Glory's College Graduation Party 2011

The Table is Set with
garden quilt handmade by my mother!

Raina matched Glory's cupcakes

Cupcakes are from Harmony House

Candel sticks are Southern Living

Her husband, Shaun bought flowers for her that were the same as from the wedding! Sentimental!
We ate King Ranch Chicken from Miss Addies.

Proud momma and pappa!

Glory and the proud momma!

Here are some photos and pictures of the party we threw for my married daughter, Glory in honor of her graduation,

BBA w/honors, from Northeastern State Univeristy.

Raina High School Prom 2011

Getting all dolled up!

I wanted to share pictures from Raina's, our youngest daughter, senior high school prom. Getting ready is most of the fun. Here she is with just her own makeup, no hair yet or dress! I think she does a great job! 

Rachel and Raina ready to party!

It is more fun getting ready with a friend!
Raina did the hair for both of them!

 Raina had to help me design the perfect bracelet, Raindrop, that would sparkle and shine. We used 5 strands of Swarovski crystals and finished it with a puffed sterling heart charm at the adjustable clasp. It would be perfect for any special evening, bridal  or wedding, or with a little black dress.

By The Stairs

 Taking photos by the grand staircase is a tradition in our home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Say cheese!

She wore a striped black and white White House l Black Market sleeveless dress and cute classic black pumps from DSW. He wore black slacks were his own, vest was from Dillards, and jacket was borrowed from my son, Judah, with a white shirt from Ross and black tie, His sneakers  from Aldo were all black as well.

Raina with her boyfriend, Chip!

The flowers were creamy white rose buds and from I'm A Basket Case in Muskogee. They really had a great time. Leaving the prom early and then going to his house with friends for a mom-cooked breakfast was a great way to end the event!

MP Designs Jewelry Studio Pictures

Some of you may want to see how my jewelry design studio has evolved so I thought I would share some pictures.
The curtains I made myself with two different kinds of embroidered taffeta. I was able to find the supplies and use coupons and create the entire window treatment for $100. I was so happy! I love to surround myself with pretty things and my family...thus the pictures and photographic art from my garden which my talented daughter, Raina took. I think she has real talent as well! My son-in-law, Shaun Thompson built my room and created this great pegboard for me to use for display as well as storage. My husband bought my the rolling kitchen cart/island and it works great to hold my beads and supplies. I hope you enjoy and I would love to hear what you think of it!

Let It Snow ~ Oklahoma 2011

Emerald Isle Escape ~ Quartz Agate
Pearl Crystal Necklace
Betty ~ Pink Agate Purple Jade Crystal Charm Sterling Necklace
Olivia ~ Gemstone Crystal Jewelry Set

These are a few of my new pieces...enjoy!
The front of our home the first snow fall...we got another foot a week later...
Our horse started to eat our shrubs and hedges...so we had to get some bales of hay..they are happy now but I have to find another way to trim the hedges...
Dennis on the tractor clearing the drive...

My twin boys mastering the snow shovel..this is on our back deck...
Galen enjoying her time with our dogs...
We even added a bird feeder to enjoy the cardinals and other birds...

Well, the snow has stopped and the thaw has begun but this record breaking snowfall and winter temperatures will not be missed. I have been busy in my jewelry studio filling orders and making new pieces. Glad my studio is just a quick walk from our home.

Big, Bold, and Beautiful Red Black Gemstone Beaded Artisan Jewelry

Red Coral and Black Onyx gemstone sterling silver hand beaded artisan jewelry. Some of the stones and beads are from a trip to Israel..l So beautiful. Hand beaded and artisan designs by Melinda Jernigan for mpdesignsjewelry.com.

Location: http://mpdesignsjewelry.com/store/product_page.php?search=NzQw&p=s

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New hand beaded turquoise and Sterling silver earrings...




Super fun custom made layered statement necklace and matching earrings in Galactic Blue Crystals.

Handbeaded Wedding Jewelry

These handbeaded earrings are for my daughter Hannah's wedding upcoming in April. Swarovski crystals and freshwater white pearls for the perfect pair of earrings..and matching triple strand bracelet...

This dancing freshwater pearl and Swarovski crystal bracelet and earrings were a set I did for my niece, Jennifer...I loved the movement in them...

These bridesmaid sterling silver cha-cha or Swarovski crystal and pearl cluster rings are so pretty and easy to custom design to your personal colors...


I love working with pearls and crystals and because I have 9 children, yes, 9, I have had a few weddings and more to come. These are some of my designs and I hope to add more as they are completed. I love doing custom work for the brides...so fun..