Attn. US Fans

Find the details about the Valentine's Trunk Show deals on Trollbeads US's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/TrollbeadsUS?sk=app_275817399152934

Attn. Hong Kong Fans

Hong Kong fans: Excellent promotional deal was spotted on the Trollbeads Hong Kong's Facebook page. Check it out: https://www.facebook.com/?sk=nf#!/Trollbeadshongkong

Valentine, be mine!

Valentine's Day. Let's face it boys, if you want to make her happy, the only currency your bead-obsessed lady is likely to accept is, well, more beads. So I've chosen a few ideas for you, that will step out of the cliche "Pink & Hearts" type of gifts.

For the girl that has every bead, try a Trollbeads ring! The Baby's Breath and the Daisy are two of my favorites, just make sure to get a gift receipt so she can exchange the size. Another great idea (and often overlooked) is a Safety Chain and/or stopper beads. They are a must for any girl's bracelet but one of those not-fun type of Trollbeads items that she may need.

A few of my other picks: Swan Lock (very romantic), Glass Trolls or 3 Flowers with the dichroic glass, these may be beads she won't buy herself but the dichroic adds a new dimension to a bracelet. For a more traditional gift, the Bright Red Prism, Pearl Tassel, Cute Teddy silver, or the White Heart (black & white) glass bead are in keeping with the love theme but versatile too and can work into many color schemes.

I really love the White Petals glass bead, with lavender and white on clear glass. This is soft & pretty and perfect for the girl who hates pink but likes pastels. The faceted black Onyx gemstone and the new Red Tiger's Eye are a sure hit for darker colors. If she doesn't have one in her beadbox yet, the Ltd Edition Troll Coin is a great collectors item too.

If you are feeling the "Star Crossed Lovers" vibe, or just want her to be really impressed, why not give her the silver Sparkling Star silver bead or splurge for the Gold & Silver Stars bead. Then Google Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, be inspired by the bit about "two star crossed lovers" and write it in the card.

For you US boys, Trollbeads US is having a Valentine's Day promotion with some great offers. February 10th to 14th, you can get a Free bracelet with purchase of Decorated clasp, Buy 3 get the 4th free on beads, and $50 off gold/silver (over $250) or $100 off a gold bead (over $500). You can pre-order online at several shops, but try www.ordertrollbeads.com or locate your nearest dealer on www.trollbeadsuniverse.com

If you really want to impress her, consider ordering the Limited Edition RAF Benevolent Fund Heart Bead from the U.K. You can preorder from www.steffans.co.uk

Of course it won't arrive by Valentine's Day, but that's OK, she won't mind receiving a "consolation" bead until it arrives. ;)

New Eske Storm Dealer

Eske's new "Four Foxes" bead, courtesy of Beads4Love.com

I really love Eske Storm. If the name doesn't ring a bell for you, he has designed the "viking" theme beads for Trollbeads, including Migaard Serpent, Viking, Fabled Faces, and the Elephant Lock to name a few. It's long overdue, but I'd like to share a new webpage that is selling more of Eske's work. These are his own work, not under Trollbeads, but with TBHQ retiring a few of his designs recently, here is a great place for you to get your Eske fill.

http://www.beads4love.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&language=en