Lorelei Eurto

The creative exchanges are starting to roll in from the trade I announced last week. This is fun! I like getting presents in the mail! The first one to arrive was from Lorelei Eurto. Many of you are already familiar with Lorelei's work. In fact, many of you probably found me through Lorelei's blog. She has been a great friend and has directed many wonderful people my way and for this I thank her. Thanks, Lori!

I was pretty giddy as I opened my package since I knew whatever it contained would be fantastic. And I was right. Just look at this bracelet! Warm reds and browns with bronze - could it get any better on this freezing cold Winter morning?

I especially love her use of seed beads and they way they add such a subtle and consistent texture to the bracelet. It makes me want to take a look at my seed bead stash and take it a little more seriously. I also love the vintage button closure. What a perfect way to bring in a touch of metal and, I think, a very modern look.

Lorelei has big year ahead of her with many features in a zillion bead and jewelry magazines. You can currently see her work in Bead Style and the upcoming issue of Stringing Magazine.

Yay, I have a new awesome bracelet to wear! Thanks so much Lori!
Be sure to check out her Etsy shop and her blog.