Gone Fishin'

Dragonfly is officially closed for the summer.

Wow. That's the first time I've put the place on hiatus since I opened. It feels weird. Summer is traditionally painfully slow, though, so I think I'm okay with it. I've lined up some bead places to visit while I'm in Paris, and I may take my tools and some supplies with me, in case I want to make stuff while I'm there. I haven't decided. Either way, the shop will re-open come November, with some new items and new additions to the skin care line - namely, toners, scrubs, facial teas, and then later, lotions designed to help fight aging...a subject near and dear to my heart...and the fine lines around my eyes!

I'll also be offering free samples and a coupon when I return, so sign up for the newsletter. :)

I'm really looking forward to my trip and getting re-energized and re-focussed, and I'll be posting here while I'm gone - have a nice summer!

A bientot,
Jenie

New Prices

I had to raise prices across the board today, $5-10 for most items. I didn't want to do it, but I got an order for 2 bracelets, and the clasps for each cost me more than double what they used to. I really need the price of silver and goldfill to stop rising. :(

Reading is Fun AND Fundamental

I have my Squidoo lenses set to send money to an organization called Room to Read, which builds libraries and schools and teaches children to read in underprivileged countries. So today, my Squidoo earnings email was prefaced with the information that Room to Read just opened a new library in Cambodia with money donated from Squidoo lenses. :) That just makes me feel good. So give some thought to building your own Squidoo lens and donating at least a portion of what you might make to one of the many Squidoo-affiliated charities. It's fun to do good. :)