After we saw Cynthia of Ornamentea speak on the panel at the NCMA Pinup Event, Sara D suggested that we host a blog girls event at Ornamentea, a local bead and jewelry store. Located just off Glenwood Avenue, the store offers jewelry making classes, which seemed like a great idea for a group of bloggers!

They graciously offered to let us do an earring making class free of charge, which meant we had more money to spend in the store after

My earrings {take 9576- I was so indecisive} and jewelry making tools

Colette, Sara D, me, Linnie, Erica, Jessica, and Elisabeth with our earrings! Our token silly picture didn’t come out very well. Love the lanterns on the ceiling!
Bead options and my sparkly clutch
Cute set-up in the jewelry making room {my birthstone is ruby!}. This table held our Cupcake wine and snacks!
Fabric swatches in the store

Bead wall
Any store with free coffee or tea is guaranteed to have repeat business from me

Two sets of earrings for $8 {hooks and charms bought separately}! Continuing my obsession with nautical-themed/starfish jewelry haha

Thank you so much to Ornamentea for hosting us! I’ll definitely be back.

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