Around 2001 I hosted a jewelry party in my home, and received lots and lots of fashion jewelry for being a hostess.  I believe it was this experience that awakened my love of jewelry.  I didn't really know how fun it could be to have just the right piece to "make" an outfit really look pulled together.

I began creating my own beaded jewelry in 2004 with the help of a friend (as we all do...thanks Tricia!), and have loved making jewelry to compliment my clothing.  It has been a fun hobby, and my inventory of beads and components has grown and grown.

In 2008 is when I officially began my business.  I started at the prompting of a friend (thanks, Paula), whose two daughters wanted to learn how to make jewelry, too.  "No Science, Just Fun" describes the girls' beading workshops that were kicked off. 

Then I got the question "do you do birthday parties?"  "Sure!"  was my response.
"Do you do ladies' nights?" "Sure!"
"Will you come to my Girl Scout troop meeting and 'do beads'?" "Sure!"
"Will you make me a Mommy Bracelet?" "Sure!"
"Do you have other custom jewelry for sale?" "I do...now!"

So, as you can see, it's been an incredible time of growth for my little business.  One day, perhaps I'll have a bigger space than my dining room.  But for now, it's fine.  My kitchen table seats more people anyway!