Origami Owl Lockets and Charms

@LocketsNcharms - A Think Goodness Brand Partner

  • 🛍️ SHOP
    • Best Sellers
    • Charms
    • Living Lockets
    • Chains
    • Bracelets
    • Earrings
    • Rings
    • Watches
    • Charm Bracelets/Necklaces
    • In{script}ions – Engraved
    • 🛒 + OMG REWARDS
    • CATALOGS
  • ❤️COLLECTIONS
    • Disney
    • Empowerment
    • Faith
    • Force for Good
    • Harry Potter
    • Justice League
    • Valentine’s Day
  • 🎁 SETS
    • Gift Sets
    • e-Gift Cards
    • GIFT CERTIFICATES (print option)
      • Redeem GCs
  • 💋 CYMK
  • 👩🏻SKINCARE
  • 📦SUBSCRIBE
  • 💛WE GIVE BACK
  • 💰AFFILIATES
Home » jennylou raya

Life Updates! – In and Out of Hotels and No Toilets in my Home *gasp*

January 29, 2019 by Jennylou

What I have just stated is far from the beautiful things that I post on this blog but I post it because even in the midst of chaos and uncertainty, lessons were learned and it gave way to new thoughts and things I never really considered before.  We might still have to spend another night or two outside our home in the next week or so, but for the most part, the worst is over.

I am human and things I don’t want to happen, happen.  Just because I have a blog or all looks rosy with whatever nice things I post here regarding my online hustle with Origami Owl, it does not mean that I am free from the realities and frustrations of life.

Let it be known that I am very grateful that my recent life setbacks had nothing to do with health problems, sickness or death.  (I did have a cancer scare months ago but I’ll share that a different time.) Our life situation had to do with an overflowing washer that caused damage to half of our home and the things below it.  We have a small home (thanks Southern CA prices), so when water damage takes up half of it, that’s a lot of loss!  The water damage affected both bathrooms, the laundry area that held the washing machine, the hallway, and our master bedroom and its master bath.  The other bedroom that did not get affected became the storage room for all the items that were once in the affected area, including my king size bed, stored with many things way up high to the ceiling!

November 5, 2018, was the first time we checked in to a hotel and January 24, 2019, was our most recent checkout.  We have been living in and out of hotels and since November, we have been going through the process of getting our home back to normal.  In addition to not having our home, there were hurdles and pushback/fights with our insurance and our HOA along the way. I got to choose all my flooring and turned in a paper color sample for paint I would like, back in December, but none of the fun stuff was to happen until more than a month later. We were in and out of hotels because our insurance living allowance was being depleted at a burn rate way faster than the timeline of repairs and completion. For those who care for all the details, I have shared lots of this on my Instagram highlights at @jennylouraya.

By mid-December, we spent nights and weeks in our unlivable and under construction home with no flooring and no toilets to save remaining funds for when we really needed to have a room (such as the days when even the showers could not use accessed due to the flooring process). We used public bathrooms and HOA shared facilities.  It was an eye-opening experience and one I would not wish on others. I even had the president of the HOA yell at me for using the HOA facilities that one time he caught me using the men’s bathroom. I was using the men’s bathroom because the women’s had been clogged for days and NO, I am not unclogging it for them.

Despite the stresses and some tears, we made the most out of our living situation.  I carried on with my Origami Owl work of posting online and serving my customers with their holiday orders.  I had record sales in December.  I even had a customer shop my stock at a hotel conference room and sold $200+ in jewelry in an hour.  Homeschooling in and out of hotels made it really hard to be consistent but the daily breakfast buffets and housekeeping made things better.  The kids definitely loved that.  We also learned that we need very little space and things to live on and have even decided to “Konmari” our home when all the rebuilding is done.

Now, on to the better days…..

This past Saturday, January 26, our new floors were finished. Yesterday, my new toilet was put in.  But what really got me excited that there is nothing but sunshine up ahead was the arrival of my new paint! Painting is scheduled to start today and if all goes to plan, the yellowish khaki mustard from the previous owners of this home will be gone and I will be surrounded by the color Shiplap – a Magnolia Home Premium paint by Joanna Gaines. When the paint is done in a couple of days, carpeting will follow and the newly painted doors and baseboards will be installed. When this company is done with their part, I will be diving into some DIY while still staying true to our existing goals and incorporating the new lessons we have learned during this process.

The many days living in hotels gave me some time to watch TV.  Initially, I was watching a lot of forensic files but later weeks, I was all about the HGTV. Property Brothers became my favorite show and I just kept thinking of all the possibilities in my home. I now actually have less interest in moving out of our little home as I have seen through HGTV episodes what paint and remodeling can do to any space.  We also watched the Tyding Up series on Netflix while in a hotel suite and saw how getting rid of things we don’t love can make such a difference in the space we already have.  We learned that we actually need very little to live on and that is a great thing.

If you would like to follow us on our journey of rebuilding home, tidying DIY, and doing with less (and still continuing our journey to paying off our home and be completely 100% debt free), follow me on my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jennylouraya/

 

View this post on Instagram

 

It’s a been a pretty quiet, gloomy Monday. Homeschooling in full effect and my project manager arrives with paint! I showed him a paper sample of Shiplap by @magnolia months ago. He had said then that they normally use a particular paint company, so I wasn’t expecting what arrived today! I’m truly happy and ecstatic that the paint is finally here (this process started early November) but even more than that, it’s the actual Magnolia Home line AND it goes with my flooring (I did not have a tile sample on hand when we were going over paint colors). Now I feel like I should buy her book. Confession: I’ve never seen an episode of Fixer-upper by @joannagaines and @chipgaines until last week sitting in my hotel room because our place was a true fixer upper with no toilets and showers. Hello @joannagaines and @chipgaines ? Now, we are forever linked ?. . . . . . #magnoliahome #fixerupper #magnolia #farmhouse #farmhousestyle #homedecor #fixerupperstyle #farmhousedecor #interiordesign #joannagaines #hgtv #modernfarmhouse #magnoliamarket #shiplap #sandiegohome #bhghome #hearthandhand #home #shiplap #sandiego #acehardware #betterhomesandgardens #decor #timbertiles #flooring #diy #chipandjoannagaines #homedesign #farmhouse #sandiegofamily #paint

A post shared by What Says You, Jennylou? (@jennylouraya) on Jan 28, 2019 at 1:26pm PST

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: 2019, Independent Designer, jennylou raya, Magnolia Home paint, San Diego

Reflecting on Year 2 with Origami Owl: Freedom

January 3, 2014 by Jennylou

Are you ready Origami Owl stairs

On December 31st, I looked at my year with Origami Owl and all I could think was that it has been unreal when hubby handed me my totals for the year. I could look at it and say “Oh shoot, I will owe so much in taxes!” but instead, I had tears rolling down my eyes. I recalled the night when we were searching for coins in couches to make rent that was already overdue. God must have remembered when I told him that when I make money, I will make sure to give because that is my heart’s desire.

Here I was 5 years later, December 31st, giving more money than I had made in [other “hobbies” and business ventures] all the years combined [2008-2011 being a stay at home mom], before joining Origami Owl Jan 2012, in one single click, and doing the same thing for another organization. Here I was so happy and elated that I am able to fulfill my promise.

Year 2 was 4 times bigger than Year 1’s numbers, and I have yet to start Year 3 with the company. This is from someone who is deathly afraid of the phone and to make phone calls, to ask people to do a party or join my team or even bring it up in any conversation even when they have asked me about my locket.

Despite my “flaws,” I learned and practiced how to grow out of my shell, took lessons in sales and marketing and personal development, removed negative thinking and negative people from my life and as a result, I was able to grow with Origami Owl.

I also learned that earning money is not a bad thing. For me, it is a symbol of freedom; Freedom from worry where I will be sleeping that next month if we were kicked out of our home. Freedom to help others in the same position.  Freedom to do good for others.

While others drop out, make excuses, and major on the minors, I stayed the course to my dreams and continue to soar. I welcome you to soar to your dreams too. Let no one’s opinion or reservations stop you from heading to your desired destination – or like in my case – freedom. One Year from Now Origami Owl

I would love to teach you all that I know and help you soar with Origami Owl.  Click above to see how to get started.

Every o2 success story started with the same first step: Joining.

I invite you to join me in 2014. Write your story just a year from now.

If I can do this with flaws and all, you definitely can too!

See you at the top!

<3 Jennylou Raya ID #1186

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: jennylou raya, Origami Owl, origami owl independent designer

What is the Origami Owl Hostess Exclusive for October?

September 25, 2013 by Jennylou

I am so glad you asked! And the answer is…

Exclusive to Hostesses: Rose Gold 18-20 chain and rose gold snowflakes.
Exclusive to Hostesses: Rose Gold 18-20 chain and rose gold snowflakes.

 

Rose Gold is so the color of the season. I was at the new shopping center in Ventura this past weekend and many of the stores such as Charming Charlie’s highlighted rose gold at the front windows of their stores.  Rose gold was also to be seen on purses, shoes, and clothing.  LOVE LOVE LOVE this color! Perfect for the fall season and in elegance and with just the right amount of sparkle.  So book your jewelry bar already and get this thing for free!!!  See all of our Origami Owl Jewelry offerings at http://locketsandcharms.origamiowl.com/how-to-build/.  October 1st is when all the new stuff comes out.  Whoot, whoot!!!!

Filed Under: Specials Tagged With: hostess rewards, jennylou raya, locketsNcharms, October Hostess Exclusive, Origami owl jewelry, rose gold locket

How to Pack for Origami Owl’s 1st Annual Convention #O2NationalConvention

July 8, 2013 by Jennylou

BEFORE:

aqua blue bathing suit and slippers
aqua blue bathing suit with green slippers

The above was only half the stuff I need to bring to convention. I definitely needed to figure out a better way to pack if, especially, if I did not want to pay for luggage fees.

 

Origami Owl fashion Inspired watches
These are my 2 watches from Styles for Less. At least one or both of these will coordinate with an outfit in this bag.

I quickly realized that time was running out and I needed to get packing.  I turned to my FB friends for some help and it turned out that many were professional packers and told me how to go about packing for #o2nationalconvention.

Then I took to packing and shared the picture with the O2 Convention Group of Ladies. It was received well and I thought I would make a video too.  So, here it is:

Below is the final result of what my luggage looked like after everything was rolled.  There was still room to spare even after adding my Gala dress and White Out outfit!

AFTER:

 

Packing for Origami Owl Convention
Everyone is right, you fit a lot more by rolling the clothes! In my carry on luggage: 3 pairs of shoes, 2 pairs of shorts, 2 tees, 2 tops, 2 slacks, 2 dresses, necessities, beauty essentials, a bolero, sweater, and bathing suit =)

Give rolling clothes a shot and see how much you can fit in your luggage to #O2NationalConvention =)

See you soon!

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Independent Designer, jennylou raya, locketsNcharms, O2nationalconvention, Origami Owl

New Owl Charms from Origami Owl Custom Jewelry

May 15, 2013 by Jennylou

enamel owl locketsandcharms.origamiowl.com

http://locketsandcharms.origamiowl.com/shop/product/?id=CH1013

(May 15, 2013 is the last day to order this charm!)bright eyed owl locketsandcharms.origamiowl.com

http://locketsandcharms.origamiowl.com/shop/product/?id=CH1016

hello owl charm locketsandcharms.origamiowl.com

http://locketsandcharms.origamiowl.com/shop/product/?id=CH1025

(Brand new as of April 16, 2013!)

 

All images above were taken by Origami Owl and pulled from my replicated website at http://locketsandcharms.origamiowl.com.

Here is a pic I took of my locket for today that include the ‘Hello Owl Charm’ including
Black Medium locket
30″ black ball classic chain
Med Mom Silver Plate
LOL charm
Hello Owl Charm

20130515-094053.jpg

Filed Under: Products Tagged With: jennylou raya, locketsNcharms, Origami Owl, owl charms

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • Next Page »

Let’s Talk

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Privacy Policy

  • Comment Policy
  • Privacy Policy

LocketsNcharms Origami Owl Quick Links

  • Contact Form
  • Get Free Jewelry
  • My Origami Owl – YouTube
  • Redeeming Your Gift Certificate
  • Sell Origami Owl
  • The Founder's Story

Home

Copyright © 2025 · Facebook LocketsNcharms · Twitter @locketsncharms | Instagram @locketsncharms