Country: USA

Design/Expertise-related information

What technique(s) are you particularly focusing on?
Beadweaving

Since when have you already been holding workshops?
Since 1999

What fascinates you about using SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS?
The quality, color and variety of shapes are perfect for beadweaving and for focal accents.

What is your favorite SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS color?
I love all of the Opal colors, Dorado, Crystal Metallic Light Gold, Fuchsia, Amethyst and Jet AB 2x and ….all of them!

What is your favorite SWAROVSKI ELEMENT?
The Swarovski XILION Beads art. 5328 are a standard in my work, but I love the large Swarovski Fancy Stones, the Lochroses, and... it would be a very long list.

What is your favorite design you have ever created with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS?
"Fanfare" - a bracelet which uses 14 gross of crystal.

Personal information

What are your hobbies?
When I am not beading I can usually be found knitting.

How would you describe yourself in three words?
Creative, content, encouraging

What would you definitely take with you on a lonely island?
My wonderful husband, Miss Princess Maya Angelina Decoster, Beads

What is the first thing at the day you usually do?
Blog then bead

What is your motto of life?
Pursue my creative passions, share and encourage others, especially the young