![Falling in Love with Beads]()
by Phoebe Moll
February 01, 2020
This Valentine's Day, we have a confession to make...we've been crushing on beads and jewelry-making for years. When did the love affair begin? Read our romantic memories about the day the beading "love bug" bit us.
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![We've Got the Blues in 2020]()
by Phoebe Moll
December 28, 2019
As a new decade begins, the desire for a stable foundation is key to Pantone's selection of Classic Blue as the 2020 Color of the Year. And it's our inspiration for these 6 fresh color combos on display at Island Cove Beads & Gallery.
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![Creativity on the Go, and on the Road]()
by Phoebe Moll
August 09, 2019
Beaders love to take their creativity on the road. Island Cove's instructors and clients share six examples of organization for travel-friendly beading.
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!["Garden Party" Earrings featured in new subscription box]()
by Phoebe Moll
June 08, 2019
Each box is chock full of seasonal handmade treasures from makers of Florida's Suncoast. Colleen's "Garden Party" earrings are just one of the items created exclusively for this new subscription box.
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![Fresh Finds for Spring 2019]()
by Phoebe Moll
March 02, 2019
Each season Island Cove loves to bring you a snapshot of what's new in jewelry, fashion, and style. Read on to discover what Spring 2019 has in store: sunny colors, flowers in bloom, and celestial themed beads.
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![Beading Resolutions & New 2019 Color of the Year: Living Coral]()
by Phoebe Moll
December 31, 2018
Each December the Pantone Color Institute "combs the world looking for new color influences" to identify a hero color for the upcoming year. For 2019 they chose an energizing hue called "Living Coral." Get inspired by the new signature color of 2019.
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![Art Deco Era Inspires New Treasure Boxes]()
by Phoebe Moll
October 01, 2018
The Art Deco Era is heralded as one of the most influential periods for the design of buildings, furniture, jewelry, and fashion. Did you know that the rapidly changing fashions in clothing brought new styles of jewelry too?
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![Playing with Fire: Torch Fired Enamels]()
by Phoebe Moll
July 01, 2018
Peek behind the curtain of Colleen Ewart's home studio to discover her inspiration and creative process behind the beautiful torch fired enamel charms and pendants at Island Cove.
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![Passport to Paris: Micro-Fine Bead Embroidery]()
by Phoebe Moll
April 30, 2018
A rare flea market find inspires Island Cove instructor to create one-of-a-kind bead embroidered necklace fit for a Parisian princess.
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![Designing Jewelry with Buttons]()
by Phoebe Moll
April 15, 2018
Did you know that Island Cove Beads has a beautiful collection of buttons too? This month we interview owner Colleen Ewart about her unique collection of vintage Czech glass and metal buttons, and how you can use them in your jewelry designs.
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![Island Cove honors Florida flora and fauna on its 6th anniversary]()
by Phoebe Moll
January 31, 2018
This February, as we celebrate our 6th anniversary, we'll feature a collection of new Florida Flora & Fauna themed beads, art, and jewelry. The flowers, trees, birds, and sea creatures that call Florida home have inspired the many artists whose work we proudly display in our gallery.
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![Ultra Violet: Pantone's 2018 Color of the Year]()
by Phoebe Moll
December 29, 2017
New year, new beads! Check out our collection of purple and ultra violet beads plus fun pops of bright color in lime punch, cherry tomato red, or the more dramatic chili oil and spring crocus shades.
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