Winter Bazaar & a Black Friday/Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday... whatever... SALE!

Hi!

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

For any local folks, I'll be doing a Winter Bazaar in Haymarket at Ronald Reagan Middle School next Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 - 5pm!  There are a bunch of cool vendors attending so it's a great way of getting a little shopping done!  Here's the link to their website with a listing of all vendors!

Also, just a quick blog to let you know that I'm holding a big sale on EVERY item in my shop through 11/30!  Even the sale section!

Choose a piece (or more!) and when you checkout, just add coupon code BLACKFRIDAY16 and get 20% OFF the entire order!

I've been busy and have added many new pieces just in time for the holidays!  Some have already been snatched up.  :)  Click the link below to visit my shop!

BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER MONDAY SALE!

Thanks so much and hope you have a lovely holiday season!

Barb xx

October Update

Hello!

Before anything, my heart goes out to all who have been and will be affected by Hurricane Matthew.  I believe they are all about 1/2 way into the storm and much flooding is to be expected.  Please stay safe!

MEDIUMSHIP SESSIONS:
I've received a ton of emails and calls to be added to my wait list, so thank you!  The list is rather long now, and I'm in the process of booking people for October, November and December.

A couple of things to mention:

*If you've received an email or call from me trying to book, please get back to me ASAP!  I have left a number of voice messages and sent emails with some not responding.  If I don't hear from you within a few days, I'll need to move to the next person.

*You do not have to do anything to be on my list except to either email or leave a voice message with the following info:
- first name
- email address
- cell number
- what type session you'd like (mediumship or guidance/tarot)
- what length session (30 minute or 45-60)
If you've already done this, you are on the list.

*I am taking names for in-person sessions only.  Readings are held on Friday's from 3 - 5 in Chantilly, VA.

*If you want a session sooner you may consider contacting Lisa Boslett instead.  She's one of my prior students and now is a full time medium.  She works out of the same office in Chantilly, VA that I do.

JEWELRY NEWS:

I've had some people ask what festivals I'll be doing this fall, but I'm not quite sure yet.  Most of these are juried.  I've applied to several and am waiting to hear whether I can participate or if they already have too many jewelry vendors.  If I made anything else besides jewelry, these shows would be easy to get into, but jewelry vendors are a dime a dozen and most festivals don't want to have too many of one type of vendor.  Some shows are also REALLY expensive to participate in.  These are things I'm learning while trying to sell my pretties!  :/

Depending on the weather, if it doesn't rain, I'll be a vendor at Centreville Day on October 15 from 10am - 4pm.  This is apparently a teeny festival, but it's close to my home, so what the heck.  :D  Come out and keep me company, unless it rains and then I'll be home snuggling with my puppies!

I've also applied to Richmond Craft Mania's Handmade Holiday 2016 on December 3 and 4th and All Crafts Considered in DC at the NPR Building on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 3pm to 8pm.  I'll let you know if I'm accepted to those.

As always, you can always find my jewelry on Etsy at www.barbmallon.etsy.com, BUT, in a few days I'll be launching a brand new landing page which will be easy for you to find my jewelry anytime!  I just have to figure out how to connect my domain to the completed website, lol.   www.barbmallonjewelry.com!   Here's a preview!

As far as everything else, everyone's good.  I haven't, and won't see much of my husband until after the election is over as he works in one of the Virginia's electoral offices and is working TONS of hours trying to get ready.  I think we all can't wait for this election to be over, though.  Am I right??  :D  The boys are good.  Brady is doing well in his classes at NOVA and Bren and I are still riding the Green Day concert high after seeing them play at the 9:30 Club in DC on Monday.  Thanks to the hubby for driving as I'd get hopelessly lost in DC!  The pups are crazy itchy from the change in season, so they've been on Benadryl twice a day with a side treat of coconut oil which seems to be helping.  The Madam is going to the vet probably in the next week or two to have a check up and to see if she's OK to spay.  We've been saving up for it and unfortunately have to do it as female bunnies have an 80% chance of developing uterine cancer.  She's older, so we're a little worried, but it has to be done soon.  Yes, I'll be a wreck!

I think that's it!  I keep forgetting to blog and will try to do so more, but do keep checking back, and if you haven't already please subscribe.  I'll be adding some small classes soon, too!

Have a lovely weekend!
Barb xx

Halloween Event Items and Office Items for Sale! Pick up in Centreville, VA

For my Northern Virginia friends!

If you've been to my Halloween event, you've probably seen much of what I've posted.  For the last 10 years, I've held an annual Halloween event at a hotel and have been collecting items throughout that time. Some items I just bought last year, some I've had for a while and show more wear. I'll add the condition in each description. I've looked up the retail price of each item and basically, every item is way lower than 1/2 price!

If you're local, you can find the links to the online yardsales where I have these listed below:

HALLOWEEN PARTY FRIENDS! If anyone is interested in any of my Halloween Event decorations/items, I have most of them listed on three local online yard sales here on FB. Please let me know! I have about 23 items/lots/pairs up!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/534256973270580/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/387961321272670/permalink/1140280746040720/?sale_post_id=1140280746040720

https://www.facebook.com/groups/521500154556178/permalink/1338497339523118/?sale_post_id=1338497339523118

If you've been to my office, you'll recognize the pretty wings for sale on Craigslist and my wicker table/chest.  Links below:

Besides selling my Halloween stuff, I'm also selling my huge angel wings and wicker chest/table from my office.

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/fuo/5780420628.html

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/fuo/5780420974.html

Just wanted to put the word out there!  If you can't see the items on the yardsales, you'll just need to request to be in the group.

Have a great evening!

Barb xx

September News and Updates

Hi everyone!

I hope you had an awesome summer!  As always, it just flies by.  I was kind of disappointed with this one as it was just SO incredibly hot.  No gym, no dog walks, in fact I didn't do much... just stayed inside as much as possible with the kids and fur babies.  Oh, and I made lots of new jewelry.  :)

I am SO glad the Reston market didn't work out - a blessing in disguise as I probably would have skipped most of them because of all the heat waves.  Bleh.   I know I'm not alone in saying that I can't wait for the cooler fall weather!

So, school is back in session for both boys.  One's at NOVA and one is a Junior in high school.  I'm trying to get used to keeping schedules straight, including the Madam's, so everything is scheduled around the family schedule, if that makes sense.  Getting more and more confusing.

I am still trying to line up some art festivals/fairs, but I will be at the South Riding Fall Festival on September 24 from 12 - 6pm.  If you're local, come by and see me!

Regarding readings, I have given up and opened my wait list again.  lol.  I explained in my newest website update and tried to copy it from my website to here but it didn't work.

You can read the update HERE.

Thanks and have a great weekend!

Barb xx

Quick Update on Sessions

Hi everyone!

Thanks for your patience in waiting for a new wait list to open.  I am still trying to clear my first waitlist and have a few more people to schedule.  I have had quite a few people calling leaving their information and asking for an appointment, anyway.  I have written you all down, but  I simply cannot officially open another waitlist yet.  Please wait until I announce on here that I'm reopening my list.  I just want to be fair to everyone!

On another note, I will be booking in-person appointments only and am no longer conducting phone sessions.  Again, I will be sure to notify you here and on my website/FB when the list re-opens - hopefully in September sometime.  

*If you've already left your information, you're on the list to call.  

Thanks again for your patience!

Barb

Jammin' Java August 7 & Extending My Sale!

Hi there!

Just a real quick update to let anyone local know that I will be at Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA on Sunday, August 7 from 2 - 8 selling my jewelry. This is a great venue (music, yummy food, bar, etc.) and the event not only supports the local art/music community, but proceeds from the ticket sales will be going to The Water Project!

The Water Project's efforts allow more time for children to get an education and creates time to make a living instead of spending hours fetching water, which creates a brighter future.  It prevents diseases from dirty water, improving health, and allows food to grow, which cuts down on hunger.

In order for me to be allowed to participate, I need to sell at least FIVE tickets which are only $5.00/ea, so please consider purchasing a ticket(s) online, helping an awesome cause, having some yummy food and meeting a bunch of artisans/musicians, etc!  I'll also have new pieces of my sterling silver hand made jewelry available for purchase!  :)

You can find out more information on The Water Project here.

Jammin' Java's site is here!

You can purchase tickets here!  

*PLEASE let me know if you've purchased tickets so I can let the organizer know, thank you!*

I've also extended my Fourth of July sale to Friday, so take advantage of that coupon code JULY4 soon if you like something from my shop!  If you use the coupon code at checkout, you get 15% OFF any piece!  

Click here for my Etsy shop!

Thanks for reading and hope to see some locals on August 7!  :D

Barb xx

Happy Fourth! Updates...

Happy 4th, everyone!
Around here, it's supposed to be a pretty soggy one, boo.  It's ok, though.  This year the hubs finally decided not to do bigger fireworks, or really any at all.  It really bothers the dogs, especially Sam, so the last few years I've stayed in with them to calm them down.  This year will be another game night for the boys, possibly a little grilling and chillaxing.  :)

SALE!
With July 4th, comes a.... SALE!  I've added 12 new pieces of jewelry (some left over from the Reston market as explained below), so there's a variety of prices available.  All you need to do is add coupon code JULY4 in the box at checkout and get 15% off your order!  This applies to ANY piece in my shop, so if you've been eyeing something, get it cheaper!  Yay!

Click here to go directly to my Etsy shop!

Happy Anniversary, Sammy!
One of my "facebook memories" popped up and it was a video from July 1, 2012.  It was of Sam the day we brought him home from Jackie's house.  The video shows Sammy as a pup of 12 weeks jumping all over Maggie trying to chew on her ears.  Maggie was all over him, too, and we were so worried she'd hurt him.  Flash forward to 70 lb Sam today!  Dog of steel, for sure!  :)  Happy adoption day, Sam!

Reston Market
Thanks to everyone who came out to see me at the Reston market.  It was so good to see all of you and such a surprise!  Unfortunately, this turned out to be something we no longer wanted to do.  The last time we were there, the husband and wife organizers were ridiculously rude and demeaning to us about where and when we were to set up.  Very unorganized.  I spent a good amount of money to receive a "reserved" space and never received it... instead we were talked down to and made to feel like idiots, especially by the husband.  So, we told them we wouldn't be back and asked for a refund.  Two weeks later, we received it, thank goodness, but it was a very uncomfortable situation, for sure.  Wouldn't recommend it, local jewelry peeps.

Future Markets
The fall seems to be "the" time for craft and art festivals, so that's what I'm shooting for, but so far I'll be exhibiting my jewelry at the following events:

-Jamming Java, Vienna, VA - August 7 from 2 - 8pm.  This event also benefits The Water Project

-South Riding Fall Festival - South Riding, VA - September 24 from 12 - 6.

-W.T. Woodson Holiday Happenings - Fairfax, VA November 5 - 10am - 3pm.

 More to come, hopefully!

Mediumship News
I really doubt I'll be having a Halloween Event this year... I just haven't had the time to find a new place, and it's a serious amount of work to put on.  Still thinking about it, though.  I am considering a small 25 person event, but again I need to find a new place.  If you know of anything, please let me know!  :)

I will be holding a Psychic Development Workshop sometime in the fall, so if you're interested, please contact me to let me know.  I'm thinking mid-October or so.

As far as my wait list is concerned, I'm slowing moving through it and will be making more calls to book for August very soon.  Those who have expiring gift certificates, don't worry about it.  I'll be calling soon and will get you in even if it's after the expiration date.

Thank you to everyone on my wait list for your patience!  :)

I think that's it for now!  Happy 4th of July.  Have a safe one!

~Barb xx