Chris O’Connor Beads for Embellishments

As I grow older I find ironic things happen at a much greater rate or at least I’m aware of how ironic my life can be.

The other week was certainly no exception as I found myself having a wonderful afternoon with Chris O’Connor mother of two of hardcore punks scions

whom I used to get into all sorts of trouble with back in the 1980′s. I think it would have been difficult to convince my younger self that I would be hanging out with my friend’s mother back when I sported a mohawk and dog collar.

Some of you may know Chris’s son Jason as the singer of seminal hardcore band Life’s Blood and Adam was in the band Intent; now 25 years later I’m spending time with their mom!

Chris makes wonderful hand made glass beads and necklaces that are real works of art as well as fabulous jewelry. I was shocked at how little these pieces go for considering the quality and skill with which they are made. You could get a whole lot less for a whole lot more money; I’m certainly eying these pieces for the holidays.

Reach Chris at… oconnor.chris@verizon.net (518) 374-8360

Chris O’Connor glass bead necklace

Chris O’Connor glass bead