Find out what JAYNA LOVES in our weekly feature of Utah Business women and what they LOVE

Hi, I'm Jayna Rice and I have been asked to be the 4th "Women in Utah Business" and the things they love...featured on JUST A BED OF ROSES blog...Jayna does the soldered art neclaces in the shop...her new design is the houses...check the doghouse...ever been in one of those??? We sometimes have Men who come into the shop and they certainly are trying to get out of the "doghouse", these would work!

I LOVE TO CREATE! I love the process of creating. I believe you can be creative in almost everything you do in life. To me, creativity is just looking at or doing something in a different way.
I've been involved in small business' off and on for over 30 years. From selling cardboard santas to earn enough for Christmas presents when first married to teaching and selling tole painted items in stores and boutiques when THAT was the BIG thing. I have always loved creating things in miniature.

A couple years ago I came upon some silver soldered pendants. It became a passion of mine to figure out how to create them. I studied and researched and bought my first soldering gun, some expensive silver solder and glass. I am completely self-taught and have never taken a class. I couldn't have given away my first pieces! But I've kept them as inspiration and a reminder that things can get better. I don't know which I love the most: creating the little scenes digitally or the actual soldering. But people seem to love them as much as I do. I have to admit it's been fun to be a fly on the wall in the shop and watch people rummage through my necklaces, which hang on old vintage cloth dress forms in the shop.
I hear their comments and laughter and how this piece or that piece reminds them of someone they love.It is very rewarding to me.

I love my studio, where I am surrounded with the things I love: from the antique four drawer file cabinet, the old post office cubby holder, or the hanging "bare" lamp shade. It is in this room where I get immersed in creating and forget everything but this.(Thanks Jayna for showing your "work space with us".
I love antiques. I love the feel of old things that have been worn down with time. I love to re-purpose old things and give them a new use. I love my new mittens recently created from old sweaters I felted. I love my collections of old wire flower frogs, old buttons, Watt pottery and quilts.
I love being home, which, because I work full-time, is even more precious. I love having an evening when I do not have any responsibilities and I can create. People wonder why someone who works full-time would also have a small business. It's because we have to fulfill this need inside of us to just create!

I love to exercise. No, really. I don't love getting up at 4:45 each weekday and going to the gym, but I love the feeling I get after I'm finished. I love that 2 years ago, at the ago at the age of 55, I completed my first half-marathon. I love that I have an exercise buddy. I love that I am healthy and that I have been cancer free for 24 years!
I love my family and I love my five darling grandchildren who bring smiles and love with every visit.
I love my Savior, who sustains me.
I love my friends, who are a support and a constant in my life.
I love that I have a full-time job that I love...well, most of the time. I love being immersed in technology and helping teachers troubleshoot their websites so that they can have a successful experience. I love the creative side of technology.

I have always loved photography but it has become a passion of mine in recent years. My first camera was a Kodak Brownie, which I still have! I love my Nikon SLR and wonder how I ever took pictures with anything else. I love going on photo shoots with my photography buddy.

There's a story to tell after every adventure, like the recent one of the gigantic moose on the trail during our hike. Nothing like almost sacrificing your life to get a good picture! Oh, and I love taking macros of flowers.
I love art! I have dabbled in oils, watercolors and acrylics. Someday I want to pursue watercolors again.
I love using my computer to be creative. And I love Photoshop! I love to take my laptop and put my feet up somewhere, open up Photoshop, choose an old photo, some ephemera and create something from scratch. I actually sleep better on those days!
I love discovering an old photo and sharing it with my daughter, Wendy, who also creates amazing soldered art.
I love old quilts and I love my quilt group, Little By Little...where we share our talents and creativity each month.
A year and a half ago I heard there was a wonderful little shop around the corner from where I work. I walked in and there was BRENDA! We go waaay back to when we were "young" 1976,(each with a few small babies) and in a group called "Utah Young Homemakers" It was a fun surprise and reunion after all these years. A few weeks later I asked her if she would be interested in selling some of my soldered necklaces. It's been a fun and successful ride. She's a dear friend and very supportive. We seem to laugh at every visit! Entering her shop feels like I'm home, as we seem to love the same "old" things! Seriously!

A note from Brenda...its a joy to have Jayna come through the door with her neclaces and charms, oh we do laugh and ohhhh and ahhhhh at each one of them. Jayna has talent oozing from her and is very modest about it. In fact we get after her for not wearing her OWN jewlery...and she has quite a LARGE FOLLOWING of customers who adore her work, many have had special orders done with family members and their own sayings creating quite an heirloom. You can see her sense of humor and her love for life as she expresses it through her creative work. This exercise thing you talk about...I am so impressed!!! Thanks Jayna for being a part of the shop... the customers cannot live without YOU. You are a Joy and make us happy!

Monday we will be Closed

Closed for sure on Monday...just not a snow driver.

See you the rest of the week though. Will be going through some of the estate glass boxes I accumulated this year that are hanging out in my workroom.

Will bring them in Tuesday!

PURSE PARTY...TODAY & SATURDAY

I have been showing you in the blog some of our new STYLISH Shaundra handbags that are exclusive to our shop. Would love you to stop in, try one on to see how glamorous you look carrying one of these beauties...You will feel like a movie star in Sundance! Did you know that only 50 of each style is designed so we are only allowed one of each.(that would mean only one made per state!).

Because we want you to be some of the very FIRST in Utah to OWN these we are having a "PURSE PARTY" & SALE on them this Friday & Saturday. Shaundra purses will be 15 percent discount. Along with them we have our fabulous clutches/wallets which will make you feel a bit on the WILD SIDE being they are zebra, giraffe, snake prints. We will discount these at 20 percent off. Our metallics handbags reg. 55.00 are 30.00
You'll want to feel HIP with our PEACE handbags, the wrinkly shiny ones JUST ARRIVED & won't last long. Any handbag or tote other than Shaundras will be 10 percent off. Lots of new & old jewelry to chose from...always!

Two other things you'll enjoy...we have some NEW VALENTINES cards...I know you will love them and the receiver will LOVE YOU. They are 1/2 price and Right now an area has been set up that is 1/2 priced goodies...it is the big antique drawers in second room. The FIRST FOUR ROWS are filled with mark downs, nothing like saving a few dollars, is there? There are old tins, crochet thread, milk glass, linens, cards, lotions & more will be added through the next few months. Check them often.

Be sure to put your name in for the drawings to be held at the end of the month...and it's just for coming in, no purchase necessary.

I love the rain...its so refreshing, so Happy rainy day to you ...and don't forget your umbrella!

Shop hours this Friday and Saturday are: 10:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Make YOUR LIFE more Beautiful...

Make your life more beautiful...and we can help!

On this day...of historic celebration

It's nice to remember that all things are possible...even your own hopes and dreams of the future. Enjoy this day in which ever way you chose and know we live in the greatest country...GOD BLESS AMERICA and I love our freedom! It takes a courageous man to be president of the United States, especially in these uncertain times. I believe everyone feels hope and we can come together in a way we have never done before.

The shop will be opened most of the day, I will listen to the innauguration on the radio and do some deep cleaning. Hopefully there will be some customers mixed in!

Todays Holiday...we will be OPEN

Will you be out Playing today? Come see me...shop will be opened 11:00-4:00

Working on getting the new things arranged in shop and getting a bit of inventory calculated...tax lady insists! I'm also marking down many things that have been hanging around the shop a bit too long...should be some bargains too! A few new florals are in to fill in those dull areas around your home left from Christmas.

All things in the West...Annie's Loves

Meet Annie West from Syracuse Utah...
I love my Savior.
My membership in the LDS Church.
Loooooong Baths.
SHOES...High heels...I get this from my mom but not the high part!
"I love U's " from my children
Anything vintage
My camera!
Decorating--Re-decorating--re-arranging--repainting.
Making thing out of "crap"
Working in my yard.
Thrift shopping.
I love my parents DEARLY, they taught me hard work and they know how to fix ANYTHING!

I am a wife, mother, a picture taker, a queen AND a slave---all in the same day!
I am married to my best friend...he supports me in ALL my hobbies.
Coming from a VERY crafty background...my sweet parents who owns Lavender House, has
helped my sisters and I develop talents in many areas.
Among the things I have made are jewelry, bags, shabby-ed up furniture, sewn aprons, pillows and MUCH more.
My husband is always the one to push me along, never tires when I say WHAT CAN I MAKE OR RE-ARRANGE NEXT? I couldn't ask for a better 'Shmoopie." I luv him!
We have 4 children, Abbie 12, Autumn 11, Jackson 5, and our caboose "Charlee Ann" 9 months. They are my supporters...well, models whatever you want to call it.

I have always loved PHOTOGRAPHY. I got my first cheap "point and shoot" camera 4 years ago. I took pictures of EVERYTHING...leaves, grass, my kids, my house, snow...even the ugly dog down the street. I couldn't get enough. I did "photo shoots" of my kids all the time and I thought I was soooo GOOD! If anyone got hold of those I would now die!
2 years later I upgraded to a nicer camera...Still took many pictures and would never put it down. I came to realize this was becoming a passion of mine. I would search hours online looking at at pictures..babies, newborns, kids. It always put a lump in my throat. I would always think to myself "How do they do that?" I luved it so much. Never in MY wildest dreams would I think I would become one ...realistically...one day!
10 months ago my LOVE arrived in the mail. A new CAMERA...That's what I wanted for my birthday/anniversary/valentines/Christmas and any other holidays this year.
I told my husband I wanted a "click click click click" camera...meaning it shoots really fast...lol! I remember pulling it out of the box and thinking "holy CRAP" how am I going to learn all this...to many buttons, lenses, filters and accesories. I was oblivious to anything. I knew nothing. Photoshop was also the SAME story.

Let the LEARNING begin...

I have met SO MANY friends through photography. MANY. Who led me in the right direction. I luv them! I've cried many many tears, lots of jump for joys,many smiles and frustration along with many struggles and some sleepless nights.
My family...supported me...loved me...had faith in me...told me to move forward. Many friends did the same. SO I DID! I started shooting for clients August of 08.

I can't believe it. I am where I DREAMED I would be many years ago. Never EVER thought it could be. I luv this talent I have discovered inside of me and I plan to move forward. I am extreeeemly excited to see where 09 takes me.
As my sister would say..."life is Yummy".

Thanks to my family, husband, children, friends and clients...I luv them!
It's great to give families the most wonderful gift...MEMORIES!

Now On a personal note from Brenda...you can SEE and FEEL Annies passion for living, when you view her blog you'll enjoy her vibrant personality, her love of seeking out a "most unique" place for a photo or just capturing an everyday moment all in her own unique way. That's what I love about her...that she is doing it "her way, her style, and that makes for a successful business. Annie you may think you have arrived...but I can't wait to see what you have accomplished say in 20 years(hopefully I will be around to see!) from now...or when your 90 of course by then I WILL be gone, thank heavens! Congratulations!

Annie and I were fortunate to display a home in a Northern Utah Parade of Homes and it was a pleasure to work with her and her family from Lavender House.
I invite you enjoy meeting her and her family The Wests at: www.allthingsinthewest.blogspot.com and visit her work often. You will see how she handles raising her family, her joys and frustrations are almost to comical...you will laugh and you will cry. Thanks for sharing what you luv, I adore and admire you and I know you will now have more new friends to share your passions with.

PEACE BEAUTY & LOVE for you & Home

If you need to fill YOU OR YOUR HOME with more PEACE BEAUTY & LOVE...you know where to come!

VALENTINE package from LAVENDER HOUSE

Now you will see why its a "must do" on your list...visit Lavender House for your Valentines...hmmmm and Just a Bed of Roses too!
I was suprised with a big box of STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL HANDMADE GIFTS last night when the mailman came knocking on the door...have your ever seen a heart pillow so unique, it just has bits and pieces of vintage everythings, Oh I love them all so much, such a work of art Dix. Your are going to sell out if you have them in your shop.
Anyone new reading this post, just scroll down a few posts and you will find where Lavender House is on 90th S. Redwood Road.
We received lots of Valentines gifts also...I will be posting soon.
Thanks one hundred million times!

Handmade Roses Valentine vintage inspired boxes & florals are arriving each day now...and here is ONE of our purses...now do you want to see the rest? Come in and see and buy yourself or someone special a valentine.
P.S. I received a box today full of the most beautiful handmade hearts...can't wait until tomorrow evening when I can share them with you in picture and share who they are from, what a pleasant suprise. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Walkers Lavender House...what Dixie loves...

Our Second blogging on Women in Utah business and the things they love...
The 4 pictures represent the before and after pictures (very brief versions of what REALLY happened...isn't it amazing?
Welcome...I'm Dixie and here are the things I LOVE MOST:
My husband Dave ALWAYS by my side.
I love being HOME , scented CANDLES...the fragrance and sense of calm they provide.
Love BIRDNESTS... sitting at the computer watching the birds in the morning with the majestic mountains surrounding our home.
I love WARM HOMEMADE chocolate chip cookies and ice cold milk... JUST HEAVEN! In the winter we have to eat SNOW ICE CREAM, a favorite treat as a child (still is) that my gramma Mary used to make for us.(be sure when you go in the shop to ask about "snow ice cream"...I did and boy was I suprised (and not telling you please ask when you go in)! I love to cozy up with new and old BOOKS.
Love love LOVE my FAMILY, 5 daughters who are beautiful, kind strong women. Four strong and gently son-inlaws.

Being a grandmother to 18 ANGELS...does it get any better than hearing their laughter, getting big hugs and looking up to those taller than you?
My MEMBERSHIP in the LDS church, the hope and blessings of its teachings in my life.
Love AMERICA, its beauty,strength and its goodness.
I love to collect THOUGHTS and quotes, and I have lots of them.
Shoes I LOVE SHOES! But also love to go barefoot and you'll usually find me wearing denim and having painted toenails, that's a tradition at our family...seriously!

I love vintage/ antique linens and my Phaff is one of my BEST FRIENDS. Adore & collect chippy furniture, especially WHITE...and packaging,love to NESTLE things into other things...to make the packaging part of the gift.

Dix and Dave Walker are owners of Lavender House gift shoppe 9118 Redwood Rd, West Jordan, Utah. Originally located for 4 years on Brigham city's historical main street in an antique 106 yr. old building which they bought and restored, was no small endeavor, that's for sure.

We then set out to find a new home for Lavender house in the south end of Salt Lake valley. Feeling really blessed, we found a charming 1930's home to rent in a great location. It was the homestead of a well-known and loved Schmidt family. We have had many family members as well as friends stop by during the renovation and after we opened to see what we were doing and letting us know they were grateful we "saved" the Homestead from being torn down and for the wonderful new restoration of the home and its grounds.
Most dreams take alot of work...in many ways.
Our ANGEL family, along with many SWEET FRIENDS have given many hours of support in the way of physical endeavors, which we are so grateful for, but more importantly, their on going love, prayers and encouragement are priceless to us. Talk about earthly angels! We could never possibly repay all the kindsness and generosity shown to us from so many. We could have never taken this LHouse journey without you. Thank You Thank You Thank You!
Kim, our lovely and talented daughter #2 lives by our shoppe and is the manager.
Dix and Dave work 2 days a week at the actual shoppe and the rest of & for sale.
It is HARD work to be a SHOPOWNER...dont let anyone kid ya...with the exception of raising a family, this is the hardest work we've done. On the other hand it is so rewarding on many levels. We have been blessed and have witnessed miracles along this Lavender house journey.
Please visit our www.lavenderhousegiftshoppe.blogspot.com to see the building and how wonderful the inside is done and the vintage inspired gifts and home decor we offer.
You will see our shop hours and we hope to see you soon and often. Thank you for reading about our new and exciting shop ...and hearing about the things I love,
Dix Walker
On a personal note from Brenda...hey let me know if they check your TOENAILS when you visit to see if they are PAINTED! And I want my friends and customers to know that Dixie is a dear friend and let me consign in her shop for 4 years before I opened up Just a Bed of Roses. Dixie is a very humble behind the scenes person and this was not an easy task to talk about herself, of course when its things you LOVE, it becomes much easier. Thanks a million Dix and good luck with your new shop! Customers please mention that Just a bed of roses sent you in! Thanks!

Valentines candy & sweet baby hands

This sweet baby hand of 9 month old Charlee just melted my heart...as I was taking a peek at www.allthingsinthewest.blogspot.com I found it and stole this picture...no permission asked because I wanted to suprise their grandmother Dixie whom we are featuring this Sunday who owns Lavendar House in south Jordan. Will also feature Annie, Dixies daughter & mother of that little hand whom has a love affair with her camera and anyone in its way...She is getting very very good! Charlee has been a "cry baby" since day one, so when there are special moments in her life her mother is there to capture them with her camera. I love the pictures of her crying, it is what it is and that's just life isn't it? She just captured her first 4 steps if you take a peek at her blog.

Thank you Thank You Thank You...sniff sniff!

Jill who was our first blog on Women in business and THINGS WE LOVE this week...www.indian summer.com did the most amazing story about Just a Bed of Roses on her News and Events section. When you read it you will understand how interesting and generous she is and when I mentioned her and her families sense of humor (including Julie V.) you will see it in its true beauty.

And Jill would you PLEASE PLEASE be my publicist???

I loved how she describes Farmington...so charming and you will learn so much. I will never look at the Courthouse the same each day now that I know Ted Bundy escaped from it...and I did know my idol Beach Boys played at Lagoon. What I don't know is the early history of the building I am in...better put that on my "to do" list this year.
The calendar book I'm reading on the Secret says to say THANK YOU ALL THE TIME...consider yourself THANKED ...all the time!

Oh...and guess who just popped into the shop yesterday...our little famous Jeni B cupcake girl (who taught Martha Stewart!), shes been in Utah for a month and it was so great to visit with her. We will get some of her cupcakes and new designs in for the spring okay and when she comes back to utah hopefully in August we will have a little party with her...sounds fun?

Valentines issue of ROMANTIC HOMES came in...and here is a sneak preview of what is inside...and I did not have time to hardly open the pages, going to right now.
Here is what I came home too...homemade soup enough for the month! At make mine pink we are supporting each other with trying to be more healthy...so I asked Mr. Bed of Roses for some of his homemade vegetable beef soup...he forgets there are no kids at home?
Please come pick up your copy of Romantic Homes tomorrow we still have some Christmas on sale and shop is getting a little more romantic...like we got some CROWN pearl rhinestone neclace earring sets today that are beyone spectacular, lots of crowns and bling in 3 colors. And the PEACE purses in brown and blacks. And your going to die when you see the purses coming next week...you have got to come check these beauties out and treat yourself for Valentines EARLY!!!
We should be open the rest of this week.

BRRRRRR with us...closed Tuesday also

It's just not worth the stress traveling to come down and open up the shop, the roads are treacherous and it takes 4 times longer to go a 30 min. drive. We will be open for sure Wed. Thurs & Sat...Friday is looking a little iffy right now, probably will be open though. Sorry for any inconvenience. Just know that fun valentine projects are getting done and behind the scenes shop stuff is going on.
I hope you are enjoying our FIRST woman in business blog for the year: THINGS WE LOVE website listed on the blog below www.indiansummer.com Jill is a very interesting & passionate about her business along with having a great sense of humor, that's what I love most about her family.
Please be safe...

BRRRR...shop closed Monday

When the weather is stormy on Mondays the shop is closed in Jan.and Feb. Today is going to be cold snowy & freezing so we are closed, will catch up on house work and creating...have fun too and we will see you the rest of the week.
Wanting a big huge laugh today check this Mommy song...don't know how the gal sings this so fast: http://vimeo.icom/1509073?pg=embed&sec=1509073

I LOVE YOU TRUELY...something new

December I was going through a pile of old sheet music which gave me a moment of inspiration...it was this "I love you truely"...my mother sings it to my father all the time, had to smile when I found it.
This year I would like to theme each month/season and so for January I thought of featuring things WE LOVE. I will begin by featuring a business woman each sunday and see what SHE LOVES and hope you receive inspiration and maybe find new things to add to your love list.
This could get interesting...today at church a cute gal makes seatbelt handbags, it was quite attractive, maybe I better contact her too!

Many thanks to the Holmes with www.indiansummer who are the brave ones to start us out!
May you find many LOVES this year...lets begin

"INDIAN SUMMER" in January

As a shop owner, it's ALWAYS fun to meet other ladies with shops of their own. One of my customers, Julie V's sister came into my shop before Christmas to shop for Julie. Always enjoying hearing what ladies LOVE, I asked Jill her favorite things. So ... Here is her list of her fav's:
"My family...including Julie, are the most important things in my life. Wes is my soulmate forever and ever.
I love the Native American Culture, and I respect how they treat the earth and how spiritual and traditional they remain.
I am interested in anything to do with the PARANORMAL, and am a firm believer in an afterlife.
Love PICO and Stormie and Dino, (the family dogs) and the three cats (and all little critters!)
I love the OCEAN...especially the west coast. Venice Beach is a favorite of mine!
Love to travel...and love ROOM SERVICE!
Like to GAMBLE...I am going to hit a "Progressive Jackpot" on the slots one of these days!
Am still a "Doors" fan, and think it's great that they even had a hit called "Indian Summer"
Love the RAT PACK as well...can just picture the twinkle in Dean Martin's eyes...
Enjoy the U of U UTES...Who just won the Sugar Bowl and are the ONLY undefeated college team in the nation!
Like to read GHOST stories...especially ones that deal with the true hauntings!
Like ACCESSORIES...jewelry and sunglasses!
Love Chinese and Mexican food!
Love seals and sea otters...
Love to look in tiedpools at little sea critters...
Love fresh seafood...the "catch of the day" in places like Morro Bay"

Jill and her husand are owners of "Indian summer" an internet shop that specializes in Native American Art. Her shop is based in their home, and their site is an enchanting look at one of a kind HANDMADE Native American treasures. Her home and lifestyle reflects the Southwest and all it's beauty. Jill has earned the respect and trust of the Native American craftsmen over her years in the business and is personal friend with many of the finest artists in our country. A visit to her site is like taking a mini-vacation to wonderful places many of us have never been before. She offers an ever changing variety of Indian pottery, baskets, kachinas, rugs, jewelry, Zuni fetishes and miscellaneous and other items that will delight you.
You may visit her charming shop at: www.indiansummer.com Be sure to tell her Brenda sent you! I KNOW you will enjoy your little getaway. And I need to ask Jill is she's got some great ghost stories I can tell my grandchildren!
P.S...you are going to just have your mouth wide open when you click on their Home Base gallery link...oh my, their home is a wonderful authentic style carried through out the whole place. I had no idea something so wonderful was not too far away from Just a Bed of Roses!

and This year we want PEACE...

Friday and Saturday the shop will be open 10:30-5:00
You will want to come see our new PEACE wrinkly patent leather look rhinestone purses, we only have one of each color which is red pink and black, so don't wait if you want one. This next week we will have some new ones in the same style only brown and black leathers. The other bags are cloth and we have several of those in.
It's time for PEACE...lets show it!

Let's Begin...2009

All of us have the empty 2009 calendar pages in front of us ...they are clean with NO PAST ON THEM this morning and during this day the pages will start to fill up...most times we get to chose what goes on them. For one...today I am having a small date with an old friend I haven't seen much this past year...this friend lives with me, it's name is the Treadmill.(you may have a friend like mine with the exact name?) I have always said my friends name not so lovingly...but I am NOW chosing to think of this friend in a much fonder way this year with the analogy that our friends enhance our lives, they make us stronger and are always there NO MATTER WHAT.

Another friend that's coming with me this year is the new Secret... Daily Teachings by Rhonda Byrne...hoping by the end of the year I will really know what Gratitude is all about and learn to FEEL it more deeply.

Have you read Jenny doh Somersets Editor-in-chiefs blog? www.jennydoh.typepad.com I loved how she sums up living for 2009:

"And that no matter how daunting it may feel sometimes, small steps are what it takes to really live...small steps are what eventually cause the large steps to be traveled. I invite you to resolve to take one step at a time, one layer at a time as we live each moment and each day of 2009 DELIBERATELY, AUTHENTICALLY and PASSIONATELY."
lET'S BEGIN...Happy New Year to all of you!