New York 2011- Day 7

posted: Tuesday, 15th November 2011

A busy day today starting with a private class with a lovely group of women. Many are friends who I have met before, but some are new to me and I really enjoy the day getting to know them and share some beading with them. One lady, Dolores Risso-Tesch, brought in a triangle bangle to show me

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New York 2011- Day 6

posted: Monday, 14th November 2011

A day off and a day to look at beads and meet up with friends.

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New York 2011- Day 5

posted: Sunday, 13th November 2011

Day two of teaching at Beads By Blanche and todays class is all about my Rivoli Roses.

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New York 2011- Day 4

posted: Saturday, 12th November 2011

Today is my first day of teaching and I catch the bus out to Beads By Blanche. This is my third time teaching here and as always I am amazed when I walk through the door

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New York 2011- Day 3

posted: Friday, 11th November 2011

Another day, another opportunity to shop...

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New York 2011- Day 2

posted: Thursday, 10th November 2011

Another day, another breakfast at the Broadway restaurant...

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New York 2011- Day 1

posted: Wednesday, 9th November 2011

I'm back in New York and super-excited. We flew in last night and, having packed for intense winter weather, were delighted at how warm and sunny it is. No coats needed which is great.

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Deconstructing Drinks

posted: Monday, 7th November 2011

I've been reading a great book called 'How's your drink' by Eric Felten which is full of history, anecdotes, advice and of course cocktail recipes.

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Triangle Variants

posted: Sunday, 6th November 2011

This may look like a lot of my previous work, but in my mind it is completely different.

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Brooches And Bows

posted: Friday, 4th November 2011

A few years ago I won in a raffle a brooch made of a measuring tape. It was unlabelled so I had no idea where it came from. Unfortunately over time it went missing and I've mourned its loss ever since

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