Lots of Goodies From Tucson

So Tucson was warm, sunny, the resort that we always stay at & love was under renovations so I am sure it will be fabulous again on our next trip out .....

However, despite all of that I did find lots of goodies that I can't wait to turn into something fabulous for the Beach Haus Designs line & the new June Beach Collection!!!



GLW was great & huge as usual. Manning House had a couple of booths that I just drooled over & bought some wonderful artisan pieces. Love helping to support other artist especially when they have such beautiful designs & quality.......AGTA of course is fabulous! My better pearl supplier there had some of the most amazing pearls......my favorite this year is without a doubt the chocolate pearls. Ben thought I was just dreaming about chocolate until he saw them and agreed that they were fabulous! Course the prices on them were something too, LOL!!!! I have a couple of thoughts on what I am going to mix them with...........

Ok so back to some of the other goodies I found........lots of black coral in fun shapes, some interesting crystals that I got a smattering of (those of you who know me well, know I have a love affair with Swarovski so this was a big deal to buy these). They look MUCH better in person than they are showing up in my quick pics.......isn't that always the case though!
Also found some great new agate, new fun colors of turquoise that I am SO excited about I can't stand it and of course mother of pearl which I love in every shape, size, color, etc...........

Overall, a good trip. Checked out a few new shows that I had never been too and course my good ole standby. Just wish I could have made it to Swarovski's in time but due to a little birthday that we had the day before it wasn't possible this year.....maybe next year. Beadalon had some new really cool products that I am anxious to try as well as some cool enameled toggles that are too cool for words........

Starting looking for lots of new goodies to start showing up at the shows, stores & website soon as I get busy in the studio with all the other wonderful things that I found at the show that I am not showing you yet!!!!

Have a great day

Sparkles!

June