tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25886067.post-1144775674596814942006-04-11T10:14:00.000-07:002006-06-16T13:52:27.606-07:00The purpose of this BLOG is to let our customers know the latest trends in fashion and jewelry. All of the artists at <a href="http://www.stranded.com">Stranded</a> scour the latest magazines such as InStyle, Lucky, Shop, and Adore, to name a few, for the lastest designs in beaded jewelry.<br /><br />Also, we would like to think we can start some trends as well. All of the artists are constantly looking for new and different materials to work with. For example, I have been shopping antique stores and antique swap meets for vintage charms. The charms add a unique feel to the pieces I design.<br /><br />I'm also very intrigued with <a href="http://www.stranded.com/beadsoup_milagros.cfm">Milagro charms</a>. Many of my pieces incorporate these charms. <a href="http://www.stranded.com/beadsoup.cfm">Bead Soup</a>, on <a href="http://www.stranded.com">Stranded</a>, has a list of most charms and their meanings.<br /><br />We hope that you will find these postings fun and interesting to read! Check back often.strandedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00851913523562405024noreply@blogger.com