Hearty Laughter

I just love this bead by talented glass artist Michael Dean of www.protege.etsy.com. If it hasn't been sold, you can find it here. Michael also makes lovely encased floral beads, which are also some of my often visited and sometimes bought beads.

Got any favorites on Etsy that you want to bring to folks' attention? Post the url here. and let us know about them.

See you tomorrow- same time, same place.

Precious Gifts

I wanted to show you a precious gift that I received from one of my wonderful customers.

Before Christmas a package arrived from one of my customers who has become a friend. Quite a while back she showed me the quilting and embellishment that she does and I was (and still am) quite wowed by it. I love it. And besides, her sense of color and pattern is my taste too.

Well I have to say how very touched I was to receive this piece from her. I love the flying kitties in gorgeous colors with wings. It makes me smile every time I look at it. And I look at it often. It is right next to my desk within arms reach so I see it all the time when I'm on my computer.

So thank you Julie. Your gift of your time, and artistry, as well as your heart means a lot to me and I'll always treasure it. Thank you so much.