I had a set of beads that I loved, but which languished unbought in my display, show after show. People were drawn to them, would pick them up and fondle them, would put them down slowly and regretfully–but never bought them.
I was beginning to think that they were in fact made of chopped liver. This Friday, though, my colleague SJ saw them and fell head over heels in love, and so now I have my answer: they were waiting patiently for her, sending out subtle “I’m untouchable” vibes to everyone else while they waited for her birthday to come around. She’s had a particularly hard week, so I was so glad she found colours that made her heart sing.
And SJ made a beautiful necklace out of them, and loves them! I am so happy. You can see it here. It always makes me so happy–and humble!– when someone makes something pretty out of beads I have created. Thanks, SJ — you are such a sweetie!
Those are gorgeous beads! She made alovely necklace, and you’re right, they were probably just waiting for her.