Trollbeads Together Apart!

On 20 May 2020, Trollbeads released this amazing rainbow ‘Together Apart’ bead! The rainbow is a symbol of hope, and this bead is a reminder that we’ll get through these difficult times together.

Trollbeads Together Apart!

The bead has a rainbow pattern, with two cute fluffy clouds - one on either side of the bead. The rainbow is sort of transparent, and the centre of the bead is white.

When I first saw the promo pictures this bead, I was instantly in love with the design! I absolutely love rainbow beads, and this one is especially beautiful, cheerful and bright! I ordered 2 from the Trollbeads website on release day, and they arrived 8 days later. I was so excited - and have been wearing them ever since!

Below are some of the (mostly mixed brand) bead arrangements I have been wearing this week! I hope you love them as much as I do!

Rainbows & butterflies! (Featuring Silver Spacers, Night Sky Spacers, Silver Lining glass beads, Wings of Love/Flutter By silver beads, Together Apart glass bead, & Star Bangle - all from Trollbeads).

Rainbows & wind swirls! (Featuring a Baroque Barrel silver bead from Elfbeads, Party glass beads from Ohm Beads, & Silver Spacers, Silver Lining glass beads, Together Apart glass beads & Twisted Bangle from Trollbeads). 

Colourful & arty! (Featuring Frangipani Stoppers from Red Bali Frog, AYLLU Rainbow enamel beads from Bling Jewelry, Celebrations glass beads from Chamilia, & Art To Go brush stroke silver beads, Together Apart glass bead & Twisted Bangle from Trollbeads).

Rainbow sky! (Featuring a Rainbow & Cloud Dangle Charm from Pandora, Rainbow glass beads by Elsie Handmade Beads, & Silver Spacers, Night Sky Spacers, Silver Lining glass beads, Together Apart glass beads & Star Bangle from Trollbeads).

Double rainbow! (Featuring small silver spacers from BeadsHunter, & Silver Spacers, Silver Lining glass beads, Together Apart glass beads & Twisted Bangle from Trollbeads).

Sending love and good wishes of hope to all who read this post, 

~Enfys :)

Magical Nights by Elsie Handmade Beads!

This blog post showcases my newest beads from Elsie Handmade Beads! 

Elsie Handmade Beads are made by the very talented Elsie Van de Mergel. Her range includes an array of gorgeous high quality coloured, textured and patterned glass beads with silver cores. Elsie Handmade Beads are available from Les Trouvailles d’Anne (which ships from France), and Elsie Handmade Beads on Etsy (which ships from Belgium). 

I am a big fan of Elsie Handmade Beads! Her beads are always high on my wishlist - but when I saw her post pictures of her new Magical Nights beads on instagram, I was completely and utterly enchanted by them! The mix of colours, the sparkles, and the shiny glass had me captivated! I just had to order two of Elsie’s rainbow beauties from Les Trouvailles D’Anne!

My newest treasures from Elsie Handmade Beads!

My beadmail parcel from Les Trouvailles D’Anne arrived last Thursday. I was super-excited to open the package and see my new beads - and was overjoyed with how gorgeous they are! To my suprise and delight, in addition to three wonderful caramel bars, Anne had also included an awesome glittery free bead that reminds me of a beautiful night sky! I’m so very happy and grateful!!!

My night garden bangle! (Sterling Silver Bangle, Silver Spacers & Northern
Lights Magic faceted glass beads from Trollbeads, Frangipani Stoppers from
Red Bali Frog, & central glittery night sky glass bead from
Elsie Handmade Beads).

The glittery night sky bead looks amazing with my Trollbeads Shimmer Royal bead. The colour of the two beads is a near-perfect match! I am already thinking of how I can create some ‘night before Christmas’ themed arrangements with these beads for December!

My fairy moon & starlit night necklace! (Sterling Silver Necklace chain,
Night Sky Spacers & Shimmer Royal faceted glass bead from Trollbeads,
glittering night sky bead from Elsie Handmade Beads, Stardust Monroe glass
beads from Elfbeads, silver Shining Stars beads from Chamilia, & central
silver Moon Garden bead from Aurora Charm).

The rainbow Magical Nights beads are truly special. They remind me of rainbow ice cream - but with the added awesomeness of glitter! They are like magical unicorn beads! I think they go really well with my Trollbeads Forest Mist beads - which have long been favourites of mine. Magical Nights by Elsie Handmade Beads would suit many bracelet themes - but I can’t wait to use them in some fairy, fantasy, and unicorn designs!

My enchanted forest bangle! (Twisted Silver Bangle, Night Sky Spacers & 3
Forest Mist glass beads from Trollbeads, & 2 Magical Nights glass beads
from Elsie Handmade Beads).

My magical flowery bracelet! (Dancing Butterfly Lock, Sterling Silver
Bracelet chain, Silver Spacers & silver Apple Blossoms from Trollbeads,
Magical Nights rainbow glass beads from Elsie Handmade Beads,
& central Iridescent White Murano Glass Charm from Pandora).

I just love the colours, textures and patterns of Elsie’s beads! It seems like she is always making must-have designs. I am hoping to collect more of her beads as my budget allows. I would post my wishlist for Elsie Handmade Beads - but honestly, I just want them all!

My glass beads from Elsie Handmade Beads - with my Night Sky Spacers &
 Sterling Silver Bangle from Trollbeads!

Are any Elsie Handmade Beads a part of your collection? What do you think of these designs? I would love to know your thoughts!

~ Enfysbeads :)