This holiday season has been a big surprise! Every day has seen a host of new people looking at jewelry, responding with very positive comments and buying a range of pieces from small to large. I am developing a profile of the Gallup Community and their wants and needs as shoppers share their stories and describe their preferences. The Gallup Independent newspaper wrote a beautiful article Saturday, December 11th, in which I was featured with a photo of me in the shop in the front page. I was so pleased to have such positive press and many people have commented on how happy they are to have an alternative to native american jewelry in Gallup. This is such a big center for native jewelry that I am among a lot of major jewelry artists who work in a different arena. The season has been great and I am so encouraged by Gallup's response to the jewelry that a better Christmas I could not have had. Merry Christmas to all! (photo by Brian Leddy/Gallup Independent)
The evening of September 30th was a grand celebration of the opening of Beeman Jewelry Design's new Gallery with over 125 people in attendance. Champagne and chocolates were served and the new website was shown on computers with technicians explaining details and soliciting suggestions. People had a grand time socializing, trying on jewelry and drinking sparkling cider and champagne and celebrating the alternative to the many native american jewelry stores that Gallup has to offer. I was so happy with the crowd, the Gallery and the good time that I went home on cloud nine. All the work was more than worth the effort. I'm looking forward to the future and so appreciative to Gallup for all the encouragement and support! -JB1
