Poppy is Sprouting

I Can't Wait to WELCOME You

Signs of growth are finally evident at Poppyfield Bead Company! Up til now, so much of the work I've been doing to get the store running has been behind the scenes leg work. Phone calls, internet searches, visiting shops, and placing orders. I was working hard, but, everyday, I'd walk into the store and it would look the same as the day before.

Finally, change is visible. My contractor, Owen Kellum, has been on the job. The walls are blooming in color! Tuesday the track lights go up. I am still waiting on the slat wall. That is the structure that the beads will hang from. It has been ordered, and should be here early this week. When it comes, it will go up and then I can start hanging the inventory.

Speaking of inventory: Please leave a comment on the blog about your wishes for the store inventory. What did Margo carry that was important to you? What would you like to see me carry?

My goal is to open right after New Years. But, a lot depends on the delivery of the structural elements of the store. Obviously, I must be able to display the inventory to open.

Store Hours: M 2 - 8, T-F 12 - 5:30, Sat 12 - 4:30, Sun Closed

Phone: 505-880-8695 (when store opens)

Margo has finished her Phoenix Phlower brooch / necklace, which will be offered soon after the store opens. A photo and description of this gorgeous intermediate - advanced projected will be posted here soon. There is also a beginner's level bracelet in the works. So check back for more news.

Peace and Beads,

Julia

A New Home

Poppy Field Bead Co will have a new home!!! I decided to find a new, nearby, permanent location for the reincarnation of Poppy Field Bead Co. As I started making plans for the store, I realized that I did not want to start looking for a new location and moving while I was settling into running a new business. So...I am doing all the legwork now, finding a locale, and creating a beautiful bead-space. My other areas of interest are micro-macrame and wire work, so I plan to be adding those areas to the store as well. Of course there will be a learning space set up for classes. There is also a planned area for kids.

Margo and Barry have been working hard on organizing and getting ready to close down and do the inventory. We are still planning for a passing of the torch after Thanksgiving. I will keep you posted about the actual re-opening / Grand Opening - as I get a better idea of when that will be.

I've got a space picked out, but until the lease is signed, it's an unofficial secret - not yet ready for the Beady Grape Vine. Tune in for more news.

Until then, Peace and Beads, and Gratitude.