Ahh...Sweet Beadland Memories

I've been sort of holding off sharing the last day of my recent Florida trip to Cousin Corporation headquarters so I could savor and process all of it. :)

I also wanted to wait until my special shipment arrived back at home from our warehouse "shopping" trip. Yay! 

First, though I should mention the wonderful dinner and experience with the Cousin family.

Great food, drink and conversation at a gorgeous restaurant and then out on the beach at the hotel. We probably stayed up a little too late, but with the sound of the waves and the warm breeze, I didn't want it to end!

On our last day we got an early start and had a chance to hear more about design, production, marketing, trends and so much more. My head was spinning and I didn't want to lose any of it. 

I've tried to stop time before by reveling in every moment and this was one of those experiences. 

Now, here's the icing on all that cake...our last half hour at Cousin was spent bead "shopping" in the warehouse next door. We were all so excited to have the chance to pick anything we wanted from walls and walls of products. Thirty minutes and a shipping box...a very dream-like experience!! 

And, last but not least, here's a peek at some of the great products I picked! Like any good Virgo, I sorted everything into categories and took group pictures too. :) I'm sure some of them will crop up here soon. 

I've been pining away for everyone and wish we could do it all over again! 

All my ambassador friends and the Cuz-bus.. I feel confident in saying a great time and wonderful educational experience was had by all!  (Thanks to Rebecca Utermohlen for the pic!)