26 Days of Mochi & Jolie - Day 16

This densely coated, compact sledder of medium size and great endurance was bred to work in packs, carrying light loads at moderate speeds over vast expanses of frozen wasteland. Their almond-shaped eyes can be either brown or blue—sometimes one of each—and convey a keen but amiable and even mischievious expression. Quick and nimble-footed, Huskys are known for their powerful but seemingly effortless gait.

26 Days of Mochi & Jolie - Day 15

Corgis are very active and energetic. They have a strong desire to please and should receive both physical and mental exercise regularly. Outside Wales, corgis have been made popular by Queen Elizabeth II  who has at least four in her retinue at all times. Her first corgi was called Susan. She currently keeps two corgis and two Dorgis (corgi/dachshund cross). Some portraits of Queen Elizabeth II include a corgi.

26 Days of Mochi & Jolie - Day 14

A well-conditioned Boxer is an awesome sight. A male can stand as high as 25 inches at the shoulder, females a little shorter. Their muscles ripple beneath their short, tight-fitting coat. The dark brown eyes and wrinkled forehead give the face an alert, curious look. Boxers move like the athletes they’re named for: smooth and graceful, but powerful.

26 Days of Mochi & Jolie - Day 13

he Pug’s motto is the Latin phrase "multum in parvo" (“a lot in a little”)—a perfect description of this small but muscular breed. They come in three colors: silver or apricot-fawn with a black face mask, or all black. The large round head, the big, sparkling eyes, and the wrinkled brow give Pugs a range of human-like expressions—surprise, happiness, sorrow, curiosity—that have delighted owners for centuries. 

26 Days of Mochi & Jolie - Day 12

Generally considered dogdom's finest all-purpose workers, GSDs are large, agile, muscular dogs of noble spirit and high intelligence. For such deep-chested, solid dogs, they move quickly with great nimbleness afoot. The GSD's natural gait is a free-and-easy trot, but when duty calls they can turn it up a notch or two and reach great speeds. Standing as high as 26 inches at the shoulder and built like a brick doghouse, the GSD when viewed in outline presents a picture of smooth, graceful curves rather than angles.

26 Days of Mochi & Jolie - Day 11

Chances are you’ve already met a Dachshund — how can you miss them? With their long, low body, short little legs, velvety ears, and vigilant expression, Dachsies are one of the most recognizable breeds around. They come in two sizes: standard (about 16 to 32 pounds) and miniature (11 pounds and under), and three coat types. So many combos to love! Because of their long back, don’t allow them to jump from heights; even furniture may be too high.

26 Days of Mochi & Jolie - Day 10

The Pit Bull Terrier was created by breeding bulldogs and terriers together to produce a dog that combined the gameness and agility of the terrier with the strength of the bulldog. A Pit bull's genetic make up was developed so it would be a good fighting dog. However, this genetic disposition does not mean that all Pit bulls are aggressive or that they are prone to attacking other animals. Pit bulls require the same amount of socialization training as other dogs during puppy-hood, possibly more. Like any dog, a Pit bull that is well socialized is less likely to attack when it feels threatened.

26 Days of Mochi & Jolie - Day 9

Labrador Retrievers are the most popular dog breed in the United States. Called Labs for short, people can’t get enough of their charm and lovability. Labs are also very altruistic. Your good-hearted friend who likes to help the elderly cross the street? They’ve got nothing on a Lab. These dogs are gentle, intelligent, and easy to train, making them excellent guide dogs for the blind, loyal members of search-and-rescue teams, and faithful K-9 officers.

26 Days of Mochi & Jolie - Day 8

The Chihuahua is a saucy little hot tamale and not just because of his association with a certain fast-food Mexican restaurant. He's renowned for being the world's smallest dog, but he may well have the world's biggest personality stashed inside that tiny body. Fun loving and busy, Chihuahuas like nothing better than to be close to their people.

26 Days of Mochi & Jolie - Day 7

Do you know the Bulldog is the official mascot of the United States Marine Corps, and thirty-nine American universities use a Bulldog as their mascot? This friendly, gregarious, and willful breed is quite impressive, huh? he Bulldog is among dogdom's most easily recognized citizens: The loose skin of the head, furrowed brow, pushed-in nose, small ears, undershot jaw with hanging chops on either side, and the distinctive rolling gait all scream “I'm a Bulldog!” from a block away. The Bulldog coat, seen in a variety of colors and patterns, is short, smooth, and glossy. The sum of these parts is a thick-set, low-slung, well-muscled bruiser whose distinctive "sourmug" face has become the universal symbol of courage and tenacity.

26 Days of Mochi & Jolie - Day 6

t’s not surprising that Golden Retrievers are one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States. Along with being exuberant and friendly, they are strong dogs and hard workers. Goldens are good at whatever they do, be it hunting, serving as guide dogs, working search-and-rescue, or being devoted companions. Golden Retriever ranks fourth following the Border Collie, Poodle, and German Shepherd – as one of the brightest dogs ranked by obedience-command trainability. Though they are serious about their work, they also enjoy being downright silly!

26 Days of Mochi & Jolie - Day 5

Maltese are extremely lively, playful, affectionate, fearless, gentle, intelligent and sweet-tempered. They adore humans, and always prefer to stay near them. So much love in such a small body! Maltese are toy dogs weighing less than seven pounds, covered by a long, silky coat. Beneath that all-white mantle is a compact body moving with a smooth, effortless gait. The overall picture depicts free-flowing elegance and balance. The Maltese face—with its big, dark eyes and black gumdrop nose—has been enchanting owners since the Bible was a work in progress. Don’t let the showy looks fool you: These are hearty, adaptable pets. It takes a whole lot of dog to survive three millennia.

26 Days of Mochi & Jolie - Day 4

"Dog people" and "Cat people" really do have different personalities, according to a new study. People who said they were dog lovers in the study tended to be more lively -- meaning they were more energetic and outgoing -- and also tended to follow rules closely. Cat lovers, on the other hand, were more introverted, more open-minded and more sensitive than dog lovers. Cat people also tended to be non-conformists, preferring to be expedient rather than follow the rules.

26 Days of Mochi & Jolie - Day 3

his affectionate and playful breed—known for its wrinkly, smushy face and bat-like ears—is a great companion for single pet parents as well as families with young children. They need little exercise and grooming and are incredibly loyal to their people. Because of their somewhat stubborn nature, they require a bit of patience during training but are incredibly intelligent and eager to please.

26 Days of Mochi & Jolie - Day 2

Bostons are compact, short-tailed, well-balanced little dogs weighing no more than 25 pounds. The breed is famous for its “tuxedo” coat: white and either black, brindle (a dark striped pattern), or seal (dark brown). The muzzle is short and the eyes are large, dark, and round, giving Bostons a kind and intelligent expression that can melt the coldest heart.

26 Days of Mochi & Jolie - Day 1

Inspired by "25 Days of Christmas", we are launching a special series of our own - "26 Days of Mochi & Jolie". With all of our love, we have been focusing on designing and creating Jewelry and Watch pieces for dog and cat lovers throughout this year. We devoted the full 2014 to our most loyal, selfless 4 legged companions and no matter what the future holds for us, we want them to know they will always be loved and treasured, and they are family forever.

Let's start the Day 1 of "26 Days of Mochi & Jolie" - Beagle! Beagle is intelligent, amiable, determined, and gentle. In the United States the Beagle ranked 4th most popular breed in both 2012 and 2013. Not only are Beagles excellent hunting dogs and loyal companions, they are also happy-go-lucky, funny, and—thanks to their pleading expression—cute. They were bred to hunt in packs, so they enjoy the company of other dogs and of people as well. Beagles love to follow their noses, which can sometimes get them into sticky situations. These dogs are solid, sturdy, and fairly easy to care for, but they do need to run around and let off steam.

So we headed to New York...

We packed all of our jewels and watches and headed to New York two weeks ago . Things didn't started smoothly for us first - we missed our fight for the first time ever! And there was no more non-stop flight to New York left on that day and the only option was to get on a flight to Minneapolis–Saint Paul first, and then connected to another flight to New York. Hardly slept for ten minutes the whole night, we landed in JFK as one piece and headed to the show venue immediately... The rest was history.

We met lots of nice people and made friends with our fabulous and talented neighbors. It was super fun, exciting and utterly exhausting - the common symptoms of a professional show goer.

The weather was beautiful in New York. Not too hot and humid in the month of August, we considered ourselves very lucky. The food was always delicious there, and we even tried out the famous "croissant donut". It was yummy!

We always adore New York, and will go back there again soon! :)

Companion Collection Pendant Necklaces

Paw Collection Necklaces and Bracelets 

Paw Collection Station Necklaces 

The  new Whisper Collection Bracelets

Watch Collection

The unique coffee cup we discovered at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport.

Our everyday breakfast

Rewarding ourselves after a long, hard day of work

The famous "croissant donut"

Leave your prints wherever you go...

After many months of designing, sampling and making changes on the smallest details, our new Paw Collection has finally completed and arrived. Like other previous projects, this one has brought us lots of fun, but also many challenges. We hope you can feel our pouring love when you are browsing this new collection, which includes 2 Paw Necklaces, 3 Paw Station Necklaces and 3 Paw Bracelets. All of them feature beautiful hand-selected natural semi-precious gemstones in 925 sterling silver setting. They are truly beautiful and sentimental. Lots of love, from us to you.

Let's talk about those paws

If you have ever had a fur kid in your life, you have must seen, touched, or even kissed his/her paws. Paw print has become such a familiar symbol for many animal lovers. And of course we love it too and decided to take on this classic symbol and make it our own. Many sketches and samples later, we finally had something close to our hearts...

Paw Bracelet with Turquoise stones

Paw Bracelet with Chrysoprase stones

Paw Bracelet with Lapis Stones

Sometimes you just gotta make your own rainbow

The rainbow is one of nature's most beautiful phenomena. As a symbol of heavenly glory and celestial wonder, it serves as a bridge between earth and paradise. However, to spot a rainbow, you ought to be in the right place at the right time! Sometimes, you just gotta make your own rainbow!

Where to start? Pick up a Mochi & Jolie® Collection - Iris Shirt, our Editor’s Pick of the Week!  Iris’ vivid rainbow colors and unique gold faceted pearl trims bring so much fun, happiness and attention. It is perfect for boys or girls to wear most of the seasons. 100% cotton with white satin lining. Made with love in USA.  If you have a girl, maybe add a pair of Seashell Wonder Bows to perfect the look! :)