Just to give you an idea of what’s on the way… Bead Empress is now broke but SO excited to bring home some new treasures!

Ethnic Bead Vendors

Joe tallying our pearl order...its beans & rice for the bead empress. Hmmmm...beads or food? Beads or food?

Pearls babyyyyy!!

Is there such a thing as a cornflake pearl?

Bead expo is open for biz! Magpies abound!

The Empress has been stocking this dude(ette?) For the last few years. Diggin' the shoes & matching bag.




Wow, Melanie! I can’t imagine how much fun you had…thank God the trip expenses are tax-deductible! I don’t think I could manage going to a bead show; I’m crazy enough coming into the store! Can’t wait to see the cool stuff you brought back!
The second-to-last pic looks like prep for Mardi Gras! Yeah, they don’t exactly throw THOSE beads!
Deb
Looks like you are having an awesome time. Jealous!! Can’t wait to see all the goodies.