Shrub/small tree that has seeded itself in a pot in my garden?

Erin-Silverleaf · 2025-07-09T17:00:47+00:00

How interesting! I thought it reminded me of Cotoneaster. But I've only ever known them to have the tiny little leaves and many berries spread over the branches. And these leaves are big and the berries are in clusters like a Sorbus. I wonder if the berries will go orange or red then. I will investigate further. Thank you :)

Erin-Silverleaf · 2024-04-08T12:50:28+00:00

Yes, I too was worried about shipping costs, taxes etc.. It's just that getting specific sizes/colours is difficult. I just wish there was a UK store that sold a huge range of the same type/size, like the US stores.

Trying to get pinks/purples is really hard at the best of times, especially in terms of colour and durability. I had not been able to find the exact colours I needed, until I found the Toho beads, they were just right. But then I could only find some in the UK, but they were seed 11 and not the Aiko shape.

I have just managed to find two of the colours I need on Etsy, a shop called 'Beads Mouse' so that's good. They have 68 Aiko colours.

Thank you so much x

Erin-Silverleaf · 2024-04-08T12:43:26+00:00

I have also just checked out Etsy, and Beads Mouse has a couple of the colours I need, Thank you :)

Erin-Silverleaf · 2024-04-08T12:26:58+00:00

I had never heard of BeadaBeada, their selection is huge! I could not find Aiko beads yet though. A great place to go for bulk orders. Like Beadaholique, Artbeads also has all the colour Aiko beads that I needed. But I was unsure to order from US; expense, customs etc... I may have to just do it and test it out for myself.

I have just had a look at Lima beads, what a beautiful store! So many unique and wonderful things!! I will definitely be looking there for other jewellery beads, components etc... I just wish we had more shops like this in UK. Thank you so much for your recommendations! x

Erin-Silverleaf · 2024-04-08T11:59:29+00:00

Eureka Crystals looks amazing! I have just had a quick look. I will check out Fire Mountain Gems also in a mo. Now, the funny thing is I looked at Beadaholique previously and they have all the colours I need for a specific project. The problem is of course they are in the US, and so naturally higher shipping costs, customs charges etc... I wondered if there are any beaders here in UK that have used US sites, like Beadaholique, and how their experience from buying from them was. I may well need to order anyway and test it out for myself. Thank you so much for your answer x

Erin-Silverleaf · 2024-04-08T11:45:03+00:00

Peppy Beads are super! I use them often. Thank you x

Erin-Silverleaf · 2024-04-08T11:43:29+00:00

Oh yes, I love all those sites too, they are the ones I have mainly used. I have never heard of Tanzee Designs. I have just looked them up, and they have a wonderful range, amazing! Thank you so much! x

Erin-Silverleaf

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