A Gift of Flowers

Here are three pairs of floral-theme earrings that I gave away as a gift recently.

Clockwise fr top left: Pot of Posies, Ikebana, Chrysanthemum Ocha

Pot of Posies
Each tiny pot is brimming with an assortment of pink and blue blooms - acrylic flower, faux pearl, transparent blue faceted bead and wooden flower-painted blue bead.

Ikebana
There's something so subtlely charming about Ikebana (Japanese art of flower arrangement). A single flower peeking from a shallow dish of slender leaves, or an angled sprig of branch in tangent to a small bouquet of blooms - Ikebana is all about minimalistic beauty.

Chrysanthemum Ocha
Chrysanthemums are usually yellow, but these earrings with green chrysanthemums are in a vibrant green hue that reminds of rolling tea plantations and Japanese ocha. Gives a whole twist to the term Chrysanthemum Tea, don't you think? A sky-blue diamond bead here, a quirky acrylic blue-striped bead there, dangled with a flower basket bronze metallic charm - it's earring Ikebana!

Autumn Rose

This pair of ivory-coloured rose ear studs with a dangling ring of pearls will add an air of elegance to your outfit.
:: Sold

Strawberry Creme

*SOLD*

Beware, Cookie Monster will have his eyes fixed on these yummy looking chocolate cream cookies topped with lucious strawberries! Stud earring size - about the radius of a 5 cents coin.
:: $6.00 per pair.
:: SOLD

Kimono Kaban

 

*SOLD*

Handmade tiny clutch bags made with Japanese fabric as earrings? It's Kaban (Japanese for 'bag') Kawaii!
I have two variations. Pick the design you like.

Tweet Tweet

*SOLD*

"Tweet, tweet," no it's not the Twitter bird, but two little robins chirping merrily for you to take them home. This pair of earrings is made with metallic bird charms, pink acrylic seed beads and deep pink faceted teardrop.

Rock-a-Bye Birdie

*SOLD*

A cute little robin perched daintily on a bird stand embelished with blue daimante and faux pearl. A candy-coloured glass drop brightens up the entire picture.

Buttoned-up Hearts

*SOLD*

Don't be uptight, open you heart to this pair of dainty stud earrings, featuring a ring of faux pearls on a frosted orange button.
:: $4.00 per pair
or FREE with any two items purchased from my blog

One Flew Off the Roost

*SOLD*

Once upon a time, there were two little birdies who each laid some eggs. One of them was a homemaker who kept vigil in the roost, and waited for baby birdies to hatch in her white-ribboned nest. The other little birdie was a jet-setter and couldn't sit around all day. So she put her tiny eggs in a basket and flew off with babies to explore the world. Which little birdie are you like?
:: $18.00 per pair

Chandelier in the Sun

*SOLD*

Made with an assortment of acrylic and glass beads, this is my take on the popular chandelier style of earrings. The blue elements reflect the colours of the vast sky on a clear blue day while the yellow teardrop represents the warm glows of the sun. Quite a cheerful, sunny picture, don't you think?
:: $10 per pair.
:: SOLD

Imperial

If you've watched Peking opera, you'd recognise ancient Chinese imperial headdress as headache-inducing helmet-like things that are elaborately decorated with gold filigree, motifs and tassles. But if I recall correctly from watching Hong Kong TVB period dramas, there was also one type of headdress worn by emperors from the Han Dynasty that went easy on the details (I found this photo on Wikipedia).

It looks like a graduation mortar board perched on top the emperor's top knot and had a curtain of beaded tassled dangling at the back and front. This latest earring design of mine is an updated take of that headdress, created with a lattice of faux and real crystal beads individually hooked together and red glass pearls.
:: $10.00 per pair
:: Available for order online

Wagashi

Of yokan (Japanese bean-jam jelly), mochi (glutinous rice cakes) and manju (steamed cakes); of flavours like azuki red bean, matcha and yuzu - traditional Japanese sweets, called wagashi, are not only delicacies but an exquisite culinary artform.

For those who like sugar, spice and all things nice, the striped glass beads used in this pair of earrings might just be mistaken as sweet little Japanese fruit drops! Don't be tempted to pop them in your mouth!
:: $10.00 per pair
:: SOLD

Okinawa Colours

Okinawa is like the Hawaii of Japan. Subtropical climate, vibrant culture, goya (Japanese bittergourd) dishes, the protected Iriomote wildcats, folk music played on the sanshin (a three-stringed instrument) - these and more make this prefecture at the southernmost tip of Japan such a unique destination.
If mainland Japan conjures up soothing, pastel or woody hues, then Okinawa, in contrast, will be a riot of bright, bold colours, characterised by the magnificent Shuri Castle and the prefecture's symbolic Deigo flower.
Dream of the colours of Okinawa in this pair of earrings, made with blue and red glass bluebells and faceted acrylic cubes.
:: $10.00 per pair
:: Available for order online.

Mango Lassi

Singaporeans love their durians (ok, not all) but have you seen people go ga-ga over mangoes? I was at Bugis Junction recently and chanced upon a long queue at a supermarket atrium fair, where everyone was paying for HUGE Taiwan Mangoes! When we found out it was because they were being sold at a ridiculous price of $2 each, we just had to join the crowd to buy some.

The mangoes were as big as rugby balls, really heavy and really meaty. I still have a bowlful sitting in the fridge. Maybe I'll make some Mango Lassi with it.

Recipe for mango lassi: Blend plain yoghurt, milk, mango pulp and sugar together for a rich, fruity drink (according to Jamie Oliver).

Recipe mango lassi earrings: Take some yoghurt-coloured coral squares and hook them with yellow mango-shaped glass beads. Viola!

:: $10.00 per pair.

:: Available for order online.

Strawberry Milk Shake

*SOLD*

I stumbled upon this pair of red and white stones at a shop selling all kinds of fancy Indian glass beads and just had to have them. I practically rummaged through an entire box just to find two matching ones - there were almost none! Matched with quirky charms and Swarovski rondelles, they become the centrepiece of this earring design that's as sweet as strawberry milk shake!
:: $10.00 per pair  *SOLD*

Final Violin Fantasy

*SOLD*

I'm naming this creation "Final Violin Fantasy" only because it makes use of the final two pieces of violin charms in my stash. I must say these little violins have been really versatile and given me inspriration for many previous designs that I've sold at my hot box at Totally Hot Stuff. But lest I appear to be strumming the same tune over and over again, you can be sure this pair will be the last... in a long time to come. :P
Add a little rock chic attitude to your wardrobe!
:: $10.00 per pair. *Sold*

Candy House

These striped acrylic beads just remind me of the kind of exquisite candy drops you'd find in a gourmet confectionary shop. Sweets for adults, basically. So to give these earrings a sophisticated touch, the blue-and-yellow-striped baubles are paired with elegant faceted teardrops and acrylic ice cubes. An asymetrical arrangement gives it a sweet endnote!
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Midori Grape

Nothing too OTT, elegant and totally feminine, this pair of long drop earrings in midori (みどり, 緑, green) hues is inspired by rolling valleys filled with grape vines. Made with acrylic faceted teardrop beads, jade green coral chips and round glass beads.

:: Post comment to check stock availability.
:: See matching necklace.

New Arrivals 24062010

Available at Totally Hot Stuff

New Arrivals 10062010

*Sold*

The recently ended Season 9 of American Idol saw contestants piling on the danglies. I was lukewarm to the vocal "prowess" on display but couldn't help fixing my eyes on the loud feather earrings that kept appearing. Hence my inspiration for this new pair of dangling earrings (above left).  Whimsical, quirky and sheer fun! Check out those blue opal dolphin charms - for an extra retro touch too!

:: S$15.00 *Sold*

World Cup kicks off tomorrow (11 June 2010), and it's set to ignite more feverish passions than the Great Singapore Sale! This pair of beaded earrings (above right) may not exactly remind you of the Beautiful Game but its ethnic design is a celebration of colourful African crafts. Why after all, isn't the World Cup held in South Africa this year? Play on!

:: S$12.00 

And here are three more brand new handmade designs available at my hot box this week.

New Arrivals 27052010

                                                          

It's earrings galore this week at my hot box at Totally Hot Stuff. Five new pairs added today.

New Arrivals 15052010

Available at Totally Hot Stuff (hot box B13)

New Arrivals 14042010

       

Lots of new stocks replenished at my hot box at Totally Hot Stuff today! Hope you'll find something you like!

New Arrivals 08042010

*Both sold*

Here are two new pairs of earrings on sale at Totally Hot Stuff this week.

Acai Burst

*SOLD*

Pronounced as ah-sai-ee, acai berries are all the rage these days. Cultivated in South America, the tiny red fruits of this palm tree are touted to help improve digestion, detoxification and skin conditions. Well, we wonder if these claims are true; all we know is these pair of earrings inspired by the red acai berries will make your appearance look pretty good! Made from Korean acrylic painted beads and silver-plated leaf and flower charms.
S$9.00

Sunset Garden

*SOLD*

As the setting sun casts flaming orange glows in the sky, the garden of flowering shrubs and berry trees furl and say good night. This pair of girlie earrings are made with bright orange coral discs that resemble the sun and assorted glass beads with flower, leaf, teardrop motifs and gold-coloured findings.
S$9.00

Cassis

*SOLD*

A flower bud here, a delicate green leaf there, pearl accents all around - it's sweet and flirty all at once. Made with all acrylic materials, except for pearls.

S$9.00

Wind Chime

Three strands of delicate white shell seed beads dangle from a painted pink African glass cube, resembling a wind chime. There are no ringing bells to catch the wind, but matching pink Swarovski crystal and two other assorted beads will jingle with your every movement.
$9.00. :: How to order.

Pearl Blush

*SOLD*

Dust your earlobes with this elegant pair of pearl earrings for a sweet and elegant look, featuring a large oyster pink pearl, with red and peach Swarovski crystals and antique copper findings.

$9.00.

Ice de Azure

Inspired by the azure seas and pristine white beaches of the French Riveira, this pair of dangly earrings will light up any sundress or breezy outfit. Materials: Swarovski crystal, square glass bead, acrylic ice cube.
:: $2.00 per pair
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Tete-a-Teat

A tongue-in-cheek take on a baby's pacifier. Hmm, somehow, the shape of this earring reminds me of that little device that some tots just can't get weaned away from. Made using assorted glass and acrylic seed beads, acrylic orange teardrop and silver hoops.
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Blue Bohemia

*SOLD*

A riot of trinkets and beads create a Bohemian feel to this pair of dangly hoop earrings. Blue glass and seed beads are looped together, with yellow and purple teardrops, in acrylic and glass respectively dangling from the hoops. An antique fiddle charm completes the Bohemian look.
$9.00 per pair.

Dango San Kyodai

Three circles interlinked together, like three rice balls on a stick - just like the famous Japanese cartoon character, Dango San Kyodai (literally, Riceball Three Brothers). This pair of dainty earrings is made with silver hoops and blue cat's eyes, interlinked with a circle of apple green seed beads.
S$7.00 . :: How to order.

Chrysanthemum Baby

*SOLD*

The sweet yellow chrysanthemum is widely recongized as the birthflower of those born in the month of November. Made with a golden highlights, this pair of earrings features yellow glass cubes representing the eleventh month birthstone - topaz; gold tassles and hoops and small acrylic flower beads.
S$9.00.

Grape Expectations

*SOLD*

Made with glass leaf beads, purple swarovski crystal and acrylic beads, this pair of earrings look so realistic you could mistake them for real champagne grapes! $9.00 *Sold*

Little Miss Muffet Goes Shopping

*SOLD*

Little girl and bag charm add a whimsical touch to these hoop earrings. Blue acrylic beads and topaz swarovski crystals twine around the hoops in random fashion. S$9.00 *SOLD*

Hawaii-5-O

*Not Available* 

Reprising the style of "Circle of Love", the colors of this pair of hoop earrings brings to mind all Hawaii has to offer. The seaweed green seed beads represent the swaying coconut trees; the blue hints of the crystal blue ocean. Finally, put the yellow flowers in your hair and you'll soon be doing the hula-hula dance.

Duchess of Yore

*SOLD*

With these fancy silver Victorian mirror charms, these earrings look like something fit for royalty. Paired with red and green swarovski crystals and faux pearls. S$7.00 per pair. *Sold*

Peppermint Polo

*SOLD*

Remember those polo mints with a hole? These shiny green glass beads bring to mind it's signature green and black wrapper. Small blue and transparent acrylic beads add a touch of ethnic charm, coiled with silver wire over silver hoops.
S$7.00 per pair. *SOLD*