A Giveaway That’s Chock-Full-O-Sassy Goodness

A couple of years ago my sister-in-law Janie went out of town for a fun girls’ trip, and she packed all manner of cute earrings and bracelets and whatnot so that she would have lots of accessory options when she arrived at her destination.

As a chronic overpacker, I know a little bit about the need for many accessory options.

But what Janie wasn’t expecting was the fact that once she arrived at her hotel, her jewelry was a tangled mess. All of her longer earrings had gotten completely twisted and knotted during the flight, and she spent a solid hour trying to undo the damage.

So when she got back home a couple of days later, she sat down and decided she’d solve her jumbled jewelry problem.

For the last two years she has worked on a couple of different prototypes, and when she finally hit on the very best idea, she met with a patent attorney (OH YES MA’AM – SHE HAS PATENTED THIS PUPPY AND EVERYTHING), found a manufacturer, and started the distribution process.

And now she’s sharing her great new product – which has been selling like hotcakes at Christmas markets – with you.

Internets, meet The JJ.

(Here’s a secret – SHHHHH – “JJ” stands for “Janie’s Jewels.”)

(Isn’t that adorable?)

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I know it’s hard to gauge the size, but The JJ is about the size of a long wallet – only a little bit bigger. It will fit in a make-up bag, a purse, or in the pocket of your suitcase.

So I guess what I’m trying to say is that size-wise it’s terribly convenient.

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This is what it looks like on the inside. What’s so brilliant is that Janie figured out a way to hang the earrings instead of trying to fit them in little tiny compartments, and do you SEE how much stuff fits in there? Do you SEE?

You could literally take 20 pairs of earrings on a 3-day trip.

Quite frankly I don’t know how much more a girl could ask for.

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And then the center pocket? The place where you can put all your bracelets? It actually detaches from the JJ – which makes it way easier to pack your stuff and then unpack it when you get where you’re going.

I also love that The JJ can stand up on a dresser or a nightstand or a bathroom counter – because it’s just so much easier to see your jewelry options.

It’s very important to be able to see your jewelry options, girls.

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If you look, there are also leather strips at the top where you can put your post earrings – the ones that might not need to hang but are so easy to lose.

ISN’T IT THE CUTEST?

Janie’s working on getting a website up and running, but since it’s not quite ready yet, she sent me pictures of all the JJ fabric patterns. And if you’d like to win one of the NINE JJ’s Janie is giving away, here’s what you do:

1) Click here to see all the fun fabric options for The JJ.
2) Come back to this page and leave a comment telling me which pattern is your favorite.
3) THAT’S ALL!

I’ll leave comments on this post open until Saturday, November 17 – and then I’ll draw for nine winners.

And if you’d like to order one (or two! or nine!) for Christmas gifts, I’ll post all of the how-to information then.

Hooray for The JJ!

Y’all have fun!

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Comments

  1. HI, my favorite is adorable pink and brown paisley! This bag is such a great idea, haven’t seen one anywhere yet!

  2. Love them all, especially the Funky Floral.

  3. I would love to win the polka dot for my mom!
    They are all very cute!

  4. Love the Pink Giraffe!

    I want to order these for my sisters-in-law and my mom for Christmas!

  5. Oh my!! Soooo cute and SUCH a great idea. I love them all, but especially the pink and brown animal print!

  6. Amy in Idaho says:

    Wow – that is awesome! I would soooolove to be one of the lucky ones to win it for my daughter.

    Amy

  7. Funky floral…that is just darlin’! I’d love to keep it for myself, but I’ve worn the same pair of earrings for the past 6 years…so, I’d just have to give it away (or spend a little on some earring options!)

  8. Totally the colorful squares.

  9. Amy in Idaho says:

    All the fabrics are great… I forgot to mention that part!

    Pink and brown are her current “fav” colors but I love the polka dot one!

    Can’t wait for the order info… this may be the perfect gift for all her friends…. Oooh I can hear the happy squeals of many 13 year old girls!

  10. I love the pink and brown paisley – hands down!

  11. They.are.ALL.adorable. I do love the Funky Floral, but I really do love them all and would hate to have to choose.

  12. I love the Adorable Pink and Brown Paisley! These are so cool!

  13. Funky floral for me! Could you HAVE any more comments?? :-)

  14. Minnesota Mary says:

    Polka dots – definitely! What a great idea.

  15. I love the pink and brown paisley!

  16. This is absolutely FABULOUS! I hope I win, we travel more lately and my jewelry is always getting messed up!! I totally totally LOVE the pink and brown paisley!

  17. Too FAB!
    I love them all, but the polka dots are fun fun fun!

  18. Brown and pink animal print, please. I love it–what a great idea!

  19. Oh my word! These are THE CUTEST! OH YES MA’AM THEY ARE!
    My favorite is the pink and brown paisley, but the polka dots are a very close second! THanks for sharing!

  20. Totally the waves one! (my second favorite is the polka dots) What a great idea!!!

  21. Polka Dots, please! What a terrific idea!

  22. Funky Floral!! Very Fun.

  23. Great idea! I love the pink and brown paisley. Am forwarding this link to friends in several states. Good Luck to Jamie!

  24. Ah…I love the Colorful Squares AND the Pink and Brown Paisley! Hmmmm…leaning toward the latter!

    The jewelry tangle…not a nice thing. I have been there. In fact my jewelry box is in that state. Perhaps I could win the JJ and keep my necklaces in there all the time!

    Thanks for the opportunity!

  25. The pink and brown paisley definitely. That is one clever idea!

  26. Awesome! I like colorful squares!

  27. Wow! lots of people want to win this one, eh?

    As for me, I’d choose pink and brown paisley FOR SURE!

    thanks for the chance!

  28. LOVE the polka dot AND the brown/pink paisley!!! Such a great idea–congrats to your sister. Please pick me for all my holiday travel!?!?! :-)

    (another) Heather

  29. put me down for the black and white animal print or maybe the pink and brown paisley. I love them all!! I’m going with black and white animal print for now. please please please, random generator, pick me!!

  30. Pink giraffe is my favorite! Such a great and MUCH needed product. Thanks!!

  31. I just love the “Adorable Pink and Brown Paisley.”

  32. Funky Floral is adorable!!!! I want one, and what a great gift idea!!

  33. This is SO hard, I’m torn. The funky floral. Thanks! :)

  34. LOVE the brown and creme animal print! it’d be so handy!!!

  35. the adorable pink and brown paisley,

    she should be very proud, what a great design

  36. love that fabulous pink and brown paisley, but i am an animal print southern girl heart so i’m gonna go with the pink giraffe. too cute!
    thanks for the chance to win.

  37. I love the Waves!!!

  38. What a great idea! Can’t wait to get more information from you for ordering. Love the polka dots.

  39. What a great idea! She did a fabulous job. It was a hard decision but I love the pink and brown paisley!

  40. mrsolivemartini says:

    POLKA DOTS! POLKA DOTS!

  41. Adorable Pink and Brown Paisley!

  42. This was a hard call– but I finally came down with Funky Floral!!!!

  43. What a fab invention! My mother-in-law so needs one! If I don’t win I’ll definitely be ordering her one for Christmas.

  44. Shannon Kerr says:

    I love the polka dot! Love your blog!

  45. I gotta have it, I just gotta have it.

    Yes, please post how to order one.

    Love the polka dot fabric!

  46. I’m quite fond of ALL the prints, but my favorite is either the funky floral, or the “wave”… And since my son’s name is JJ, I absolutely MUST WIN!!! Or at least, order me a couple…

  47. I’m going to have to vote for the pink giraffe or the pink and brown animal print. Wonderful idea!

  48. love the pink and brown paisley! hope i win!

  49. Love the funky floral! What a great idea!

  50. I LOVE that!!! The pink and brown paisley is the cutest.

  51. I love the polka dots!
    What’s not to love about green and pink together!

  52. My favorite is the polka dots!!!
    I would love to own a JJ!!

  53. I love them all! That was a hard decision.I think I like the brown and creme animal print the best! Congrats to her!

  54. This is an excellent idea! I LOVE the pink and brown paisley.

  55. Kim Franks says:

    I like the Pink Giraffe best but the Polka Dots is perfect for my daughter!!! How much are these? I need to get some of these for Christmas gifts!

  56. Polka Dots is my favorite! They are adorable and a wonderful idea!

  57. The polka dots or the paisley. Thanks!

  58. Oh my word! 555 comments?!? My fave is the Adorable Pink and Brown Paisley. I think Janie has a hit with the JJ!!!

  59. Beth Lawo says:

    It was hard to choose but I love the pink and brown paisley! What a great idea and someting I truly need. Also, perfect Christmas gifts! Janie, you will be getting a call. (Probably Many!!!)

    Thanks!

  60. Oh, I love the pink and brown paisley! This really is a wonderful idea and I can’t wait to get all the information so I can order my daughters each one for Christmas. What a great gift!

  61. Jane Ann Gatlin says:

    What a great idea!!! All of the patterns are too cute!! But I think I love the pink and brown paisley the best. Let me know when they can be ordered.

    Thanks!!

  62. Funky floral all the way.

    Thank you.

  63. Adorable Pink and Brown Paisley. I’m going to The Market in B’ham on Friday. Is she selling there?

  64. The Adorable Pink and Brown Paisley is definitely for me! I like this better than my current jewelry carrier because it’s smaller. And handier.

  65. Pink & Brown Paisley, hands down. Love it!

  66. Gwen Schwartz says:

    Oh my word how I am in love with the colorful squares, and the funky floral, and the brown paisley, oh and the polka dots… I I would love any of these! She is so clever! I hope I win, I hope I win, I hope I win…

  67. Funky Floral! I can’t wait to hear how to order one!!!!

  68. Definately the pink & brown paisley!!! Love it, great idea!!!

  69. Definitely Funky Floral! Seems a winner. I’d love to take this with me as I travel internationally – and make this an international hit overnight!
    Andrea

  70. Colorful Squares. Fun, form and function all in one!

  71. The Funky Floral!!! Love it!

    Chris

  72. I LOVE the black and white animal print. Way to go, Janie!!!

  73. i love the “waves” design. perfect for all my traveling after all, even when you travel it’s important to accesorize. i may have to order some of these babies for my mom and friends for christmas!!!

  74. I love the polka dots and pink giraffe. I am going on a cruise in Februauy, so if I don’t win one, I’ll be buyin’ one! I’m so excited!!

  75. Definitely like the funky floral! This would be SOOOOO handy for trips! Like when I’m gone to my MIL’s for 3 weeks!!!

  76. Stephanie says:

    Hey there, Mrs. BooMama! I have never posted on a blog before, so forgive me. I like them ALL and would love to end my traveling jewelery woes. Thanks for sharing!

  77. How many comments can we leave? I’ll take the black and white animal print please. :)

  78. I like the brown and pink paisley, but the squares matches some bags I already have (at least the green does). Anyway, they are too cute and I can’t wait to see the website – will it be up before Christmas?!?!?

  79. Funky floral! They are all adorable.

  80. Lisa Griffiths says:

    Very Cute idea!!!!
    My fave is the brown and pink paisley!!!

  81. I like the pink and brown paisley!

  82. I.NEED.THIS. My friends and I are planning a “We’re turning 40-let’s go on a all girl trip!” next spring. I need this so I can look sassy and young(er). Thanks!

  83. Funky Floral – hands down. Love it, want it and if you don’t “win” me one I’ll just buy it!
    Thank you!

  84. I like the pink giraffe!

  85. I love the black and white animal print!
    It is fabulous!

  86. Funky Floral! Awesome idea!

  87. Brown & cream animal print. And I can hardly wait to see the order info. What a great girlfriends gift!

  88. I lurve the colorful squares, but funky floral is a close second. In any case, they all rock my socks!

  89. Janie’s a jenius. And you are stinking amazing if you read all of these comments.

    May I please, please, please have the pink giraffe? My husband is about twenty feet tall and we call him a girafee…and this would be too, too cute.

    Great! Thanks!

  90. The pink and brown paisley is my favorite. Thanks for the offering.

  91. Colorful squares! Colorful squares! They are all so cute! Really, I can tell by her color and pattern options that we would be very good friends, Janie and I.

    PS, another fun secret about The JJ, it sounds an awfully lot like VaJayJay which is what Oprah calls the Chachi. And that’s awfully fun.

  92. black and white animal print – my inner wild jungle woman comes out……. great idea!

  93. OH I just love the pink and brown paisley. Count me in…I must have for the holidays.

  94. Oh my! I love the “Adorable Pink and Brown Paisley”! Sooo cuuute!

  95. Oh wow, back from my trip to see THIS! Just what I needed. I love this as I have way too much jewelry (just ask my dh!). I love the funky flowers also, but I think my absolute fav is the Adorable Pink and Brown Paisley.

    Cheers!
    Kiy

  96. This is the best idea. I always end up with a tangled mess when I travel. I love the pink and brown paisley and the black with colorful polka dots. I can wait to get me one of these.

  97. How timely! This morning I spent five minutes untangling a necklace from some others so I could wear it today.

    I can’t pick just one! But the Funky Floral is a favorite! What a cute idea!

  98. I’m digging the paisley and the polka dot! I could not make a decision, so I would have to choose them both!! Way to go, Janie!

  99. I love the pink and brown paisley! What a brilliant idea! Can’t wait to order a few!

  100. Decisions, decisions…..I love them all but I think I love the “Dots” the most. There is not a gal out there who would turn her nose up at any of them. I predict the JJ will be the new ‘thang’ to be the IT gift.