I have found YouTube to be full of "how to" videos that have useful information.  This video inspired the picture with all the rings. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6F_H06PhBU&feature=channel

The ring in the front with the silver swirl is ring design they showed in the YouTube video. I tried making my own design like my bracelets and its ok.  I tried different types and sizes of wire, shape of bead etc. but have not had any consistent success on sizes.  It’s a hoot to hear their English accent and the rings work up quickly and are fun to wear. 

 I woke up this morning to your typical foggy Maine day.  Feeling restless, my 16 year old daughter Kate and I decided to take a road trip to the bead store in Freeport called The Beadin Path (www.beadinpath.com) .  I had received an email for the Beadsmith Round Your Wire tool that can be used to smooth the ends of ear wires you make yourself.  Enjoyed browsing the bead store and bought my new tool and a few other little goodies.  Pretty lame excuse to drive 50 minutes so we decided we had to hit our favorite Freeport restaurant the Corsican (www.corsicanrestaurant.com) for some clam chowder and a crab salad and look around the town. For those who don't know Freeport has LL Bean and outlets galore. 

New England in fall is really beautiful and I snapped this picture out my studio window.  Brianne (my wonderful assistant) and I have been working hard at adding things to the shopping site.  I have to thank Beverly, Tina, and Caye for making the first weeks a wonderful success!