Another of my favorite “bead friends” stories has repeated itself over and over again. A couple of people see each other in class – they’ve never met before. Maybe they strike up a conversation, or maybe not. But, next week, they see each other again. Over time, conversations are struck up, and the next thing you know there is ride sharing, signing up for classes together and dinners out. The quintessential example is a group of three ladies who love to hang out at 1 Stop Bead Shop, love to hang out together and even bring their husbands with them, so that we’ve gotten to know them too. It was spooky one Saturday when they ALL ended up here at the same time, and none of them had told the other they were coming. The best people really DO hang out in the best places!
When I opened the store, as most of you have heard me say, I envisioned the “Cheers of Beading.” Once I began to see these friendships forming, I knew that we had achieved even more than I had ever dreamed – a place where people can belong & make friendships, which can be hard to find in our hectic, busy world.
I’m sure there are countless stories I could share, but I’d rather hear them from you. Will you please share your special 1 Stop Bead Friend story?
I have opened up our settings so you can share your story right on our Blog, or you can share on our 1 Stop Bead Shop Facebook. I look forward to hearing from you.
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I heard a great story recently, and it stuck in my mind because she said, "her best day ever happened at our store!" Her sister (who lives out-of-town) was visiting and they were frantically searching for wedding jewelry. All her sister knew was that she wanted something free trade, and mentioned possibly using Kazuri beads. She promptly told her sister that she had seen some at our shop and they should go see if any would work for her. They came in and, just by pure luck, we were having our Kazuri Trunk Show! They then had a blast sitting at our tables and creating all of the jewelry they needed! She had so much fun that she thought it was her Best Day Ever! How great is that?!
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