A few local additions to inspire and entertain!

I went on a visit to Birmingham today to grab a coffee and catch up with a lady whom has become a close friend of mine since developing Cauda Equina Syndrome. After a few hours of setting the world to rights and drinking very yummy gingerbread latte's we parted company and I went on my merry way to funky mo beads in Kings Heath. This is a bead shop that does not sell online so I try to make the most of my visit when I get chance. As you can see from the photograph I have added to my stash (considerably) but they are all unusual one-off purchases that I know will keep me amused for many hours to come!

Learning all the time

Wow - I'm back! 3 Weeks of what I can only describe as flu/chest infection hell....and even now my voice hasn't fully returned. Attached is a picture of a project I've been working on between feeling ill for some time...it's a sneaky peak at a spin off project based on my award winning 'Cosmic Chain' which came 2nd place in the Bead Awards Crystals Category 2012. Here's the original (in white)to remind you what it looks like! I'm also about to extend my skills by going on a photoshop course to help brush up my presentation skills....you@re never too old to learn as they say! :)