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

Wait List Update

Hi everyone!

So, my wait list has become pretty long and unfortunately I've decided that I really need to close the list for a while to catch up.

*If you've left your information prior to today (6/1/16), you are already on the list and I'll call soon.  My next batch of calls will be mid-late June.

I'm hoping to re-open the list in August or September and be sure to notify you via my website, this blog and my facebook page, so please check back soon!

Again, if you're looking for a session sooner, you may want to consider Lisa Boslett who is one of my former students and has opened her own practice in Chantilly (my office mate, too). 

Thanks so much for your patience!

~Barb xx

HOT Reston Market TOMORROW and quick update

Hi there!

Just a quick note that if you're in the Virginia area, I will be selling my jewelry at the Reston Market at Lake Anne in Reston, VA tomorrow from 9 - 1.  It's a really pretty area with lots of vendors, including a farmers market in the front parking lot.  They even have a brewery, which is where my husband will be for some of the time, haha.

I've been working hard in the last two weeks and have added new bracelets, earrings and necklaces!  My prices range from only $5 to $140, so lots to choose from!  :)

We will be near the water under either a blue or green tent, so come by and say HI!  Oh, and please don't judge... if you see a tall redhead running around screaming and flailing her arms in the air and dripping with sweat, it's just me.  Bees and heat = very uncomfortable melting Barb.  Doing outside shows is not my thing, but I have to do it.  I'll have my mint bee repellent handy, too!

Update on sessions:
My wait list has become super long.  I'm so honored and grateful that so many of you want to have a session with me, so thank you.  :)  This said, I may need to close the list for a while to catch up and possibly re-open it in the fall.  I'm not sure about this yet, so if you're interested, go ahead and leave your info at 703.474.2227 and I'll add you to the list.  If you're looking for a session sooner, consider Lisa Boslett who is one of my former students and has opened her own practice in Chantilly (my office mate, too).

Again, if you've called and left your information, you ARE on the list and I'll be contacting you as soon as space opens up.  Thanks so much for your patience!

Ok!  Back to packing my display up.  If you're in the area, come by and say hi tomorrow!  :)

~Barb xx

Upcoming Markets and News

Hello from what I think is Seattle, WA rather than Northern Virginia as it's literally rained for more than two weeks.

I. am. so. sick. of. it.  I know I'm not alone!  All of our plants are waterlogged and because we have a ginormous tree in our back yard, we have algae on the deck.  As careful as I was yesterday, I took a pretty big spill on it.  It's like water on ice mixed with some oil even.  WHAM.  Some very pretty bruises, and a little sore, but it's ok.

The dogs have also had it.  They will NOT go out in the rain, and if they do, it's because they just can't cross their legs any longer, lol.  The rain needs to move ON already!

Barb the Medium news:
I have a nice wait list going and if you've called and left a message, you are ON the list!  What I've decided to do (with some exceptions) is to book a month up and then call at the end of that month for the following month.  This is because I don't know about show schedules, yet and I don't want to have to reschedule or rearrange session appointments.  So, if you haven't heard from me today or this week, you may hear from me at the end of June.  This is also depending on if I hear back from the folks I've called.  I left messages and if I don't hear back in the next day or two, I'll go to the next person on the list.

I'm trying to be as fair as I can, so bear with me!  :)

Barb the Silversmith news:
Weather permitting, I'll be at the Reston Market this Saturday (28th) from 9 - 1pm.  I'll have new pieces out from $5 up to $140, so a big range.  I'm trying to bring more lower priced items, but I know there are some folks like me who like the bigger and chunkier pieces, too!

The Reston Market is at Lake Anne and we are right by the steps of the lake.  Come see us!  :)

*If it's raining, I will NOT be there!*

For those of you who live near South Riding, I'll be doing the Fall Festival there.  Looks like a fun show with lots of vendors and beer.  LOL!  That event is September 24 from 12-6.

Hope you all are doing great!  Oh, it stopped raining!

~Barb xx

Update - FIVE minutes later.... didn't stop raining.

Reston Market!

Hi all!

For anyone local and interested, I'll be at (wait, knock on wood it doesn't rain!) the Reston Market tomorrow, May 14 from 9 - 1 with all my sterling silver handmade jewelry! 10% off of everything for the Reston shows. Come see me and the hubby - not sure where we'll be... it's our first time. :D  

The market runs every weekend. I won't be there every time, but I will be sure to post here and on my FaceBook pages when I'll be around!

https://www.etsy.com/local/event/42807375421/the-reston-market-may-7

Hope to see you there!
Barb xx

Mother's Day Special and My Last Sessions

Hi everyone!

Just a quick update to let you know that I have a Mother's Day special going until Friday, May 6! You can use the coupon code MOMSDAY while checking out for a 15% OFF discount on every item (even sale items), and on top of that, I'll upgrade your standard shipping to priority!

I have lots of goodies to choose from, so if you're interested, go take a LOOK!

Check out my Etsy store HERE!  :)

Saturday was my last official day as a full-time medium and it still hasn't really hit me yet.  I'm normally off Sunday's, most Monday's and Tuesdays, so I think it'll hit me more on Wednesday.  I'm now trying to figure out my daily schedule, and it's a little weird after almost 20 years of scheduling clients on certain days.  

As far as my last few sessions go, I couldn't have asked for more wonderful clients with amazing spirit people.  One was a beautiful little 5 year old girl who had so much energy that I could barely keep up!  She brought through so much information and so many messages for her wonderful parents... it was truly a beautiful way to "sorta" end one journey and move into a new one.  I'll never forget that little girl.  :)

I'm still trying to finalize my future schedule, so if you're interested in a session, please give me a call at 703.474.2227.  Just leave your name and number... I'll be making a list of all calls and messages and will be getting back to folks towards the end of May, and in the order I received your call.    

Hope you have a wonderful week!

Barb xx

A Little Update...

Hi!

SOOO, I realized that I haven't blogged in a bit and here it is a month later!

Not much really going on except that I've been really busy with clients since this is my last month working as a medium "full-time."  It's interesting the responses I've been getting... some clients have been really supportive and happy that I'll get to spend much more time working with my jewelry.  Others have been rather upset at me.  I've had a few people say, "WHY won't you share your gift anymore?  How can you do that?"  Well, thank you, but I AM and will be!  I just find that the older I get, the less energy I have to do sessions.  Other people have been really irritated that they can't call to book until the end of May or so.  Truth is, I don't want to even think about work for about a month and this is why I've asked for folks to call me later in May.  Mama just needs a break.  :)  Plus, I'm not totally sure about my schedule yet.  I've had people ask me if I can put them on the list to book first or can they pay now to get a session earlier.  Nope.  Just please call me in late May, thanks!  Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my clients and the work I do, I just need to clear my head a bit.  Thank you so much for understanding.  :)

One thing I meant to mention is that I AM still selling my gift certificates, so if you want to purchase one for someone, you can do so from my site.  There is a 6 month expiration date, so make sure they know not to wait until the 5 month mark or so to book.  And again, if you purchase one, just call me at the end of May, lol.  Also, you will notice that my fee had gone up a bit.  I haven't raised my reading fees for about 8 - 9 years and because I'll have such limited spaces, I felt I had to a bit.  I'll be doing 45-60 minute sessions at $200, and 30 minute sessions at $150.

On the jewelry side of things, I'm finding that it's harder to get into shows being a jewelry person!  There are SO many jewelers that you have to apply really early, otherwise they just have too many jewelry vendors and shows won't take you.  Hmmm... well, at least I learned early.  I'll need to apply now for the Holiday shows.  I can't wait, though.  They are so fun!

For those of you who are local, I'll be at the Reston Market every other Saturday or so from 9 - 1pm.  This is a really cool market with tons of artsy things from all over.  It runs from May 7 to November 5.  Here's a bit from their website (http://therestonmarket.com/) :

The Reston Market runs every week from the 1st Saturday of May through the 1st Saturday of November. Join us for an eclectic gathering of the best the region has to offer, from the freshest locally grown produce at the Farmers Market to the exotic imports from all over the world!

So, if you're local, come by and see me!  I will have a reserved space, but will not be there every single week, especially if it's pouring or really hot, so just pop me an email and I'll let you know if I'll be there.  :)

Oh, and you can now find me at SIMPLY... www.barbmallonjewelry.com!  Much easier than trying to find me on Etsy!  Stop by and check out the new pieces I have listed!  :)

Thats all for now!  Hoping you are all doing great!

Happy Thursday!
~Barb xx