Stay tuned for the December issue of Bead Trends magazine.  I created a pair of earrings featuring sterling silver, pearls, and garnets, and the editorial team chose to use it as a December project.  I hadn’t heard that they have switched over to a monthly format, so I was amping when I received my issue of Trends last week.  Alas, I was a month early.  Well, just gives me something to look forward to, I guess.   I can’t add a picture until the magazine is published, but these earrings would be perfect for holiday parties.

I’ve also had 5 sales this week between my two Etsy shops, plus a wholesale request.  I’m trying to make an effort to boost my exposure on there, which hasn’t been easy, timewise.  Monkey man keeps me running from the time he pops up in the morning till he crashes at night.  Kudos to anyone who has more than one small child and can still get anything done!  I don’t know what I’d do without “Nan + Boppa” (my parents), and hubby, who distracts Isaac long enough for me to work for 10 minutes at a stretch.