Some history about the shop (as described on the Creede Beadery website):

One of Kiera's designs, the Rosaline

Creede Beadery was originally Lovering’s Bead Loft, which opened above J. Thompson’s Gallery in 2001. It was owned by Jan & John Thompson, and has a great following of bead lovers who come every summer to create great new designs. Jan and John felt the bead business was growing too big for their loft, and Jan wanted to focus more on her passion for pastel drawing, using the loft to teach classes and expand into her own personal studio. On April 23, 2008, the Thompsons sold their beads to Damon & Kiera Gibbons, who in turn have moved the Location up the street to Pappy’s Place; a great historic building offering a wonderful studio space for patrons to use, and continue to create their fine pieces.

She also sells pre-made pieces, and you can even reserve the beadery for a party! Can you imagine how fun that would be? All the new friends you child has made the Colorado Dude Ranch getting together at the end of the week for a fun craft event? I know it can be hard to pull yourself away from the ranch, but historic Creede is worth a visit, as is the fabulous beadery here in town.

Fat & Happy 4UR Horses

We have had a really warm fall, beautiful days and cold clear nights. Aaron and Damon just turned the horse herd into their winter pasture yesterday. As they sprinted by us bucking and bolting, Damon said they looked as good as they felt – fat and happy.

Kiera and Damon were on vacation recently. They took a Wagon Train trip through Canyon de Chelly which they organized. It sounded fantastic. You will definitely see them on your rocky mountain vacation at 4UR, Damon is our head wrangler and Kiera is his lovely wife. They will also be visiting California this month – a great time of year to take a trip to the sunshine state and escape chilly Southern Colorado!