Spring class schedule

Hi, just a quick update to let you know that the class (workshop) schedule will be available at the end of this weekend. I've got some new items on it that should tickle your fancy.

The hardest part of doing a schedule for this is trying to please everyone with the time requirements you've mentioned. We've thought about being like some stores and only offer the classes on a specific day, but that will limit most of you. Trying to be as customer friendly and considerate, i've spattered the classes about throughout the week and times of the day.

If I can get a number of you to reply with what the best time of day, day of week works the best, maybe I can focus more clearly on the schedule and you will be able to have a better time!

Talk to you soon,
Luz

What to do with a 1,000 sq feet.

Last night was a late night. After the store closed, Jay and I rearranged some of the store. Sometimes when you look at the walls, you have a great "master" plan. The good and bad of a location is just that, location. Our store is 50% windows, and therefore we loose 50% of our available retail hanging space. We do gain great street awareness and exposure. So, my main challenge is where to put the merchandise and still have it visually appealing and easily accessible!

I imagine when we've been here 15 years or so, we'll have a tremendous amount of inventory, left over from the years, of items that haven't moved. Then we'll look like older stores with boxes and bins and nooks and crannies to stuff. But, for now, we're happy having the space so we can accomodate birthday parties.

See, we have the worktables in the store, offer open beading on Tuesday nights and welcome everyone to come in and use the tables. We'll let you borrow our shop tools and several people do use them for this purpose. The tables are also great for husbands to read the paper and the kids to do some coloring in the coloring books that are available. We also use of the space for the birthday parties. So filling up the front with too many tables and displays only makes it unworkable when we have a party. Ahh the challenges of a bead store owner!

Now that I have made room, it's time for me to get busy on Monday, "bagging and taggin" all the findings in the back room!

Have a good week,
Luz

Wow, what a weekend!

Last weekend was a blast! Four birthday parties in the store! Friday night, Saturday night and two on Sunday. The neat part, is seeing the girls again after being here for their friends birthday party.

Now if we can get these Hannah Montana songs out of our head.......

I had a scare Monday Night

My puppy, Krystal, a 12 yo Saint Bernard tripped and fell on the ice while I was walking her. She managed to limp home and I had a vet check her out. She's fine, happy and healthy. Vet said the body of an 8 year old! We did make her a new bed and she got new food and water dishes, the tall one so she doesn't have to bend as much.

Free jewelry making classes!

Adelia’s Closet is offering all of their beginning beading classes for free!

Conveniently timed at 9:00am Monday through Saturday!

Adelia’s Closet, located in Morton Grove, is offering all of their beginning beading classes for free for the second quarter of the year. Shop owners Luz (Lucy) Lee opened the doors on September 24th, 2005.

I'm excited to be able to bring a bead store to the north shore burbs. There are so many people interested in beading and i'm very excited to teach and introduce others to the wonderful world of beads. Keeping with this excitement, I want to encourage all who are interested in jewelry making to come and visit and take as many free classes as you’d like."

Adelia’s Closet offers a full range of beads from semi-precious stones, Swarovski crystals, Lampwork beads by nationally recognized artists, Czech glass beads, pendants, charms and a large assortment of beading and jewelry making supplies. Along with the beads, we offer a collection of sterling silver jewelry for those looking for gifts, gift certificates and affordable repair services and birthday parties!

Adelia’s owners have put much thought into making the store comfortable for everyone. “We have tables where you can sit, relax and use our tools to make some jewelry.

Adelia’s Closet is located at 9227 Waukegan Road, Morton Grove, IL 60053, one half mile south of Golf Road. The pace bus stops in front of our plaza as well.

Adelia’s Closet’s is open six days a week. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday til 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday is reserved for birthday parties.

For more information or shop directions, please call 847-966-2323 or visit us on the Web at http://www.adeliascloset.com/

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