Beading in Crystal River

Pictures from Monday night's Bead Night. What a blast!

I certainly am enjoying my time here in Crystal River. It has been such a pleasure to get to know all of the gals at Bead Night at H&P Beads and at the library Bead group on Wednesdays. What an amazing group of talented people, artist to the core! They all are so very generous to share their expertise. I am so blessed to be a part of the groups.

Hematoxylin & Eosin Necklace

This necklace uses the colors that are demonstrated in the Hematoxylin & Eosin stain. The H&E is a routine stain used daily in the histology lab. It is used to stain the nucleus and cytoplasm of cells, and is the first stain done on any tissue removed from the body. As the starting point for all diagnosis it gives the pathologist a tremendous amount of information and helps to determine if further studies are needed. The 8mm round purple center bead depicts the nucleus and the three different shades of pink 4mm bicone crystals depict the various cellular components scattered throughout the cytoplasm.

It is a stunning necklace.

Close up view.

  My first sample was purchased my Rita Lovshe of Lab Storage Systems, Inc. to give away at her booth this year at the 2012 NSH in Vancouver, BC

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Just wanted to repost these pictures so it is easier for people looking at the blog to find the pictures.
Hope you enjoy them. I have been working on some new pieces and should be able to post pictures very soon.

I am certainly enjoying my time here beading with my sister, Linda, Mega, and Terri. We go to bead night on Mondays at the local bead store H&P Beads, then on Wednesdays we go to the library where a local bead group meets. Also, we go to Terri's and bead on other days, as well as beading either here or at my sister's house. I am getting to know quite a few really special ladies. They are such artist. It inspires and humbles me to be surrounded by such talent. They challenge me to do more.            

Craft Studio

Happy Mother's Day to all. It is beautiful here in Florida and I have the honor of going to Church with my lovely precious Mom today.

Look what I have been doing!

I have been home here in Florida for two weeks and have been busy getting my craft studio ready. My sweet husband put the white cabinets up for me and I made the table covers to coordinate the look. I used a handmade quilt hanging my friend Janet made for me as the inspiration for the colors. I think I'll be able to do a lot of beading and jewelry making in this room. I just love it. So, this afternoon, I'll be here creating if you need me.

More traveling

WildBeads in Arlington, TX. is an awesome bead store. I was really impressed with their selection. The staff, Patty, Terri, Jennifer, and Kathy were so friendly and helpful. I had a great time checking it all out. If you're ever in the area check it out or check out their website www.wildbeads.biz.

Checking out the Bead Stores in my travels

I have been checking out the beads stores in my travels.

I had fun looking at their selection as well as their designs on display. They have classes and open beading on the first Saturday of the month.

Jan. 28, 2012 Celebration Time

Yesterday was my last day at Dermatology Associates after 20 plus years. I am on to new challenges professionally. I have started my own company, Histology Pro Consulting, LLC. I will be focusing most of my energy on this endeavor for the time being. However, I will need some leisure time. I am thinking I will find some new bead stores as I travel with my business. Please bear with me and I will get back to posting pictures and descriptions of my Special Stain Collection as well as other jewelry I make. For now I will repost some older pieces. Lots of love.