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What a week!

Last week was such a crazy week. Life normally flows for me but this week it was all out of wack!  Sunday my mom started throwing up and getting sick. She was sick Sunday and Monday and went to her family doctor on Tuesday. The doctor told her she had a stomach virus and sent her home. On Thursday morning she still wasn't any better so dad took her to the emergency room.  Ended up, she had a gallstone and had to have it and her gallbladder removed.  The gallstone was over 2 inches long and that was what was causing her to be so sick.  She got to come home on Friday so the family has been taking care of her for the last few days.

On Friday afternoon Sammy and I went to see the new Hunger Games movie.  It was a good movie and if you had never read the book you would think the same thing.  The only problem is that if you've read the book, you notice things that are different or notice small details that they left out that could have made the movie better.  I guess a movie can never be as good as a book. We are going back to see it this afternoon with a friend so I'm ready to see it again.  Funny thing is, I purchased the book on Thursday for my mom to read while she was out of work. I can in Saturday afternoon and my dad was reading it.  He told me this morning that he stayed up until after midnight last night reading the book. He is over 3/4 of the way done with it.  I have never in my 30 years seen him sit down and read a book like this. I went and purchased him Catching Fire this morning so that he can start it when he finishes the Hunger Games.

On Saturday we had our 8 year anniversary sale at the shop.  I wasn't thinking that we would be super busy but boy was I wrong!   We were so busy!  A lot of our customers can out and participated in the festivities.  We had a record breaking day and it was awesome!  I love to have big sales because people are so excited to save money but I'm so glad when there over because they take a lot of work to get ready for.

This coming week is going to be even crazier.  Monday I have to sit with mom and try to get 2 videos done for the website, get the yard cut, and get all the clothes washed. Tuesday I work and then Wednesday Sammy and I leave for the beach. We are going away for a few days to refresh for the upcoming summer season.  We come home and Monday and then Tuesday I go get my new braces put on.  Gonna be interesting!

Hunger Games Frenzy

I don't know about anyone else but it seems that me and all my friends are in a Hunger Games Frenzy. The movie comes out Friday and me and all my friends who have read the books are so excited! Most of us already have our tickets. I'm so excited but I know that it's going to be one of those movies where you will cringe, cry, and feel warm fuzzy feelings inside. If you haven't read the books then you defently need to. They are fantastic!

Hogarth Crystal Curve Necklace

For the last few months I haven't gotten a chance to bead much for myself.  Easter is coming up and I wanted to make a new jewelry set to go with my new brown and blue dress. Last week one of my customers came in and we started working on the Hogarth Crystal Curve Necklace that is in the April issue of Bead and Button Magazine.  We both started making the piece into a bracelet last week and I loved how easy the design was to do.  As soon as I finished the bracelet sample for the store I then set out to work on my necklace for Easter. It took me two days but I got it finished and I love the results.  If you get a chance, be sure and try the pattern because the components are really easy to make. The hard part is trying to piece them together. Once you understand that you are good to go.

Montee Ecliptic Earring Samples

On Saturday we had the Montee Ecliptic Earring Class. Three of ladies let me take pictures of their earrings. I loved the colors everyone picked out and I wanted you guys to see how great they looked.

In other news...NC seems to have skipped spring and went straight into summer. My peach trees are blooming and they are beautiful!  It was in the low 80's today so after I got my morning chores done I went to the lake and sat for awhile. It was nice just to sit and enjoy the outdoors. I took my beading and worked on a necklace i'm making for Easter and listened to the Hunger Games on my iphone. It was so nice and relaxing!

Finally Finished

Sammy wanted to rent and watch the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie last night so while he watched it I worked and finished the bracelet I showed earlier in the week. I loved how it turned out.  The coral, purple, and magenta looked great together.  I also made a pendant using some of the larger beads.  I do believe that this is going to have to be a youtube video!

New Bracelet from Bead and Button

One of my regular weekly customers came in for her appointment today and we decided to make a new bracelet that we seen in the brand new bead and button magazine. If you don't have it yet then you defiantly need to get it! Great issue this time. (The cover is above) The original pattern is for a necklace but an alternative design was for the bracelet. Anyhow we started working on it and I was able to finish my bracelet.  I used Aqua, peridot, and violet in the Thunder Polish Crystals. The original pattern calls to put an 8mm round in the center of each component but I decided not to and just left it blank. I was so pleased with the design that I decided to make my Easter Jewelry in this design to match my Easter Dress. This bracelet is going to look great in Brown, Royal Blue, and Light Blue!

My Friend Heather from Beach Beads in Surfside SC came to visit me yesterday. She and her husband make beautiful glass beads. She brought me this great bead. I can't wait to make something with it!