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Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Openwork


Hello, hello!!  I'll be on my way to the Bead & Button Show in Milwaukee, WI in a few hours!  It's such a thrill to be around other people who also share the same passion.  You'll see no eye-rolling...or hear, "Omg, is she talking about beads, again?"  Without a doubt, everyone at B&B is as crazy in love with beads as you are ~ and cheers to that!



While I'm there, one of my missions will be hunting for the unusual.  I love looking for interesting shapes and textures.  Here are a couple of cool pieces that I felt were just wonderful together.





The top beads are vintage, circa 1950.  They are made of glass in a rare beehive openwork pattern.  I paired them with some newly created enameled charms, also in a openwork pattern, made  by Marie Demicco of Spurwink River Arts.  Although the enamel work is not vintage they share a wonderful old soul that works beautifully. 



So, I'm off to go hunting now ~ Wisconsin here I come!   Along with shopping, I'm also taking a slightly more advanced (then my last) metalwork class.  I'm pretty excited about that, too!

Thank you for stopping by! 


Until next time, hopefully with new goodies to show and tell -  xoxo . 

Loralee :)))

Loralee Kolton ~artful in beads

13 comments:

  1. They’re gorgeous. Have fun at B&B ❤️

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  2. These are really pretty. I would wear them in a heartbeat.

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  3. You seriously find the coolest things, Loralee! Have a great time at B&B... so sad to be missing it (and you) this year!!

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  4. See you Friday, my friend! Safe travels and may the odds be ever in your favor for finding unique items! Can't wait! Enjoy the day. Erin

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  5. Oh my, you really find the most wonderful things Loralee. Wishing you lots of fun at B&B. Happy bead hunting.

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  6. Very cool earrings, Loralee--I especially love the green paddle components. Have a great time at B&B!

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  7. Great combination, you are so good at that!

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  8. Loralee, these are so gorgeous! Have fun at bead and button. I look forward to seeing your finds!

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  9. Awesome, Loralee. Truly. And I do hope you nab the best of the best! I am jealous. :) <3

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  10. Wish I could be at B & B too. Your earrings are really striking.

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  11. Fabulous earrings! And I’m so envious of your trip to the bead and button show. Have fun!

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  12. Jealous! I love your eye for the unusual x

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