As the summer of 2022 flew by, I remember thinking on International Cat Day (August 8th) and International Dog Day (August 26th) that I needed to share our furry friends with all our beading friends and community. Then vacations happened, back-to-school...
Fall is a special time of year. It feels like a time of love and warmth, when the days get a little cooler and darker and when we spend more time snuggled close to the ones we love. The leaves...
I have so many fond memories of buttons. That might sound specific, but it’s true. I remember that my grandmother had an old jam jar filled with buttons that she had cut out of worn clothing before they were thrown...
Several months ago, Beadaholique was excited to bring in PRESTIGE™ Crystal Components and their collection of beautiful Austrian crystal beads, pendants, fancy stones, and more. The quality of these components, with their precision-cut facets and beautiful uniformity, adds a luxurious element to any...
I love my job, I truly do! I feel so fortunate to be able to say that and to work with so many friends here at Beadaholique. I started in 2011 and since then have taken time off here and...
I am always looking for color inspiration for my jewelry designs. In a previous blog post I wrote about finding inspiration on my morning walks in the flowers and trees that I see along the way. For this color inspiration...
Learning to create loom jewelry opens a world of possibilities for jewelry designs. You can loom bracelets, necklaces, earrings, belts, headbands, bag straps, and more. One of the greatest appeals of loom pieces is the ease in which you can...
As a designer, I love working with all the different types of beads out there–from crystal to ceramic, wood to glass. That said, I have my favorites too. There are certain beads that are just so versatile and easy to...
To say that I am a book lover would be a vast understatement. I love the hunt of finding good books, looking at books, and reading books. Between my husband, my kids, and myself, we must have over 1000 books...
