Hello all!

I've kind of been out of touch lately... sorry 'bout that! Still getting used to living in the BIG city again... truly it was culture shock (big time) coming back to the busy Bay Area after living in the quiet and isolation of the Redwood Forests for the time I was there... but I'm so glad to be back home where my roots, my family and my friends all are. I still love nature and the Redwoods, but will visit (in the future) rather than live in them.

Hoping everyone is doing well and that your 2009 is off to a great start and is bringing ALL good things your way!

This is a quickie update to let you know I have added a new auction to ebay tonight... we beadmakers seem to be a season ahead of the rest of the world... this week I have been drawn to Spring-like or Summertime colors... I suppose because I've had enough gray days and am ready for some sunshine AND these new seasons are right on the horizon and will be here soon... please click on this bead collection's title below and be taken directly to its auction in ebay... yup, the title is a link. :o)

WATER DANCE ::: A collection of handmade artisan lampwork glass beads in the colors of a glorious WATER DANCE in hues of turquoise blues and lime greens... great colors for the seasons of Springtime and Summertime, which are just around the corner.

There are 17 beads in this collection... to start is a lentil shaped focal/centerpiece bead that measures about 25mm x 27mm... to accompany this focal bead are 10 matching lentil shaped beads in smaller sizes, ranging from about 19mm to 20mm... also included are 3 pair of small round shaped beads that measure from about 7mm x 9mm to 7mm x 11.5mm that were created with matching earrings and/or 'danglies' in mind... all of these beads are decorated on both sides and have been temporarily strung on satin ribbon... this strand of beads measures about 10 inches long... make yourself a lovely Spring or Summertime necklace or a few bracelets... all with matching earrings and/or 'danglies' at your clasp or mixed in with your other accent beads that you might add to your creation(s).

WATER DANCE ::: A view of this handmade artisan lampwork glass bead collection...



WATER DANCE ::: A view of the other side of these beads...



WATER DANCE ::: A view of these beads in my hand to give you a visual reference to their size.



May the upcoming weekend bring you much joy, rest and relaxation.

Take good care and g'nite, Gracie