In Michael's, on a quest to find elastic and fake flowers to re-create a headband I had found in Claire's that had probably been intended for a six-year-old because it didn't fit my head... I found THIS:
My mother told me they were "ugly beads" and we proceeded to spend the next fifteen minutes 1. arguing about whether or not the beads were truly "ugly", I preferred to refer to them as "fun", and 2. searching for beads that my mother thought were more acceptable and attractive.
Having decided to defy her after this search churned out expensive beads that were not as "fun", I purchased this container for $5.
Best five dollars I have ever spent.
My family and I have spent the evening making masterpieces. I believe that my mother was converted to the beauty of the beads with the creation of the Noah's Ark Bracelet, which includes a lovely plastic ark bead and various animals. (My dad even joined in the fun, explaining that aquatic animals should not be included on the bracelet, since they live in water and would be able to survive the flood.)
I now look like the six-year-old that should be wearing that headband from Claire's. Mission Accomplished.
-Lauren
Lauren - that is a riot. I was there and I think reading about it was even more humorous than the actual event. I especially appreciate that you documented Greg's observation. Too much, Too much, Too much!!
ReplyDeleteEverybody should follow your blog! For the record, I'm happy you were happy with the beads even if I did/do think think they were/are - how do I say this?- tacky and cheap looking. Im sorry I tortured you for so long in michaels. I think I will make you the Claire's look-alike headband as penance.
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