We all know that change is good, but to some degree, we resist it. We grow accustomed to the comfort of the familiar and the ease of an established routine. However, when the BeadStyle staff found out about our Web site redesign, we all welcomed it with open arms. As much as we liked the old site, we were ready for something new and updated that would better reflect the magazine.

I think it’s safe to say that we are all happy with the results. The new design is hip and fun — just what we were going for. And in addition to a new look, we also have some new features that we think you’ll enjoy. The following are some of my favorites:

• Gemstone Spotlight: This popular column from the magazine is now available on our Web site.

• Subscriber Gallery: Now subscribers can post their work on the Web site. Registered members can view the images and post comments.

• BeadStyle Forum: BeadStyle magazine now has its own forum. You can post questions, view members’ work, or simply talk about beads and jewelry making.

I hope that you enjoy the new site. If you take some time to explore, you’ll discover some other new features too. Which one is your favorite? Which one is the most helpful?