Beady Eyed Women/Jeannette Cook

It has been nearly a year since I wrote a blog! It doesn't seem possible. The last time I blogged was about Tucson in 2012, and I am going back in about three weeks. That year sped by like a frei...

http://beadyeyedwomen.blogspot.com/2013/01/a-year-of-transition-letting-go.html

After the To Bead True Blue Show closed, I decided to stay an extra day so I could visit with Kate, Gail, Chalon and Joyce, have a massage, rest up and maybe go shopping at a gem show. It was a b...

http://beadyeyedwomen.blogspot.com/2012/02/lost-in-tucson.html

It's always exciting going to Tucson. The drive across the desert is so beautiful in winter. It is an easy 7 hours from San Diego. My favorite thing about Tucson is staying with Kate McKinnon. Sh...

http://beadyeyedwomen.blogspot.com/2012/02/artists-view-of-tucson.html

Involving a Rake, a Broom, Lots of Leaves and a Beautiful Dinner... My maple tree finally dropped all it's leaves, then the ash began dumping it's leaves. These trees have two different styles ...

http://beadyeyedwomen.blogspot.com/2012/01/sweeping-saga-harvest-time.html

I love many things about Christmas time. Mostly the beauty of lights and smells and sparkling things. Family and friends gathering together to eat and drink and play and give and receive. It can ...

http://beadyeyedwomen.blogspot.com/2011/12/old-stuff-new-year.html

THE TALMADGE ART POP UP SHOW WAS WONDERFUL! The sun shone most of the day, there was a crisp chill in the air with a few clouds moving in later in the afternoon. Being an outdoor show, we were f...

http://beadyeyedwomen.blogspot.com/2011/12/very-fun-saturday.html

Char of Homer Alaska! Congratulations, Char. Your name was pulled out of the little basket this morning as I was drinking my first sips of coffee. I will send your box of goodies accumulated ove...

http://beadyeyedwomen.blogspot.com/2011/12/and-winner-is.html

It is the final day of the Share the Love Blog Hop! It has been so fun "shopping" in my own stash for each day's wonderful gifts. I have a special gift for today, a Judi Patuti bead matt.   ...

http://beadyeyedwomen.blogspot.com/2011/12/blog-hop-day-8-decision-day.html

Out into the rain in my own back yard to search for beauty. It is everywhere! I took my camera and photographed a few spots in the back yard with raindrops in mind. Drops of rain on the Donkey ...

http://beadyeyedwomen.blogspot.com/2011/12/searching-for-beauty.html

THE BLUES I've been a bit blue lately. Maybe it is the holidays, family scattered and too busy. The weather, gray and rainy. Hey, but I love the rain! Anyway, today I decided to roll with it...

http://beadyeyedwomen.blogspot.com/2011/12/blog-hop-day-7.html

LOVELY LEAVES! It may be snowing where you are, but here in San Diego, CA the leaves are falling. Right into the Blog Hop gift box! These beautiful glass, Lucite and metal leaves will be a wond...

http://beadyeyedwomen.blogspot.com/2011/12/blog-hop-day-6.html

TODAY'S GIFT IS PEARLS, PEARLS, PEARLS!  A beautiful selection of tiny, medium, keshi and dagger pearls for you to play with! I learned that many people prefer not to have their email address o...

http://beadyeyedwomen.blogspot.com/2011/12/blog-hop-day-5.html

DARK OLIVINE! I love this palette because it is a perfect neutral for so many other colors. I am off to teach workshops this morning, so I will keep it short. I learned that many people prefer ...

http://beadyeyedwomen.blogspot.com/2011/12/blog-hop-day-4.html

GLACIAL ICE! Today's gift bag has beautiful White and Ice Blue beads, two Rivolis, one Ice Blue rectangular Rhinestone and a drilled Snowy White Quartz Drusy! Very hard to photograph, but the be...

http://beadyeyedwomen.blogspot.com/2011/12/blog-hop-day-3.html

DAY TWO OF THE BLOG HOP!  For me it's all about color. I am inspired by color and combinations of compatible colors get me  very excited. So, for the Blog Hop Gifts, I am putting together a li...

http://beadyeyedwomen.blogspot.com/2011/12/blog-hop-catching-up-san-diego-area.html

 I am so happy to participate in the  BLOG HOP!!!Beverly Gilbert http://beverlygilbert.blogspot.com/ Val Hebert http://valsartstudio.blogspot.com/ Jeannette Cook http://beadyeyedwomen.blog...

http://beadyeyedwomen.blogspot.com/2011/12/new-bead-studio-is-up-running.html

Dog Beach Chronicles: Ahhh, living in San Diego really is a pleasure. Fall is my favorite time of year. The air is crisp and cool at night and warm during the day. I got up late today. For me t...

http://beadyeyedwomen.blogspot.com/2011/10/lovely-san-diego.html

There is just plain ol' stuff and there is good stuff. I have both. For me, being creative about adjusting to this economy has to happen. I live and work in my wonderful little California 1950's ...

http://beadyeyedwomen.blogspot.com/2011/10/moving-bead-studio.html

BEAD STASH GIVEAWAY! SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 & 2 I'VE BEEN CLEANING OUT THE BEAD STUDIO With more than three decades in the bead business, and having been a bead crazed collector f...

http://beadyeyedwomen.blogspot.com/2011/09/bead-stash-giveaway-saturday-sunday.html

The Sister I've Always Wanted! My half sister, Lavone came to town Sunday evening. She lives in North Carolina, and hadn't been out to San Diego since she was about 17. Lavone is my dad's first ...

http://beadyeyedwomen.blogspot.com/2011/09/sister-ive-always-wanted-my-half-sister.html

Last weekend, I was honored to be part of a wonderful art show. Coronado Art Walk is held at the Ferry Landing on Coronado Island here in San Diego.  The show is sponsored by the Coronado Histor...

http://beadyeyedwomen.blogspot.com/2011/09/honored-happy-grateful.html

I am proud to announce that the Wearable Art section on my website just went live. I am doing some shows this year to sell my finished pieces. They will also be available at BeadyEyedWomen.com! ...

http://beadyeyedwomen.blogspot.com/2011/08/new-wearable-art-section-at-beady-eyed.html

Last week I had a phone call from a woman named Meg. She grew up here in San Diego and she and her husband moved to Ashland, OR in June. When she was in school, her family hosted an exchange stud...

http://beadyeyedwomen.blogspot.com/2011/08/surprise-from-japan.html

Preparing for shows where my finished work is the main feature has kept me very busy.  Two shows are on the horizon. The first is the Coronado Art Walk September 17 & 18. Coronado is a very sp...

http://beadyeyedwomen.blogspot.com/2011/08/making-dragonfly-earrings.html

Take your kids or grandchildren to the San Diego Children's Museum!  Located downtown at 200 Island. My Granddaughter, Alori turned 8 yesterday. She is one of 5 granddaughters. (I also have a g...

http://beadyeyedwomen.blogspot.com/2011/08/san-diego-childrens-museum.html