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Thursday, January 26, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
My favorite things at Chinese New Year
It's the eve of the Chinese New Year today and in a few hours' time, most families would be sitting down for their reunion dinners - it's one of those family dinners you can't miss every year.
There is so much to share about the Chinese New Year traditions that I thought I would list a few of my favorite things instead:
1. The decorations - what a great way to get into the festive mood!
2. Lion and dragon dances - especially since it is going to be the year of the Dragon
3. New year treats - dried persimmons (mom gets this from our local Chinatown every year), pineapple tarts, kueh lapis cake (lovely when it's baked with dried prunes!)
4. And of course, catching up with old friends and good conversation.
And finally, here is wishing you (if you celebrate) a very happy and prosperous new year!
There is so much to share about the Chinese New Year traditions that I thought I would list a few of my favorite things instead:
1. The decorations - what a great way to get into the festive mood!
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2. Lion and dragon dances - especially since it is going to be the year of the Dragon
3. New year treats - dried persimmons (mom gets this from our local Chinatown every year), pineapple tarts, kueh lapis cake (lovely when it's baked with dried prunes!)
Clockwise from top right: My baking and cooking passion; Teczcape; Tasting Cultures; Asian Aisle
4. And of course, catching up with old friends and good conversation.
And finally, here is wishing you (if you celebrate) a very happy and prosperous new year!
Sunday, January 15, 2012
What I made
I can't believe I haven't shared these pieces - they took a long time but I'm so proud of them.
Mimosa - I thought these were incredibly cute. The labradorite earring posts felt special and the moss aquamarine drops were glamorous with a back-to-nature flair. I specially loved the orange Padparadscha sapphires adding a bright 'pop' of color in this painting. The earrings are available in both my Etsy and Artfire studios.
Lapis lazuli is a very popular gemstone indeed, having been known as a spiritual stone and used by ancient Egyptian royalty in ancient times. I matched it with Namibian blue frost chalcedony and before I knew it, I was adding water sapphire and pyrite. If you didn't already knew, pyrite is also known as "fool's gold" because of its similarity in shape, color and habit to gold. In the old mining days, pyrite was often confused with gold as they occurred together, but the value of the two minerals are vastly different. I love how the pyrite stone bring out the pyrite flecks in the lapis lazuli stone.
I decided to name this gorgeous bracelet "Spellbound" and you can see more pictures at my Etsy and Artfire studios.
You might have notice the prop that appeared in both pictures. It's a brushed metal vase with a lovely name (Mint Julep Cup Vase) that I bought here. I just love the vintage feel and how it adds more interest to my pictures.
And just sharing a piece of good news for local friends:
When you sign up with SimplyShopWhere as a member (it's free by the way), you will receive news about great shopping and dining deals AND also a SGD50 voucher for your purchase at my Artfire studio.
Enjoy a fabulous week!
Mimosa - I thought these were incredibly cute. The labradorite earring posts felt special and the moss aquamarine drops were glamorous with a back-to-nature flair. I specially loved the orange Padparadscha sapphires adding a bright 'pop' of color in this painting. The earrings are available in both my Etsy and Artfire studios.
Lapis lazuli is a very popular gemstone indeed, having been known as a spiritual stone and used by ancient Egyptian royalty in ancient times. I matched it with Namibian blue frost chalcedony and before I knew it, I was adding water sapphire and pyrite. If you didn't already knew, pyrite is also known as "fool's gold" because of its similarity in shape, color and habit to gold. In the old mining days, pyrite was often confused with gold as they occurred together, but the value of the two minerals are vastly different. I love how the pyrite stone bring out the pyrite flecks in the lapis lazuli stone.
I decided to name this gorgeous bracelet "Spellbound" and you can see more pictures at my Etsy and Artfire studios.
You might have notice the prop that appeared in both pictures. It's a brushed metal vase with a lovely name (Mint Julep Cup Vase) that I bought here. I just love the vintage feel and how it adds more interest to my pictures.
And just sharing a piece of good news for local friends:
When you sign up with SimplyShopWhere as a member (it's free by the way), you will receive news about great shopping and dining deals AND also a SGD50 voucher for your purchase at my Artfire studio.
Enjoy a fabulous week!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Happy 2012!
It's time to leave 2011 behind...
... and step into:
May you have a blissful, lovely and beautiful year!
Pin Wheel Black and Red Heels by Lea's Vintage
... and step into:
Champagne Toast by VintageConfections
May you have a blissful, lovely and beautiful year!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Fleur-de-lis :: A study
Fleur-de-lis, which literally means "lily flower" in French appears to be inspired by the iris flower. The three leaves were said to represent the medieval social classes: those who worked, those who fought and those who prayed.
The Fleur-de-lys symbol grew to became the ancient emblem of the city of Florence and is often seen as the mark of royalty (especially the French monarchy). The symbol has been widely used in military insignia, religious art and architecture.
The Fleur-de-lys symbol grew to became the ancient emblem of the city of Florence and is often seen as the mark of royalty (especially the French monarchy). The symbol has been widely used in military insignia, religious art and architecture.
Silver fleur-de-lis bracelet by Serrelynda
Fleur de lis watch pin with london blue topaz and sapphires by Il Mare Atelier
Konstantino ring
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Red & Blue :: Sequel
I felt like an artist learning to paint for the first time.
Following my previous post on Red and Blue, I finally plucked up my courage to try my hand with these sea-foam blue Peruvian chalcedony. Having bought these superb stones on impulse, I could not think of what best to make with them... that is, until I chanced upon some emerald-green onyx.
And then the painter's brush came to life: I added dashes of crimson red rubies and baby-pink sapphires to the ocean-blue/green canvas. And the warm brown andalusite hearts just seemed the perfect straw to pull off the whole color palette.
Following my previous post on Red and Blue, I finally plucked up my courage to try my hand with these sea-foam blue Peruvian chalcedony. Having bought these superb stones on impulse, I could not think of what best to make with them... that is, until I chanced upon some emerald-green onyx.
And then the painter's brush came to life: I added dashes of crimson red rubies and baby-pink sapphires to the ocean-blue/green canvas. And the warm brown andalusite hearts just seemed the perfect straw to pull off the whole color palette.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Red & Blue
Sometimes I feel like I want to do a piece with a strong color theme, and what better than the primary colors of red and blue you ask?
2011 Christian Louboutin High Heels Jeweled Platform Slingback
