tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-169618712024-03-13T18:12:53.456+08:00Welcome to the wonderful and sparkly world of Blingalicious!Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10813464457603962764noreply@blogger.comBlogger602125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16961871.post-22115391535280391132008-01-01T02:21:00.000+08:002008-01-01T02:26:56.783+08:00Happy 2008!Here's wishing everyone all the very best for 2008!<br /><br />THANK YOU for your support in 2007, for your encouragement and good wishes.<br /><br />I hope to get back into the swing of Blingalicious things in February. Right now, I'm taking a Bling break and focusing on being a new mommy (BEST thing in the world).<br /><br />I'll continue to post occasional updates on Bling Baby, so come visit once in a while :))Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10813464457603962764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16961871.post-70775378220694387932007-12-07T22:34:00.000+08:002008-12-10T09:22:08.009+08:00In The Past Six Weeks ...... We became parents for the first time when we welcomed a beautiful little darling girl (with a stroooonng set of lungs) into our lives. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141240030541609122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/R1lakX1zeKI/AAAAAAAAA6A/o7hgIy4Iaso/s200/Bling-JustBorn.jpg" border="0" />We didn't have a name for her for quite a while! So we called her "baby," "little rascal" or "tinkerbelle". Her feet were so little, none of the booties or socks we had would fit. Ditto for the rest of her clothes.<br /><br /><div><div><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141240228110104754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/R1lav31zeLI/AAAAAAAAA6I/Y83g0ryzdU0/s200/Bling-HappyFeet.jpg" border="0" />But she played, ate ... <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141241130053236930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/R1lbkX1zeMI/AAAAAAAAA6Q/iX0c2a62Ce0/s200/Bling-Smile3.jpg" border="0" />... pooped (the pic below shows the face she makes when she makes her diaper dirty!) ...</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141241885967481042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/R1lcQX1zeNI/AAAAAAAAA6Y/NdZqb_yS7PY/s200/Bling-GoingPotty.jpg" border="0" />... WAILED her head off now and again (she still brings the roof down with her cries) ...<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141242388478654690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/R1lctn1zeOI/AAAAAAAAA6g/ELT0gP2lxDw/s200/Bling-Waaaah.jpg" border="0" />.... slept ... <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141242972594206962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/R1ldPn1zePI/AAAAAAAAA6o/kBXeBvKRyws/s200/Bling-FaveSleepingPosition.jpg" border="0" />... made faces ...</div><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141243634019170562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/R1ld2H1zeQI/AAAAAAAAA6w/pKdWAWGSoRI/s200/Bling-MakingFaces.jpg" border="0" />... and GREW!!! At birth, she was just 2.57kg. At her one-month checkup, she hit the scales at 3.9kg :-))<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141245678423603474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/R1lftH1zeRI/AAAAAAAAA64/refc5lDCLUM/s200/Bling-DoubleChin.jpg" border="0" />Oh, and she finally got a name too. We now call her Kiara, which is the Anglicised version of the Italian "Chiara" which means "Bright". Her Chinese name means "lively, active mind". She's the love of our lives!</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141246902489282850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/R1lg0X1zeSI/AAAAAAAAA7A/DCtdRSpT5ac/s200/Bling-Smile4.jpg" border="0" />So much changes in six short weeks, doesn't it?Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10813464457603962764noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16961871.post-91687469220778191952007-11-01T21:57:00.000+08:002008-12-10T09:22:08.075+08:00Announcing the Arrival of ...<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5127873305264706066" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/Ryndmj2C0hI/AAAAAAAAA5w/7xtCXXtFTa4/s200/BlingBaby.jpg" border="0" />... Little Bling-Baby (we have not named her yet)!<br /><br />Our dream come true made a dramatic entrance into the world last Friday, 26th October 2007 in an emergency c-section. She weighed in at a petite 2.57kg in weight and 48cm in length.<br /><br />Both baby and momma are doing just fine although momma is waging a losing battle with fatigue :))<br /><br />Sorry for not answering e-mails or posting your comments. Will get down to both once baby and momma get into a rhythm ... we're still figuring each other out :))<br /><br />PS. Pic above was taken today, after baby had a bath. She's an alert and ACTIVE baby!Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10813464457603962764noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16961871.post-10004975032788457542007-09-11T22:13:00.000+08:002007-09-11T22:15:45.399+08:00Oh, The Fatigue!Sorry, everyone. The fatigue is taking over my body and production is slowing to a crawwwwlll.<br /><br />I'll post when I can so thank you for your patience.Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10813464457603962764noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16961871.post-63348561289938604112007-09-11T21:50:00.000+08:002007-09-11T22:03:36.040+08:00Remembering September 11thAt the southern tip of Manhatten is Battery Park City, an apartment complex near the twin towers and a hop skip and jump away from Wall Street.<br /><br />That was where my sweetie lived when he spent a few years working @ 111 Wall Street. Every day, he would pass the World Trade Center and when I visited, we rode up and down the elevators and shopped in the basement stores.<br /><br />Four years before September 11th 2001, he returned to Singapore for good. I cannot imagine how different life would be if he had stayed; if he had taken the same route to work he normally did.<br /><br />It was hardly a close shave, but the events of September 11th 2001 reminded us that life is short and unpredictable. We can either focus on the bad and the horrific or on how the human spirit triumphs over adversity.Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10813464457603962764noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16961871.post-37084856537294801212007-09-06T10:39:00.000+08:002008-12-10T09:22:08.565+08:00Still a Work-In-Progress - You're BeautifulAt last, the fatigue and baby prep is catching up and creation is slowing down .... aaaccckkk! And I've had a number of night-time teleconferences too, which eats into creation time. So, sorry, everyone for the slow pace of updates.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/Rt9pAuAYo3I/AAAAAAAAA5Q/Jm6L1YpjgwI/s1600-h/WIP-YoureBeautiful.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5106915963531993970" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/Rt9pAuAYo3I/AAAAAAAAA5Q/Jm6L1YpjgwI/s320/WIP-YoureBeautiful.jpg" border="0" /></a>Here is this week's second Geisha Inspiration Pendant. </div><div></div><div></div><div>As you can see, it's a work-in-progress but I thought to share anyway so you can see where this is going :-))</div><div></div><br /><div>Because the image is so pretty, I did very little with it save add some text at the bottom. </div><div></div><br /><div>"Beautiful" refers not only to that which is pleasing to the eye on the physical plane, but beauty on the inside as well. </div><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/Rt9pnOAYo4I/AAAAAAAAA5Y/j7UHMvttD3g/s1600-h/WIP-YoureBeauitful2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5106916624956957570" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/Rt9pnOAYo4I/AAAAAAAAA5Y/j7UHMvttD3g/s200/WIP-YoureBeauitful2.jpg" border="0" /></a>I'm still searching for a suitable quote for the reverse of the pendant, which is currently decorated with real Japanese origami paper.</div><div></div><div></div><div><br />I would love to put a Maya Angelou poem (Phenomenal Woman) there, but there isn't enough space and there are copyright issues to think about too :-)) </div><div></div><div></div><div><br />For the necklace portion, I'm thinking that pearls should make an appearance somewhere. </div><div></div><div></div><div><br />Hmmmm ... let's see where this goes!<br /><br /></div><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div>Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10813464457603962764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16961871.post-171130504788598642007-09-04T11:07:00.000+08:002008-12-10T09:22:09.147+08:00Set Your Course (SGD$50/USD$30.30)<span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;">Bling-mix: Freshwater Pearls, Pressed Czech Glass Flowers, Swarovski Crystals</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;">Bling "hardware": Bronzetone metal frame & glass; Bronzetone chain & clasp</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#ffff33;">Dimensions: Pendant measures 3 inches long; Necklace portion is 18 inches long</span> </span><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtzMseAYo0I/AAAAAAAAA44/iSm7Y35G-5A/s1600-h/SetYrCourse1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5106181141872288578" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtzMseAYo0I/AAAAAAAAA44/iSm7Y35G-5A/s320/SetYrCourse1.jpg" border="0" /></a>Lovely geishas take centrestage for the rest of the week and here is the first of the geisha inspiration pendants.<br /><br />This demure Japanese beauty holds an adorable pooch in her arms. The message both have for the new pendant owner is: "Set Your Course."<br /><br />Flip the pendant to the back and you'll see real Japanese Origami paper.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtzOBeAYo1I/AAAAAAAAA5A/bK3mMQBNzPM/s1600-h/SetYrCourse2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5106182602161169234" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtzOBeAYo1I/AAAAAAAAA5A/bK3mMQBNzPM/s200/SetYrCourse2.jpg" border="0" /></a>And the inspirational message continues.<br /><br />It reads: "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams."<br /><br />Decorating the pendant are dangles of white pressed Czech glass flowers, milky blue Swarovski crystals and a pink opal.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtzOvuAYo2I/AAAAAAAAA5I/aIUs3PrK2yk/s1600-h/SetYrCourse3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5106183396730119010" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtzOvuAYo2I/AAAAAAAAA5I/aIUs3PrK2yk/s200/SetYrCourse3.jpg" border="0" /></a>I chose the flowers because they remind me (even though they don't really look like them at all) of cherry blossoms! Hahahaha.<br /><br />The "cherry blossom" theme continues on to the necklace portion of the creation and I've also added some freshwater pearls because they looked pretty together.<br /><br />[<a href="mailto:blingmail@yahoo.com.sg">Send BlingMail</a>]Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10813464457603962764noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16961871.post-20360022474148413052007-09-03T14:24:00.000+08:002008-12-10T09:22:09.365+08:00Dragonfly Love (Exclusive to 3A Gurl)<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtupcOAYoyI/AAAAAAAAA4o/0RG8GCkJ30Q/s1600-h/AzDragonfly3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5105860904815731490" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtupcOAYoyI/AAAAAAAAA4o/0RG8GCkJ30Q/s320/AzDragonfly3.jpg" border="0" /></a>HAPPY BIRTHDAY 3A GURL!!!!!!!<br /><br />May all your birthday wishes come true and may you always have love in your heart and good food in the tummy ... hahhahahha!<br /><br />Hope you don't mind me showing off your necklace and bracelet set which was specially made for you, using the some of your stash :-))<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/Rtup0eAYozI/AAAAAAAAA4w/p0eBdlf84yk/s1600-h/AzDragonfly2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5105861321427559218" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/Rtup0eAYozI/AAAAAAAAA4w/p0eBdlf84yk/s200/AzDragonfly2.jpg" border="0" /></a>I thought the creamy pearls would set off the brass dragonfly and inspiration charm very nicely.<br /><br />And in keeping with the warm theme, I added bronzite beads and green freshwater pearls.<br /><br />Enjoy!!!Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10813464457603962764noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16961871.post-25241021812280293232007-09-03T14:15:00.000+08:002008-12-10T09:22:09.569+08:00Fiona's Kitty (Not For Sale)Oh what a lovely weekend!<br /><br />We celebrated my dad's birthday, celebrated another birthday of a good friend and met up with my darling bellydance teacher who's back from London for a short break. Reconnecting with people you love is really good for the soul :-))<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/Rtune-AYowI/AAAAAAAAA4Y/3WfNC8u1MWE/s1600-h/FionasKitty1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5105858753037116162" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/Rtune-AYowI/AAAAAAAAA4Y/3WfNC8u1MWE/s320/FionasKitty1.jpg" border="0" /></a>Here is something I made for Fiona.<br /><br />She adores cats, has some of her own and so it made sense to give her an Inspiration Pendant with a kitty on it. I just love the curious expression on the cat's face!<br /><br />Accenting the pendant is a simple brass charm which says "inspire". I chose it because that is what Fiona does -- she inspires those around her.<br /><br />She's now *this* close to earning her Masters in a field where she will continue to help and inspire people with difficulties.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtuoNeAYoxI/AAAAAAAAA4g/Id8RgnV2Xt4/s1600-h/FionasKitty2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5105859551901033234" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtuoNeAYoxI/AAAAAAAAA4g/Id8RgnV2Xt4/s200/FionasKitty2.jpg" border="0" /></a>I could never do what she does; i don't know where she finds the energy and endless resources of empathy.<br /><br />At the back of the pendant is this quote: "Shoot for the moon; even if you miss, you'll land among the stars".Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10813464457603962764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16961871.post-77734695118926175532007-08-31T14:16:00.000+08:002008-12-10T09:22:10.102+08:00Ear-ring Addict's MOD SQUAD!Groovy, baby!<br /><br />When I first set eyes on her, I knew I had to have her and so, I contacted the <a href="http://www.earringaddict.blogspot.com/"><u>Ear-ring Addict</a></u>. Then on Wednesday, a package arrived:<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104745033657524914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/Rteyj-AYorI/AAAAAAAAA3w/6G9GR2APYN4/s320/ModSquad1.jpg" border="0" />Was she here already? Only a day had gone by! And what were the mysterious bumps that could be felt through the padded envelope???<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104745407319679682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/Rtey5uAYosI/AAAAAAAAA34/R6wiqR9NbFo/s320/ModSquad2.jpg" border="0" /> And there she was ... with a sweet note and PREZZIES! OH MY GOSH!!! WHAT A SURPRISE!!! Thank you so much Dawne, for your generosity which made me all misty-eyed. {{{hugs}}}<br /><div></div><br /><div>And here, everyone, is the MOD SQUAD. Do check out Dawne's other groovy, mojo-infused creations at <a href="http://www.earringaddict.blogspot.com/">http://www.earringaddict.blogspot.com/</a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104746661450130162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/Rte0CuAYovI/AAAAAAAAA4Q/Au5WoyeJj4Y/s320/ModSquad3.jpg" border="0" /></div>Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10813464457603962764noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16961871.post-15953132542528412122007-08-31T13:51:00.000+08:002008-12-10T09:22:10.523+08:00Courage (SGD$45/USD$27.30) - RESERVED<span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;">Bling-mix: Coral and Freshwater Pearl Beads</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;">Bling "hardware": Bronzetone Metal Frame with Glass; Bronzetone Metal Chain</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;">Dimensions: Pendant measures 1 1/2 inches long; Chain is 18 inches long</span><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtetXOAYooI/AAAAAAAAA3Y/euW2WQAxj6A/s1600-h/Courage1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104739317056053890" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtetXOAYooI/AAAAAAAAA3Y/euW2WQAxj6A/s320/Courage1.jpg" border="0" /></a>And here is "Courage" in its final form :-)<br /><br />I decided to keep things relatively simple to keep the focus on the image of the gorgeous woman with the slightly pensive expression (it's all in the eyes ... oh, those eyes).<br /><br />Beads of red coral and warm sunshine gold freshwater pearl are the only accents and the colour scheme continues on in the necklace portion as well.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtetrOAYopI/AAAAAAAAA3g/d8II4dNTI9o/s1600-h/Courage2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104739660653437586" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtetrOAYopI/AAAAAAAAA3g/d8II4dNTI9o/s200/Courage2.jpg" border="0" /></a>The inspirational quote by e e cummings at the back of the pendant reads: "it takes courage to grow up and turn out to be who you really are".<br /><br />I LOVE this quote. I love that it reminds us to be true to oneself and be ourselves instead of trying to be someone else.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtexIeAYoqI/AAAAAAAAA3o/9FcxV1ikFNo/s1600-h/Courage3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104743461699494562" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtexIeAYoqI/AAAAAAAAA3o/9FcxV1ikFNo/s200/Courage3.jpg" border="0" /></a>It's a life lesson I hope I'm able to pass on to the little one. When I was growing up, I remember wishing I were this person or that person or had these features or that features or had this talent or that talent.<br /><br />But as life taught its lessons, I became more and more comfortable in my own skin and have learnt to explore what I'm good at or what I like to do. And it has been a really good learning journey so far!<br /><br />Yeah, there are times I still wish things were different about me, but on the whole, I'm learning that it's best to be just you.Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10813464457603962764noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16961871.post-77848917684691629222007-08-30T10:12:00.000+08:002008-12-10T09:22:10.980+08:00Still a work-in-progress - CourageIt has been a busy couple of days, with night-time teleconferences and all, so I've not had the time to complete this piece yet, as I promised the Blingalicious Pendant Alert subscribers I would ... sorry!<br /><br />But this is what the pendant looks like for now. Here is the front:<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104311250550563426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtYoCeAYomI/AAAAAAAAA3I/D1upPi-5XDg/s320/WIP-Courage1.jpg" border="0" /><br />And here is the back (LOVE the quote):<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104311534018404978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtYoS-AYonI/AAAAAAAAA3Q/-pOxWbFukWs/s320/WIP-Courage2.jpg" border="0" /> Frame is bronzetone metal and the image is protected in glass. Pendant measures about 1 1/2 inches square.<br /><br />PS. I'm a little slow on the e-mail front too, forgive me. I'll reply to your messages today.Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10813464457603962764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16961871.post-51749110993210410922007-08-29T10:04:00.000+08:002008-12-10T09:22:11.330+08:00Believe, Dare - SOLD<span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;"><strong>Bling-mix</strong>: Faceted Rondelles of Iolite, Peridot, Citrine and Garnet</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;"><strong>Bling "hardware"</strong>: Brass (nickel-free) "Believe" Charm, Brasstone metal Chain & Clasp</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;"><strong>Dimensions</strong>: I need to find my missing ruler! (But estimated length of pendant is about 1 1/2 inches)</span><br /><div><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtTWK-AYoiI/AAAAAAAAA2o/kBKatcJ38tA/s1600-h/DareBelieve1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103939761649263138" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtTWK-AYoiI/AAAAAAAAA2o/kBKatcJ38tA/s320/DareBelieve1.jpg" border="0" /></a>Ta-da! Here is another glitzy, glamourous exuberant showgirl from decades ago. </div><div></div><div><br />She stretches her arms out boldly and shows off her colourful, dingle-dangly costume of red, gold & green.</div><div></div><div></div><div><br />While creating this pendant, she glam diva showgirl demanded that extravagance be the order of the day and so flourishes of wirework with complements of semi-precious gemstones in <strong><span style="color:#ffff33;">citrine</span></strong>, <strong><span style="color:#ffff33;">garnet</span></strong>, <span style="color:#ffff33;">peridot</span> and <span style="color:#ffff33;"><strong>iolite</strong></span> glam up the image. </div><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtTW1OAYokI/AAAAAAAAA24/TVk0G9xxveA/s1600-h/DareBelieve2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103940487498736194" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtTW1OAYokI/AAAAAAAAA24/TVk0G9xxveA/s200/DareBelieve2.jpg" border="0" /></a>Wirework is in both brasstone <strong><span style="color:#ffff33;">artistic wire</span></strong> as well as <strong><span style="color:#ffff33;">14K gold-filled wire</span></strong>.<br /></div><div>Her message: "Believe". And when you turn the pendant around, the supporting theme is "Dare". </div><div></div><div></div><div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtTW8uAYolI/AAAAAAAAA3A/GdPcKc29drE/s1600-h/DareBelieve3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103940616347755090" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtTW8uAYolI/AAAAAAAAA3A/GdPcKc29drE/s200/DareBelieve3.jpg" border="0" /></a>So interpret the sentiments whatever way you like -- Dare to Believe in Your Dreams, Belive & Dare & Make It Happen ...<br /></div><div><br />Pendant comes on an 18-inch brasstone chain with toggle clasp (not shown). </div><div></div><div><br />[<a href="mailto:blingmail@yahoo.com.sg">Send BlingMail</a>]</div></div>Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10813464457603962764noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16961871.post-58573614847822408352007-08-28T10:57:00.000+08:002008-12-10T09:22:12.160+08:00A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes - SOLD<span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;"><strong>Bling-mix</strong>: Garnet Beads, Faceted Peridot Rondelles<br /><strong>Bling "hardware"</strong>: Lead-free Pewter Angel Wings Charm; Nickel-free Brass "Dream" Charm<br /><strong>Dimensions</strong>: Pendant measures about 6cm (approx 2 1/2 inches) in length<br /></span><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtOQ6uAYoeI/AAAAAAAAA2I/D9pCh4TrCtM/s1600-h/ADream1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103582141197361634" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtOQ6uAYoeI/AAAAAAAAA2I/D9pCh4TrCtM/s320/ADream1.jpg" border="0" /></a>I woke up with this song in my head -- it's a tune from an old Disney Cinderella (or was it Sleeping Beauty?) cartoon, if I'm not mistaken: "A dream is a wish your heart makes/When you're fast asleep/In dreams you will lose your heartaches/Whatever you wish for, you keep ... "<br /><br />And so I named this creation after some of the lyrics.<br /><br />The pendant features a vintage image of a rose in bloom.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtORE-AYofI/AAAAAAAAA2Q/lbjqVMon50s/s1600-h/ADream2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103582317291020786" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtORE-AYofI/AAAAAAAAA2Q/lbjqVMon50s/s200/ADream2.jpg" border="0" /></a>At the top, a little brass charm reads "dream" and it has accents of garnet (to represent the heart's deepest desires) and peridot (to represent the fact that dreams can grow into something real).<br /><br />At the bottom are angel wings, to help your dreams take flight.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtORU-AYogI/AAAAAAAAA2Y/QXYXONw-Uuk/s1600-h/ADream3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103582592168927746" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtORU-AYogI/AAAAAAAAA2Y/QXYXONw-Uuk/s200/ADream3.jpg" border="0" /></a>They're in the shape of a heart too, to reflect the heart's deepest desires.<br /><br />Aaaaaaaaahhhh! I'm turning into a hapless, sappy thing :-))<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtORrOAYohI/AAAAAAAAA2g/LmeJ3c0k-qk/s1600-h/ADream4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103582974421017106" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtORrOAYohI/AAAAAAAAA2g/LmeJ3c0k-qk/s200/ADream4.jpg" border="0" /></a>Pendant measures about 6cm or 2 1/2 inches long and instead of a chain, I've used a deep bottle green velvet ribbon.<br /><br />[<a href="mailto:blingmail@yahoo.com.sg">Send BlingMail</a>]Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10813464457603962764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16961871.post-90784682099164927592007-08-27T10:50:00.000+08:002008-12-10T09:22:12.827+08:00Leap! (SGD$37/USD$22.40) RESERVED<span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;">Bling-mix: Carnelian bead and Swarovski crystal</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;">Bling "hardware": Brass (nickel-free) butterfly charm; Chain is bronzetone metal</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;">Dimensions: Pendant is almost 6 cm long; Necklace is 18 inches long</span><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtI_c-AYoaI/AAAAAAAAA1o/__vqc1imICI/s1600-h/Leap1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103211094677692834" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtI_c-AYoaI/AAAAAAAAA1o/__vqc1imICI/s320/Leap1.jpg" border="0" /></a>Look out for more creations with vintage-look showgirls as I managed to get my hands on a bunch of images of the sassy ladies. </div><div></div><div></div><div><br />Here is the first of the images and I just could not resist playing around with sandpaper and ink to give it an even more weathered look.<br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtI_m-AYobI/AAAAAAAAA1w/KIXzIFHl3RY/s1600-h/Leap2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103211266476384690" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtI_m-AYobI/AAAAAAAAA1w/KIXzIFHl3RY/s200/Leap2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I then preserved the image with multiple layers of matt glaze which took a lot of patience (not my strong suit) because you have to wait for each coat to dry before applying the next. </div><div></div><div></div><div><br />The spunky lady is clad in a two-piece turquoise and yellow outfit (tame by today's standards) and sports an interesting headpiece. </div><div></div><div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtJAReAYocI/AAAAAAAAA14/wprGtOYXgCo/s1600-h/Leap3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103211996620825026" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtJAReAYocI/AAAAAAAAA14/wprGtOYXgCo/s200/Leap3.jpg" border="0" /></a>In keeping with the showgirl theme of being bold and daring, I chose a quote I hope captures that can-do spirit. </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><br />The back reads: "<strong><span style="color:#ffff33;">Leap and the net will appear</span></strong>". </div><div></div><div><br />It's a Japanese proverb about taking chances.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtJAlOAYodI/AAAAAAAAA2A/lWnjdW-OJUI/s1600-h/Leap4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103212335923241426" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtJAlOAYodI/AAAAAAAAA2A/lWnjdW-OJUI/s200/Leap4.jpg" border="0" /></a>Accents are kept relatively simple -- just a brass (nickel-free) butterfly charm with little danglies of carnelian and Swarovski crystal. </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><br />[<a href="mailto:blingmail@yahoo.com.sg">Send BlingMail</a>]</div>Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10813464457603962764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16961871.post-8822200692025958102007-08-27T10:32:00.000+08:002008-12-10T09:22:13.496+08:00A Will Finds A Way - SOLD<span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;">Bling-mix: Garnet Beads</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;">Bling "hardware": 14K Gold-filled Leaf Charms & little bead; High-quality Enamel Ladybird charm from the US; Bronzetone chain and clasp</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;">Dimensions: Chain is 18 inches long; pendant is about 6.5cm long (a little longer than 2 1/2 inches)</span><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtI5i-AYoXI/AAAAAAAAA1Q/YKWxChrQkOA/s1600-h/AWillWay1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103204600687141234" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtI5i-AYoXI/AAAAAAAAA1Q/YKWxChrQkOA/s320/AWillWay1.jpg" border="0" /></a>I've begun experimenting with different materials for pendants and here is one example. It looks substantial, but in reality, it's very light.<br /><br />In the front is a pretty image of cheerful crimson and russet blooms set amidst lush greenery.<br /><br />I don't know my flowers, but these look like what I imagine poppies to look like :)<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtI51eAYoYI/AAAAAAAAA1Y/o98FpwhCWoE/s1600-h/AWillWay2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103204918514721154" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtI51eAYoYI/AAAAAAAAA1Y/o98FpwhCWoE/s200/AWillWay2.jpg" border="0" /></a>At the back, the inspirational message reads: "A Will Finds A Way."<br /><br />This message resonates with me personally too because it reminds me to MAKE things happen instead of sitting back and waiting for things to happen.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtI66uAYoZI/AAAAAAAAA1g/1dLI49_oYbA/s1600-h/AWillWay3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103206108220662162" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtI66uAYoZI/AAAAAAAAA1g/1dLI49_oYbA/s200/AWillWay3.jpg" border="0" /></a>I fnd that too often, some of us become passive participants in this journey of life that we forget that we have to power to change things, to make things happen.<br /><br />So really, i should stop about how messy the house is and get to cleaning already! Oh boy ... complaining is sooo much easier than wielding the vaccum cleaner and mop .... Hahahhahahhaha!<br /><br />[<a href="mailto:blingmail@yahoo.com.sg">Send BlingMail</a>]Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10813464457603962764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16961871.post-53379022057851100922007-08-27T10:15:00.000+08:002008-12-10T09:22:13.936+08:00Laugh Often, Love Much - SOLD<span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;">Bling "hardware": Wirework in 14K gold-fill and artistic wire, Bronze-tone frame with glass, bronze-tone chain with clasp</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;">Dimensions: Necklace is 18 inches; Pendant is 1 1/2 inches long</span><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtI1A-AYoUI/AAAAAAAAA04/ascHqQOJw9E/s1600-h/LaughOftenFront.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103199618525077826" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtI1A-AYoUI/AAAAAAAAA04/ascHqQOJw9E/s320/LaughOftenFront.jpg" border="0" /></a>The little saying on the front of this pendant kind of reflects my attitude towards life right now -- <strong><span style="color:#ffff33;">Laugh Often, Love Much</span></strong>.<br /><br />After all, life is just way too short to spend time feeling bitter, unhappy or just plain fretful about the past and worried about the future.<br /><br />Anyyyyyways, I decided to continue playing with the retro divas and this is one of my fave images.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtI1ZuAYoVI/AAAAAAAAA1A/hZXkbyKOQfM/s1600-h/LaughOftenBack.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103200043726840146" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtI1ZuAYoVI/AAAAAAAAA1A/hZXkbyKOQfM/s200/LaughOftenBack.jpg" border="0" /></a>She sports a sunny yellow flower in her hair and has the most glam dark red lips!<br /><br />At the back, the inspirational message reads: <strong><span style="color:#ffff33;">Nothing Good Was Ever Achieved Without Enthusiasm</span></strong>". Nice reminder!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtI2AOAYoWI/AAAAAAAAA1I/zBLKrmT4aZk/s1600-h/LaughOftenChain.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103200705151803746" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtI2AOAYoWI/AAAAAAAAA1I/zBLKrmT4aZk/s200/LaughOftenChain.jpg" border="0" /></a>A subtle flourish of wirework in 14K gold-fill and artistic wire is the only embellishment dressing up this pendant which comes with a matching bronzetone chain.<br /><br />[<a href="mailto:blingmail@yahoo.com.sg">Send BlingMail</a>]Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10813464457603962764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16961871.post-5400172365019659582007-08-25T19:29:00.000+08:002008-12-10T09:22:14.419+08:00Sweet Geisha - SOLD<span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;">Bling-mix: Pink Opal, Pressed Czech Glass Flower, Swarovski Pearls </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;">Bling "hardware": Chain is 14K gold-plated</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;">Dimensions: Pendant measures a little over 5.5cm; Necklace is 18 inches long</span><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtATBuAYoQI/AAAAAAAAA0Y/pmu_yeTxpsc/s1600-h/SweetGeisha1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5102599298061213954" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtATBuAYoQI/AAAAAAAAA0Y/pmu_yeTxpsc/s320/SweetGeisha1.jpg" border="0" /></a>Here is the first of the geisha pendants available for sale. This one is clad in a pink kimono with an orange and blue obi.<br /></div><br /><div>She looks demurely to the side and avoids a direct gaze at the camera which may be considered rude. </div><div></div><br /><div>Carrying on the Japanese theme are white pressed Czech glass flowers which are supposed to represent sakura (cherry-blossoms). </div><div></div><div><br />A Pink Opal bead and Swarovski pearls gently pick up the theme. </div><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtAUmuAYoTI/AAAAAAAAA0w/5lFo56oR9VQ/s1600-h/SweetGeisha3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5102601033228001586" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtAUmuAYoTI/AAAAAAAAA0w/5lFo56oR9VQ/s200/SweetGeisha3.jpg" border="0" /></a>The text behind the geisha is an image from a Japanese dictionary :)) </div><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtAUAOAYoRI/AAAAAAAAA0g/FI0FEm1YLkU/s1600-h/SweetGeisha2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5102600371803037970" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtAUAOAYoRI/AAAAAAAAA0g/FI0FEm1YLkU/s200/SweetGeisha2.jpg" border="0" /></a>This pendant comes with an 18-inch gold-plated (14K) chain. </div><div></div><br /><div>[<a href="mailto:blingmail@yahoo.com.sg">Send BlingMail</a>]</div>Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10813464457603962764noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16961871.post-5470877098265027462007-08-25T19:18:00.000+08:002008-12-10T09:22:15.167+08:00Mei Li (SGD$37/USD22.40)<span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;">Bling-mix: Garnets Beads, Citrine Rondelles and Carved Rose made of Mystery Stone (possibly dyed agate)</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;">Bling "hardware": Chain (not shown) is 14K gold-plated</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;">Dimensions: Chain is 18 inches; Pendant is about 5.5cm long</span><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtAQ6uAYoOI/AAAAAAAAA0I/1f6677eOnRQ/s1600-h/MeiLi1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5102596978778874082" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtAQ6uAYoOI/AAAAAAAAA0I/1f6677eOnRQ/s320/MeiLi1.jpg" border="0" /></a>Mei Li means "Beautiful" in Chinese (or so I've been told, because Mandarin is not a strong suit ... I'm more familiar with Hokkien swear words -- HAHAHA!).<br /><br />This lady with the demure smile reminds me so much of old Shanghainese movies, where the heroines sported fine eyebrows and crimson lips.<br /><br />The image is protected by multiple layers of glaze.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtARkeAYoPI/AAAAAAAAA0Q/j4f-OIYBbjU/s1600-h/MeiLi2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5102597696038412530" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtARkeAYoPI/AAAAAAAAA0Q/j4f-OIYBbjU/s200/MeiLi2.jpg" border="0" /></a>To keep the focus on her face, I kept the embellishments simple -- just a scattering of garnet beads and faceted citrine rondelles atop a carved crimson rose.<br /><br />This pendant comes with a 14K gold-plated chain (not shown).<br /><br />[<a href="mailto:blingmail@yahoo.com.sg">Send BlingMail</a>]Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10813464457603962764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16961871.post-41295619736871197842007-08-25T19:09:00.000+08:002008-12-10T09:22:15.572+08:00Oh Divas! (SGD$33/USD$20) RESERVED<span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;">Bling-mix: Black Onyx and Swarovski Pearls</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;">Bling "hardware": Ear hook are 925 silver</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;">Dimensions: Ear-rings are a little over 3cm long</span><br /><br />Sorry, no repeats.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtAOf-AYoMI/AAAAAAAAAz4/H12Z6aZIHK0/s1600-h/OhDiva1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5102594320194117826" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtAOf-AYoMI/AAAAAAAAAz4/H12Z6aZIHK0/s320/OhDiva1.jpg" border="0" /></a>I just could not resist putting these two divas together in a creation!<br /><br />They remind me so much of the glamour queens of yester-year, with flowers in their hair and slightly haughty expressions on their faces.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtAPROAYoNI/AAAAAAAAA0A/KxgwLhleLAw/s1600-h/OhDiva2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5102595166302675154" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtAPROAYoNI/AAAAAAAAA0A/KxgwLhleLAw/s200/OhDiva2.jpg" border="0" /></a>To tie the two different images together, I used the same accents for both.<br /><br />Beads of faceted black onyx and cream Swarovski pearls also call to mind the old-fashioned black-and-white movies.<br /><br />Ear hooks are 925 silver.<br /><br />So who's ready to dress up their ears with some old-fashioned glamour?<br /><br />[<a href="mailto:blingmail@yahoo.com.sg">Send BlingMail</a>]Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10813464457603962764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16961871.post-14296404650479580752007-08-25T18:59:00.000+08:002008-12-10T09:22:15.944+08:00Retro Rose Ear-Rings - SOLD<span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;">Bling-mix: Garnet and Peridot beads</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;">Bling "hardware": Ear hooks and flower are 925 silver</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#ffff33;">Dimensions: Shorter side is about 3cm; longer side is about 4cm</span> </span><br /><br />Sorry, no repeats. This is the one and only piece.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtAL1eAYoKI/AAAAAAAAAzo/wlpeRdFv-14/s1600-h/RetroRose1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5102591391026421922" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtAL1eAYoKI/AAAAAAAAAzo/wlpeRdFv-14/s320/RetroRose1.jpg" border="0" /></a>The retro vibe continues with this pair of asymmetrical ear-rings.<br /><br />One side features a glam diva with a deep crimson bloom in her flowing locks; the other side picks up the flower theme and features a bunch of sweet pink and deep red roses.<br /><br />Accents are beads of deep pinky-red garnet and fresh green peridot. On the side with the diva, an ornate 925 silver flower adds more visual interest.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtANI-AYoLI/AAAAAAAAAzw/QsoFmqrRycU/s1600-h/RetroRose2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5102592825545498802" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtANI-AYoLI/AAAAAAAAAzw/QsoFmqrRycU/s200/RetroRose2.jpg" border="0" /></a>Ear hooks are 925 silver and thus should not irritate sensitive skin.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />[<a href="mailto:blingmail@yahoo.com.sg">Send BlingMail</a>]Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10813464457603962764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16961871.post-11716233479134650432007-08-25T18:47:00.000+08:002008-12-10T09:22:16.396+08:00Retro Divas Bracelet (SGD$47/USD$28.50) RESERVED<span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;">Bling-mix: Matt Black Onyx Carved Roses, Freshwater Pearls</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;">Bling "hardware": Chain is rhodium-plated</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;">Dimensions: Bracelet is 7 inches</span><br /><br />Sorry, no repeats. This is the one and only piece.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtAJ0OAYoII/AAAAAAAAAzY/X8o7DLoPUfw/s1600-h/RetroDivasBracelet1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5102589170528329858" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtAJ0OAYoII/AAAAAAAAAzY/X8o7DLoPUfw/s320/RetroDivasBracelet1.jpg" border="0" /></a>Go retro with this funky charm bracelet which features images of glam women from a bygone age.<br /><br />Five lovely ladies dress up the bracelet in classic shades of black and white.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtAK4OAYoJI/AAAAAAAAAzg/8BD_m9pNytE/s1600-h/RetroDivasBracelet2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5102590338759434386" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RtAK4OAYoJI/AAAAAAAAAzg/8BD_m9pNytE/s200/RetroDivasBracelet2.jpg" border="0" /></a>Accents are carved roses made of black onyx and square freshwater pearls.<br /><br />Chain and clasp are rhodium-plated.<br /><br />Bracelet measures 7 inches.<br /><br />[<a href="mailto:blingmail@yahoo.com.sg">Send BlingMail</a>]Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10813464457603962764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16961871.post-21719139614809488832007-08-23T17:49:00.000+08:002008-12-10T09:22:16.765+08:00Meow! (Not for sale)Here is the first of the pendants from the new batch of supplies which arrived yesterday. Those on the Pendant Alert list would've already caught a tiny sneak preview.<br /><div><div><div><br />So if you want a glimpse of what's coming and when they will become available, remember to <a href="mailto:blingmail@yahoo.com.sg"><u>sign up</a></u> for the e-mail alert! Two alerts have already been sent, and if you've signed up but not received your alert, check your bulk mail folder. </div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/Rs1Y8-AYoDI/AAAAAAAAAyw/DEeGngPrvUY/s1600-h/Meow-Front.jpg"></a></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101834935616446562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/Rs1b1-AYoGI/AAAAAAAAAzI/W2LVUF_T38o/s320/Meow-Front.jpg" border="0" />This pendant is not for sale, though. It's going to a good friend for her birthday. She's a cat lover and so I hope she likes this!<br /><div></div><div><br />The front of the square pendant features a bespectacled kitty. Check out the serious expression on its face ... cracks me up every time I see it :D </div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101836245581471858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/Rs1dCOAYoHI/AAAAAAAAAzQ/l4aCfP7MKiw/s320/Meow-Back.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div></div><div>At the back is a heartwarming vintage image of a little girl and her sleeping kitty. The caption reads "SNUGGLES". This is the sort of pic which makes me go "awwwwww" :))</div><div></div><div><br />Swirls of wirework dress up the pendant a little. I'm thinking of changing it from gold-filled to bronze, though, to match the frame. </div></div>Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10813464457603962764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16961871.post-25851362788462842232007-08-21T14:00:00.000+08:002008-12-10T09:22:17.285+08:00Blingalicious Pendant Update<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RsqEBeAYn_I/AAAAAAAAAyQ/tYaq0iF1HJA/s1600-h/Angel1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101034688719921138" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RsqEBeAYn_I/AAAAAAAAAyQ/tYaq0iF1HJA/s200/Angel1.jpg" border="0" /></a>Hi everyone!<br /><br />Thanks to your wonderful support and feedback, the Pendant Experiment has proven to be tons of fun.<br /><div></div><br /><div>There still is lots to be created and to be fair to everyone who is interested in them, I've decided to start the <strong><span style="color:#ffff33;">Blingalicious Pendant Alert</span></strong>.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RsqEVuAYoAI/AAAAAAAAAyY/GQm4ZBrfBfs/s1600-h/WishNDream.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101035036612272130" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RsqEVuAYoAI/AAAAAAAAAyY/GQm4ZBrfBfs/s200/WishNDream.jpg" border="0" /></a>The <strong><span style="color:#ffff33;">Blingalicious Pendant Alert</span></strong> is an e-mail update I'll send to Pendant fans, giving you at least 24 hours notice before a new pendant or group of pendants is posted.<br /><br />You'll also get some sneak peeks on possible images/shapes/sizes and other types of pendant jewellery, including <strong><span style="color:#ffff33;">charm bracelets</span></strong> , charm necklaces and even <strong><span style="color:#ffff33;">ear-rings</span></strong>.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RsqEpeAYoBI/AAAAAAAAAyg/ejVU22Lxdnk/s1600-h/ThinkBig-BrownOrganza.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101035375914688530" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RsqEpeAYoBI/AAAAAAAAAyg/ejVU22Lxdnk/s200/ThinkBig-BrownOrganza.jpg" border="0" /></a>I have other ideas too, such as My <strong><span style="color:#ffff33;">My Loving Memories Pendants</span></strong> -- these are self-customised pendants which you can open up and write your own message to a special someone or include a small souvenir from a special occasion (eg. baby's first haircut). </div><div></div><div></div><div><br />But let me experiment with those first cos I'd like to keep them easy to use and affordable.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RsqE-uAYoCI/AAAAAAAAAyo/TV9hJQy4_fc/s1600-h/Imagine-Front.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101035740986908706" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/RsqE-uAYoCI/AAAAAAAAAyo/TV9hJQy4_fc/s200/Imagine-Front.jpg" border="0" /></a>So if you're keen to be in the loop, just drop me <a href="mailto:blingmail@yahoo.com.sg">BlingMail</a>. In the subject line, put "Pendant Alert". Nothing else is needed in the body of the e-mail.<br /><br />Thanks so much again for your love and support. You're my inspiration :-))</div>Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10813464457603962764noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16961871.post-27918437387821751892007-08-21T13:29:00.000+08:002008-12-10T09:22:17.587+08:00Inspiration Pendant - Make Your Dreams Come True (SOLD)<span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;"><strong>Bling-mix</strong>: High-quality enamel ladybird charm from the US, pressed Czech glass flower and 14K gold-filled butterfly</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;"><strong>Bling "hardware"</strong>: Wirework in 14K gold-fill; Bronzetone Metal Frame with Glass (double-sided)</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffff33;"><strong>Dimensions</strong>: Pendant measures about 7.5cm/3 inches long</span><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/Rsp77uAYn9I/AAAAAAAAAyA/hpAgEkuwuY4/s1600-h/DreamsTrue-Front.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101025793842651090" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/Rsp77uAYn9I/AAAAAAAAAyA/hpAgEkuwuY4/s320/DreamsTrue-Front.jpg" border="0" /></a>Dreams can come true! At least, that's the uplifting message of this Inspiration Pendant.<br /><br />"<strong>Make your dreams come true</strong>," reminds the little girl with the sweet smile and butterfly wings.<br /><br />To underscore that message are a high-quality enamel ladybird charm and 14K gold-filled butterfly -- they tell us to let our dreams take flight. The Czech pressed glass flower and lush foliage in the image tell us to let our dreams then blossom and grow.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/Rsp-RuAYn-I/AAAAAAAAAyI/eaFi8FuXmyo/s1600-h/DreamsTrue-Back.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101028370823028706" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Un7OqCF02hc/Rsp-RuAYn-I/AAAAAAAAAyI/eaFi8FuXmyo/s200/DreamsTrue-Back.jpg" border="0" /></a>Swirls worked in 14K gold-filled wire add visual interest and also serve as a reminder that the path we take to our dreams fulfilled need not always be straight.<br /><br />Sometimes, the twists and turns help us learn more about what we must learn.<br /><br />The back of the pendant reads: "You are pure potential." So encouraging!<br /><br />[<a href="mailto:blingmail@yahoo.com.sg">Send BlingMail</a>]Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10813464457603962764noreply@blogger.com0