Blooming Boutique to hold Trollbeads at the Beach Festival Oct. 17-19

Blooming Boutique in Lewes is hosting the third Trollbeads at the Beach: A MidAtlantic Festival in Lewes Friday to Sunday, Oct. 17 to 19. Blooming Boutique owner Micha Seto is the largest Trollbeads dealer in Delaware.

Trollbeads is an innovative jewelry concept that tells unique stories through interchangeable, artisan-quality beads made of Murano glass, sterling silver, semiprecious stones, and 18-karat gold. By combining individual Trollbeads on a bracelet or necklace, wearers can design one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces that represent a narrative of their life experiences.

The three-day event will be held at various locations in historic downtown Lewes. Coming from Denmark is Tomas Censius, Trollbeads and X by Trollbeads designer who has created jewelry for Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary. American Trollbeads glass artisan Gail Moore will be there demonstrating how Trollbeads are made. Both Censius and Moore will have presentations and demonstrations where they will share their in-depth product knowledge.

Special guests attending include Trollbeads National Sales Manager Nicholas Stefansen and Trollbeads representative Kim Wahlberg.

The main attraction of the event are the Trollbeads, including a special shipment from Denmark of unique beads and limited-edition, one-of-a kind Murano glass beads with more than 4,000 on hand. Special offers are available exclusively in the Lewes store and at the Saturday event. The venue is limited, so go to www.TrollbeadsattheBeach.com or stop by the store at 118 Second St. in Lewes for tickets.

The festival begins at 10 a.m., Friday at the Lewes Blooming Boutique store. RSVP online for complimentary lunch. There will be Gift With Purchase promotions. Trollbeads specials and promotions on the catalog beads will run throughout the day and can be counted toward special offers available on Saturday.

From 4 to 8 p.m. is an Evening of Indulgence Party, free with online registration or RSVP in store. Cocktails including Chocolate Martinis and hors d'oeuvres will be served. This event will take place at Blooming Boutique Lewes store. Purchases made on Friday will count toward Saturday's Mystery Bag promotion; see www.TrollbeadsattheBeach.com for details.

Registration opens at 9 a.m., Saturday with the Trollbeads at the Beach Main Event running from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

It will include newest releases for fall 2014, Peoples Bead releases and Holiday 2014 with special offers exclusive to festival attendees. Tickets are required, which also include buffet luncheon, beverages all day and a special goody bag. The festival will take place at Lewes Presbyterian Church.

The Blooming Boutique store will be open from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.; beads will be back in the store and light refreshments will be sold.

At 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Sunday are Beads & Brunch Design Classes. Mimosas, coffee and danish will be offered at the Blooming Boutique store. Experts will guide participants in creating their unique designs. Seating will be extremely limited. Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis only. To register, call 302-644-4052 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Sundays.

Trollbeads are created using a blend of traditional and modern techniques employed by global artisans. These miniature bead sculptures start at just $31 each. New beads revitalize the collection each season. Trollbeads are also retired on an annual basis, and hard-to-find bead designs that are no longer in production often become coveted collector's items.

For more details or to get tickets, contact Blooming Boutique, 302-644-4052 or go to www.TrollbeadsattheBeach.com.