We got back from exhibiting at the 19th Annual Austin Bead Society Jewelry and Bead Bazaar late last night. A little tired but so happy to have gone to this show. The Austin Bead Society simply rocks when it comes to putting on a bead show. This was so well organized and the quality of the jewelry and beads included in this show was fantastic. But best of all these women really know how to treat a vendor well. We felt so welcome and at home that it's a little sad to think that we won't see many of these people again until next year.
One of the highlights was getting to meet Carol Bradley who has followed this blog for some time. In fact she was set up on a table in the same little section as I was. She makes beautiful jewelry and her wire work is stunning. To top it all off she's a really nice person. And then there is Nancy and PKaye, and Jennifer, and Melissa, and Marsha....and ...... So many new friends and so nice to get out of the solitary nature of studio work and talk beads.
The show is held at the Palmer Event Center which is a stunning venue just along the river in down town Austin. It is set in beautiful park land with amazing views of the city center. I could have spent two days just wandering around looking at this building. I can't think of a better place to hold this show.
Thank you Austin Bead Society! We will definitely be back next year.
12 comments:
I'm glad you had such a wonderful time! Your table looks gorgeous! Wish I could have been there!
Your table looks adorned with goodies. Isn't that one of the nicest perks about having a blog ... visiting with your "friends" and bead shows!
It was great to meet you! So glad you enjoyed our show!
Your display looks gorgeous LeAnn! So glad you had a good time!
Love your display and glad you had a wonderful time!
Oh! I so wish I was there! Someday i will be able to shop your goods in person!
Glad to hear you had a nice time.
Wonderful goodies on display LeAnn - wishI could have been there as it all looks lovely. Vicki :)
Your table display is so colorful and pretty! Being with friends, old and new, is wonderful. Glad you had a nice time!
Your display looks so inviting, I wish I could have been there!
So glad you had a good time!
LeAnn - Thank you for the kind words. It was great to meet you and visit with you. I'm so looking forward to using my new Summers Studio!
Sounds like a lot of fun! The shows are such a melting-pot of emotions... tiredness, creativity, seeing friends, meeting and making customers... it's a really rewarding, albeit exhausting experience. Glad to hear you had a good time. Your table looks great!
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