About the Me
Hi, I’m Andrea! Dog mom, wife, bead addict, and the heart behind Barkin’ Bs Beads. I share life with my four pups, Bertie, Bruce, Benny, and Bindi, and my husband of over 20 years, Mike. You may see Mike helping set up booths, lifting heavy things, and being the real MVP behind the scenes. They are who inspire most of my designs and keep things loud, furry, and full of love.
I’m big on rescuing pups and proudly work with North Texas Australian Shepherd Rescue and Texas Old English Sheepdog Rescue, because saving dogs is basically my love language.
By day, I’m a Recruitment Manager at UT Southwestern helping amazing people find careers they love (gotta fund the bead habit somehow). By nights and weekends, I’m crafting fun, one-of-a-kind accessories so you and your pup can show off your personality in style. I started making beads for fun and stayed for the people, I love meeting fellow dog lovers, spreading joy, and making everyone feel a little extra cute.