Bead Porn for the Lull

The Lull - those days between Christmas, and the return frenzy on the day after Christmas and the New Year's celebration.

Hope you all got what you wanted for Christmas - including some great beads!

If not, or if you just like to look through other people's holiday loot, here's some bead porn for ya!

I was still on my poly clay bender...

These are called "chit chats" and I thought that was just too cute to pass by. These were in my favorites during the entire, torturous bead diet and I kept checking every day to make sure nobody else bought them. Luckily, they were still there when the diet came to its inevitable end.

Not usually a fan of the donut shape - don't know why, but I loved the finish on this and it has a wire loop at the top so that expands the possibilities for me.

Raku leaf pendant from Star Spirit Studio on Etsy. Love the gorgeous colors!








Raku shell pendant also from Star Spirit Studios. I couldn't resist - lovely colors AND a shell? I'm so totally in!







This is from the same vendor - I thought the petroglyph feeling of the horse design was a great contrast with the colors of the raku background.

And if you're thinking that Star Spirit Studio just does raku - WRONG! Look at this unusual blue and gold bird pendant. I love it!









Pewter feather pendant from Mamacita on Etsy.












Pewter peacock feather pendant also from Mamacita.








Some awesome green and gold aventurine swirled lampwork beads from Kelley's Beads on Etsy.

Happy New Year, everyone! See you in 2010!

KJ