Holiday Preview and Sale!

Invitations are out! If you don't see one in your email inbox then you are not on my mailing list. Contact me to receive your personal invitation to this annual event.

Saturday and Sunday, November 3rd and 4th, 11am - 4pm
Beadware Studio in Port Orchard Washington

Kick off your holiday shopping in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere.

Saturday Only 1 - 3 pm enjoy Renaissance music by Past Tunes

Get the first peek at new Beadware designs, before they are snapped up at the holiday shows!


Purchase beautiful garden photo note cards and support the programs of the Master Gardener Foundation of Kitsap County.


 Mona Gollan of Flamewerks will have a selection of gorgeous lampworked glass beads and spinning wheel orifice hooks.


Browse delicate pottery by Linda Ricci of Side Door Pottery.

Feel free to bring a friend or two!

Can't make the sale?  Check out the events tab on my blog to find me at other holiday venues, shop online or contact me for a studio shopping day.

Sunday Morning in my Studio

I was in the studio early today. Took more pictures of items to list in my online store. You can see the light box in the photo below on the table on the right. They should be online within the next few hours.

I am also determined to finish the holiday ornaments today! Another couple dozen to bead, then tie the bow, then all 100+ get polished. In the photo you can see some in various stages on my work tables. The raw materials, some beaded and waiting for bows, as well as finished ones hanging on a stand.


I am glad that I have a nice view to look at when my eyes need to focus on something in the distance. Pretty fall colors on a grey day with the Sound in the distance.

After that it will be out to the garage to do some touch up painting on my tent frame. I have already washed all the walls and the roof.  Then back to my studio. Hi ho hi ho its off to work I go......

Christmas in October

It is a gorgeous fall day and I am in my studio making Christmas ornaments! 

If I am good today my reward is a day at the ocean tomorrow. Yippee!! 

These ornaments are made with antique chandelier crystals. A simple beaded figure eight with a holiday bow. They are gorgeous on a tree. Very hard to get a decent picture of these.

They sell for $10 each, 3 for $25 and 6 for $45. Add some sparkle to your holiday!

Restocking My Online Store

Have you taken a peek at my online store lately? At the top right side of this blog is the link that will take you there. I have been busy restocking the store for my online holiday shoppers. Items listed this past week include:

All have been  SOLD

 Agate with green and copper necklace.

 A frosty green and white agate with sparkles that reminds me of fresh fallen snow.

Another gorgeous agate with brass.

 Beautiful, soft Owyhee jasper.

 What a color combo! Soft blue and brown Owyhee jasper with teal and copper.

And a bracelet to match.

All these as well as 9 more new necklace designs are now listed. More items will be listed all thru this month. Don't wait if you see something that would make a perfect holiday gift. My holiday show season starts the first weekend in November and these may all disappear quickly!

October - the Halloween month

I love fall! Rich and warm browns, reds and oranges. Clear crisp days. And one of my favorite holidays - Halloween! To get you in the spirit, here are some fun Halloween bracelets and earrings. If you see something you like just send me an email!