An Eye For Detail

THE BLUES II and more

    So you know:  I am ALWAYS on the lookout for stories, and follow-ups to stories!

I went to a bead show on Saturday, with my friend Roberta who makes the MOST gorgeous jewelry. She was there to buy, and I was...well, just there. But of course, always taking pictures, and knowing I was doing the B L U E story today, I couldn't resist adding these to the story.

Have  you ever been to a bead show? It's great; the colors and textures are unbelievable! The only downside with this show was that I arrived, took out my camera, and realized I had NO MEMORY CARD in it! I knew that would happen some day.... I had downloaded pictures just that morning and forgot to put the card back in the camera. But there is always the trusty IPhone! These really aren't bad, considering that is all I had: 

      

 

I WON! I WON! PART 2....

Yeeeppp!  

I won AGAIN! 

Take a look at the wonderful blog Room Remix and you will see the entry about the give-away. This time (last time I won a Le Creuset dish) the coveted item was a choice of one piece of jewlery from JudithB Designs.

This is the bracelet I chose: 

 

For any of you who know me, you know this is JUST my kind of jewelry! Large stones, classic setting, the kind that attracts attention: yes, this is ME!  Can't wait til it arrives. Thanks PK and Judy!

NEXT STOP AMERICASMART ATLANTA

• Portfolios ready

• New work in files for customers

• Printed out booth names and numbers I want to see

• New rolling file/bag (almost) packed

• Laptop in its case

• Kindle (maiden voyage) charged and loaded with lots to read

• Ditto IPod (podcasts from CraftSanity and CrafttyPod

• Flight confirmed and check-in bag paid for

BUT IT'S SNOWING!   Well, they say snow showers so all should be fine by this afternoon...

This post is from yesterday on the AmericasMart blog. Texture and Bold Graphics! I will start my search, and reporting, tomorrow. In fact, I have an 8AM meeting which means a head start on the day. 

A few images from the last market in July 2009:

ANTHROPOLOGIE AND MORE

Anthropologie is one of my most favorite stores... and the one on Market Street in San Francisco is maybe my #1 choice. I have always found lots and lots of goodies there (runner up is the one in D.C. at the Georgetown Mall). Here is the one in San Francisco, as seen in October.

Stairs to the lower level:

How about this for a great table lamp?

 

A display of cotton:

 

Fun industrial lighting:

And now, on to some really luscious jewelry.. I love necklaces... but for me they have to be short: almost chokers. And, I like them large! These really hit the spot. Like?

 

 

 

AND DID YOU KNOW:  Anthropologie has opened in the U.K.? Yes, the first store outside the U.S.is on Regent Street. A second overseas branch is due to open on the King's Road in Chelsea this spring 2010.