My Hong Kong shopping

[Caitlin]

I actually thought you were a professional designer when i first saw something you made. Your creations are totally unlike anything else, yet, they are the very latest word in style. Maybe you should adopt a "one pair for me, one for sale" attitude, when you make them. Or buy some with that in mind next time you go to HK!

I think you could take a collection to a high end retail jeweler and "allow" them to carry your exclusive designs! They are that good! You have a recognizable style already!

And you are a teacher/professor? What subject?

 

[Adeline Leigh]

Thanks, Caitlin, very encouraging words that brings pleasure to my heart. Am at crossroads in my career (trained in theatre and English, was an educator, then an administrator/ head, and currently am in education policy where I implement, teach and research). The latter, research, is a particular challenge; am worried I am never going to make the grade (it's been 2 years and the clock is ticking FAST) and will have to settle as a failed would-have-been academic.

It's painful to have to admit that, (carthartic as well), but it's been quite a challenge with the moving back and forth with two young kids in tow. And beading and pearling is a very cherished outlet that goes on deep into the night.

 

[pearlescence]

Adeline
that's how it started with me. (just to warn you!)
Absent the paperwork and a very few unpleasant people I think I am having more fun now than I have had since I was starting out as a journalist many many years ago.

 

[Adeline Leigh]

A journalist! Now you are a lady after my own heart... it has always been my childhood dream to be a writer; in fact I could have settled for far less. A little anecdote from my teen years: I wanted so much to be a 'namer' i.e. to bestow names upon things. You know, like nail polish (Purplelicious), condominiums (Halcyon Heights) and movies (Debi Does Dirty)

As or the pearls, I am going to try to heed your advice. Every time I entertain ideas of going to one of these big shows, my head screams, "Watch out, slippery slope ahead!" Of course, my heart knows no such rationale thing.

 

[pearlescence]

And that is why you need to get selling - think of all the pearls you can then buy with a clear conscience...'It's business...!'
After being a journalist for ten years I re-trained as a lawyer (trust me i'm a journalist and a lawyer) but pearls is the best fun

 

[Adeline Leigh]

Witty and clever; my kinda girl! As for pearls, for now, with the kids being so young, think I'll try to go slow...

 

[DavidL]

think I'll try to go slow...

Warning...slippery slope ahead....but I think you will enjoy the journey.

 

[Adeline Leigh]

Exactly, David, one helluva slope! One baby step at each time.

 

[Katbran]

Wow... just...Wow! Love that last one especially!

 

[LouiseH]

Adeline, I *LOVE* your designs! Would you consider selling some of them? If so, is there a way I can contact you directly?

I am drooling over your pearl and multi-stone earrings...

-Louise

 

[Nerida]

Adeline, I *LOVE* your designs! Would you consider selling some of them? If so, is there a way I can contact you directly?

I am drooling over your pearl and multi-stone earrings...

-Louise

Adeline, I am telling you - you are getting a fan club here!!

 

[Adeline Leigh]

Dear ladies, I have PMed and/or emailed you in response; hand on heart thank you

 

[Alex]

Not sure if this will work...... it's a 'cross-quote' from the 'Outrageous Octopus' (SSP) thread !!

Hi Adeline - I just took a peek in your album - I think they are some of the most beautiful pearls and pictures I have seen on PG - if I had to choose - then maybe this pair of earrings

https://www.pearl-guide.com/forum/mem...-earrings.html

 

[Adeline Leigh]

Ooh, clever you, Alex. And thanks again but sadly, the beading will have to take a backseat as I work on my thesis (6 months left to go) before my candidature lapses. Nevertheless, on slower days at the office I love spending time on PG.