Have you seen Beads 2010?  This is the first time I purchased this publication….. I just couldn’t resist checking out all of the beautiful beads inside.  What I found when I flipped through the covers was that 1) there are beautiful projects inside too, and 2)  I recognized most of the artists whose beads are featured.  There is only a handful of beads created by artists I was not familiar with…..it is really becoming a small world.  If you have beads or a finished project in this issue, CONGRATS on being featured in this beautiful collection!

I was happy to discover a new (to me) clay artist who makes really gorgeous pieces, especially floral pendants.  The Classic Bead has an Etsy shop full of such ceramic beads and pendants.

Beads 2010 has an article featuring bead and jewelry storage ideas – and that’s where I spotted a wonderful wrought iron jewelry stand by Moxie Metal.  When I visited their Etsy shop, I found they have a huge assortment – all hand forged in California.  This multi-tiered stand is one of my favorites.

See these pretty little lampwork beads?  No, they are not from the pages of Beads 2010, they were a surprise I received in the mail this week!  I couldn’t resist showing off Lori’s lampwork beads (hope you don’t mind, Lori!)….you would never know she only recently began her journey with creating glass beads.  At this rate we may see her work in Beads 2011! {update – oh my, just visited Lori’s blog and we featured the same exact ceramic focal!  You know what they say…..great minds think alike!}

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