Adelia's Bead Closet - Online Store ~ Chicago, IL

Make a Bid - Stabilized Turquoise Nuggets

2011-08-22T11:45:00.000-05:00

Make a bid is very easy.

I will post the item with the quantity in stock. Items are being sold in lots, therefore if the package contains 20 pieces you be placing a bid for the entire lot.
If your bid is accepted, you will receive an email, letting you know that it was accepted or declined, an invoice for payment thru paypal, for the amount plus shipping.

Stabilized Turquoise Nuggets 10 strands, approximate 8" each

Click on the email link to send your bid.

FREE Ground Shipping

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*Free Ground Shipping on orders $50.00 or more,
not including sales tax*

U.S. Residents only*

All order are shipped via USPS ground

Online Bead Store in coming along steady

2011-08-06T11:14:00.000-05:00

As I am still adding items to the online store there are many items that have not made it to the site. You can still send an email to inquire on items. The email address is still the same. Click on this link.

The following links that I am adding will send you directly to the category of interest.

Seed Beads work great for bead weaving stitches, bead embroidery, stringing and as fillers if you want to use them for spacers.

FirePolish beads from the Czech Republic. Beautiful faceting and remarkable shine and sparkle. Czech fire polished beads are available in a variety of colors and size. If you are a beadweaver these work out really well. The possibilities are endless if you are a stringer.

Swarovski Crystals Beads are the most popular. I still have a few sizes and shapes to post on the website, but I started with the size and shape that most requested. I will add the rest shortly. In the mean time any emails are welcome requesting the items that are not online just yet.

Semi Precious Gemstones beads made from naturally occurring minerals.These continue to be very popular, especially for the designers. Variety of shapes, colors and stones have been posted. Many more to come soon.

Findings this is also a very big section. I have only posted a few items. Those who came to the brick and mortar store know that there is many more to be posted. I have yet to get around to posting the earrings, and metal spacers. I will, and an update will be posted.

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Variety of Peridot & Prehnite

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Peridot Legend
It is thought to bring the wearer good luck, peace, and success. Its powers include health, protection, and sleep. The advantages of peridot are to attract love and calm anger while also soothing nerves and dispelling negative emotions.

Prehnite Legend
Used as a stone of vision, it works well during meditation to access higher levels of awareness, stimulating the third eye chakra.

To see the selection visit our website (Click Here)

Carribean Blue Opal 4mm Crystal

2011-06-22T11:34:00.000-05:00

I will be posting some of our 4mm Swarovski Crystals on the blog. The colors are limited and also the quantity. Swarovski Elements - 4mm bicone crystal beads are the most desirable size and shape for most beaders. Their holes are about 0.8mm and will fit up to a 20 gauge wire
Sold Per Piece @ .10¢ each

Our Online Store in Progress

2011-06-17T17:03:00.000-05:00

Still Working On It

2011-06-16T11:11:00.000-05:00

For those of you that have been staying in touch, this is my small update.

First I would like to thank you for staying in touch. Next is I am working on the website, and it will take sometime to get everything updated and published. I am still taking orders by email, so that is not a problem.

In the meantime, you can click on this link online store to see what items have already been posted. I will continue to update you with the progress.

Taking a Break

2011-04-26T19:14:00.000-05:00

We are both involved in other endeavors and needed break from the store. It was a very sudden decision. Yes, I do miss the store and I also miss many of our wonder customers and friends. We still have your email addresses, and if you'd like to be added to the list, drop us a line. beader@adeliascloset.com

I am building our online store, while working on the site you can still place your order by sending an email with your shopping list. You will receive an email confirming the order and an invoice will be sent for your payment via paypal.

In the meantime you can go to www.adeliascloset.com and take a look at the progress as we continue to add items. Most definitley send me any ideas on how to make shopping online easier for you.

E Store Coming Soon

2011-03-06T17:17:00.000-06:00

We are currently working on our online store.

Items will include seed beads, declias, swarovski crystals, tools, and other beading supplies. If you are looking for a specific items just send an email to beader@adeliascloset.com

All items will be shipped via usps and payment is required via paypal

Winter Clearance Sale! Starting Monday January 10, 2011 Ends 1/15

2011-01-08T11:09:00.001-06:00

Now that the Holidays are over! We begin the New Year with our after the holidays

"Winter Clearance Sale."

Adelia's Bead Closet, is having a unique after holiday sale!

We appreciate your business, and hope you will shop with us!

5-9 Strands 10% Discount

10-14 Strands 20% Discount

15-19 Strands 30% Discount

20-24 Strands 40% Discount

25-29 Strands 50% Discount

30 or Strands 60% Discount

Loose Beads 10 or more pieces 30%

Other items are also on clearance come in to the store to see the selection

(Semi-Precious, Freshwater Pearls and Czech Glass Bead Strands)

*Does not include already reduced items

FREE Rocky Road Peyote January 15th Saturday 12:30pm

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Rocky Road Bracelet - January 15 Saturday at 12:30pm

Even Count Peyote variation beadweaving.
Beginners are welcome to sign up

You might not be able to complete this project in the class. We are making a bracelet.
The class is at least 2 hours long.
All supplies must be purchased in the store on the day of your class.

Registration is required: register by email beader@adeliascloset.com

Free Beginning Beading - Tuesday January 11th @ 6:30pm

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Free Beginning Beading - Tuesday January 11th @ 6:30pm

Anyone who may be interested in taking this class, please send an email including your telephone to register.

The class is at least 1 1/2 hours long. You should be able to complete a Necklace and Earrings by the end of the class.
All of the material must be purchased in the store on the day of the class.

Registration is required: register by email beader@adeliascloset.com

Free Beginning Beading - Saturday January 15th @ 10am

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Beginners Jewelry Making Class - Saturday January 15 at 10:00am

Anyone who may be interested in taking this class, please send an email including your telephone to register.
The class is at least 1 1/2 hours long. You should be able to complete a Necklace and Earrings by the end of the class.
All of the material must be purchased in the store on the day of the class.

Registration is required: register by email beader@adeliascloset.com

Free Rocky Road Peyote January 8th Saturday 12:30pm - Cancelled

2011-01-02T11:28:00.008-06:00

Rocky Road Bracelet - January 8 Saturday at 12:30pm

Even Count Peyote variation beadweaving.
Beginners are welcome to sign up

You might not be able to complete this project in the class. We are making a bracelet.

The class is at least 2 hours long.
All supplies must be purchased in the store on the day of your class.
Registration is required: register by email beader@adeliascloset.com

Free Beginning Beading - Saturday January 8th @ 10am Cancelled

2011-01-02T11:18:00.004-06:00

Beginners Jewelry Making Class - Saturday January 8 at 10:00a

Anyone who may be interested in taking this class, please send an email including your telephone to register.
The class is at least 1 1/2 hours long. You should be able to complete a Necklace and Earrings by the end of the class.
All of the material must be purchased in the store on the day of the class.
Registration is required: register by email beader@adeliascloset.com

Free Beginning Beading - Tuesday January 4th @ 6:30pm

2011-01-02T11:16:00.000-06:00

Beginners Jewelry Making Class - Tuesday January 4 at 6:30pm - Minimum of 3 Students Required

Anyone who may be interested in taking this class, please send an email including your telephone to register.

The class is at least 1 1/2 hours long. You should be able to complete a Necklace and Earrings by the end of the class.
All of the material must be purchased in the store on the day of the class.
Minimum of 3 Students to hold this class.

Registration is required: register by email beader@adeliascloset.com

Happy Holidays !

2010-12-22T13:10:00.000-06:00

Adelia’s Bead Closet wants to take this opportunity to wish our wonderful friends and fellow beaders the best the Holiday Season has to offer.

We will be closed Friday 12/24/2010 and Saturday 12/25/2010

Free Netted Crystal Weave Saturday 12/18 12:30

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Anyone who may be interested in taking this class, please send an email including your telephone to register.
The class is at least 2 hours long. You might not be able to complete this bracelet by the end of the class.

All of the material must be purchased in the store on the day of the class.

Registration is required: register by email beader@adeliascloset.com

Free Beginning Beading - Saturday 10am 12/18/10

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Anyone who may be interested in taking this class, please send an email including your telephone to register. Class begins at 10am

The class is at least 1 1/2 hours long. You should be able to complete a Necklace and Earrings by the end of the class.
All of the material must be purchased in the store on the day of the class.

Registration is required: register by email beader@adeliascloset.com

Free Class - Tubular Herringbone 12/11 Saturday

2010-12-04T21:51:00.000-06:00

Tubular Herringbone Necklace
December 11 Saturday at 12:30pm

Add the tubular herringbone stitch to your beadweaving arsenal, and you will never find yourself without a unique bracelet or companion necklace that can be used with that special focal bead.

Beginners are welcome to sign up

You might not be able to complete this project in the class. We are making a bracelet.
The class is at least 2 hours long.
All supplies must be purchased in the store on the day of your class.

Registration is required: register by email beader@adeliascloset.com

Beginners Jewelry Making Class - Saturday December 11 at 10:00am

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designed by Michelle DB

Anyone who may be interested in taking this class, please send an email including your telephone to register.
The class is at least 1 1/2 hours long. You should be able to complete a Necklace and Earrings by the end of the class.
All of the material must be purchased in the store on the day of the class.

Registration is required: register by email beader@adeliascloset.com

Beginners Jewelry Making Class - Thursday Dec 9 at 5:00pm - Minimum of 3 Students Required

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Beginners Jewelry Making Class - Thursday Dec 9 at 5:00pm - Minimum of 3 Students Required

Anyone who may be interested in taking this class, please send an email including your telephone to register.

The class is at least 1 1/2 hours long. You should be able to complete a Necklace and Earrings by the end of the class.
All of the material must be purchased in the store on the day of the class.
Minimum of 3 Students to hold this class at 5pm.

Registration is required: register by email beader@adeliascloset.com

Wire Wrapping Links Connections - December 8 Wednesday 1pm

2010-12-04T20:58:00.000-06:00

Learn how to permanently link beads together with this wire wrapping technique using wire, beads and connector bead links that you create.

All supplies must be purchased in the store on the day of your class.

Registration is required: register by email beader@adeliascloset.com

Knotting Pearls - December 6 Monday 1pm

2010-12-04T20:55:00.000-06:00

Learn how to knot your most treasured pearls or beads.
You should be able to complete this project in the class. We are making one bracelet.
All supplies must be purchased in the store on the day of your class.

Registration is required: register by email beader@adeliascloset.com

Free Class - Brickstitch Earrings

2010-11-28T15:47:00.000-06:00

Free Class Saturday December 4 @ 12:30pm

Brick stitch is a popular off-loom beadweaving stitch that can be used to create many different kinds of beading projects. In this class we will be making a pair of earrings.

All materials must be purchased in the store on the day of the class. Registration is required. You can register by email beader@adeliascloset.com

Pre-made Jewelry Sale up to 60% off

2010-11-25T13:14:00.000-06:00

Our store samples of Selected Finished Jewelry are on sale.

Take this opportunity to shop for beautiful one of kind designs, perfect for your additional gifts.

The sale ranges from

5% off up to 60% off
Sale dates 11/27 - 11/30

After Thanksgiving Sale

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35% off Regular Priced Gemstones and Freshwater Pearls.

Start your Holiday shopping stress free.

*Trunk Show items and already reduced items are not part of this sale*

Sale begins Saturday

November 27th -

10am-3pm
One Day only

Thanksgiving Hours

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We will be CLOSED

Thursday 11/25 and

Friday 11/26

Have a safe holiday and I will see you Saturday, bright and early 10am

Happy Thanksgiving To All

2010-11-24T12:08:00.000-06:00

Great food and family!! Thanksgiving is the time for "Giving Thanks". We have plenty to be thankful for this year. Even though it has been a very tough year in the retail industry, we are thankful for customers like you.

Add a personal touch to your gift giving this year by designing a piece of jewelry for a family member, friend or co-worker.

Free Class - Holiday Ornament

2010-11-24T12:04:00.000-06:00

Making an heirloom is as precious as being there in the future as generations admire this timeless Christmas classic.

Most of the ornaments incorporate several types of weaving, this class will focus on the Netting style.

All materials must be purchased in the store on the day of the class. You will be amazed at the look and feel and how affordable it is. Registration is required. You can register by email beader@adeliascloset.com or call 773-745-4693

Freshwater Pearls

2010-11-21T18:16:00.000-06:00

Freshwater pearls add timeless elegance to any jewelry design. Mix it up with stones, glass or with your metal bead designs.

New Arrivals

Semi-Precious Chips

2010-11-21T18:08:00.000-06:00

Gemstone beads are beautiful, they come in a variety of colors and add a wonderful natural element to your designs. Please keep in mind that no two semi-precious gemstones are exactly alike and each has its own unique combination of pattern and color that can vary. Whether you love the rich blue of lapis lazuli or the classic beauty of amethyst, these gemstone beads will inspire fantastic works of art.
New Arrival, shop early for the best selections.

Small Business Saturday November 27th

2010-11-17T14:47:00.000-06:00

Free Class - Peyote Bezel

2010-11-16T12:42:00.000-06:00

All material must be purchased in the store on the day of the class.
Beginners welcome to attend. Your choice to bezel a cameo or a rivoli, using seed beads. Please bring your glasses if you need them. Class is scheduled for 12:30pm on Saturday November 20

Registration is required. Please send an email including your telephone number to .beader@adeliascloset.com

Byzantine Variation Class

2010-11-16T12:15:00.001-06:00

Use the 3000-year-old art of chainmaille to make your bracelet. Registration Required
All material is included. The cost of the class is $45.00 - Tuesday Novemeber 23 6:30pm-9:00pm
To register for this class please send and email, including your telephone number. Pre-Payment is required to attend this class.

Registration:beader@adeliascloset.com

Free - Jewelry Making Class for Beginners

2010-11-16T12:07:00.000-06:00

All Material must be purchased in the store on the day of your class.
You will make a beaded necklace and matching earrings. Registration is REQUIRED.
A minimum of 3 students is required to hold the class.
Class is scheduled for Friday November 19 5:00pm

Please send an email to register: beader@adeliascloset.com

Where has this year gone?

2010-11-06T19:59:00.001-05:00

Free Class

The election season is over and the crisp snap of autumn is embracing us like a heavy sweater. Daylight savings time has come and gone and thoughts now turn to the holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Start your holiday planning how, each week I will offer a free class. Classes change weekly and I'm trying to not just do the basic stringing, earrings, knotting, but mix it up a bit with some traditions of years gone by.

So far we have shared and taught new skills with the style of a Right Angle Weave. The Crystal Tennis Bracelet, and a Tri Weave bracelet. This weeks class is a very old standard, Hugs and Kisses. A neat, fun bracelet using glass pearls and seed beads.

Registration is required, send an email to beader@adeliascloset.com to make your reservation for this class. All material must be purchased in the store on the day of your class. The class begins at 12:30pm on Saturday November 13th

Free - Beginners Jewelry Making Class Nov 10

2010-11-03T19:48:00.000-05:00

We have a Free Instruction Class scheduled for Wednesday Night November 10, 2010 @ 5pm
Anyone who may be interested in taking this class, please send an email including your telephone to register.

The class is at least 1 1/2 hours long. You should be able to complete a Necklace and Earrings by the end of the class.
All of the material must be purchased in the store on the day of the class.

Please email beader@adeliascloset.com

Free Class - Triweave - Saturday Nov 6, 2010 12:30pm

2010-11-02T10:59:00.000-05:00

All supplies must be purchased in the store on the day of your class.

Registration is required: register by email beader@adeliascloset.com

Or call 773-745-4693

All levels are welcome to sign up for this class.

You should be able to complete this project in the class. We are making one bracelet using a variety of colors.

New Class - Fancy Shaggy Scales Tuesday Nov 9, 2010 @ 6:30PM

2010-11-02T10:51:00.001-05:00

New Class – Tuesday Nov 9 2010 - 6:30pm Chainmaille

This new class is called Fancy Shaggy Scale Earrings

Cost of the class is $30.00 includes the material. Space is Limited and is only available to those who register and have pre-paid for the workshop. Please call 773-745-4693 to register or with question or email beader@adeliascloset.com

New Sale Items- Holidays Charms

2010-10-21T10:33:00.000-05:00

We have a variety of holiday charms that you can use a just a pendant or jazz up a link bracelet. Limited quantity available.

New Sale Items - Crystal Baggies

2010-10-21T10:29:00.000-05:00

We just received a sampler of Crystals rondells 5x6, 6x8, AB ovals 8x10, 4mm rounds, and 4mm bicones. These crystals can be used in your beadwork or in your stringing projects. Limited quantity available at great prices. You will see a picture of just a couple of them, come on in to view the rest of them.

New Arrival Sale Items - Seed Bead Samplers 45gram Baggies

2010-10-21T10:20:00.000-05:00

Great variety of colors. These seed beads are great for fillers in your jewelry designs or for bead work.
Hurry in for the best selections, while supplies last.

New Arrival Sale Items - 12mm, 10mm, 8mm, 6mm Glass Pearls

2010-10-20T16:39:00.002-05:00

Faux pearls, glass pearls, imitation pearls, simulated or man-made, either way you want to call them, they are not real. Yes they are fake pearls.

Whether you are new to beading, a weaver, wire wrapper or knotter. These are an awesome substitute for the real ones. Not to mention they are inexpensive and come in many, many colors.
After all former American First Lady Barbara Bush wears faux pearls with a flair…there’s nothing wrong with that! Right so enjoy those fake pearls.

Stop in and pick up the pearl strands that you like while supplies last.

October - Quote

2010-10-17T14:24:00.000-05:00

"Spring comes with flowers, autumn with the moon, summer with the breeze, winter with snow. When idle concerns don't fill your thoughts, that's your best season."- Wu-Men

The Law of Karma! - Cause and Effect

2010-09-16T10:23:00.000-05:00

In Buddhist teaching, the law of karma, says only this: `for every event that occurs, there will follow another event whose existence was caused by the first, and this second event will be pleasant or unpleasant according as its cause was skillful or unskillful.' A skillful event is one that is not accompanied by craving, resistance or delusions; an unskillful event is one that is accompanied by any one of those things. (Events are not skillful in themselves, but are so called only in virtue of the mental events that occur with them.)
Therefore, the law of Karma teaches that responsibility for unskillful actions is born by the person who commits them.

Whatever you do to others - will be done to you, in this or any future incarnation of your soul.

Create your own Bezel Workshop

2010-09-08T15:30:00.000-05:00

Create your own beaded Bezel on a cabochon.

This class is offered Saturday September 18th at Noon( 2hours). The last day to register is Friday September 17th by 5pm. Prepayment is required at the time you register. The cost of the workshop is $20.00-Bring your own supplies. Please call the store to get a list of the items that you will need for the workshop.

Space is limited, and available to those who pre-register.

773-745-4693

New Class - Jasmine Diamonds $42.00

2010-09-08T15:26:00.000-05:00

This new class is called Jasmine Diamonds Earrings

The workshop is scheduled for Tuesday September 21, 2010 at 6:30pm, the last day to register is Monday 9/20/10 by 5pm and Saturday September 25 at Noon, the last day to register is Friday 9/24/2010 by 5pm. Cost of the class is $42.00 includes the material, bring 2 Flat Nose Pliers. Space is Limited and is only available to those who register and have pre-paid for the workshop. Please call 773-745-4693 to register.

Shaggy Loop Bracelet 9/11/2010 @ Noon - Cost $40.00

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This Saturdays Workshop: Shaggy Loops Bracelet. Material is Included the cost of the class is $40.00

Last Day to register for this class is Friday September 10, 2010 by 5:00pm. Full payment is due at the time of registration. Please call to register 773-745-4693

Summers almost OVER

2010-09-08T13:05:00.000-05:00

Most of the kids are back to school so that means the summer season is coming to an end, and fall is not too far away. Our Summer was filled with so many different styles of Make N Takes, hopefully you took advantage of that opportunity. Our one hour Make 'N Take, received great reviews. So stay tuned, you never know when we will do it again.

Our recent Trunk Show displayed a fabulous assortment of new beads to pick from for those of you who did not come out, we had a great variety of Cats Eye, Glass Pearls, Acrylic Pendants floral and Butterflies, and we aren't going to stop there. We will let you know of our up coming Trunk Show.

In preparation of the upcoming workshops, remember that we're approaching the holiday season, so consider making this season a "Hand-Made" holiday. Perhaps take a workshop that offers jewelry projects that make a perfect gift for someone!

What a summer!!! To all of those who support your local small business, Thank you so much for being a part of our lives. Without your support we would not be here and all of the other small shops would not exist without your support.

*Print and bring in to the store*

Save 25%

Off of your purchase during the first half of September!

Not applicable to classes, bargain table items, or already reduced items

Offer Expires: September 18, 2010

Lampwork Pendants 60% off

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While supplies last, no further discounts on these lampwork Pendants.

Acrylic Natural Flower Pendants & Natural Butterflies

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Some of the pendants have real bugs sealed in the acrylic.

New Merchandise - Glass Pearls

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Glass pearls are excellent imitations of natural pearls. They have a core of glass with a lusterous pearl coat providing dazzling sophistication and elegance. These glass pearls are available in a variety of sizes and colors.

New Merchandise - Cats Eye

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Cat's eye beads (fiber optic beads). Cats Eye beads get their name from the way the bead refracts light giving them the look of a cat's eye. Cats Eye beads are made with fused quartz fibers which is the same material used in fiber optic cable.We have a variety of size and shapes.

It is always a pleasure

2010-07-11T13:31:00.003-05:00

To all of the new customers from the following areas: Mont Clare, River Grove, Franklin Park, Jefferson Park, Brookfield, Elmwood Park, and Melrose Park, and nearby locals: Thank you for coming out to my new location. Your business is greatly appreciated. It is always a pleasure to meet new customers and to make new friends. And for those who live in the following areas: Glenview, Skokie, Evanston, Niles and Morton Grove, I greatly appreciate the effort most of you have made to come out and check out where I have moved to, as I mentioned before it is not that far away. I will always be very happy to see all of the customers I met when the shop was in Morton Grove. I still continue to do repairs on costume jewelry and create new designs. Please don't hesitate to come to Chicago, it is not that far away as you may believe that it is.

I also want to say thank you those who made our 40% sale on loose beads a success. Stay tuned for my next weekly sale and new arrival of merchandise.

Happy Independence Day

2010-07-04T18:31:00.002-05:00

Adelia's Bead Closet will be closed Monday July 5 for the 4th of July.

We wish you a happy and safe holiday. Our Independence holiday is a rememberance of the sacrifices our founding fathers made to give us freedom, and to spell out our rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

God bless America!

Do you need help finishing those beaded projects?

2010-06-28T20:52:00.002-05:00

We do this all the time, but for those of you who are not sure guess what

Are you stuck with how to finish a beaded or woven project that you have started, and do not know how to finish it. Stop in today, and we will help you. A small fee does apply.

We are available to assist you Monday-Friday from 11:00am – 6pm and Saturdays 11:00am – 3:00pm

http://www.adeliasbeadscloset.com

Adelia’s Bead Closet

7450 W Belmont Avenue

773-745-4693

Make & Take

2010-06-28T20:49:00.002-05:00

Stop in make a necklace, bracelet or earrings or all 3 pieces.

There is no charge for the instruction, but all material must be purchased in our shop.

This week only Monday-Friday from 11:00am – 6pm and

Saturdays 11:00am – 3:00pm.

Space is limited call to schedule a time or just come on in!

http://www.adeliasbeadscloset.com

Adelia’s Bead Closet

7450 W Belmont Avenue

773-745-4693

Summer Hours

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Monday 10am-6pm

Tuesday 10am-9pm

Wednesday 10am-6pm

Thursday 10am-6pm

Friday 10am-6pm

Saturday 10am-3pm

Sunday CLOSED

Memorial Day

2010-06-02T20:11:00.001-05:00

May is done and with it the first holiday, Memorial Day came and went. Adelia’s Bead Closet wants to honor all who are serving or have served in our Armed Forces. Without these courageous men and women our country would not be so safe. Thank you to all who gave part of your lives to keep our lives free. Freedom is not free!

Open Beading for Beadaholics

2010-06-02T20:08:00.001-05:00

Summer is coming and it will be here before we know it. Lots going on here at Adelia’s Bead Closet. We are still doing our Tuesday evening “Open Beading” from 6pm – 9pm. Space is limited so please RSVP either by phone or email, include your name and telephone number.

Chainmaille with Dawn

2010-06-02T19:46:00.003-05:00

Dawn is teaching chainmaille on Tuesday nights from 6:30-9pm

If you are interested in learning chainmaille, sign up for one of her beginners class.

Shaggy Loops $45.00 includes material, fee is due at the time you register. You just have to bring 2 flat nose pliers. If you are interested in a more intermediate class take a look at the classes we offer for chainmaille http://www.adeliasbeadcloset.com/gpage4.html

"Free Workshops"

2010-06-02T19:33:00.005-05:00

We are still offering for “FREE” beginning beading workshops for Stringing Basics and Earrings Basics. The material must be purchased in the store on the day of your class. This class is offered Monday thru Saturday during regular business hours. You pick the date and time that you are available, as long as that day and time is open it is yours. Just call ahead to reserve your spot.

We are committed to teaching you jewelry-making skills that are fun to do and easy to understand. For more information on all of our workshops you can view them at http://www.adeliasbeadcloset.com/gpage7.html

This Past Weeks update

2010-04-25T17:55:00.002-05:00

It has been a rather interesting week, with new customers coming in and welcoming us to their neighborhood. It is really exciting to meet new customers that do bead and those who do not know how to bead, to teach them and get them started in this wonderful craft. Everyone has there own touch of color sense and style. From oh my god very long necklaces to chokers. Not to mention very tiny earrings. The trunk show has been going very well. To hear the current customers and the new customers say the the prices are much better than the prices that they have seen at the gem and jewelry show this make me very happy to know that I was able to get great product at great prices for our customers.
So on this note for those of you have not been able to come out and check it out, stop by when you can. If time is an issue don't forget I am open til 9pm on Tuesday nights.
See you soon, and have a great week!

Get Busy Mothers Day is coming

2010-04-25T17:51:00.001-05:00

Mothers Day is fast approaching. Let’s get busy making those special hand made gifts.
Why should you make it? Because when you create for someone a beaded gift, that person will appreciate that you spent hours working on it! Rather than going into some random gift shop for some last minute gifts that really don’t show or offer the true feeling of appreciation for them being in your life, or giving you life.
A gift from the heart is so much more special. Nothing says “I care” more than creating a gift by you. Beading is fun, creative and relaxing.
If you are located in Chicago and are interested in beading something special for someone special, come to Adelia’s Bead Closet where you will find a good selection of glass beads, along with many other beautiful and unique beads including shell beads, wood beads, Swarovski crystals, semi precious beads, metal beads, findings and much more. Everyone is creative one way or another, if you need help getting your ideas together just stop by, and I will be very happy to help you.

Trunk Show - 4/19/2010-5/8/2010

2010-04-19T16:30:00.002-05:00

Semi-precious, freshwater pearls, large holed semi precious, Chinese crystal, cloisonné, resin, fimo, Murano and much more. It’s going to be great but only for a limited time.

Come see the awesome collection of beads!
Mon-Wed-Thur-Fri 10am-6pm
Tuesday 10am-9pm
Sat - 10am-4pm

our spanish speaking customers now have a blog

2010-03-28T16:04:00.008-05:00

Being multicultural, Born in Chicago, living in Puerto Rico, and then back to Chicago, has given me insight into the wonderful melting pot of the USA!

In Morton Grove, When customers come in the store, most of them know of my Hispanic heritage, the others think I might be Indian from India or from Pakistan and are so inquisitive, the dominate nationality is really heavily focused on their own in any community. It's uncomfortable and why do we care? Some celebrate Christmas, passover, kwanza, or rhamada. I sell beads, jewelry and that's about it.

Those who really know, know I'm from Puerto Rico, and a decendant of the Taino. Native of the island of Puerto Rico.

So, not that ethnic cultures matter, I've decided to create a blog for the store in spanish, not because I am hispanic, but, since I only speak one other language, I'm trying to capture a wider customer base. Jay is only english based and therefore limited in his cultural base. Sorry, dear, but....

Keep up to date with me on my blog,
http://www.adeliasbeadcloset.blogspot.com

Well, it's been a week!

2010-03-15T20:46:00.004-05:00

Decided to take some night time pictures of the store. It's called Physiognomy. How things look from all angles and perspectives. The neat thing is when we do a window, we should always stand on the outside, unless of course you are very skilled then you have a vision which isn't naturally destiined, but a learned talent. It will take us time, accept advise and eventually we'll get there!

If you have suggestions, feel free to offer them. Anyway, see you tomorrow night.
Jay and Lucy

DONE!

2010-03-06T20:47:00.004-06:00

Just a few things for Jay to do tomorrow, but we are open for business!

We'll sleep well tonight!

TADAH !!!!!!!!

2010-03-05T21:36:00.006-06:00

Well, we're 99.9% done with the store. The end of 12 hour days, sore muscles and aching backs. Got a few things to do tomorrow, but were open for business. In the morning, Jay will wash the front windows and paint the new back door, plus a few other small things. Lucy is still wracking her noodle to figure out where to put stuff. The store is smaller, but it's cute, WARM, great boiler system, Thanks Josephine (landlord) and fresh!

If you are available tomorrow, stop by and say "HI"!

March 4, 2010

2010-03-04T21:21:00.005-06:00

Well, nothing too major happening today. Just hanging beads, tools, and setting up the cases with the Swarovski's, pendants and other stuff. Today was Jay's big accomplishment. The door closure had to be replaced. Had to drill new holes, tap them for the right threads (1/4 20) and get it to work. He paced for two days and said ok, today is the day! It works!

Tomorrow is still hang and empty all these buckets and boxes and tubs! We didn't think we had this much, but the hard part is where to put it or display it, Smaller store and we aren't able to use the 2x2 slat wall square or the grid triangle which had the stringing wire and bead cord!

Stay tuned, still planning on open for business 3/8/10.

OMG, Lucy list keep growing!!!

2010-03-03T21:24:00.004-06:00

I'm on vacation, is there any rest? Not as a business owner!!

Today, Lucy hung beads, set up the bins, hung up tools. I set up 2/3 of the glass display cases. Wired them for electrical. Found out I didn't know how to change a door closure, hung a 1/4 slat wall. Scrapped the tape off the front window, hooked up the speakers and stereo. ATT came by to get the phone lines working.

This store is a different configuration than Morton Grove, more like Gunnison Ave. We have to remember to economize space and make it fit!

Adelia's Bead Closet will be alive and well very soon. No cats today. Luv them but they are worse than a toddler always under foot and the stuff they can get into! Bead strands and cats don't mix, let alone the loose ones that roll so cool!!!

Starting to feel like a bead store now!

2010-03-02T22:09:00.007-06:00

99% of the painting is done. At lunch we went home, so close it's really cool. Picked up a cat and went back to work. George, the needy cat wouldn't leave Lucy alone, she so took him back to the store.

Tomorrow is connect the lights in the cases, hang pictures and start hanging beads. Body is starting to recover, yeah right!

Day one! Unpacking..............

2010-03-01T20:39:00.014-06:00

Wow, we have a lot of stuff to do. Today we moved around the boxes about four times, Luz's son, Maelo (one with Gotee), and his friend Eric came by to hang up the slat walls. Jay will do the last slat wall. There is an electrical box on the wall which he has to cut and box out. The previous tenant was a printer. This place is wired everywhere for the presses. Got home around 7pm. What a short commute, I LOVE IT!

Moving Day! Yeah??

2010-02-28T21:23:00.002-06:00

Our bodies are stiff, tired and exhausted. Who ever thought we couldn't pack our store in two days and be completely out of Waukegan Ave, hasn't met two stubborn people. We've done other crazy things like this before, but the years are gaining on us. Maelo our son, says to me while lugging a display case, "It's time you guys decide to stay for a LONG time". A man of few words and gets to the point.

Tomorrow morning it's back to the new location. Maelo took vacation days to help Jay hang the slat walls. He's a guy, but knows Jay likes to push himself. Turning 50 this year, Maelo is sweet and looks after him, from a distance but it's sweet he cares for us old out of shape people. Thank you Maelo, you are appreciated, loved and respected. What a great kid! And thank you to our other helpers Eric and Christine, you are loved and appreciated as well. Great people are hard to find.

I'll take pics of the store with all the boxed in the morning, mid day and at the end of the day. Stay tuned!
Lucy and Jay

Saturday, 1/2 done~ou

2010-02-27T23:32:00.005-06:00

Today, Luz's son Maelo and I did the Belmont Ave location while Lucy was doing the packing at the Morton Grove Location. I took pics of the new location. It's sort of sad to be saying good by to the old. There are friends we won't see, kids who came to us because of our location and we know we won't see them again. Are they "shallow", no, life is about convience. I learned early in life living in a condo. The friends we had wouldn't visit us when we moved a few miles north. That is life, friends of convienience! Sort of like work friends, how many of you still keep in touch with friends you worked five or ten years ago.

It's scary to move, new challenges await, new friends to meet and because of location, new customers to great. Friends are the ones who follow you through thick and thin. Know your problems and respect you for who you are. We have several, Tuesday nights are a close knit group of people. Think of it as a "parade of personalities". If not for beading, these people would not ever have had the purpose to meet. Each with a different background, historical geniality and yet the age of each of us doesn't matter. We appreciate each other and respect each other. It's sort of like a family. Jay's at least, there is "no reason" why each get along, all with different mother/fathers, all from different backgrounds and yet they all know and love each other. That's what friends are. (Ny family is truely a "cabbage batch" group who were raised by great people, never saw color, religion or challenges, only respect and love for onanother. My dad called "loverian"

I don't often have the oppurtunity to contribute to the blog. (Lucy is sleeping) but I have to tell you, the Tuesday night open beading evenings is such a warm feeling of people, sharing thoughts, stories and ideas that makes me glad we started a store. Who knew that there were that many great people out there!

The funny thing is that not every night is about beading! Some talk about family, life, historical events and goals/plans for the short range and long range. We are there to laugh, encourage and learn from each other. I had no idea that you guys were serious about the herrinbone earrings! It's unique and pretty neat.

Thank you for being you. I know, i'm not sentimental, emotional and often ignore you. But I appreciate you. Thank you.

Luz had grown, once shy, still shy, but looks forward to seeing each and everyone of you, she set's the tables up by 11 am, just planning on you arriving. It's not about sales, you don't have to buy anything. It's about you!

Thank you for being you, I was going to list you. Then I thought, if I said Jean first, your feeling might be hurt because I didn't mention you first. So instead, i'll mention my buddy, my story teller, my friend who I cherish, BOB. The most patient person I know. Loving and caring, to give his time and wait paitence, for the women he loves, to wait and encourage their hobby. Thank you for being you.

So, today I worked at the new store. Maelo, lucy's kid, and I, Guess he's my stepson? Worked at finishing the new walls, painting the duct work and painting the ceiling. i needed to build a wall for the 4x8 slat walls. Just wait till you see it~~~~ We did a great job! (LOL)

Ok Jean, I know there are typos, past/present tenses and I probably have more phonetics than you would care for, Criminy, I ready it three times, but Thank you for caring enough to read this.

Jay
Shhh, Lucy is sleeping, don't tell her I posted)

2010-02-25T22:03:00.004-06:00

Well the main wall color is done, 99.9% at least.

We found this really cool paint at Home Depot. It's a speckle paint that is good for metal. So we bought some of this liquid gold, ($9.00) a can and gave it a shot. Took four cans to see what we've done. We figure about 6 more cans should do it. It's like mud coming out of the sprayer and really looks good to decorate the ducts instead of building a box around it to hide it. We just have to get higher on the ladder to paint further.

We've been noodling how and when we're going to pack up Morton Grove and truck it to Chicago. The current plan is to pack on Saturday and Sunday and get a Uhaul on Sunday to move it all. Still haven't started parking the store yet. Maybe our ideas are idealistic and won't work? Maybe we've done this before and know it takes longer to set up than it does to pack. What do you think?

Tomorrow night is to finish the wall, (Jay) and paint white paint on where it belongs (Lucy). We thought about working late and sleeping there on Sunday night so we can get an early start on Monday a.m.. Jay pointed out that one of our camping sleeping bags is keeping the stray cats next door warm. Jay is such a sap, when the weather dipped below 10%, he went out and got a sleeping bag, (rated @ 15 below) and spread it out over the "village" next door. It's still there, he won't take it because "the cats need it". Oh well, the store is only 2 miles from home, so we'll just sleep in our bed.

Wednesday night

2010-02-24T22:37:00.007-06:00

Well, after work today we spent a couple hours and did just painting. Got one half of the store done and half of the other wall. Gets tiring after a full day of work, but pride of ownership kicks in and we keep going. We're deciding on decorating as we go along, thinking of plants and what the heck goes with the color violet besides white? Blue?

Found this cool spray paint at Home Depot. We have exposed duct work and didn't like the aluminum look, so we test painted a section. It's a speckled paint. What do you think?

Jay and Luz

2010-02-21T21:11:00.006-06:00

OMG, "getting old sucks!" So said my jay's Mom. This morning we bought the 2x4's, dry wall and door, needed two, way to heavy. Stopped off the store by 10am and started painting and building. The main reason for painting is to create character and theme. The main reason to build a storeroom is to keep the fridge/microwave and as well as backup stock in the back. Plus this is where Jay does the graphic design work for the website, coupons, birthday party rack cards, etc.

We are pooped! Body parts sore, hands hurt, back is stiff and when did painting a ceiling and walls become stressful? Jay hates to bend so his knees are stiff, back hurts, hands swollen, when did we become old?

Anyway, we snapped a few pics of the progress. The walls true color didn't come out true, it's violet. But we'll be back tomorrow night after work to do some more.
Jay and Luz

Planning stages........

2010-02-19T06:55:00.003-06:00

OH let the stress begin! Who am I kidding, most of the stress was already here, now that we found a location, it's the planning, marketing, building and decorating the new store as well as how to move all this stuff!

Much like when you move your personal residence, it's calling the utilities, insurance companies, getting a business license, mapping out the layout of the new store and in what order makes sense!

And to think, after the store opens, how to let everyone know we are there? Adjusting to a new commute, changing of daily routines and settling into a new life. Our vacation? It's lugging, painting and not to restfull at all.

Our plan is to move everything in the first week of March and be open for business on March 8th. For those of you following this blog, thank you for your interest, we appreciate you.

Lucy and Jay

We are moving our store

2010-02-16T04:40:00.001-06:00

Owning a business is as stressful as it rewarding, physically and mentally challenging. Over the past year, and final year of our lease, my husband and I have been thinking and rethinking, much like the larger companies have, on ways to cut overhead, not diminish service, and stay in business.

I won't lie to you, this economy has been on a downhill slide since 2008, trying to compete with our local competition is like a game of friendly checkers, they are all great people, we're just trying to get more pieces. The biggest spoiler is the online etailers with their low, low prices and poor quality beads and findings. We understand price points, convenience, staying warm while you don't have to go outside. But, nothing can replace the human nature of touching, seeing, comparing and talking to others to inspire new ideas and new ways of doing something.

With all that is going on in business, we have decided to relocate our store to Chicago. The cross streets are Harlem and Belmont, we are a couple blocks west on Belmont. Items we considered were location, cost persquare foot, parking, and if we thought our beads would be happy in a new place.

There are many customers we will miss, and we also know we will have many who will follow and many more customer to meet and welcome to Adelia's Bead Closet.

Come on, follow me and let's have fun,

Lucy
Adelia's Bead Closet

Keeping up with the Jones'

2010-01-08T15:02:00.001-06:00

Instead of an official "sale", we've decided to offer instore discounts on items up to 75% off in some cases. Stop by today to see what's on sale this week!

2010 Classes

2010-01-05T15:46:00.001-06:00

Well, I finished it, almost. The way I write them out is in Word, then I send the file to Jay who uses a few software applications to make a .gif file out of them and post them to the website. Next step is to update the pictures.

Take some time to check them out. THERE ARE ALOT OF THEM!!

Up and coming events

2009-12-22T07:15:00.003-06:00

Well, it's time to wrap up another year. Not only the end of the year, but the end of the quarter and time for another class schedule. Scheduling is a tricky process. What do you want to learn? What interests you? When are the teachers available and you are available?

Well, i've talked to the teachers and I am busy making new class samples. Over the long weekend, Jay will take some pictures and create the class list, update the website and we'll be ready for 2010! (How do you spend your holidays? LOL)

For Christmas and New Years weekend, we'll be taking extended time off. The store will be closed Christmas eve thru Sunday and the same for New Years Eve thru the following Sunday.

Have a good celebration, eat well, drink enough and enjoy the end of 2009!

Lucy and Jay

Pick up your Swarovski holiday tree kits

2009-12-10T16:37:00.004-06:00

Ready for the holidays? We have the Margarita crystals available in kits for you to make these really cute earrings.

Happy Black Friday

2009-11-28T11:40:00.003-06:00

Well, it's over. The day has come and gone and we are left with memories. Memories of loyal customers and friends we have encountered, shared with and look forward to seeing again. The day was a great steady flow of traffic from 8 am when we opened to 6 pm when we closed. It felt like 2006 all over again. My heartfelt and a sincere THANK YOU to all who showed up and took time from their busy schedules to stop by.

For the month of December, we've put a coupon on the sales and discounts page for you to print out the page, bring it in and save 25% off you purchases any day we're open during the Month of December. Take your time, plan your execution and attack! 123, come on in.

Handmade Holidays at Adelia's Closet - 2009

2009-11-22T12:38:00.005-06:00

Have you seen our webpage? Once again, this is our fifth annual 50% off sale. In prior years, we've offered it only on the strands, but this year we figured why not have it off for the whole store! The customers always asked for it, and sure, why not give it to them!

We will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday this week for some rest and relaxation.

Jay remembers growing up, his mother was an avid knitter. For Christmas every year she would start in mid summer and every night after dinner, she'd park her fanny in the chair and continue where she left off the previous night. All tolled, she would make about 20 sweaters. There were mostly the scandinavian style with the fancy colors around the neck and shoulders. Most of the sweaters were given as gifts some she would drop off at a local resale shop and some were special orders in specific colors as gifts from the guys she worked with.

It wasn't so much of a money saving exercise, but more of a way to keep her mind active and busy. Man, that women knitted so much she got tennis elbow! Working with a different medium was also fun for her. She would cross stitch, embroider and needlepoint. My dad on the otherhand, spent his time in the basement, puttering with building something, and he was an avid reader. Dad would have loved to have the internet in his day, he'd never sleep! My Dad was the jewelry maker in the family. He'd carve pendants out of wood, make molds and create plaster casts and had a rock tumbler that ran 24/7. Vibrated throughout the whole house.

Well, this wasn't hard, I was reminded by Michelle and Jean the other day that i've been too lazy and hadn't updated the blog since the end of August. Well, I don't have to wait to New Years to make a resolution. I promise to be a little more active, thanks for the reminder.

Jay

Recent thoughts...........

2009-08-23T08:28:00.003-05:00

There are many social networking sites available. Blogging is one of them, then there's Facebook and Twitter and you can chat on your phone, IM, etc. We like blogging because it's informative and easy to use. About once a month I'll jot down my thoughts and try to keep up with it. It's easy to forget, even though it's a Marketing tool as well as an insight into the life of Adelia, it's not always easy to write things that people will care about. (Being from Boston, I'm practical as well as cynical and maybe I think TOO much and answer my questions before I even ask you?)

So, what's on my mind? Well, i've been looking at other bead websites and getting inspiration for ours and I noticed that some of them have oodles and oodles of happy smiling people on their pages to project a look and feel of happy people buying, giving a feel of wonderfulness to the store. That's a great idea, so your wondering why our site isn't filled with happy faces? I'm sort of shy person and one, not comfortable asking someone for a photo and two, I prefer to not have to go through all the rigamarole to get permission forms filled out (lazy too?). However, I like using our camera to take pictures of what our customers ask for.

For almost four years, we have been whacking out a class schedule, in the beginning I had it in a calendar format with pictures and then changed it to a brochure piece then had both versions available and now we have it as a calendar with words and no pictures. Believe me when I quote "You can please some of the people some of the time, all of the people some of the time, some of the people all of the time, but you can never please all of the people all of the time." So yesterday inbetween customers, I got out my camera and took pictures of class samples.

We figure, since many people, or most, have a computer and access to the internet, then having pictures available on the website as well as the schedule of classes makes sense, DUH!! In my defense, it is time consuming and takes practice to take photos of jewelry. The silver sometimes is gold colored, the lighting almost always isn't right and paying for a professional photographer isn't something that I can do in my impulsive American way of "I WANT IT NOW" mentality.

So, click this link and you can see some, not all of the class techniques we teach at Adelia's Closet. The last picture wasn't taken yesterday, but last week. Curious? Have a look! Last weekend I actually did a video, not a great one, once again spur of the moment and posted it to YOUTUBE. Another fine example of preponderance, where do these people find the time to do all this?

Enjoy what's left of Summer, It's back to school and next raking leaves and hoping I fit into the cooler wardrobe of yesteryear!

Jay

Just playing with the new camera

2009-07-26T11:01:00.005-05:00

2009-07-21T16:50:00.005-05:00

This summer, we are hosting a spectacular event - Beading with Tiffany!

For $20 per child, you can drop them off for two hours of crafting/beading with Tiffany!

There are different crafts they will do each day. Dream Catchers, necklaces, earrings, rings, decorate a jewelry box and scrap booking.

Reservations required,
Space is limited so call Luz today at 847-966-2323 to learn more.

Closed for the holiday weekend

2009-07-03T08:25:00.003-05:00

Everyone takes vacations to recharge, relax and spend time with family. The hardest part is deciding when to do it when your a small business owner with no employees to cover when your gone.

You know you'll miss some revenues and there are bills to be paid, but planning and budgeting can make this all happen. Jay and I will be taking off three whole days! Staying home and keeping the cats busy, and taking the old Harley for a cruise.

See you on Monday, enjoy your weekend.

Luz (Lucy)

Glenview festival

2009-06-29T16:25:00.003-05:00

Jay spent a very relaxing and sunny day Saturday at the Glenview Chamber of Commerce street fair. Besides his sunburn, his other comment was "WOW, i'm surprised how many people know you!"

If you stopped by to say "hi" I appreciate you and will return the "HI" on your next visit.

Luz

Memorial Day Weekend

2009-05-22T10:12:00.004-05:00

After the events of the past months, Luz and I will be taking this weekend off to recoup, clean the house and maybe "Go Fishin' " We will be closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Have you seen this site?

Seems like a good resource to help support the backbone of the United States.

Jay

Krystal passed away today

2009-05-17T12:21:00.002-05:00

For those of you who have been keeping up with Krystal, this morning we laid her to rest. The cancer came back and the tumor was interrupting her breathing and swallowing. A great dog and she had a good long 13 years with her family.

2009-05-16T15:16:00.002-05:00

Our strand table is BACK!

$8.00 per strand, no discounts, sales or coupons on these strands. It's a special price on all 16" Semi-Precious strands.

First come first served, there is about three strands of each stone. You will receive penguin points for your purchases over $25.00.

BTW, Krystal isn't good.

Krystal has lived with cats too long

2009-04-15T06:56:00.002-05:00

Seems she really has nine lives. Currently she's sleeping more, eats alot and at normal times, and even has much less discharge from her sinus'. Overall, we think she'll make her 13th birthday!

A sad day

2009-04-07T14:48:00.003-05:00

Last night she ate quite a bit, pork steak, three chicken legs and a half a sleeve of Ritz crackers. I swear since she been sick, the only dog food she'll eat are the Senior Milk Bones!

Anyway, today we're making plans and getting our minds ready to ease her pain.

It's hard seeing your friend/child like this and in pain.

2009-03-31T22:48:00.008-05:00

So, we bought this cancer medicine from Canada from http://www.petwellbeing.com/ called ES CLEAR. Then we bought the ADULT brand of the Milk bones specially designed for older dogs.

Well, she's been taken the medicine for a week now. Her tumor has reduced, based entirely on the amount of snot coming out her nose. I know it's gross, but Jean would send me an email because I can't spell "solely"

Anyway, Sunday we realized she acts like she hasn't slept in days because of her breathing. The tumor is on the roof of her mouth and pressing the sinus. Pretty much making her breathing as difficult as mine. If you don't know me personally, I always sound like I have a cold. I don't, i'm allergic to cats and Luz has MANY of them!!

On Sunday we got her a cake! Her birthday is April 16th. Based upon Sunday's performance.

Well, Monday, she slept like a rock, found her way into a bedroom. The medicine and cookies kicked in. So on Monday night she ate her favorite Fried shrimp, cheeseburgers and I was a little strict, I didn't make shrimp eggrolls!

SO she begged and begged and begged. She got fried shrimp.

Now we have our dog back! Man is she picky!!