I’m mentally on a beach today

BySarah November 5, 2025November 12, 2025

Festive orders are appearing, my packing tapes doing warm-ups, but mentally I’m on a beach somewhere hot. Podcasts are my peak-season survival kit. I’ve got a whole new lineup ready to go. 😬🤪

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i'm Sarah

Jewelry maker, bead hoarder, refinement nerd, and the 'i' behind Jewel & i. I’ve been creating and selling jewelry online for over 20 years through Oh So Cherished (and somehow still get excited over a particularly nice pair of pliers.

These days, I share practical beading tips, jewelry-making techniques, honest tool recommendations, and the small refinements that can take a piece from 'homemade-looking' to beautifully 'professional-looking'.

From bead choices and wire drape to findings, finishing touches, and selling handmade jewelry online… I’m slightly obsessed with the details that make all the difference.

Basically, if you love beads, beautiful jewelry, and over analysing spacer beads, you’re probably in the right place. Read more...

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