Jonesing for beading ...

So ... with our hectic schedules ... let's just say there's been no time for beading lately. I'm really feeling the "need to bead!" ha ha ... yes I'm a dork in more ways than just having lots and lots of beads.

Studio will hopefully be set up next week -- this weekend is back to San Francisco for Lea & Gene's wedding ... which I'm excited about -- not about rising at 3 am to go the airport (sans liquids) ... but definitely about the big day!!

So. Cal Wedding Jewels

I just sent off the bridesmaid's jewelry for my friend Jeannie's wedding ... which will be September 16th ...

Here are a few of the pieces


Hope she likes 'em !!

TKO arrival in Portland

Well ... we made it ...

It was a very VERY long trip - and BOY do we have a lot more stuff than I thought!! I will say that about an hour ago I was TRULY ready to throw all my beads out the window ...

but I'm happy to report that I did NOT!!

So ... once the studio is set up ... TKO will be back up and running.

In the meantime ... here's our new home ... Cat calls it the Blueberry ... I can live with that :)

xo

TK Originals moves to Portland

Well ... it's official ... we're moving to Portland. Today is our last Friday and now the fun task of packing the truck and hauling our stuff outta here comes.

I have lots and lots of beads ... wish I had less ... they're taking forever to pack!!

Oh well ... more news later ... from our new digs!!

Beadissimo PJ Party

The Beadmo PJ party was a roaring success ... we wore PJs with monkeys, bunnies, happy bunnies and spongebob. But by far Kate & Christine's matching was the cutest!!

There was eating ... and shopping ... and creating .. and LOTS AND LOTS of hugging ... sassiness

Overall ... a great time ... though it was also my last day working there (MUCH SADNESS!!).

We are moving to Portland, OR -- for affordable housing and rainy days. I have learned so very very much while at Beadissimo ... the experience was invaluable. I only wish it could have been longer. I'm going to visit often and perhaps try to advance my teaching skills to come back and join the team in the future as a teacher. Who knows what Portland holds in terms of Bead Stores ... but they have a BIG set of shoes to fill ... I have very high expectations ... I've never seen a place where you can feel so comfortable, with such a diverse staff and customer base, and the most continuously interesting set of classes I've ever seen. I've been beading for almost 5 years now -- and there's always at least 3-4 classes I want to take every semester ... hmm an excuse to come visit perhaps?

Well ladies ... I love you all dearly ... am so very glad we've gotten to know each other over the past few months while I've been here ... and I will miss you sorely when I'm gone.

My door is always open for visitors ... I certainly hope you'll come visit us in our new home ... and I'll DEFINITELY be back for classes soon!!

MWAH!!

Breathe ... Just Breathe Bracelet for Kirsti Dyer

What a pleasant surprise ...

I got a comment on my flickr from a lovely lady who saw my "Say it on your wrist bracelet" pictures I'd posted for Daphney in Austin ... and she ordered her own custom piece ... actually inspired by my original "breathe" bracelet I made in the class I took from Lisa Niven Kelly a few years ago.

She actually wanted a "breathe" bracelet that said "Breathe ... Just Breathe" ... a good reminder. She requested calming beads that had a nice clear quality. I found this beautiful green opalite beads at Beadissimo ... and knew they were perfect.

Bracelet to the left is the finished project.

For more information on ordering your own personalized bracelet -- just email me!

TKO out