Houston Bead Society Show

The Houston Bead Society will be holding their annual bead and jewelry show and sale, November 13th through 15th and, although I haven't had the chance to attend yet, I've heard wonderful things about past shows.  This year, I'm thrilled to be vending at this exciting event.  It will be held at the elegant H.E.S.S. Club, near Houston's world-famous Galleria shopping area.  This should be a really fun time as the Bead Society is offering classes, raffles, giveaways and a selection of art bras on display from Houston's first art bra project, associated with Baylor College of Medicine...BRA-Vissima.  Here are some of the things I'm bringing with me to the show...

Smoky Quartz With Copper Milagro necklace

This piece is all done in patinated copper with faceted smoky quartz stones.  The heart milagro is hand made in the old way, from Mexico. 

Forget Me Not necklace

The focal for this piece is a precious mother's pin with enameled flowers.  It was a very lucky find!  I paired it with a vintage glass rosary, pearls, opal and other good stuff.

 I've got several new pieces done with enamel leaves (thanks Richard!) and sari silk, for fall...

...and a few other, more wintry, silk pieces.  These were featured in the last issue of Belle Armoire Jewelry.

 

I hope you can stop by and see me at the show but, if not, and you see something here you're interested in, email me;  these things are available but not listed in my Etsy shop.

Wing And A Prayer necklace

This piece features a hand-cast pewter focal by Lynn Davis.  I'll be posting more of my pieces, done with Lynn's beautiful focals, later.

 

"New Life" (sold)

In the meantime, wish me luck at the show!

Comments

[Amy]

Your work is absolutely beautiful, Deryn.

I really hope you will allow me to post this here - I'm part of a Houston-area bead shop that is looking for new instructors, so if anyone here would be interested we would love for you to email a copy of your resume and teaching experience to HoustonAreaBeadShop@gmail.com along with any classes you would like to teach.

Thanks for your help!

[Dale]

Deryn

Wow, your winter silk bracelet is so beautiful. I love the color and textures here, especially with the beautiful white texture peeking around the edges. The blue beads go so perfectly. Great job.

[esther]

Deryn!! wooooooooooooooooooooooow!! all is beautiful of course!! i've been glad to see the one published on "belle armoire" .. it's the first time i have the magasine (an US friend, sent it to me!!!) See one of your piece is like found a treasure in a old castel.. it smells History.. i don't know if i'm clear.; LOL.. speaking english is quite hard but translating emotions is worst..

[Diana Frey]

Gorgeous pieces, my friend!!!! I know you will do well at the show. I am excited for you.
Hugs
Diana

[Michelle]

Okay I'm officially in love with Forget Me Not!!! Although I hope your have success at your show - I really hope you don't sell that one! lol

Look forward to hearing how you did!

[robyn]

Stunning pieces especially the last piece, New Life. I'm sure you will have a sell out at the show.....but best of luck anyway.

[sharon]

Super super gorgeous Deryn!

[jenn]

You don't need luck! You are so talented! People will love seeing your work first hand!

[luthien]

hi deryn,
i came here via flickr :)) you are an incredible artist in all your artforms! i am in awe of your talent and creativity!
such stunning pieces!! you are indeed a master of your art :) have fun at the show :))
HUGS!!
luthien :)

[Christine Damm]

Your use of the sari silk and Richard's leaves is so earthy and the way you used them really lets the colors sing! Those earrings with the enameled leaf and black stones are fabulous! Good luck at the show-- you'll knock 'em alive!

[Molly Alexander]

Such beautiful pieces - I especially love the depth of color in the enameled leaves -

Good luck at the show!

:-) Molly

[Denise Tucker]

I love everything! Have fun at the show! I've been to the Galleria in Austin. I love Texas!

[Deb Trotter]

Oh, that quartz & milagro! I am dying here. These are some of the most delectable pieces of art you have ever created, & that's saying something.
I have no doubt you will be the hit of the show ... this seems the perfect venue & sales opportunity for you!
Rock on, my friend!

[Angie Platten]

Hon, you won't need luck! Your work is stunning. I know you will be a smashing success walking away empty handed with a load in your pocket! ;)

[Susie]

You don't need US to wish you good luck, you've got your whole bunch of blog groupies just knowing you'll be a hit!
Everything looks super, there won't be anyone like you, you've got the corner on your market.
Wishing you a fun adventure, in the best of health, with lots of interesting stuff!
Will you have time time get a photo or two, pretty please? Of you, of course!
Susie
TheAntiquePalette.etsy.com

[Alice]

Your pieces are breathtaking! I especially love Forget Me Not.

Best of luck at the show!

[Lisa Jurist]

as always..beyond breathtaking! I wish you'd come teach out on the East coast sometime...your work and your pieces are so creative and inspirational.

[Shelby]

they are all so pretty...I'm sure you will have great success at the show. I especially like the pieces with leaves.

[veronique]

Oh yeees, good luck Deryn, but i am pretty sure you will sale all these beauties. You have done a wonderful work (as usual), and the enameled leaves are gorgeous.

xox

[Lola M.]

Very beautiful pieces Deryn, congratulations and good luck at the show, I'm sure it will be a great success!

[Sharon A. Kyser]

Your pieces are stunning! Have a great, fun, & successful show.

[Cindy]

Deryn
How I would love to attend this event and see your beauties in person!!! Best of luck preparing for the show...you're going to wow them with your gorgeous pieces...

[sandra]

those pieces are gorgeous, i just love your work! you have inspired me.

[Emanda]

oom I sure wish I lived near Houston (I live in NORTH TX) I would love to see your beauties in person. Have a great show.

Emanda
ArtemsiaStudio.blogspot.com

[barbe]

Best of luck! Hope you sell everything and only have money to carry home!

[Renate]

I love them, all of them!!!
Wishing you lots of fun and success at the show!!

[Jackie]

Good luck! Such beautiful pieces!! I epecially love the milagro piece and the wing and the prayer! I have that same santos - she's so pretty!!