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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.

 

CHARM CHAT PODCAST

Nichol, Rita, & Angie

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 charmchatpodcast@gmail.com 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!

 

 

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

OHM BEADS APRIL 2022 RELEASE

 

It's OHM Beads Release Day and I'm thrilled to share a closer look at the three incredible new collections available TODAY! We have spectacular new designs and some very exciting materials for April. Thank you to OHM Beads for gifting me sample beads to enjoy and style. Watch my YouTube video above (from preview week) for a 360 degree look at these wonderful new pieces and for all the information, including pricing.

First up is the OHM Southwest Dreams collection designed by Nichol Orozco, (@myprettycharmedlife on Instagram and YouTube). Five beautiful silver beads are featured in this collection based on the icons of New Mexico and life in the desert.

Running Through The Desert and Howling At The Moon offer us wonderfully textured and beautifully detailed sterling silver pieces. These two 'button' shaped beads are double-faced and have lovely silver work on the sides. Scenes of the roadrunner & sun, coyote & moon, the Zia symbol and yucca plant, mean any view of these beads gives us something amazing to look at. Choices is a graphic and stunning representation of the Zia symbol and Tumble is an openwork design of the mysterious tumbleweed!

The largest bead in the Southwest Dreams Collection is the breathtaking FLYING HIGH. With its jaw-dropping, intricate silver design surrounding a gumball-sized Turquoise gemstone, this is a showstopper heirloom treasure sure to captivate every bead lover. It is truly magnificent!

Southwest Dreams Stack

OHM LILAC

The OHM LILAC Collection consists of two new pieces, one silver and one stone! LILAC DREAMS is a stunning dangle of lilac blossoms and buds suspended from a detailed leaf bale. There are (by my count) 10 flowers on 4 jump rings and there is so much movement with this bead. Definitely watch the video above to see its magic! 

LILAC STONED is an exciting new design in this release. The fantastic, faceted reconstituted Turquoise stone is a deep, luscious lilac, as rich in colour as the flowers themselves. Veins of gold and blue are threaded throughout the bead but of course, each one is unique and shades will vary.

LILAC STONED

The OHM REVEUR Collection gives us a selection of SIX new glass designs, all built on a black core with the addition of white, red, or both. They are a dream!

OHM Reveur

I hope my enthusiasm for this April 2022 Release comes through in my video and post. I am absolutely thrilled with each collection, and each piece. These are all extraordinarily exquisite and versatile designs. They are very wearable and will work well with other OHM Beads in my collection. I am sure the OHM Reveur glass beads will be on my arm frequently, as will the Lilac pieces, and every bead from the Southwest Dreams Collection. Watch for more photos of all the beads on my Instagram account (@dailycharmaddict) as I continue to build bracelet designs incorporating my newest treasures.

*Some of the photos used are courtesy of OHM Beads

OHM BEADS Preview: January 2022

Welcome to the OHM Beads Preview for the January 2022 Release! We have 3 NEW silvers available on January 11th, two for worldwide release and one OHM in Australia Exclusive.

TIGER TWO-STEP is the next in the series of fantastical articulated Chinese Zodiac animal masks and is rich with lovely oxidized detail. It is just incredible and perfect to wear in this Year of the Tiger.

HEARTSTRING is a very unique and clever bead featuring a shiny silver heart shaped kite joined to its handle with a fine "kite string" chain. This interesting design can be worn as a two-piece bead on a bracelet, alone or tucked around another. It can also be showcased as a dangle pendant or even as a clasp for our Chunky and Skinny bracelets. It is SO sweet and I just love it!! This is an OHMlab Project bead created with OHMlab Assistants.

The OHM in Australia Exclusive AUSSIE LOVE is a new addition to the word block collection and includes a delightful and adorable koala bear in place of the O in LOVE. It is very cute and the perfect way to show love of the country AND the cuddly marsupial so important to Australia.

These gorgeous close-ups and styling photos are all curtesy of OHM. I also included my bracelet stack and how I used two of these new beads in my designs. Thank you to OHM for gifting me these pieces!

OHM Beads in 2021: A Year in Review

I thought it would be fun to take a quick look back at 2021, in OHM Beads! Of course, there were many more beads released this year than will fit on a stack so I have selected some of my favourites to share on my bracelets.

January gave us a huge offering of new designs, from new dinos and bones in the Rawr Collection, to the beautiful self-care items in the Beauty Collection, to the gorgeous beads in this year’s Chinese New Year line. There were also some individual items, the OHMlab Luna Love, and another OCTO bunny (Skully).

We were also inspired by the OHM 52 prompts, an ongoing weekly theme to challenge our creativity.

The innovative BEADMAIL Project launched in February with a Pilot program. I was so excited to be the first one to sign up for Beadmail and No. 1 has a special place in my bead heart. GOTM came a bit later to the delight of glass lovers and both subscriptions are continuing.

In March we had a trio of glass from OHMlab assistants MccTrudy, MccJordi, and MccTrish plus an apropos Dr. Bunny design in Thailand.

Another big release arrived in April with the Park Collection. The incredible Wings of Liberation, Dragonfly-y clasp, new locks and stoppers, 4 adorable character silvers, 5 new glass, 2 new bracelets, plus 4 new slim glass, and regional exclusives with Gumnuts from Australia and Ice Tea Cube from Thailand. But wait, there’s more! Three new OHMlab projects (GIVE, Paws of Love, & Memories in Sand) plus the blind bag surprise Masked Self! Phew! So many great choices!

In April we met Quokka from Australia and in June they were joined by Crikey. In July they both met Cocky!!

The Fun Zone was a huge success in August and one of my favourite releases. We also got our groove on with the OHM Hipster Collection and were perplexed with the OHMazing Maze of Life OHMlab project. Then we went Back to School and made great use of the OHM Bar.

September found us dropping the F Bomb and feeling royal with our Crowned crown from Thailand.

The very addictive Mother Lord arrived in October, a fantastic blind bag with the most gorgeous silver and glass. We also discovered the equally enthralling Yutoos Totems (another blind bag bead); super fun to collect.

In November we enjoyed some homestyle designs with 8 new silver beads based on domestic items that we can’t live without. The detailed Watch This is my favourite from the collection but they all struck a chord with me. The release day also included the adorable Coop from OHM in Thailand.

For the last month of the year OHM revealed 2 new exclusives from Thailand and OHM in Australia. Suphannahong and Kangarohm sailed and hopped into the bead world. The cute and cuddly Behemoth also flew into our lives in its glowing glass jar.

OHM also launched several Special Projects in 2021. One time runs, pre-orders, OHMistry Projects, custom orders and OCTOs became available throughout the year. Do you recall Kiss Me I’m Irish, Catprechaun, XOXO, Russian Bunny, word block custom beads, Biscuits, Shroomies, Stay Grounded, Elara the Kittycorn, my own Imperfect Angel, and Octohug all making their debut this year? Woot Bear Francis and Mouse Girl were also introduced.

We celebrated all year with special events like OHM in April, OHM Dot Sale outlet sales, free shipping days, OHM’s 13th birthday, George’s Australian Flash Sales, an incredible Black Friday series of events, and of course Beadmas, to name a few.

What an incredible year it was in OHM Beads bead land and I am so grateful to be a part of this wonderful company as an OHMbassador and the OHMily community. For me personally this has all been such a dream come true and has filled my life with such joy. Thank you OHM Beads for all the beauty and fun you have bestowed. This is the reason I also added my OHM logo tattoo to my wrist in 2021 so that I never forget the indelible mark they have left on my heart!

I hope you’ve enjoyed this look back at the year in OHM Beads and remember all the phenomenal designs that have been added to the regular collection. They’re all there waiting to be added to yours!!!

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I wish you all joy, health, and happiness in 2022 and may all your bead wishes come true!!