Thursday, July 31, 2008

LOTS OF NEWS!!!

Boy, there is so much going on, where do I start?? Ok, a reminder of our one day trunk show this Sunday from 12 to 5, featuring handpainted beads and pendants from the Phillipines. Don't miss it!
Our new storefront is up and it is so nice and fresh. Looks like a new store. In fact, we have had more new customers come in lately. It's amazing what a face lift will do. We are still working on window displays and signage. Have to get the neons back up, too. Unfortunately one of them broke in the construction process. So we have to get a new one made!

We have finally gotten our chain order in and restocked. Most of the manufacturers of findings and chain take 2 to 4 weeks off for vacation in July. They close the factories and everyone takes vacation at the same time. Sounds like a great idea to me, tho I'd like to close in February and go to the Carribbean!

Our new website is finally up and running! Yeah!!! I have been working on it for quite a few weeks (months?) and am very happy with the results. I think that it will be very nice for all of you who take classes with us. You can now sign up online and pay online. You will also receive an email confirmation of your registration including a supply list. We may experience a few glitches at first. If you run across any problems, please let us know so that we can correct them ASAP.

Have you seen the patterns that you can now download online? I am so excited about these! We have had several for sale in the store and have sold quite a few of them. You can see samples in the store. We are working on samples for the new patterns, but the photos are great. These are fun and most of them are quite easy. The instructions are very well written and illustrated. I hope you enjoy them as much as we all do!

And, the news you all have been waiting for... our Thai Hilltribe Silver Trunk Show is back! We will have a selection of silver and brass beads from Thailand from Thursday, August 7 thru Sunday August 10. Come early for the best selection.
Wow, that's alot of news! I will post some photos as soon as I can. In the meantime, stay cool and hope to see you soon!
Charlene

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