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CHARM CHAT PODCAST

Nichol, Rita, & Angie

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I am so excited to introduce our new Podcast, Charm Chat. I have joined two of my very best friends, Nichol and Rita, to record our weekly discussions about everything charms. We hope you will listen to get all the latest news in the bead world, plus plenty of tips and tricks along the way. As longtime avid collectors, we are very passionate about beads and since we can't stop talking, we thought you might come along for the ride. There's a new episode every Tuesday and you can catch up any time. Take us on the road for your commute, listen while you work or go for a walk, or put in your Air Pods while you get your chores done. We are very portable! Find CHARM CHAT wherever you get your podcasts.

 

"It never ends!", the famous quote from ANY bead and charm collector. Just when you think you're done, a new collection drops and your wish list is full again. No one knows this better than we do. Our sisterhood was built on a bond of charms that has expanded to all aspects of each others lives. Join us every Tuesday as we talk about our love of jewelry and spill the beads on the latest happenings. If you are looking for a place where charm addiction is not only understood, but welcomed, you have found your happy place! We are Angie, Nichol, & Rita, and we will be here sharing our love of Pandora, OHM, Trollbeads, Elfbeads... the list goes on. You will learn more about these brands and pick up some tips on organizing, shopping, designing, and so much more! Welcome to Charm Chat!"

 

If you like what you hear and want more, check us out on Instagram for show notes and visuals (@charmchatpodcast) and feel free to email us at [email protected] to join the conversation. You can listen to the first 3 episodes right here, right now. I'll post future episodes weekly. Thanks so much for listening and stay charming!

 

 

SECRID Miniwallet: The Goldfinch

I wasn't in the market for a new wallet but ever since I started using a small cross-body bag it became readily apparent I needed something more streamlined. I was watching YouTube videos and came upon someone showing an inexpensive card pouch with a pull tab to lift up whatever was stored in the middle pocket. Interested, I started researching and discovered a different, more luxurious product...

The Secrid Miniwallet is LOVELY! I am so pleased with my purchase and am really enjoying all the features and benefits of this unique, and beautifully made, wallet. Watch my short video below for all the details about this very innovative product, why I chose the one I did, the company behind the wallet, and much more.

I highly recommend Secrid for its excellent product and brand philosophy, which you can read HERE. I am delighted to have found them. 

 

OHM Beads Preview Day for August 2023

It's OHM Beads Preview Day! There is an exciting collection of 5 silvers, 9 glass, and one very special enameled silver heart, releasing on August 1st.

You can watch my video for all the details and a 360 degree look at these gorgeous beads. There are new additions to the Space Collection and each design is magnificent. The glass beads are absolutely phenomenal and I love the 5 square ones for a luxurious styling option with a slimmer silhouette. The delicious Red Velvet is a very meaningful bead and I explain its special significance in the video. Plus, make sure to watch to the end for details of the OHM Beads OHMily meet-up in Las Vegas this Fall! Can't wait!

 

OHM Beads 50% OFF HAUL & SPECIAL Edition Pieces

OHM Beads fans always anticipate the July 50% OFF Retired Sale. This is the perfect time to save up and add those missing beads to one's collection. In this video, I'll share the silver and glass beads I purchased, plus a very unique ring! Finding two extra special designs was a dream come true and you'll see those in the video as well. I never thought I would own We Learn As We Age and Soul Warrior so I am absolutely thrilled to have them.

NEW OHM Beads Releases for April, May, and June 2023

Let's take a look at the latest releases from OHM Beads for April, May, and June 2023. So many incredible designs, there is truly something for everyone. Follow me on Instagram @dailycharmaddict for all the latest OHM Beads news and check out OHMBEADS.COM for availability and more information. Remember to create an account to start earning those valuable OHMbucks and SAVE 22% on any Make Believe themed beads with discount code: ANGIE

 

What's NEW from OHM Beads?

OHM Beads has been very busy in the early months of 2023. We've enjoyed incredible new designs in January & February and we have the spectacular March launch tomorrow, March 7th. I thought I'd share some of my favourite beads and bracelet stylings from this first quarter and as always, check my Instagram @dailycharmaddict for even more OHM content. If you'd like to watch complete and detailed video previews, just scroll to the bottom of this post (there are 2 videos for January and one each for February & March). Visit ohmbeads.com to place an order and don't forget to create an account to earn those valuable OHMbucks!

I fell in love with the Keng-Tachaya Collection and have purchased 3 pieces so far, including the phenomenal Ring of Protection. The Lucky Lanterns is a fun new blind bag version of The Red Lanterns, so, more colour options and the surprise of which version you receive of this gorgeous dangle. More Than Love is the sweet, milky glass with a soft pink chain of hearts. One of my most desired beads from the February release. Hot Stone & Heather Zinnia are also fantastic and compliment the amethyst in the Celebrate Life showstopper butterfly.

Lake Baikal is a mesermizing triangular glass bead inspired by the incredible beauty of its namesake lake when frozen. The Coastal Collection of glass are some of my most-used this quarter. They have a unique texture and are so versatile with their neutral colours. March gives us the wonderfully detailed A Dead Bird and 2 more glass beads that are phenomenal to see. From The Depths and Primordial Hope will be sure to fascinate with their complex colours and bubbles. Year of the Rabbit is another bead that I'm reaching for often. I love the texture, the design, and the movement of this bead. Honestly, I can't pick a true favourite from any of the releases so far! I love them all!

 

 

Some items shown were gifted by OHM Beads for preview*

NEW OHM Beads for Fall 2022!

There have been so many fantastic new designs from OHM Beads this Fall. The September release included a new stopper, MEND-ish, which is inspired by the Mended Heart bead. For the Halloween season, 3 fun spooky pieces were added to the catalogue. Love Trap is the gorgeous open-work spider web with a dangling spider, and Planchette is the detailed heart-shaped spacer, possibly used to communicate with spirits. Speaking of spirits, Here For The Boos is a comical ghost who remembered to BYOB. Very cute designs. Bunyip is the latest addition to the OHM in Australia Collection and is quite ferocious looking! (As always, click any photo to see enlarged view)

November introduced 5 new sterling silver beads. The Oak Mini-Collection includes 3 designs: Touch of Oak, Oak Wrap, and the adorable This Is My Nut, each featuring a dangling acorn. Perfect together and ideal for autumn bracelet designs.

The brilliant Harvest Goddess is a large, showstopper pendant. Full of exquisite detail, this piece is a lovely way to remember all of life's blessings in a very special bead.

Do Xmas is a whimsical gingerbread man who finds himself reimagined as a poppet, stuck with pins all over his body. A sweet and detailed dangle that gives a holiday cookie an interesting twist. The careful eye will notice the bale is in the shape of a pin!

Here are some pics of my stylings using the latest beads and video reveals are below.  Be sure to follow me on Instagram @dailycharmaddict for more content, photos, and videos. You can find all recently released bead designs under the "NEW" tab on the OHM Beads website.

My Pandora ME Collection & How I Organize It All!

The latest release of new Pandora ME jewelry really got me back into this line. In the video above, I share my entire collection, from the very first bracelets and charms to the brand new 14K Gold-plated Link Chain Bracelet. The STACKERS jewelry box system works perfectly to organize and protect all the styling links, dangles, medallions, and other design accents available for this versatile and customizable Pandora ME range.

Amazing MULTI-BRAND Bead Haul!

Whenever I receive new beadmail, the beads are added to a charm bar and kept on my desk. This keeps them close at hand and inspires my future bracelet designs.

I've saved up quite a few and since this recent haul includes just a few beads from 5 different brands, it made sense to share them all at once.

Watch my YouTube video below to see my latest purchases of OHM Beads, True Beadz, Chronicles of Amber, Trollbeads, and Pandora. You'll see close up views of each bead design. If you're interested in learning more about all the bead and charm brands I love, listen to the newest episode of CHARM CHAT PODCAST  in which Nichol, Rita, and I discuss all our favourites.

 

OHM Beads TREK Collection

trek
/trek/
noun
1. a long arduous journey, especially one made on foot.

The TREK Collection is an OHMistry Project collaboration between myself and OHM Beads. It has been almost a year in the making and we are so excited for the launch TODAY! TREK is a trio of themed beads representing our personal journey...whether that means a spiritual quest, a physical challenge, or the ultimate circle of life. THE BURDEN, THE FEAR, and THE SUMMIT are the three beads in the collection which tie together both iconic symbols of Nepal and stages of our journey through life.

The concept of this collection was inspired by Nepal and Mt. Everest. I have been fascinated by the extreme nature of this trek in particular and for those who dare attempt it, the ultimate goal of reaching the summit - the highest elevation on Earth! Each bead in the trio is a symbol of a stage in "the journey", be it an expedition to the top of Mt. Everest, running a marathon, a sacred pilgrimage, or just surviving the challenges of life. We all have our own 'ultimate destination' with burdens and fear to conquer. These beads have so many different meanings and each of us can interpret them for our own trek through life.

THE BURDEN

The yak is a large, domesticated, and invaluable pack animal of the Himalayas, known as the beast of burden. It is a symbol of brawn, strength, willpower, and progress and represents those traits here on our trek through life. Let this bead remind you not only of the challenges we all undoubtedly encounter in our journey, but of the incredible inner strength humans possess to overcome, survive, and push to the limits to rise above them.

 

 

 

 

 

THE FEAR

The yeti is a mythical creature rooted in folklore of the Sherpa people of eastern Nepal. It is said to inhabit the Himalayan mountain range and is a symbol of danger and fear, representing both here in our trek through life. Fear alerts us to the presence of peril and threat of harm, both physical and psychological. Wear this formidable bead to remind yourself to embrace and trust your instinctual emotions and your biological response to danger, without letting them hold you back.

 

 

 

 

THE SUMMIT

Everest is Earth’s highest mountain, found in the Himalayas between China and Nepal. It is said to be blessed with spiritual energy and one must show reverence when on this hallowed terrain. Here on our trek through life, as one of the most sacred mountains in the world, Mt. Everest represents the beauty, unpredictability, danger, and awesome majesty of our existence. Select this magnificent bead as a symbol of reaching your highest elevation, finding your true self, being satisfied, self-actualized, and remembering all you have experienced on your journey to the summit.

This trio of beads in the TREK collection has spiritual and powerful inspiration behind it, as well as being deeply sentimental to me personally. The honour of being able to share these three symbols of Nepal is overwhelming. I hope you will find a personal connection to the meanings behind these phenomenal beads the team at OHM has so wonderfully created based on my ideas.

The TREK Collection is available NOW from ohmbeads.com

AAA163 THE BURDEN (US$85)
AAX138 THE FEAR (US $65)
AAN042 THE SUMMIT (US$65)

Visit me @dailycharmaddict on InstaGram for extra content about this release and more! 

OHM Rock of the Quarter (OROQ)

These are 2 previously released OHM Bead Stones!

OHM Beads has a brand new BEADMAIL Subscription option called OROQ. Every three months a new STONE design, yes, stone (!) will be delivered automatically. This is a terrific addition to the original BEADMAIL (silver beads and more) and GOTM or Glass of the Month. I am very excited to see this new material being included. Natural or reconstituted stone creations will be offered in this latest project with 3 ways to participate:

Phase 1: Subscribe & Save
(April 1-28, Fix Flat Rate $85 w/ Free Worldwide Shipping)

Phase 2: Wait & See
(May 3-15, Retail Price $90-155+, + applicable shipping)

Phase 3: Delivery & Overstock
(Shipping July 1st) (Available Sep 1st, not guaranteed)

There are currently OROQ promotions available to SAVE on this Beadmail experience. Check out all the options on the OHM Beads website HERE.

**Remember to SAVE 10% on your first OHM Beads order with code: ANGIE