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Spring cleaning in a bead studio
Oh the joys of Spring … new plants peeking up after a long hibernation, the sun warming my face and shoulders as I work outside, and … spring cleaning! I tend to get really excited about the first two… not so much the cleaning part! As the sun has made a glorious appearance the last few days here in the Pacific Northwest, I’ve been planting new color spots in my yard and sprucing up the deck and BBQ. Now, I don’t get the fresh little plant seedlings and sun in my bead studio but Spring has definitely...
read moreCelebration… and GiveAway!
Whew, it’s been a long few months redesigning and building the new website 🙂 So many of you have been so encouraging and given me such helpful idea’s for the site and I thank you!! I really love hearing such great feedback and use it daily when making decisions for the website as well as upcoming jewelry designs. You are the best!! Soooo… since we’re celebrating here at Shugies, what better way to celebrate than having another giveaway!! It kinda goes with the balloons, confetti and champagne in my office 🙂 ...
read moreOh… the wonderful renewal of a Spa Day
I’ve been thinking about scheduling a nice spa day for myself to relax and rejuvenate after a long winter. Sounds great, right? But as I was reaching for the phone to make the appointment, I realized there was someone that needed it more than myself! My website! I know, I know, give up my spa day??? Am I crazy? I sat there pondering which one of us needed it more and I realized… My website and I have worked together for several years now and she is looking a little tired around the edges. Not so much that I’d rush...
read moreA little walk down memory lane…
As I was working away in my studio this past week, I was suddenly struck by a memory from my childhood that completely caught me off guard! I was working with wire and coaxing it to cooperate into a pair of earrings when I suddenly flashed back to a warm, sunny afternoon in southern California. My Dad had brought me a leftover piece of telephone cable (I believe) that had 50 or 60 bright colored wires running through the center of the cable. Once I peeled the outer layer off, I had all these wonderful strands of wire to play with I...
read moreMy necklace is great!
I really love the necklace I received from Shugies. They were even willing to make a custom piece for me. Check back to shugies.com for the latest on the highest...
read moreNew Purses, Necklaces and other fancy things coming soon!
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