HHPmom,
you should't worry about ordering from Catherine! I've just ordered from her a white ripple strand, and she offers also other shipping methods. The quicker methods are more expensive, but I've got my last order in Austria within a week! I've got my first order - sent by registered post - within 3 weeks, but it was here in Austria within 3 days, the customs clearance took 2,5 week! Isn't it incredible?