Tag Archives: gemstone beads

Studio Tour – Storing Materials in a Small Space

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Yazmin

From the beginning, I’ve been a fan of attempting to organize my materials. Notice I say “attempting”. My best efforts fall short sometimes and I end up with workspace hurricanes. When it comes to supplies and materials though, I think … Continue reading →

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Inspired by Sweet Georgia Peaches

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Yazmin

It’s peach season here in suburbia Georgia.   While the Georgia Peach Festival has come and gone, peaches are still in season well into October.   With peaches come sweet thoughts of peach tea…   And who can forget… peach … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Inspiration

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Yazmin

Inspiration is sorely lacking in this house lately. Thoughts of babies and colors and pretty pink things have overtaken thoughts of beads and jewelry and business. But such is life right? Always in a constant state of change. Searching for … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Obstacles

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Yazmin

I have never seen myself as a spend-a-holic. Running my own web development business, I’ve gotten into the routine of only buying those things that are more of a need than a want. You never really know if you will … Continue reading →

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The Rings the Thing!

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Yazmin

At one of my shows earlier last month, I saw this other jewelry vendor who had this fantastic necklace made with rings of agate. After talking to her a bit (and trying to sell her necklace to everyone who walked … Continue reading →

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On the 7th Day of Holiday Deals…

Posted on November 19, 2008 by Yazmin

On the 7th day of holiday deals, A Pretty Rock offered me…Iolite Cluster Earrings at $51.80! For the 12 Days of Holiday Deals, I’m offering one item on my site at a discount of 30% – 50% off the original … Continue reading →

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You can never have enough…

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Yazmin

More goodies just came in today. I’ve been waiting for these since March. So excited! Pictured from left to right: rhodolite garnet rondelles prehnite rondelles almandine garnet rondelles apatite rondelles iolite rondelles almandine garnet drops rhodolite garnet drops citrine drops … Continue reading →

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Yet another shopping spree…

Posted on December 4, 2007 by Yazmin

Saturday I spent some time running around town trying to find some components and went to two bead stores which I’ve never visited. The first store wasn’t that great for me and since I’m not one to trash a reputation, … Continue reading →

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Gemmies!

Posted on November 13, 2007 by Yazmin

A couple of posts back I mentioned that I went to a gem show in California and was sorely disappointed. That left me coming home with an itch to get my hands on some beautiful gems. With my feature in … Continue reading →

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Bead Show Blues

Posted on August 25, 2007 by Yazmin

Ever since I went to Hong Kong, I’ve been very picky about the stones I purchase. I even go as far as turning my nose up at great quality strands just because I keep remembering how inexpensive the prices of … Continue reading →

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