Today was the Rings & Things bead show in Rochester, NY. They happen about twice a year but I’ve only gone once before. The first time I went I was so very overwhelmed. Just picture an entire banquet room full of tables AND tables of beads.
Any kind of bead! Czech glass, gemstones, crystal, Quartz, Agate….on and on, it is like a bead Utopia.
The first time I spent hours, pouring over almost all of the beads there. Each table has oodles (yes I said oodles) of different beads so it pays to spend the time perusing through each tray. I wanted to touch every single strand and see if I could envision some sort of special jewelry made with those beads. When it came time to go through and see what I could afford, it broke my heart to part with some of the strands because they were just so beautiful and I feared I’d never find them again.
This time was a entirely different experience! I knew what to expect when I walked in. I was beyond happy being surrounded by some of the things I love most in this world (beads & findings) but I wasn’t overwhelmed. I didn’t feel the need to spend hours and hours pouring over each table and tray. I walked slowly past each display and scanned through what they had. I found many beautiful new pretties (see below) but I was in and out (including checkout) within 1 hour. I didn’t feel rushed or pressured but I knew that they would come back again and I would find even more gorgeous stuff the next time they came around.
I thought I’d share pictures of some of my new beads below:
It is only a matter of time before these beads become beautiful new, necklaces, earrings or bracelets. I had a blast today, it is so fun to be surrounded by people that have a similar love that you do. You just feel inspiration emanating from the room.
Till next time…