Have you ever considered what the language of beads must sound like to non-beaders? We talk among ourselves about rivolis; galvanized beads; Czech beads; bicones; rice, potato, and baroque pearls. To an outsider, we may as well be speaking a foreign language...

Published Fri, Dec 31 2010 8:28 AM by Jane Cruz

This year seems to be getting off to a good start for almost everyone I know. All around me, I see people setting goals and making plans, and there’s a real sense of optimism for 2009. I’m a planner by nature, so I love making New Year’s resolutions....

Published Thu, Jan 8 2009 11:22 AM by lweiss