Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Important info on my website URL

For about a week my domain name forwarding will be down while it transfers to GoDaddy. So you will not be able to get through to my website with http://www.jonarablumaui.com instead you will need to use the actual address which is: http://www.rubylane.com/shops/jonarablu It should be working normally again in about a week.

To say I'm frustrated is an understatement :( I received some horrible customer service with Yahoo small business section this morning. I was needing to use my domain name service through GoDaddy instead of Yahoo this year since Yahoo pricing shot up from 9.95 a year last year to 34.95. I scheduled a service rep call (they do not provide a number you have to fill a form and get a call back) so that I did not make any mistakes. I told him what I needed to do and why. The rep seemed friendly and helpful only he left out a LOT Of very important information and to make a long story short he left me between a rock and a hard place with no way to get a hold of Yahoo again for help since my account had been 'canceled'. They would not schedule a call nor would they allow an email to them. GoDaddy's hands were tied and the only way to get a hold of Yahoo again would be to sign up and pay for another domain!

I ended up figuring something out to make the wait be only a week instead of 45 to 60 days ..however that still means that the website on all of my business cards, invoices and links all over the web will not be working.

I'm super sorry for the inconvenience to anyone who tried to get a hold of me..I'm still here!!! you can always email me at: jonarablumaui@hawaii.rr.com

Aloha!

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Heading to Oahu...

I've put the closed sign up on my shops from today November 18th until Monday November 23rd. We will be on Oahu for a huge international convention. See you when I get back!

Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Wordless Wednesday - View from my deck



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Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Sunset Palm Earrings - NEW!




Available here: Sunset Palm Earrings

Saturday, October 03, 2009

Earrings!

New earrings....more to come...


Available here: Cotton Candy Drops - Artisan Earrings


Available here: Smokey Quartz and Stabilized Turquoise Beaded Earrings



Available SOON! Email if you have questions


Available here: Pink Mint Mochi - Beaded Earrings




Available here: Lime Shave Ice - Beaded Earrings

Thursday, October 01, 2009

NEW! Sandy Beach Bracelet!

Hot off the workbench....



Ocean blue amazonite and puruvian blue opal w/ both blue and brown contrasts along w/ sandy beach colored jaspers and Hill Tribe silver sea life creatures



Available here: Sandy Beach - Beaded Bracelet

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Wordless Wednesday - Maui Prince Beach



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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Kelly Reins @ She's That Girl

It was my privilege to meet Kelly Reins a few weeks ago through ArtFire...she emailed me asking about my wire wrapped rings made in her size. When I took a look at her own shop all I could do was smile. What fun she creates with beads and charms and believe it or not..domino pieces! I had to have one of her Domino pendants. So I offered a trade for the ring in which Kelly was very willing. Now I'm the happy owner of this sweet little Japanese Kimono Doll necklace:



Here are some other creations of hers that caught my eye:

from her steampunk collection



She's obviously got a thing for mermaids...who can blame her...they are so cool:






If you'd like to see more you can find Kelly's whimsical pieces here:

Beach City Beader at Ebay

She's That Girl at Etsy

She's That Girl at ArtFire

Mahalo for trading with me Kelly!



Monday, September 21, 2009

New Clearanced Jewelry Auctions at Ebay

I've listed a few more clearanced jewelry pieces up on ebay...


Black and White Obsidian Necklace bidding starts at $9.99







Wire Wrapped Purple Agate and Brass Ring bidding starts at 99 cents



Wire Wrapped Rhyolite and Brass Ring Bidding starts at 99 cents



Wire Wrapped Turquoise and Copper Ring Bidding starts at 99 cents

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Black Lip Shell Hoop Earrings



Newly listed... Black lip shell hoop earrings Black lip shell carved hoops and coin shaped beads hand wire wrapped w/ sterling silver wire.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Majorly Marked Down Clearance Jewelry Listed on Ebay!!

I have just a few pieces left because most sold at my yard sale...but I've put up on Ebay some jewelry I've marked way down for clearance. These are pieces that have been here for quite some time and just not have found the right 'mommy' to adopt them. They are great pieces but usually have a bit of oxidation on the silver.

All pieces are made w/ sterling or 14k gold fill metals. Some even have the higher silver content Hill Tribe silver in them. They are also made w/ semi precious gems and freshwater pearls. There is no catch, I just need to move these out so that I can make room for new pieces.

Auctions start as low as 99 cents!


Beaded Bracelet Pearl and Garnet


Beaded Bracelet w/ Ocean Colors


Beaded Necklace Green and Purple

Sunday, September 06, 2009

New Jewelry Added to the Shop!



Hula Pearls


Jungle Hoops


Sapphire Blue Freshwater Keshi Pearl Anklet


Lime and Turquoise Beaded Anklet

Wednesday, September 02, 2009

Wordless Wednesday - Cat Meets Bird



Click on the picture to see it bigger if you can't tell whats there. My cat is laying under the tree and is only about 4 feet from a large male ring necked pheasant.

For more Wordless Wednesday please visit: 5 Minutes for Mom and Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday, September 01, 2009

Makawao Rain - Beaded Bracelet NEW!


A playful mix of labradorite, larvakite, Russian amazonite, black diamond Swarovski crystals, silver freshwater pearls, Hill Tribe silver and Bali silver.

Makawao Rain Beaded Bracelet just added to the shop!

Jonara Blu Maui

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

My Hawaiian Goats!






Actually they aren't mine..they live on the property we rent on. It's so much fun to spend time w/ them. I've been going out in the morning when I can and just hang out w/ them for a half an hour or so. Feels better to start my day that way rather then at the computer.

Some of them are nanny's from what I'm told and some Hawaiian Mountain Goats I'm wondering if they mix species..cuz there is one daddy stud and lots of mommas w/ babies. I think we have a hodge podge little group here. I love them though..they are so much fun. The babies are a kick..esp when they try to rear up and butt eachothers heads.

And then there is MO-mo ...one of the goats brought in by a vet who now owns them. He's so friendly and a bit cripple w/ a crooked leg that was eaten by a dog. He runs around on the hillside just like the rest. The other day I was kinda hop-running down the hillside and I guess he thought I was playing so he started rearing up (not at me) and prancing and boinging sideways along side of me. It was the funniest thing..and it felt really cool to be accepted that much into his world lol!

Friday, August 21, 2009

Beach Bride Jewelry Video

Beach Bride Hairstyle Idea

I really like this hairstyle for beach brides

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

New Video - Beach Brides and Their Jewelry

I wanted to throw together a video w/ some of the pictures I've received from my brides.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Maui Beachcomber - Beaded Necklace




A Beachy mix of shells and semi precious gemstones show off a pendant of blue Peruvian opal and a shell that I found here on one of Maui's beaches.

Bead ingredients include: amazonite, abalone, mother of pearl, desert jasper, blue Peruvian opal, glass seed beads in a champagne color and Hill Tribe silver accents.

Maui Beachcomber Necklace available at Jonara Blu Maui

Violet Butterfly - Now Available



Violet Butterfly - Beaded Bracelet now available at Jonara Blu Maui

A whimsical mix of ebony wood, amethyst, purple dyed crazy lace agate, purpurite, dyed sugilite, carved dyed bone, freshwater pearl, Hill Tribe silver accent spacers, Hill Tribe silver flower charm and a Hill Tribe silver butterfly charm.

Wai'anapanapa Video posted online

Here is a quick video I took on our camping trip of the view from the lookout at Wai'anapanapa state park. You can see the beautiful black sand beach :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7Fo8x4olFU

Wai'anapanapa - www.jonarablumaui.com - kewego
http://www.kewego.com/video/iLyROoafMl_2.html

Sunday, August 16, 2009

More Maui Jewelry Coming soon!

This Tuesday is 10 cent Tuesday for us sellers at RubyLane. It's only 10c to upload a new item for sale rather then the usual 30c ...5c for charter shops. I've got a number of new pieces I've started already adding an more still to add so I think I am going to use until then to make some more and then get as much up on Tuesday as I can. (Hopefully life doesn't call my attention to elsewhere that day) I believe I am a charter shop so 5c an item is pretty cool. I'll take whatever savings I can get in this economy!


"Violet Butterfly Bracelet" coming Tuesday to Jonara Blu Maui

Thursday, August 13, 2009

J'Adore Tien Blog Award




A big Mahalo to LAJewelryDesign for choosing me for this cool blog award! Please check out her beautiful lampwork beads available in her shop at etsy: LA Jewelry Designs



Now I'm supposed to say 5 things I love:

I love my family and friends
I love to watch my son having fun and laughing
I love to dance to techno alternative 80's music ;)
I love to make jewelry when I'm feeling creative
I love it when it rains in upcountry Maui (Thunder is a plus!)

and now I'm passing this fun award on to 10 of my favorite blogs:

Aihara Visuals
Beaded Zen Designs
My Maui Wedding - Local Style
Essence of Aloha
A Maui Blog
Zen Ventures
Four Dog Day
Aqua Sunday
This Girl Beads
Images by Desiree

Green and Purple Island Inspired Whimsy!

Soon to be added to my shop Jonara Blu Maui





feel free to
email
me if you have any questions

Saturday, August 08, 2009

Anklets uploaded to my website


Bright and Sparkly Summer Anklet



Sea Blue Keshi Freshwater Pearl Anklet




Friday, August 07, 2009

Sparkly Summer Anklets

New sparkly beach anklets for summertime




Available soon at Jonara Blu Maui

Wednesday, July 08, 2009

Sunday Brunch at the Maui Prince Hotel

Our Sunday brunch at the Maui Prince Hotel


one of many plates....this one full of different amazing salads.



the most important part of the meal...dessert =P



egrets forging for their meal...they were being very bold..not afraid of the lawn mower at all...




The back walk was full of the most vibrant orange shower trees..






The teenager that rarely will look at the camera these days...



hubby and me :)