Time Off

Sorry for the lack of posts. My father has been in and out of the hospital and I need to focus on family. 
Be back soon!

Head is Swimming with ideas.

Oh it's been a looooong time since I have updated my blog. I feel so bad, but needed a break. I got back from the beadmakers convention called The Gathering. I had a wonderful time. I met new friends, and reconnected with old ones. I had wonderful dinners, and laughed our butts off. But best of all were the Presenters this year. My favorites were Sharon Peters great talk on finding inspiration. Sara Sally and her journey with art and how to assemble her beautiful glass corsages. JC Herrell and her early morning talk. I had the idea that we should all come in our PJ's with pillows and it was so fun. Better yet her talk was wonderful and so inspiring. 
Look at that bead! It really is so peaceful and wonderful.
The last speaker was Robert Danick. Not a beadmaker, but boy did he give us great ideas for setting our beads! 
Each speaker was great and the ISGB did a great job. Next year the Seattle area! I am hoping to go up early to travel around. Saving up my pennies now.

What I have been up too. Wordless Tues!

Taking a Break till after the Gathering

I feel so bad not updating my blog, so I am going to take a couple of weeks off until I get back from the International Society of Glass Beadmakers (ISGB) conference. 
See you when I get back!

New Work and Busy!

Whew it was a great weekend with lots of time on the torch and spending time with family. Gearing up for the Gathering which is like going to the holy land for a beadmaker. Lots of lectures, friends, glass, and just plain fun. 
So I am hard at work making things to sell at the Bead Bazaar on Sat. So if you are near Louisville KY, stop by and see work from the best beadmakers in the county!

Childhood Memories.

When I was going up I lived in a sweet town called Webster Groves. Beautiful old homes with large oak trees and shady yards. It was hide and go seek, kick the can, and hordes of kids roaming the streets. Summer showers we would run out in the rain and jump in puddles.
On July 4th we had the best hometown parade. The local mounted girl scouts would ride by on their horses,  Miss Webster contestants rode by on convertibles. When I was in high school I rode on a car waving to the crowd cause I was on the synchronize swimming team. 
Then we had a 4 day carnival with rides, booths, and food. Everyone from the surrounding area would come to our town to celebrate the 4th. Our fireworks were the best. July 4th was really a favorite time growing up.
How are you spending your July 4th? 

To survive the Apocalypse I need a Motorcycle

I constantly have dreams about end of earth kind of stuff. You know like aliens overtaking the earth, zombies, killer viruses, hey it could happen.
From gathering all the information (movies) it always seems the highways get jammed with cars and everyone is stopped and wandering around. 
Hence the motorcycle. You can ride in between cars and on the side of roads etc. The only thing I haven't figured out is that everyone will be trying to knock me off said motorcycle. Got to work on that.