What these hands made

Today was a great day! I got up early in the morning and started working on jewelry, I filled some orders and I took some new jewelry to Honeybeez & Co.
http://honeybeezandco.com/

I'll be updating the website very soon.


http://aroundthebendjewelry.com/


I ran across a quote by Robert Redford, "There is something about the hands of an artist". I like it. I get such a great feeling when I create something beautiful with my own two hands.

Here's a picture of the jewelry these hands made. I hope you like what you see. :o)

Angela

Working working working......

I've done a lot on the computer today. I added a Facebook page for Arount the Bend! Now all I need are some fans! :o) I'm starting to get the hang of some of this technical stuff and I'm actually having fun. I have a lot to learn about marketing but I'll get there. It takes time and patience. Progress feels great!

Busy Weekend!

The weekend has been busy and productive! I got up early Saturday morning and made jewelry to take to Honeybeez & Co. I am excited to say that the store opened September 8th and my jewelry is doing very well there. It's very nice to give customers a place to go so that they can see my jewelry designs in person. Stop by when you have time. The store is located in the Garner TV and Appliance shopping complex on Hwy 70 W. 889 Hwy 70 W, Garner, NC 27529. Phone number 995-9409. Their website address is www.honeybeezandco.com
Tell them I sent you!

Busy Day Today

I got home from work today and I was feeling tired and drained. I wanted to push myself to jump right into jewelry making but I couldn't. Instead, I sat down for awhile and just tried to unwind. I ate some dinner and then I felt better. I started to feel energized again so I worked on some jewelry. I have this new idea for earrings that I want to try. I'm going to dream of different variations tonight I'm sure.

Life is so hectic that sometimes it's not easy for me to jump from one thing to the next so easily. I need time to regroup and unwind. I can't create things when I'm stressed or tired.

Tomorrow is another day and I'm going to get my task list together. I have a space at a new store. Honeybeez and Company. It's in Garner beside Garner TV and Appliance on Hwy 70. They will have great merchandise there such as jewelry, purses and various gifts. The grand opening is later this month. I have lots to do if I'm going to be ready for the opening. I'm excited! I'll be sharing more info about the store soon.

Good Night Everyone! Blessings :o)

One Leaves The Nest

Well, where do I begin? Last Saturday we took our first born child to college. It was exciting and sad at the same time. I thought that I would cry but I didn't. We had to unpack the two yes two cars that we packed full, then unpack and set up the dorm room. Tired, hot and hungry, we set out for something to eat. It rained while we walked down the street looking for a place to eat. Then after eating and rushing back to the car in the rain, we took my daughter back to her dorm. I was really tired by then. We had left home at 12:40pm and it was now 7:45pm. We all got out of the car and hugged her goodbye. My son gave his oldest sister advice about boys. My youngest child, had been so excited about having her own room, but on the way home, she was actually a little sad to leave her big sister behind. I got home and went to bed shortly after. At 1:30 my husband's phone and my phone beeped with text messages from our daughter. She was texting lists of things that she needed or had forgotten. Also the mirror that my husband stuck to the wall had fallen and broken.

Tuesday, my son and youngest daughter started school. My daughter was so excited to go to Middle School. Doug had a talk with her about Santa Tuesday night and I cried. I have no more babies!!! Doug looked at me and said, "I told you that you would cry eventually." Snotty nosed and red eyed, I tried to smile through my tears.

This week has been interesting.... Jade has sent me text messages and I've called her a few times but I've tried to cut the apron strings. I wanted to give her space and not call everyday. By Wednesday, I was really missing her and it had settled in that she wasn't just gone for a day or two... :o( I know it's time for her to grow and learn and be on her own. I've given her good advice, good judgement and now it's time for her to spread her wings. The butterfly has come out of the cocoon and she's beautiful. I can't wait to see what great things she accomplishes!

Happy Saturday! It's a beautiful sunny day today. I'm so glad the rain is gone. I'm busy today.... have to get more supplies.... getting ready for a show. Getting a list together of the things I need. I always forget something!

I want to take some pictures of my jewelry today... I joined Twitter a couple of days ago... I'm trying to see what all the buzz is about. I'm not sure yet if I'll stick with it. I like Blogging best... so far. Who has time to post to Twitter, Facebook, Blog and do all the other things that are needed. I have to admit though, it is fun to see that someone is following you on Twitter. I heard on the radio that you can post a picture on Twitter but didn't quite catch the "how" part. Oh well.... I'll keep it up for a little while and see what happens. I Never thought I would join Facebook. Now here I am.... and I actually like it! I keep it to a minimum though and sometimes I don't check it or post anything for days. It goes in spurts. I do think it's a nice way to reach out to friends and family.

Well.... time to get busy! Enjoy the day!

What Not To Wear

Watched 3 episodes of TLC's What Not to Wear tonight. I love that show... I always cry when I see the guests so happy with their new look. I was really moved by one lady tonight. She cried and was just so thankful. She finally felt beautiful.... and at home in her body. I can relate to that. This particular lady always wore big clothing to hide her body. I remember a time when I wore big clothing... or just said, I'm not buying anything until I lose weight. Then one day I decided to buy some things and not wait until I lost weight. It's hard though... I still hate shopping.. it takes so long and it's so hard to find things that look right or fit right or flatter my bottom heavy body. I've learned a lot from watching the show. I love the way they told the lady tonight that she was pretty already. I'd love to be a guest on the show... sometimes I look at pictures of myself and think "What was I thinking?" :o) And my hair! I need a new look.

Finding time....

I'm so glad I'm feeling better than the last time I posted. I think I had the flu... I'm still not 100% but I'm feeling much better.

I'm working on jewelry for the spring line. It's fun yet challenging finding time to do all the things I want to do with the jewelry and the business. I have so many ideas that I want to bring to life! I promised to take my daughter shopping for a prom dress today so the whole family (hubby, son and youngest daughter) piled into the van and went shopping. It was a cold, gray rainy day. :o( I'm happy to report that we found a beautiful dress and shoes. That took most of the day though. My husband got a tiny bit of rest before heading off to work and I took my oldest daughter to a slumber/birthday party. I ran by the store to find poster board for my son and then it was back home to cook dinner. I was tired but managed to start on a bracelet. I found some really nice natural gemstones a while ago and have been dying to create something "pretty" with them. There's just not enough time in the day!!! Working five days a week, three kids, life, dog, hubby.... it's harder to get the time and energy to make jewelry than I like. I'm not giving up though! I find I'm not happy when I'm not creating jewelry so there's always tomorrow........

Under the weather....

What a weekend! I'm stuck in bed most of the time because I'm sick. I don't know if it's the flu or what. I'm trying to do something so I am thinking of new designs for Spring. I also have my laptop and am working on creating my blog. Pretty easy so far although I will need some help w/ the background and header color. Rosie are you out there??? Help!