the new fall line & life lately

our new fall line launches today

at Noonday Collection!!

you need to swing on by & check out our beautiful new peices.

join us on journey to create a pathway out of poverty for artisans from all over the world.

i hope everyone had a wonderful labor day weekend.

for the vast majority of my adult life i've worked jobs that required i work weekends.

now i eagerly look forward to fridays and spending time with my favorite people.

in the last week i've had the honor of photographing a variety of sessions

a precious newborn

a spunky adorable middle schooler

a wonderful young man, days before he leaves for basic training

& a couple renewing their vows on their 40th anniversary

i was able to enter in these powerful moments

with each family & capture what i hope is priceless images for them.

i consider that both an honor and a privilege.

we're still rolling along on my wordpress page.

as soon as it's ready i'll let you know!

have a great week!

~~~

1 corinthians 13

 If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.  If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.

 

 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 

  It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.    

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.   

It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Noonday sample sale!!

we are soon to launch our fall line at Noonday Collection!

the launch will be go live Tuesday, September 4th.

between now & then we have several items on sale, found here

which are going fast

and

i'd love to offer you some of my personal samples 

first come first serve

at an even more discounted rate.

( if the sample sells, please note you may also try link i've provided for sale price via site)

if you are interested please leave me a comment
or email me at paigeknudsenimages@comcast.net with your email address

so i can properly connect with you.

all sample sales through me are final sale.

the horizon necklace

reg 34, now 24.99

selling my sample at $26, shipping included.
{SAMPLE is SOLD--still available on via site linked above}
 

 

Taylor is modeling the now sold out precious tetris.

also sold through anthropologie this summer ;)

one of my personal favorites is the precious tetris necklace

An heirloom piece with stunning faceted gemstone chrysoprase necklace 

set in oxidized German Silver sparkles and shines. 

Each stone is hand cut and then set in handmade silver. 

This necklace won't just get attention but will command it! 

reg $220 my sample $130

includes free shipping & insured mail with delivery confirmation

the sold out , very popular, threadwork duo scarf
shown below on madison

reg $54 my sample $40 free shipping

{SOLD}

below items i am offering as at 40% off when sold together

the tribular necklace reg $82

tribular earring reg $42

sample set $75

+ $6 ship/handling
{SAMPLE SOLD--still available on link above until sold out there too}
 

 

the super popular handwoven embroidered belt

reg $72 my sample $50 (free shipping)

size L

 other sizes available in link above

my two favorite stories to share at Noonday trunk shows

is the kampala with love necklace ( not on sale)

&

the dangling filigree necklace

the dangling filigree is sold out, 

however i have one sample available 

Charming. Unique. Versatile. This necklace hangs 16'' low and adds that extra drama to an otherwise basic outfit. Handmade by artisans in Ethiopia using recycled metal beads and melted-down war weapons. This necklace is truly a statement piece. Genuine silver embellishments are made by a local silversmith. Each of these spectacular beads is a unique piece of artwork. Loop-tie closure. This piece is handmade in Ethiopia using recycled nickel, copper, and bronze melted down from previous war weapons. Most of the artisans who created the pieces are HIV positive and receive healthcare and literacy training in addition to job training. Not only are they are learning a skill, but they are learning that their life matters. 

did you catch that?

melted down war weapons

are created in to beautiful jewelry by HIV+ beautiful people

hello.

this peice is sold out

reg $138, my sample $85 + $6 ship 

delivery confirmation & insurance included

 

this is Ale modeling the sold out dangling filigree

my savannah is modeling several pieces below

the bracelet tagua seed in inca sun 

has sold out 

sample available

$26 + $6 ship

(she's also wearing the azteca earrings, 

cascading falls in salmon, embira seed necklace, minted necklace

& the riverbed bracelet in turqoise

 )

 

(brown-ish tagua seed also shown on bottom left of image)

 mckinley is modeling the horizon necklace listed at the top of the post

layered with our big seller, the funky paper necklace

she is also wearing 2 of the 3 available riverbed bracelets currently found

individually here

i will sell all 3 of my samples in a set 

reg $78, my price for 3 $46 

that's a 40% savings

+$6 ship

 

she's also modeling the pearl drop earrings 

also on sale here

also available

are my personal samples

1. beachside necklace here

my sample $15 free ship

2. pink acai beads here

my sample $35 free ship
{SAMPLE SOLD-still available via link above}
 

3. kenyan kikoy

my sample $40 free ship

alrighty

hopefully that was clear & helpful

& remember

stay tuned for our Noonday Collection Fall 2012 release next week!!

you may also email me directly
i will answer first come first serve emails/comments

paigeknudsenimages@comcast.net

wordpress, logos & a noonday sale

 

morning friends!

i wanted to give ya'll a heads up~

i'm making the move

& switching to wordpress!!

i'm currently in the throws of registering a domain

choosing a template

& also creating branding and a logo for my photography.

i feel like i'm building a house.

well that may be a bit of an exageration

but doing everything at once with terminology

 i don't use in my daily life is craziness i tell you. craziness!

it's sorta always been a bit of a pet peeve of mine

when someone says, ohmygosh, i'm just so busy.

because we're all busy. really.

but

having said that,

ohmygosh, i'm so busy.

i'm hoping it will all be a smooth transition when it's all complete

& ya'll will come along and follow me there.

i wanted to let you know that we're having a sale over at noonday

& making room for our fall release

set for the first week in september.

some of the items are phasing out & once they're gone, they're gone.

others like the dulce necklace are just marked down because they've been

great sellers & we're trying to offer a temporary special.

i'll also offer a couple of my sample pieces at a  40% off, discount

 including the precious tetris necklace. 

handmade from the gemstone chrysoprase

(regular retail $220, my sale price $135 plus $6 ship-inbox me if intersted)

savannah's gorgeous AXO sister!

alrighty,

ya'll have a great day!

 

ps-don't forget the sale offer for you at Yesterday Jewelry

30% off

enter AUGUSTSALE at checkout

love from lisa leonard & new home products

 

so tickled to have a shout out from one of my most favorite bloggers this morning.

thank you lisa leonard!! 

lisa is wearing one of our most popular pieces,

the dulce necklace.

 come take a peek today

as we release some pieces from our ever growing home line.

kitchen towels, journals, stationary,

plush childrens toys

and my favorite,

the wola noni bowls.

These bowls come in a set of three and are perfect for your desk, window sill, side table, and more. 

Each bowl takes up to 4 hours to make by hand. 

They are created out of recycled magazines by a craft project in South Africa that focuses on the needs of HIV+ women and their children. 

Their services aim to ease the burden of HIV by enabling people living with the virus to respond positively and attain the skills to develop their own coping strategies

we had an extra special couple of visitors last night

as we celebrated Hutton's one year since her heart transplant.

i'll share more photos of this precious child

& our fun time together soon!

the artist & his creation

 i love the stories & the artisans behind 

our Noonday Collection pieces.

my goal was to share them more frequently,

so hopefully you'll see posts like this much more often.

the azteca earrings are big favorites in our home

( very reasonably priced at $24)

 

 

 They are composed of tiny ceramic beads 

created by Jaime in his workshop in Antigua, Guatemala. 

They are then beaded by a group of women he has worked with for several years.

each of them all receive a fair wage for their work.

 also shown

~

madison is wearing the 

minted necklace

& the acai beads in grey,

now available in turquoise and hot pink.

all very fun pieces which have sold well this summer.

savannah is wearing the

minted necklace

the embira seed necklace

and one of our favorites,

the cascading falls necklace in salmon

(also available in ivory).

she is also wearing the tagua seed in inca

& riverbed bracelet in turquoise.

i joke about us not being a less is more family with our jewelry
but as you can see, these pieces all layer well together.
the minted necklace can be doubled and worn as a shorter necklace
as can the embira necklace.

we're releasing several wonderful new pieces

to our home line tomorrow
so come check it out!

minted crush growing ever stronger

several months ago i shared my love for minted journals that i gifted the girls at christmas time.

i recently placed an order for new business cards, 

stationary & some graduation gifts from minted 

that i am so pleased with & wanted to share with you

 

i have used these for my photography business for a few months

 & love their clean crisp look.

i could spend hours, & usually do, creating personalized stationary

especially when an image can be added.

i think their boxed notes are packaged so cute!

bought several of the journals again for grad gifts.

i uploaded the girl's images on the inside but didn't want to open & risk bending them before they're gifted...but they are super cute & very well made!

i also wanted to create some cards to easily carry in my wallet 

for my noonday collection.

this little style is fun measuring a 2" square.

minted continues to have a great referral plan

go check it out

you get $25 & your friend gets $25 ( with details explained on site)

have a great day & go forth

and create great gifts!