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Sunday, December 26, 2010

Finally, Mary Jane Dodd!

Mary Jane Dodd, Designer of the Month


Yesterday, Christmas morning, we were opening presents.  My 25 y/o son, David, says, "Mom, look under the sofa."  I looked at him quizzically ... because it required me to get on my hands and knees ... I reached under the sofa and what to my wondering eyes should appear, but the December Bead Trends magazine with Mary Jane Dodd!  I was so excited because I've been having trouble finding this issue.  I said, "David, did you buy this?"  He said, "Yes, it's got Mary Jane Dodd in it!"  He was so cute.  I wish Mary Jane had heard him.

I am blown away by Mary Jane's work ... so rich with textures, asymmetrical design, gorgeous stones ... I'm going to look at Bead Trends again, as soon as I can wrangle it from my husband's hands!  Congratulations, Mary Jane!
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10 comments:

  1. DianeDecember 26, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    Ah, what a great little story Barbara! And, yes congratulations to MJ =)

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  2. Artisan Beads PlusDecember 26, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    That is so cool!! I tried finding the magazine too and couldn't. I think I will order it online :O)

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  3. KristiBowmanDesignDecember 26, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    Love the story Barbara!! Congrats to Mary Jane!! If I can get my behind out of the house today I might just have to try to find it!

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  4. Preserve Jewelry StudioDecember 26, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    Thoughtful men are priceless. I need to get my hands on a copy too!

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  5. SueBeadsDecember 26, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    YAY MJ! THanks for letting us know! Your men are great!

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  6. mairedoddDecember 26, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    thank you, barbara... i am so touched by this! and how really kind and thoughtful of david to do that for you... of course, a number of the designs would not have been what they were without your beautiful beads in them - so thank you for that as well!

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  7. JudyDecember 26, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    How thoughtful, he certainly knows his Mama! I have not been able to find the issue anywhere, I think it is sooooo good they have been unable to keep it stocked!

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  8. stregataDecember 27, 2010 at 1:02 AM

    Sounds like Mary Jane and Bead Trends are household words in the Lewis home! LOL Such a cute story.
    Hope you are enjoying the holidays.

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  9. TesoriTrovatiDecember 27, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    I know! Isn't it a great issue? I love that Mary Jane is in there. Her things are so delicious and different than the norm. I would like to see more of her work.
    Merry Christmas to you and yours!
    Enjoy the day!
    Erin

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  10. Michele Lynch ArtDecember 27, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    What a wonderful son! So sweet and thoughtful! Enjoy your magazine! Michele

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Thank you for visiting me today! I love it when you leave comments. A lot of times, something you say gives me a different insight into what I said! Does that makes sense? I hope so ... All the best, Barbara