Yes, there really is an Ayla. In 1996, she found herself losing her passion for her then profession, that of Director of Human Resources in corporate America. Many afternoons and evenings, she would visit a local bead shop in Evanston on her way home from work. Admiring the merchandise led to taking classes on beading techniques, and soon Ayla was spending nearly all of her free time designing jewelry or thinking about beading patterns.
As luck would have it, as Ayla's beading hobby started to take off, the owner of the bead store Ayla had been frequenting decided to retire. Was it karma or kismet that drew Ayla to beading? We don't know for sure, but within a few short months Ayla had resigned from her day job and taken over the lease of the beading store.
She created her own line of jewelry, Ayla's Own, which was soon featured in the Art Institute of Chicago and Field Museum Gift Shops, and well as numerous publications including North Shore magazine, Women's Wear Daily, Chicago Tribune and Pioneer Press.
As luck would have it, as Ayla's beading hobby started to take off, the owner of the bead store Ayla had been frequenting decided to retire. Was it karma or kismet that drew Ayla to beading? We don't know for sure, but within a few short months Ayla had resigned from her day job and taken over the lease of the beading store.
She created her own line of jewelry, Ayla's Own, which was soon featured in the Art Institute of Chicago and Field Museum Gift Shops, and well as numerous publications including North Shore magazine, Women's Wear Daily, Chicago Tribune and Pioneer Press.
Services
Call (847) 328-4040 to schedule your class.
No refunds, cancellations or changes of date will be accepted unless approved by the instructor.
Class samples may be seen in the store.
Materials must be purchased prior to the beginning of class.
To register for any class, simply prepay at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled date of the class.
The team at Ayla's can also host a beading party for you and your friends.
You can hold the party at your place or you can bring the party to our store.
Whether it's a birthday celebration or a girl's night out; come and celebrate with us, walk away with your very own gorgeous jewelry!
No refunds, cancellations or changes of date will be accepted unless approved by the instructor.
Class samples may be seen in the store.
Materials must be purchased prior to the beginning of class.
To register for any class, simply prepay at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled date of the class.
The team at Ayla's can also host a beading party for you and your friends.
You can hold the party at your place or you can bring the party to our store.
Whether it's a birthday celebration or a girl's night out; come and celebrate with us, walk away with your very own gorgeous jewelry!
It's no secret - Ayla's Originals is a great place to bring your broken beads and bead-based jewelry pieces.
Our talented, experienced and patient staff will confer with you and make sure that your repair is done to your exacting expectations.
Ayla's wholesale customers receive what may be the best pricing deals anywhere.
To be considered for the wholesale program, and for more information please call our staff at 847.328.4040.
Our talented, experienced and patient staff will confer with you and make sure that your repair is done to your exacting expectations.
Ayla's wholesale customers receive what may be the best pricing deals anywhere.
To be considered for the wholesale program, and for more information please call our staff at 847.328.4040.
You have the guy, the ring, and the date.
All the details are falling into place as you plan the wedding of your dreams.
Whether you are having a black tie blowout downtown or eloping at City Hall, you want to share your happiness with your special pals.
What to do?
Bring your friends from forever and those standing up for you on your big day.
Perhaps you have a group of women who have mentored you in life, and you want to plan a special something with them before the wedding.
Are you looking for a bonding activity your future mother-in-law and sisters-in -law can do together with you and your Mom?
All the details are falling into place as you plan the wedding of your dreams.
Whether you are having a black tie blowout downtown or eloping at City Hall, you want to share your happiness with your special pals.
What to do?
Bring your friends from forever and those standing up for you on your big day.
Perhaps you have a group of women who have mentored you in life, and you want to plan a special something with them before the wedding.
Are you looking for a bonding activity your future mother-in-law and sisters-in -law can do together with you and your Mom?
We have a safe and fun plan to help you have a party with your friends - on Zoom so no physical contact, but plenty of fun to be had catching up with your besties, sharing ideas!
Merchandise is available for curbside pickup, shipping, or you can come into the store if you want (as long as we can stay open).
Merchandise is available for curbside pickup, shipping, or you can come into the store if you want (as long as we can stay open).
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