Raven on my Neighbor's Roof

 The raven on my neighbor's shed roof across the street makes me want to jump up and take his picture but he knows. I swear he knows that I am wanting his picture. He taunts me and the moment I move towards the window in my living room or softly step out my front door; he looks at me and with a flick of his tail, flies away. He knows me. He is pacing now waiting for me to make my move. Not today, dear darkest raven. Today, I will not play your game but keep writing on my blog instead. I see you. You see me and today we will both just be two birds in our own world. Yet, time paused for a brief moment, as if you knew I was not going to take your picture. So with the 10X zoom on my phone, I caught you! Ha! And then, off you immediately flew!

We are busy getting ready for summer visitors and traffic to the shop. We have added tons of new inventory with still more on the way. I am so very happy and excited to find treasures to add to my in store selection. Today, I have purchased Czech 6 and 8 mm triangles. A handsome bead to string into jewelry but I think they will be perfectly suited to earrings or as little dangling charms from a chain. They are in chakra colors too so you can make a stretchy bracelet or six for yourself or all your friends. Wouldn't that make a sweet parting gift as you move on through your summer? 

We have opened our classroom annex on Saturdays from 12:30 to 3:30 ish. Just stop in at the bead shop desk and ask to see our selection upstairs on the mezzanine and we will be delighted to walk you up. Masks are required and only one or two people at a time can be in there. These are gemstones, glass, trade beads and more at discounted prices AND we pay the sales tax on items in this room for you! Winner, winner! 

As summer progresses and the days get warmer ( really I do not want hot, just warmth ) we will open our sweet little warehouse by appointment. Give us a call or stop in and Phil will make an appointment for you. We even have a spouse waiting area!

Also, graduation time calls for special gifts and here are a couple of religious pieces I have cast in white bronze that would be a thoughtful present. More are on my website too. 

Hope to see you around the shop soon. Maybe some warm summer afternoon, we can sit across the street at the plaza and have a coffee or better yet, an iced tea! xo, Lois