Rain, Rain, GO AWAY!

Feels like a page right out of Winnie the Pooh here today, very blustery! The rain really needs to stop, as we have no gutters or down spouts on the house right now! Our new roof is on, but they still need to take off the siding. Hopefully the snow holds off!

Finished up my last show of the year last weekend. I still have galleries to stock, and a trunk show or two, so we are working away in the studio as usual! Have a great weekend!

Snow...really?!

Yupp, we have snow this morning in MN! The sun is out so I'm sure it won't last long, and hopefully won't come again for a couple of weeks, as we are about to get a new roof and siding...thanks Mr. Hail!
As usual we are swamped here in the studio. After a show last weekend in Milwaukee, and then an appointment with Urban Laundry my stash is low again. If you ever get to Wauwatosa, WI. it is well worth a stop into the shop, Jeni does a great job of finding very unique and funky clothing, not to mention jewelry! Their site is: http://www.urban-laundry.com/ Then head next door to Le Reve Patissere & Cafe, their crepes are to die for, as are their desserts!
Now I am gearing up to head back to Wisconsin on Monday for a wholesale apparel show in the Dells, and then a trunk show at Meant to Bead for the weekend of the 17th-18th! Stop in if you get a chance, we will be giving demos on various techniques on Saturday, plus the artists will have our wares for sale! For more info, check out: http://www.meant-to-bead.com/

Fall??!!

Wow, where has the summer gone, I can't believe it's fall already, well officially not until Tuesday, but seriously?! It has been a crazy few weeks in the CB&CO studio, getting ready for shows, working on orders after shows, etc.! I will be in St. Cloud at Northern Brights tonight from 5-9 for their downtown Art Crawl, then to Marine on St Croix on Saturday and Sunday for their Art Festival. It is going to be a long weekend, bless my hubby's heart for going out to Marine tonight after work to set up the tent, one less thing for the morning! Stop in if you get a chance and say 'hi', and have a wonderful weekend!

Finishing touches!

Well I am putting the finishing touches on pieces that I will be bringing to the Fall Wholesale Market on Tuesday and Wednesday in Onalaska, WI at the OmniCenter! Getting everything together, going over inventory, and packing the truck later tonight. Hope to post another photo later of my new little bird houses...

It's here!

52 Bracelets has hit the news stands! I got my copy at Barnes & Noble yesterday, and I am on page 16, with my copper etched pieces and sweet little bird! Also check out page 11 for an awesome bracelet using enameled copper from C-Koop! Speaking of Sara from C-Koop, I received a little package in the mail yesterday from her...she worked her magic on my new mini bird houses. I will get them finished up today and post a picture hopefully by tomorrow...they are too cute!

To the lake...

Well we are headed out tomorrow to the family cabin for a few days. K starts soccer tryouts on Monday, so after this weekend, our summer break is pretty much over. We are taking the dog with, hopefully we don't regret that move LOL! I would feel too guilty boarding him when we are sitting at the lake and he could be swimming all day with K!! I have spent the week stock piling earrings to make so that I can still feel like I am getting work done. We have SO many shows coming up soon, plus a few orders left to get out the door. I also got to have a fun lunch today with Sara from C-Koop and Shelley, the owner of the Beadniks store at MOA! I hope everyone has a great weekend! I will post some pictures after we get back!

Rain rain go away....

Change of plans for the day...sorry but we won't be in Forest lake after all. We got there about 7 this morning, and sat in the truck while it POURED for over an hour! There were ablolutely no signs of it clearing up, not even a break in the clouds, so we came back home to spend the day working in the studio! Have a great weekend!