As I sit and sip my tea with Sting playing in the background (I adore his Christmas album “If On a Winter’s Night…”), I’m in a contemplative frame of mind. I’ve been printing out the day’s orders, ready to fill them, and I’ve been musing on the last year here at The Beading Room. In … Continue reading December 2022 Ramblings by Cathy
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Heralds of the Festive Season
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Today we celebrate two heralds of the winter festive season, bells and stars. From jingle bells to carillons, made from pottery, wood, or metal, used in Shintoist, Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, and other religions, found in China, Assyria, Rome, Greece, England…bells are found all around the world! Teresa Morse, owner of Iceni Bead Designs of Norwich, … Continue reading Heralds of the Festive Season
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Have you heard about “hygge”? It’s a Danish and Norwegian word that translates as coziness, comfort, and contentment. In the home, this includes candles lit as dusk falls, mirrors reflecting the wavering candle flame, cozy coverlets ready for you to snuggle into; and fuzzy winter slippers. I love creating this soothing atmosphere as winter deepens. … Continue reading Bead Hygge
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