IS IT STILL FEBRUARY???

Ok, enough is enough! I NEED SPRING! The last few days have been MAJOR Spring Fever!

But...

I do have some incredible beads that I made this winter - long winter nights mean lots of beads!

I must say this winter produced one of the best batches I have ever done. I found that occasionally the local library discards old CHILDREN'S books. Have you ever noticed how luscious the colors are in Disney books? Well I bought a couple of very well worn books. "Chicken Little" was one of them. Through the winter I carefully cut out all the pages, sliced them into papers for beads and WOW are the colors beautiful. I need to take pictures this weekend and post them - so check back. I'll also put most of them for sale on Etsy and Ebay so check those sites. (Links are on the right side of this blog)

Just imagine those colors with accent beads - VIRBRANT to say the least.

Tonight was the first of two nights of parent-teacher conferences. I find it rather difficult to do two 12 hour days in a row! But maybe these conferences are a bit old fashioned? I think I only had 20 parents tonight. With internet grades and email I don't think parents feel the need to come to school anymore??? Or maybe tonight was just to loaded with other more important activities. But anyway, tonight's attendance makes me think just how much different life is from when I started teaching 18 years ago! Heck, I'm still amazed at a microwave oven!!! And maybe I should try the internet one of these days - I hear it is really amazing.

Next Wheeler Farm Boutique is March 21st - 10am to 3pm at the old Barn. It's free to get into the Boutique so come and spend some time at least browsing all the wonderful wares and say HI!

Need Something for your soul? Try Ballet West!

May I make a small plug for something extraordinary?

I just arrived home after a wonderful date with my niece. I took her to Ballet West's Madame Butterfly - opening night! Is an old lady allowed to write: "OMG!"

Madame Butterfly was so moving, so beautiful. I'm so proud of Salt Lake City for having such a treasure as Ballet West! You really should experience the talent, beauty and work that has gone into this production.... and support the arts!

You still have chances to see Madame Butterfly so go do it, it's good for the soul! Oh, and wear some lovely beads there, take every opportunity to shine!

At Capitol Theatre 50 West 200 South Salt Lake www.balletwest.org (they have a great blog also!)

Great Happenings at Wheeler Farm!

We would like to invite you out to participate in 2 exciting and fun filled events at Wheeler Historic Farm 6351 S. 900 E. in SLC!
1st: we have Wheeler Farms 1st Annual Easter Carnival, with Main Sponsors, Utah Kids Club & Thin & Healthy Utah!!

This event is Saturday, April 11th, 2009 from 10am-3pm.

2nd: we have The Utah Kids Club 2nd Annual Summer Stampede!!!

This event is Saturday, June 6th, 2009 from 10am-3pm.

Some vendors include; Hollywood Connections, Laser Quest, Salt Lake Bees, Grizzlies Hockey Bowenwright Paper Beads and Much more!!!

At both events the booth vendors are being ask to set up a fun activity for the kids and parents, something that resembles their business.... SO......

Please mark those dates on your calendars!

come make your own paper bead necklace with Bowenwright Crafts!!!!

And then there is the Wheeler Farm itself to see! Baby animals???

These dates are going to be so cool! You really don't want to miss them so bring your friends and families.

Here's the Spring 2009 Schedule!

So I just got the email yesterday and just mailed in my booth fee in for the.....

2009 - Live Green Festival In Salt Lake City(http://www.livegreenslc.org/)

at Library Square, downtown Salt Lake City MAY 9, 2009

from 10am to 6pm. I'm so excited!

I love the Live Green Festival with all the great ideas, products and stuff to buy!

"Each year new vendors are added to strengthen existing product offerings and to provide exciting opportunities for the public to learn about green resources in the community. Vendors in the following categories are desired: alternative transportation, sustainable and recycled products for home and business, green services, community advocacy organizations, green buildings and architects, natural and organic food vendors, local plant vendors, sustainable artists, and alternative energy companies"

---that's what the event planners are looking for! Sounds good, doesn't it.

Please, there has to be something that you would find interesting. I just know it will be beautiful weather! So mark it on your calendar now!

OK.... That was the good news. Now the sort-a-bad or sad news:

I Won't be retiring from teaching this year! No sitting in front of the front window all day long on a snowy winter day, in my pajamas, with an endless cup of coffee, with no where to go....

Oh well! The economy is just a bit too tough for me to hang it up yet! Besides, I need to be with all my friends at the school! What would I do without my young students keeping me laughing everyday!

But luckily teaching is the perfect job for doing weekend festivals and summer farmer's markets!

Other up-coming events to link to:

I can't wait for the People's Market at the International Peace Gardens to get going again! http://www.slcpeoplesmarket.org/ Every Sunday 10am-3pm from June through October.

Then there are the once-a-month Boutiques Saturdays at the Wheeler Farm from the "best friends boutique" http://www.bfboutique.spaces.live.com/ Their dates are: Feb 21st, March 21st, April 18th, May 23rd, June 20th, July 18th, Aug. 15th, Sept. 12th, Oct. 3rd, and Nov. 21st.

All boutiques are free admission and the address:

Wheeler Historic Farm
6351 South 900 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84121

Would you rather shop at home? Now is a really great time to call and book time for a home party or open house.

Host a HOME PARTY and you get $15.00 in purchase credits, just for having the party or open house, plus 10% of total sales in credits to exchange for jewelry! PLUS $10.00 in purchase credits for each person from your party who also books their own party!! Email to get your dates locked in. Most any Utah location can be accomodated with a party - we're pretty flexible. And always ready for those in Salt Lake, Davis, Tooele and Utah counties! bbwright98@hotmail.com

And

I might could even talk my famous niece into bringing here "Twilight" inspired jewelry to your home!

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6427881

It's nice to have famous relatives!