About me
I always loved going through my mother's jewelry box as a child, and in my teenage years I used to search the thrift stores of my hometown, Peoria, IL, for vintage costume jewelry to take apart and redesign. It wasn't until I moved to St. Louis that I learned to make jewelry, where my boss at my first restaurant job taught me Native American style peyote stitch. I went to Oregon at 21 and spent 10 years waiting tables and exploring different art forms, including beadwork, painting, crochet, embroidery, and music. I returned back east in 1999, and found a new home in the mountains of Western North Carolina, where I live today. I received an A.D. in jewelry making from the renowned craft program at Haywood Community College in 2002. Encouraged by positive reactions to my jewelry in local markets, I hope to turn the tables, so to speak, and make a career of jewelry and a part-time hobby of restaurant work.

Payment
I accept credit card and Paypal payments. All payments are automatically routed through Paypal's website, so your financial information remains secure.

Shipping and Handling
All pieces are sent in a securely packaged jewelry box. Shipping charges are as follows:
Standard domestic: 3-10 business days $3.00 for 1-2 items; $4.00 for 3-4 items; $5.00 for 5 or more items.
Domestic Priority: 2 to 4 business days,$4.50 for 1-4 items; $6.50 for 5 or more items.
Standard international: times vary, $5.00 for 1 -4 items; $7.00 for 5 or more.
International priority: 6 to 12 business days for most, $12.00 for 1-4 items; $14.00 for 5 or more items. Customs tax may apply to international orders.
Necklace and earring sets count as one item.

Satisfaction
Returns are allowed within 7 days, with return postage cost to be covered by customer. After 7 days, returns are considered on a case by case basis.I want you to be happy with what you buy from me; if you're not please contact me and I'll do my best to make it right.

Local Sales
My jewelry is available at Woolworth Walk in downtown Asheville, NC, at Sancturay of Stuff in Woodfin, and at the TAAS Gallery in Old Fort. If you live in the Asheville area and would like to save on shipping, please e-mail me to arrange a sale.

Contact info
The best way to reach me is by e-mail at beadarella@gmail.com Please contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns. I have many more pieces available and will be glad to do custom work as well. You can also see more of my work at honeybeejewelry.etsy.com and at TAAS gallery.com. I hope you enjoy my website and pass it on to your friends.