Much Love and Thanks!

I wanted to send a big thank you to all of you who purchased from Kenton Beadworks so far this year!
We were able to donate almost $300 to the local non-profit, Friends of the Children. they hosted a super fun bowl-a-thon this weekend. One of my closest friends has worked there for a few years as a mentor and I can see the difference she has made on a handful of Portland youngsters.

I can't help but think of all of the kids who may have been impacted by not so great parents. I'm eternally grateful that there is a solid organization such as FOTC to help make such a positive impact of these kids and their futures.

My better half and I bowled with our respective teams and had a blast. Thank you again for your support!
For more information on FOTC and how you can help: http://www.friendsofthechildren.org/

Have a great week!

Sunshine all up in this winter!

Portland is being soaked in sunshine this week. Word on the street is that it will last until Tuesday-Woot!
If you also live in an area that has limited sunny days during the winter months, you might be able to procure your own with this piece in my shop:

Favorite Food Cart

Nong's Khao Man Gai = freaking deliciousness.
I'm not sure if it's the super friendly and cheerful staff handing me the food wrapped in white butcher paper, the gads and gads of ginger, or the high I get from their sauce, but it is darn tootin good.
Get your bad self down to 10th and Alder and try some.

photo is from oregon live.

Spring Line- this weekend!

Whaaaat? Yep! The Spring Line will be up in the Kenton Beadworks shop this weekend! So, what's with the not-so-springlike photo? I had some time on my hands this weekend while making the trip to Beautiful and Scenic Leavenworth, WA for a wedding. We took the train up instead of driving because driving in the snow scares the crap out of me. Plus, we didn't have to use any gas!

The wedding was literally picture perfect. Horse drawn sleighs, fireplace at the lodge and the Bride did an OUTSTANDING job planning the whole shin-dig. We had a great time and hope John and Tana are having a wonderful honeymoon! Congratulations you two love birds!