Join Me- Great Bead Sale on Tophatter

This mermaid bead is one of the big variety of beads that I will be auctioning the Saturday, 2/23 at 1pm Eastern Time.  You can see some of the beads on our auction pinterest board here.  I will be adding more tonight and tomorrow.  I will have 50 live auctions and the hosts and really nice people, Jen and her husband will have 50 too.  They are in real time and loads of fun with chat, so you can ask any questions at the time too.  Here is the link... http://tophatter.com/auctions/15406 .  I will have mostly sculptural beads- shells, mermaids, bunnies, eggs, flowers, animals, pets and all kinds of fun glass lampwork beads.  Jen and her husband have a lot of bead sets, pairs and really pretty colors and decorations.  You'll like them.  Most of the auctions have a small minimum which is clearly stated along with a photo, shipping and other pertinent info.  Come see us.  Saturday at 1pm Eastern Time.

Mark Your Calendar

I will be the featured guest artist on a Tophatter Auction this Saturday at 3 ET. Tomorrow I will tell you a bit more! See you then.

Packaging the 'Stache

I love this packaging for the two paintbrush pack that Simon Laliberte created for Poilu.  What a wonderful sense of whimsy, coupled with filling a need.

Both the wider brush and the smaller brush for details are well displayed, have support and certainly catch my eye.  I wish more manufacturers would be this creative.

Love Is In The Air

Yeah, that's right.  Some bunny loves you.  Happy Valentine's Day.

Periwinkles Are Popping

Although the weather can't totally decide what season to be in, I am thrilled to see little periwinkle flowers popping up. It is a sure sign we are headed in the right direction.

Divergent Styles of Jewelry

I had these two photos in my jewelry file and noticed how different they are.  Like opposite ends of the spectrum.

I think I like the simpler style.  ;)

See you tomorrow with photos of some of the glass work that I've been doing recently.  

Four Legged Hipsters

Scotland is doing a tourism promotion "Year of Natural Scotland" with Shetland Ponies wearing hand knitted cardigans by local, Doreen Brown.

I've always wanted to go there, but now, even more.  I wish they'd outfit all their horses in handknit sweaters.  Perhaps there are other animals that could use some sweaters, leg warmers or a cute vest.  Yep, I really want to go!