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June 19, 2004
Ch Ch Ch Changes..
As you may or may not have noticed, I've done some updating to the site. The Gallery is now better organized, and more sets are on display...Brian deserves all the credit for that, though...he's the code guru, I just point and click..
I've also removed the Beads and Rings catalog for the time being. I'm taking a break from offering the 'instant purchase' catalog and instead am offering just a 'viewing gallery'.
The Gallery is really that - a Gallery of my work for viewing and the pictures are there for you to see previous work - some of its really old and will give you a laugh at how far I've come (there are dates below the pics to show when they were offered on eBay). I may just take those awful old pics down, ugh...
If you're interested in a set, you are welcome to email me and we can discuss details of how many beads, the total cost, delivery timeline, etc. I don't mean this to be my new Catalog, but I realize you might find something you think would be fun to own...I can't guarantee that I can get everyone's requests done, though. In fact, I know for a fact that I cannot. But I can see what I can do...
Also, the Order info page has been removed and replaced with 'Contact' info. People kept telling me it was hard to find a way to email me...so now it should be easier..I will probably put another Orders page up so you know what to expect before you request a set of beads...I'm still working on that, gimme some time to get it posted...
I've also just activated the Archived Blogs section. You can now revisit chats from as far back as 1 year ago and perform a Search function - pretty cool!! So if you're new to the site, or you just missed a week while on vacation, sit back and catch up...or ketchup, whichever you prefer..,
Another bit of info that I should share - If you ever receive beads from me that you are unhappy with for whatever reason PLEASE email me and we'll work something out...I don't want anyone to feel they *have* to keep beads the aren't happy with...I'm more than happy to refund your payment!!!
I don't know if ya'll ever had the chance to read the Orders page, but I used to have a blurb that stated I did not reproduce sets from the catalog identically - my skills and knowledge had typically gotten better since I made the original set, I like each person to have their own unique set, and sometimes the supplies or glass I used for the original set were no longer available to me (glass dye lots can change from batch to batch, etc). So, most everything coming out of my studio today is 'similar' in appearance, but the designs will more than likely have changed...I realize when you see the picture, you expect an exact copy, but I rarely if ever do that because I'd rather you have a nicer set of beads than originally pictured..however, MY idea of 'nicer' may not be YOUR idea so you may not like what I had in mind..So, email me and let me know and we'll get everything fixed up just right...!!
more later as I think of new stuff I keep meaning to tell you about...
Posted by Donner at June 19, 2004 09:47 AM
Comments
Donna,
Your beads are amazing, your photos are amazing, your website is amazing. I will certainly take advantage of the slide show when I need a good bead fix :) Great work - it does not get any better than YOU!!
Posted by: Michelle N at June 20, 2004 09:49 AM
I love all the new pictures and the slide show option, Donna! How fun and beautiful! You are so talented! The slideshow really highlights your versatility and artistry.
Posted by: Beth at June 20, 2004 10:10 PM
thanks ya'll...I appreciate that you would run the slideshow... There are times when I roll my eyes at the pictures - I need to go do some serious trimming when I get some time...!
Posted by: donner at June 20, 2004 10:44 PM