing all of these items as well as all of the jewelry on my website to this weekend's sale so they may not last long - don't miss out! The Bass Lake Craft Fair and Tree Lighting Ceremony/Parade of Lights will be beautiful over the lake! Hope to see you there! November 28-30, Shopping Friday and Sunday 9-5 and Saturday 9-9 with the parade of lights Saturday at 6 p.m.

Featured in Vintage Guitar Magazine!

2008-11-17T18:39:00.000-08:00

Julia "Bristow Custom Straps" featured in January 2009 Vintage Guitar Magazine "Gearin' Up" section!

Interview on Snapshot Fashion

2008-11-17T18:37:00.000-08:00

I was featured in an interview on Snapshot Fashion

TV's "Top Chef" Star Betty Fraser wearing Julia Bristow Grape Earrings!

2008-11-06T15:08:00.000-08:00

TVs "Top Chef" star and owner of Grub Restaurant in Hollywood and As You Like It Catering wearing my popular Julia Bristow signed grape cluster earrings at Los Angeles Magazine's Food Event 2008 "From the Vine"

Julia Bristow Jewelry in Ornament Magazine

2008-11-06T12:51:00.000-08:00

Julia Bristow Jewelry is among the designers in this month's Ornament Magazine advertising the upcoming Pasadena Bead and Design Show January 2009.

Pretty Handwoven grape cluster necklace added today!

2008-11-03T07:39:00.000-08:00

I was finally able to complete this necklace I had been thinking about for months! Charms are entirely handwoven with Czech glass leaves and grapes. I used 12 strands of glass leaves on this one!

On another note, I am excited my website has reached over 40,000 site visits!

Autumn Leaves necklace completed!

2008-11-01T13:14:00.000-07:00

I completed my "Autumn Leaves" necklace which looks very much like the beautiful tree outside my window changing from green to reds, oranges and yellows. This necklace has over 19 strands of Czech glass leaves and flowers!

Great new song "I'm Home" by Brandon Bristow

2008-10-31T12:41:00.001-07:00

Click below to listen to Brandon Bristow's great new song (which is, of course, one of my favorites as it is written about lil' ol me) so I would like to show off the music of my multi-talented musician/artist husband, who recorded this song, as well as writing, singing and performing all of the instruments, as he does for most all of his music. Wow. He's good and I am proud. Check out the song "I'm Home" below:

New Ultimate Bracelets added today!

2008-10-23T09:36:00.001-07:00

Just added three new Ultimate charm bracelets today (only one already sold right when it listed)!

Unique Los Angeles!

2008-10-22T09:18:00.000-07:00

I am pleased to be one of the indie arts and crafts vendors participating in this year's Unique Los Angeles December 13 & 14. This is going to be an exciting shopping event and I can't wait to be involved! It is sponsored by Etsy, LA Weekly, LA Craft Mafia, et al., and going to be held at the California Market Center in downtown LA with over 250 independent creative artisans and their unique products for sale. Hope to see you there!

Photo overhaul on website

2008-10-17T11:59:00.000-07:00

Oh my! I recently realized I have a new quality photo editing program which allows me to edit and brighten my photos. I was utterly embarrassed as I went through and edited the terribly dark photos on my website. Most are now bright and beautiful as I did the editing that was not possible on my prior photo editing program. It was just painful to see all of those photos that had been viewed so many times on my website for so long in that condition. We learn as we go along! If only I had an assistant employed for these kinds of things...

Added a new cancer awareness piece!

2008-10-16T17:28:00.000-07:00

I just finished adding a new dusty rose garden beaded charm bracelet with breast cancer awareness ribbon to my site here where 50% of proceeds are donated to National Breast Cancer Foundation. I have a few more things in the works to be added to the page soon. Trying to hurry before October ends, but don't worry, I will always donate 50% any time of the year for this cause.

Finally ! Added a bunch of newly made items to my site!

2008-10-15T11:44:00.000-07:00

I was finally able to create some new jewelry to add to my website. I have been so busy with shows and special orders that I have not had the time to make any of the ideas I had so patiently waiting for me to make in little plastic containers all over my workplace. I was finally able to set aside some time for creating these items and I am excited to say that they are now on the site here! There are many new beaded bracelets and gorgeous multistrand necklaces!

Beaded Guitar Straps now available at Norman's Rare Guitars

2008-10-07T12:47:00.000-07:00

I am pleased to announce that a selection of Julia Bristow hand-beaded guitar straps are now currently available at Norman's Rare Guitars in Tarzana, California, a favorite guitar shop and supplier to some of the most famous musicians.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month!

2008-10-07T10:00:00.000-07:00

Don't forget October is breast cancer awareness month. Be sure to visit my breast cancer awareness jewelry page where 50% of all proceeds are donated immediately to National Breast Cancer Foundation. I will be adding more jewelry pieces to this page soon, when time permits!

My fruit necklace was worn today on the news!

2008-10-03T22:04:00.000-07:00

Today my fruit necklace and ring worn on Fashion with Flannery by Flannery Bijoux on the news! You can see the video here

Hope to see you at the Harvest Festival!

2008-10-01T11:02:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder - Julia Bristow Jewelry will be on sale with nice discounts on most items at this year's Ventura Harvest Arts and Crafts Festival this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We will be in the San Miguel Hall Booth #A04. Be sure to stop by!

Click here for info.

My necklace on "In Style Magazine Jewel Box!"

2008-09-25T11:51:00.000-07:00

I am thrilled to find that one of my Nature's Presence necklaces was featured on

In Style Magazine's "My Jewel Box"

New Etsy Guitar Strap Shop!

2008-09-24T17:25:00.000-07:00

I opened a new shop for my hand-beaded guitar straps on Etsy!

Come see my guitar strap shop here.

Pasadena Bead and Design Show

2008-09-17T09:11:00.000-07:00

Julia Bristow Jewelry collection will be on display at the Pasadena Bead & Design Show
January 15-18, 2009 in the San Gabriel Ballroom. Hope you can make it to this wonderful event.

Bracelet featured on Shefinds!

2008-09-15T17:18:00.000-07:00

Today my bracelet was featured on Shefinds.com

You can purchase the bracelet here where a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Countmein.org.

Guitar straps to be sold at Norman's Rare Guitars

2008-09-12T15:04:00.000-07:00

Many orders are already coming in for beaded guitar straps for gifts for this holiday season (as recommended by Beading Daily!). Make sure to get your order in early, as these will take time to make in order to get yours delivered in time for Christmas. These guitar straps make excellent gifts for your musician loved ones!

I am thrilled to announce that Julia Bristow hand-beaded guitar straps will soon to be available for purchase at the famous Norman's Rare Guitars shop in Tarzana, California, within the coming weeks. You can learn more about Norman Harris of Norman's Rare Guitars on the video below.

(this podcast courtesy of Soundfactory.com)

You can check out the available guitar strap designs at JuliaBristowJewelry.com. I also make custom orders with written names or other designs if possible. Please contact me regarding any special requests!

Brandon Bristow music featured in two new surf film releases: Live & Longboard Habit

2008-09-11T17:22:00.000-07:00

The music of talented surfer, artist, musician, singer/songwriter, Brandon Bristow, the creator of the commercial advertisement and music for Nature's Presence Collection, has been featured in two new surf film releases: "Live, A Music and Surfing Experience" a David Parsa Production featuring Jack Johnson, Kelly Slater, Tom Curren, Jackson Browne, Greg Noll, etc..., and "Longboard Habit" a Burnt Toast/Katz Eye Production. Brandon also provided some film footage for the movie "Live" and performed on stage for the premier showing of "Live" on September 10, 2008

Brandon also provided much of the music for the Josh Pomer/David Parsa film "Absolute Mexico as well as performing for world premier of "Absolute Mexico" in Santa Barbara, California, April 19, 2008.

You can check out Brandon's great music on his website where he has two CDs available, with more soon on the way at BrandonBristow.com

Julia Bristow Jewelry at Bass Lake Holiday Craft Fair & tree lighting celebration!

2008-09-10T18:46:00.000-07:00

10th Annual Bass Lake Arts & Crafts Fair and Tree Lighting Celebration

The Pines Village, Bass Lake, California

November 28-30, 2008

Bass Lake Craft Fair and tree lighting celebration at beautiful Bass Lake, an annual event with great shopping for gifts of unique handcrafted items, music and food. Don't miss great discounts on many jewelry items!

Resort Bass Lake Calendar of Events

(Photo courtesy of www.basslake.com)

Ventura Holiday Street Festival 2008!

2008-09-10T18:34:00.000-07:00

Hosted By: City of Ventura
When: Sunday Dec 07, 2008
at 9:00 AM
Where Downtown
Main Street
Ventura, California5 93001
United States
Description:
Julia Bristow Jewelry will be at booth 221 this year's Ventura Holiday Street Festival. Hope to see you there! This is a great annual event with food, music and shopping.

Etsy Shop Sale coming soon!

2008-09-04T17:30:00.000-07:00

I have recently found some time to add some listings to my new Etsy shop. I hope you will drop by to take a peak at the listings and hopefully add me to your favorite sellers! I will soon be having a grand opening sale with huge discounts on all the items listed on Etsy, so keep checking back or better yet - sign up for my blog Email updates - you don't want to miss this sale!

My ultimate charm bracelet was featured

2008-09-02T15:47:00.000-07:00

Many new chunky ultimate charm bracelets have been added to the site - hurry! They are selling fast!

New Gallery on JewelryArtists.org

2008-08-22T18:24:00.000-07:00

I now have a new gallery posted on Jewelryartists.org

Daily Scoop on Stylebakery!

2008-08-19T08:49:00.000-07:00

Today I found my Nature's Presence #10 necklace being mentioned on Stylebakery.com "Daily Scoop"

World Artisan Gems

2008-08-12T20:10:00.000-07:00

Today I was featured in an article on World Artisan Gems!

Harvest Festival Original Arts & Crafts Show

2008-08-06T14:43:00.000-07:00

Julia Bristow Jewelry will be on sale at this year's Harvest Festival Original Arts & Crafts Show at Ventura Seaside Park, Ventura, California October 3-5, 2008.

Please come see me for great discounts on most items!

Win a $200 shopping spree ~ Shefinds.com Freebie Friday!!!

2008-07-18T10:59:00.000-07:00

Check this blog out

Leave a comment about what you would choose if you won to enter to win a $200.00 shopping spree at JuliaBristowJewelry.com!!! Be sure to include your email address in your entry to qualify. You have until July 24th to enter!!

Emailed blog updates!

2008-07-16T15:47:00.001-07:00

A special offer to those of you who subscribe to my blog via Email: You will receive a 10% discount on every purchase for as long as you are a current subscriber to this blog (subscribe via email by entering your email address on the entry form on the left side of this page - be sure and click on the link in the confirmation email to confirm your subscription)! That is it. Pretty easy way to receive a discount. This is my way of saying thank you for your support!

In order to take advantage of this offer, any orders made must be emailed to me and I will send you a special invoice with discounted amount. Paypal will not automatically discount your order. Please note your subscription email address must match your Paypal email address for identification purposes.

Thanks!

Ventura 4th of July Street Fair 2008

2008-07-11T14:40:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone who visited me Friday at the Ventura Street Fair. It was a great sunny day. A special thank you to my dearest friend Jenny (shown right, in my booth) for all of your help on this busy festival! It was very much appreciated!

Article about the street fair here from Santa Barbara Fashion Trend Guide.