Chris Nicholls Photography

I adore Chris Nicholls' Fashion Photography

Project Runway

My guilty pleasure is Project Runway.
I just love this show!
My favorite designer this season is Kenley!

Added October 3rd...What a bitch this girl has turned out to be! I understand that Reality Shows can paint a picture and skew things, but she cannot hide from her words and attitude. She is such a poor sport standing on the runway and making fun of everyone else. It's too bad because I think she has real talent, but she is so full of herself and so nasty...I take back that she is my favorite now.

Nina from Elle gave her some great advice,
maybe she will bounce back.
Check it out.

If you would like to see more of her clothing line...
here is
her website kenleycollins.com
and her myspace.

Bernie Dexter voted #3 Top Pinup by AskMen.com

Jonesie Cake's very own model - Bernie Dexter was voted #3
of the top ten pinup models on Askmen.com !

Petros Chrisostomou

Oh, how I love shoes!
Installation by Petros Chrisostomou

Baby Girl Boutique

Jonesie Cake clips are now offered at
Baby Girl Boutique!

BabygirlBoutique.Com is an online boutique specializing in a wide selection of pulse quickening Retro, Rockabilly Clothing, Indie Clothing, Bohemian Clothing, and Alternative Clothing.

Cutest Placements Ever!

I doubt they are handmade...most likely die-cut by a machine, but I bet someone hand cut them once to figure out the design? regardless they are so cute, I just had to post!

POPMAT PAPER PLACEMATS / A charming addition to your table setting in the form of pop-up graphics on disposable paper placemats. Each design incorporates an area which doubles as a name card, as in the back of the chair, the mailbox, and the sign post. In packs of 10, available in 3 designs and 2 color options, White Sand and Natural Kraft. Made from 100% recycled paper (30% postconsumer fiber and 70% preconsumer wastepaper).

Cro Customs

My good friend Caleb Owens has started
a blog for his bike shop Cro Customs.

Cro Customs Blog

Caleb is another "artist friend" of mine
making way towards doing what he loves.

I love the quote on his website...
"Does Over Time make up for Time Lost?"

I say...Nope.

Go out and turn your love into what you do everyday!
Make something with your hands!

Buy Handmade!

Buy Handmade Video from Etsy on Vimeo.

Pledge here to buy hand made!

Buying Handmade makes for better gift-giving.
The giver of a handmade gift has avoided the parking lots and long lines of the big chain stores in favor of something more meaningful. If the giver has purchased the gift, s/he feels the satisfaction of supporting an artist or crafter directly. The recipient of the handmade gift receives something that is one-of-a-kind, and made with care and attention that can be seen and touched. It is the result of skill and craftsmanship that is absent in the world of large-scale manufacturing.

Buying handmade is better for people.
The ascendancy of chain store culture and global manufacturing has left us dressing, furnishing, and decorating alike. We are encouraged to be consumers, not producers, of our own culture. Our ties to the local and human sources of our goods have been lost. Buying handmade helps us reconnect.

Buying handmade is better for the environment.
The accumulating environmental effects of mass production are a major cause of global warming and the poisoning of our air, water and soil. Every item you make or purchase from a small-scale independent artist or crafter strikes a small blow to the forces of mass production.

Kiku Towne Toys

Handmade Toys that are so cute I have no words!

Kiku Towne Toys

Bon Bon Bar

More hand-made stuff! Only this time it's chocolate. I love food and this has got to be the best stuff I have ever had in my life! There is a little gourmet shop around the corner from my work and everyone in the office was talking about this lady demo-ing her goodies.

I walked over and met Nina.
She makes all of her goodies from scratch and packages them herself!
You MUST try the Scotch Candy Bar and The Passion Fruit Marshmellows!

I LOVE her story. She has a similar approach to life as myself. Do what makes you happy! Daytime jobs AND Nighttime projects? Oh Yes, Nina! I know ALL about that!

I myself - started out pre-law in college, then went to art school, then became and animator, now I design hair clips, animate and paint - all at the same time. Serial Entrepreneurs will rule the world! Nina also has a blog she started ( just like my painting blog!) where she shares her experiences while she learns.

Rock On Nina!

Check out Bon Bon Bar

Check out Nina's Blog!

Little Beastlies

I LOVE anything handmade.
And, I really love Leslie Levings Little Beastlies!

Leslie's Website

Leslie Flickr

Leslie's Beastlie ETSY Shop

Buy Jonesie Cake at the Velvet Vault!

The Velvet Vault is now a Jonesie Cake Dealer!
Everything a girl could need can be found at the Velvet Vault...from shoes, purses, sexy swim suits, skirts, dresses and of course!!!

Jonesie Cake!

South Park Flea Market - Downtown LA

Come get your Jonesie Cake!

The new South Park Flea Market downtown is the place to be on Sunday! Over 200 vendors will sell everything from old records to furniture, clothing, crafts, hand-made soaps, food, jewelry and just about anything else you can imagine.

And JONESIE CAKE will be there too, with clips at a discounted price from the online pricing!

I hope you can stop by, say 'hello' and buy the women in your life - or yourself - a beautiful clip!

There is a DJ playing all day, Ample Parking, and plenty of fun for all.

Hope to see you there!

The Abbot Kinney Festival PIX!

My first time selling the clips at a festival. It was a HUGE SUCCESS! You never know if your customer will be at these things and I can tell you - mine was there! The booth swarmed with women (and a few men) all day long!

I know this pic is totally goofy, but it was taken at the end of the day and I had sold over 100 clips. I wish I had been smart enough to grab my camera at some of the busiest times, but I was occupied talking to the ladies as they came through.
So, enjoy the few snaps I did take!

The morning started with the little girls. Wowsie Wow, these little girls knew what they liked and let their mother's know it! I sold all of my daisies, cosmos and cherry blossoms within the first 3 hours. If anyone has a store that specializes in things for little girls, email me! We need to talk.

This little girl loved the Purple Cosmos
and she was so adorable!

Mom worked hard to find any small clips leftover after the morning ambush for this little one.

The Deep Blue Daisies brought out the blue in this little girls eyes. Too bad she really wanted those shoes off!

My neighbor Jen came by and bought the double white rose. She already has like 5 of my clips, but insisted one more was needed.

Our friend James tried to hold up the tent towards the end of the day. I borrowed an EZ up and either we did not put it up correctly, or it was broken. Either way I am investing in a brand new tent next time.
Thanks, James

This woman must have tried all 200 clips on her hat before she chose Orchid Cyd. I named it after the famous dancer Cyd Charisse.

I have never seen such intent on picking exactly the right flower.

My best friend, Lisa, came by to support sporting her yellow Lily.
Doesn't she look amazing?

These two were so funny.
I also think they must have tried on close to all of the clips.
I plan on having more accessible mirrors next time.

This is Diane.
She found me on facebook.
What a doll.
She and her Mom chose 2 different clips for her and she came back for another! Here is she is pictured with Kate's Orchid.
This clip can dress up or go with jeans.

Chewy.
Look at the face!
Chewy, short for Chewbacca was our friend
Julie's dog and really needed a clip.

This girl was so cute and loved my new cherry clips.

Christine was equally enthusiastic about the
Lavendar Siren Rose.

I cannot seem to find this flower anywhere anymore.
It might be discontinued.
So, she nabbed a rare one!

Abbot Kinney Festival! Sept 30th!

Visit our booth at the Abbot Kinney Festival.
All day long
September 30th, 10-6pm

Jonesie Cake Promotional Images - Bernie Dexter!

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Still "warming up" for the Jonesie Cake
Pinup Calender featuring Bernie Dexter.
These are some working images for that calendar.
Let us know which ones you like!

Indie Crafter's Documentary - Handmade Nation

I am a great supporter for making things by hand and the indie crafting resurgence has shown me I am not alone. Each of my clips are hand made...by yours truly. I tilt the flowers "just-so" - for the clip to be worn on the left or the right. This way the blooms curve around your face and ear.

This is the kind of attention to detail you will never get from a mass produced clip. I literally stand in front of my mirror and hold the flower to my head to figure out how best to place the bloom on the clip. I spend hours downtown hand selecting the silk flowers I think are of the highest quality and what I would take pride in wearing myself.

This is what indie crafters and designers are all about and we are everywhere. I can't wait to see this new documentary about the indie crafting society.

Indie Crafter's Documentary Blog

Jonesie Cake Customer and Friends!