Thursday, November 26, 2009

It's X'mas season!!!

There's only about a month to X'mas!!
Do consider getting a unique gift for your loved ones....


All our products will come in organza bags. For the more expensive range of accessories (typically the necklaces), they will come in boxes. We also have some lovely boxes such as those below in varying sides. When ordering the accessories, do let us know your preference and we can deliver the presents in these boxes too... the boxes come in varying sizes and cost about $2 - $3 each. If you do trust us, you can leave it to us to select the most appropriate packaging (i.e. match the product size/type to the type of boxes to be used).


Edwina $32

This is a very unique piece (pardon the bad photography). It has 2 toggles with lovely flower design. Roses and leaves dangle from a thicker chain. If you un-do both toggles, you have a simple straight chain as below:

And viola! You can actually wear the thicker chain as a bracelet! Just imagine roses and leaves sashaying either on your waist or your neck...








Esmeralda $52


Sometimes, what ideas we started out with may evolve into something totally different as long as we keep our minds open...

The jade donut was one of my spoils from a trip in Hong Kong. I bought a few pieces in varying shades, thickness and size. Was wondering what to do with them and decided to try to put them in a trendy light... Jade is often perceived as old-fashion.... but some of them are simply so lovely! However, in the midst of crafting this piece, I ran into some minor issues of fitting in the filigee. As such, the idea evolved into something still traditional, but with a twist of modern look.

Aventurine beads, Swarovski pearls and elongated Czech glass beads form the length of necklace. As the main focus is the jade pendant, I've made this necklace the length of something similar to a choker so that it sits higher on the collar bone. Ending with a dragonfly toggle, the jade donut shows a soothing green colour with some translucency.

Isabella $20

Imported bluish-greenish flower balls with intricate design...Crystal rings... Blue glass brios...
A refreshing combination yet looking sweet at the same time...

Wine Glass Charms ($18 for set of 6, $24 for set of 10)

As with the angels, re-launching this series of wine-glass charms for the festive season!

Been to quite a no. of parties.. and the sad thing is, with so many guests, the glasses do get mixed up after awhile. What better gift for him (& of coz for her too) if he likes to entertain or appreciate wines?

Rodium hoops to ensure that they are more lasting and do not rust that easily, multi-faceted colourful acrylic beads and of coz, a different charm on each to ensure individuality.
The acrylic beads look really pretty when light falls on them (or through them)!

The charms from the top left down:
1) Cat, 2) Lady's hat, 3) Holly, 4) Strawberry, 5) Bicycle, 6) Heart, 7) Sandal, 8) Butterfly, 9) Pacifier. (Click on the pic to see details of charms.)


I do have some more charms and acrylic beads of different colours.. However, I'm unable to post all up.. So this is just a sample.. for each set ordered, I'll ensure that the charms are all different with various matching colour combinations. Some charms will be unisex, masculine or feminine to cater to all the guests! :))

Wine Glass Charms II ($18 for set of 6; $24 for set of 10)


Another version of wine glass charms. Instead of using transparent colourful acrylic beads, this version comes with solid coloured beads with a pearly sheen.. to create a classic look... and of coz, a more christmassy look.. :)
From the top left:
1) Knot design (sorry..not sure what is this type of knot called);
2) Heart with the words "made with love";
3) Floral frame;
4) Another version of butterfly;
5) Heart-shaped lock;
6) Small snowflake;
7) Round "sun face" medallion;
8) Floral medal with swirl in the middle;
9) Heart with designs around it
8) Holly leaf
There are other charms that I've.. inclusive of Xmas boot, fish bone, cap, another version of snowflake, etc. However, not posted as too many. As with previous wine glass charms posted up, will ensure there's a fair mix. However, the choice to be made is actually the beads: pls state preference of Transparent acrylic beads or Pearly opaque beads.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Raphaelle $22


Another ring with a filigee frame, adjustable with a lovely turquoise flower and a Swarovski pearl in its centre. A sweet blue faceted crystal drops from the ring.

Paeon $20


I love Greek mythology. As such, this piece is named after Paeon. I got the inspiration as I was thinking of the peony... the clay flower here looks just like the magnificent flower.
The peony is named after Paeon or Paean, a student of Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine and healing. Asclepius became jealous of his pupil; Zeus saved Paeon from the wrath of Asclepius by turning him into the peony flower.

The beautiful ring is actually a bronze filigee ring, with the flower as the centre-piece and a lovely bronze-encrusted crystal dangles from the ring, adding to its charm and grace. This is an adjustable ring.



Damask $18 (SOLD OUT)


Another rose creation... two clay roses sitting in the centre with crystals flanking them. Hanging from a slender filigee and accompanied by 2 purplish Swarovski pearls... Sweet....

Rosa Centifolia $24


Rosa Centifolia - (lit. hundred leaved/petaled rose; syn. R. gallica var. centifolia (L.) Regel), the provence rose or cabbage rose or Rose de Mai is a hybrid rose developed by Dutch rose breeders in the period between the 1600s and the 1800s, possibly earlier. It is a complex hybrid.
I personally like the above bracelet a lot. Made up of a bronze chain, a heart-shaped and arrow toggle, with a translucent bead of the "fire" colour.. and of course, the centre piece - a reddish, pinkish rose set in a bronze pendant. A piece that is simple, vintage-looking, striking and graceful all rolled into one.
The picture speaks for itself.....

Angels HP Accessories $10


Re-launching the Angel HP accessories for the X'mas season....
Made from Swarvoski components, each piece is different and put together with much love and attention to the colour combination. They are great for keepsakes or as gifts to friends and colleagues for the upcoming festive season. :)

The picture above shows various colours of the angel wings, holding either a metal rose or a white/blue crystal. (Pls click on the pic for a larger view.)
Each angel is about 2cm in height, excluding the handphone strap that comes with it. And each angel will come with a little organza gift bag.

When ordering your angel(s), if you have any favourite combination of colours for the wings, "hands" and/or centre piece, so let us know. If not, we will be more than happy to provide a surprise in the colour combination.
The following prices will apply:
- 1 to 2 pcs: $10 each
- 3 to 5 pcs: $9 each
- 6 pcs & above: $8 each

Monday, November 2, 2009

Lanyard

Bored with the usual office lanyard? How about a beaded one that could also double up as an accessory?

This is a simple one that I made using seed beads and glass pearls. But really, there are endless possibilities...you can use glass beads, pearls, wooden beads, crystals.
These are great as practical gifts too. Do drop me a line if you are interested. The cost would vary with the materials used.

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Christmas came a little early this year...

Went on a little trip to Japan this year and bought some jewellery parts and findings there. I barely scratched the surface of the many many beading shops there. Would love to go back there one day to buy more stuff.

This little guy was one of my finds there. Did it up as simple mis-matched dangly pair of earrings. No prizes for guessing what I would be wearing to this year's Christmas parties/events :)

Janette $16

Handmade clay rosettes with baby pink centres wired to light blue brios. Perfect for a garden themed party :)