Secret Garden

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

She'll lead you down a path
There'll be tenderness in the air
She'll let you come just far enough
So you know shes really there
She'll look at you and smile
And her eyes will say
She's got a secret garden
Where everything you want
Where everything you need
Will always stay
A million miles away

- Secret Garden, Bruce Springsteen

Secret gardens conjures images of spices, colourful blooms. This secret garden has amethyst carved flowers, topped with pearl lucite mini blooms & finished with fuchsia swarovski crystals on a 14k gold plated frame of flowers. Secret Garden measures a petite 3cm excluding 14k gold plated earhooks.

Retail Price: SGD22

月 (yue)

Monday, July 13, 2009

Yue features oriental tensha beads with 14k gold plated teardrops and dangling 14k gold plated chains. Yue charms with her oriental, demure demeanour and with a flick of her long tassles, steals the hearts of many a suitor. She measures a slender 6.5cm excluding 14k gold plated earhooks.

Retail Price: SGD18

Keramikos - Kayly

Welcome Kayly last of the Keramikos collection offering red roses against black & white ceramic teardrops. Kayly is definitely lovely for a weekend casual do, instantly making your outfit less drab and casual. Don't the style mavens always advocate accessorise, accessorise, accessorise? They must have been whispering Kayly's name. Kayly measures a full 5cm excluding 14k gold plated earhooks. Once again, items from the collection are one-off and will not be repeated.

Retail Price: SGD20

Dawne went to Bali for a holiday!

Tuesday, July 07, 2009

Yep, that's the final correct answer, which unfortunately only 1 person got it right! Vivi's the lucky winner & i'll be sending along her prize soon! I'm still trying to slowly sort out my pictures. Will rearrange and upload onto flickr soon! Here's a parting shot for now.


Love,
Dawne

Keramikos - Lilac Dreams

Now that i'm back it's only fair that i continue launching the remaining 2 of the Keramikos collection as a complete set. Though i generally hate to interrupt the launch of a collection in such a way, time was not on my side before i left the country. Lilac Dreams feature lilac painted ceramic donuts topped with rose quartz carved flowers & a single mauve toned pearl. Definitely in sync with the floral patterns that are being spotted this summer! Lilac Dreams measure 3cm excluding 14k gold plated ear hooks.

Retail Price: SGD25

Out into the blue

Thursday, July 02, 2009

Hey lovelies,

The sun has been beating down on our island and the humidity levels have subsided somewhat more bearable. I will be heading out of the country for a bit of a breather in one of the South East Asian islands from 2 Jul - 6 Jul. And since i'll be gone, here's a list of Dos & Dont's.

DO NOT
Do not panic if i do not reply your emails
Do not send me information on Acai berries, Nigerian bank transfers promising me to be rich for a little fee
Do not disappear into the arms of other crafters and forget me

DO
Do make your payment by 30 Jun if you've ordered anything from me
Do be excited with the pictures that i intend to post up
Do send me an email on where you think i'm going for my holiday by 1 Jul (Contest not opened to those whom i've revealed my plans, I'm sorry)

Email me with the header saying: Dawne's going to (the location you guess) for a holiday! First 3 to guess correctly receives a prize!

Love,
Dawne

Keramikos - Hera

Monday, June 29, 2009

Hera, known for the goddess of childbirth & marriage, was also known to be a vengeful goddess, seeking to right the wrongs of those who crossed her. The Hera in Keramikos edition is a lot tamer, but no less indignant when it comes to rights & wrongs. Black tuft patterns on white topped with a pair of onyx carved roses, all wrapped up in argentium silver wires & sterling silver earhooks. Regal & tough, Hera stands tall at 4.2cm excluding ear hooks.

Retail Price: SGD28

Keramikos - Helia

2nd in the collection, Helia beats down upon us, giving the buds nutrients to grow pretty peach aventurine blooms, photosynthesizing leaves to give us oxygen. The giver of all can also create an imbalance to gives us droughts, cancers. Everything has a good & bad side, have you seen them yet? Helia measures 3cm excluding 14k gold plated earhooks.

Retail Price: SGD25

Keramikos - Calla - Sold

Sunday, June 28, 2009

1st in the Keramikos collection, again similar to Linearis, each design in the collection is a one-piece design. The ceramic donuts in the entire collection are all individually handmade & painstakingly handpainted by a Thai crafter friend of mine. Unfortunately she does not have an online presence, hopefully under my urging she would have it up sometime soon!

Little birds twitter in the living room, sharing the latest news about the world, how things have changed & how some things never change. A variety of topics, some positive, some negative, some uplifting, some downright dreary. Calla dangles 3cm off her 14k gold plated ear hooks.

Eliza - Sold

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Eliza sits pretty with colourful polymer clay lentils of yellow, fuchsia & cyan. Complementing the lovely colours are bone briolettes that doesn't snatch the attention away with colour, but elongating them visually. Colourful yet elegant, can't think of any better combination at all. Eliza measures 5.5cm excluding 14k gold plated earhooks.

Julienne

Monday, June 08, 2009

Julienne is ms organic. She spends her time tending to the garden, championing environmental causes and ensures she causes the least impact to mother earth. Along with all these causes are simple organic looking earrings that she wears, showing her floral preference and stainless steel earhooks indicating she's never into the materialism of the gold her contemporaries adorn. Julienne measures 2cm excluding stainless steel earhooks.

Retail price: SGD18

Gemma - Reserved

Sunday, June 07, 2009

Gemma shines with gold and crystals, much like her bejeweled name. This simple drop earrings are stunning and definitely classy enough to carry you through from casual weekends to that evening dinner if you ever need something multifunctional. This has got to be my favourite creation this weekend, classic & stunning. Gemma measures 3cm excluding 14k gold plated earhooks. All findings 14k gold plated.

Retail price: SGD16

Vice & Vanity

Monday, June 01, 2009

Imagine the glamour of a time beyond our imagination. Where luxe jewelry adorn the ladies from top to toe, shimmering, shining, sometimes almost blinding. A world where you could never be blamed for being too ostentatious, afterall wealth was in shortage, if you had it you'd flaunt it as you rightfully owned it. Vice & Vanity owns the glamourpuss' ears with rose quartz carved roses, aquamarine nuggets, swarovski pearls & charms of vanity from the pearl of the orient. See zoom in of each individual earring here, here & here. Vice & Vanity measures 4.3cm excluding 14k gold plated earhooks.

Retail Price: SGD38

Melinda

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Melinda features gorgeous cubic zirconia teardrops in rich amethyst tones matched with pretty blooms of summer, what with the crazy heat beating down onto the earth. It's amazing that flowers are generally products of survival, but what beauty they bring to the earth. If you think about the logic and thought process, the beauty that is created, humans can never beat Mother Earth at this. It is only right for us to be conscious of what we consume and produce, since we can't beat Mother Earth, at least let's do what we can to stop the erosion of beauty.

Melinda measures 3cm excluding 14k gold plated earhooks.

Retail Price: SGD23

Vittoria - SOLD

Monday, May 11, 2009

Sparkly bits, polymer clay, speckled glass beads & a faceted rose quartz barrel come together to form a pretty bracelet. Pretty pinks & funky purples highlight this bracelet, making it perfect for the ladies with fair skin. Vittoria measures 7".

TRIOOO

Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Got home earlier today coz i was totally exhausted by work. To the extent that when i turned my head my vision lags by 2 seconds. I feel like an unresponsive computer. I am also slowly falling sick. Hopefully i get to rest over the long weekends (if there is, since the company hasn't announced it yet so far).

Anyway i've been in touch with the ladies at TRIOOO with regards to their necklace. I first met them at MAAD late '07 when I bought my Swing-it from them. I still carry it out on weekends or when i head out for supper, it is such a nifty carry. Super love the fabric choice that i purchased, and it really stands out from the crowd. Nothing beats carrying something handmade that fits your needs. Recently they've launched their latest collection, the Sling-its with truly adorable prints!

Do drop by their website and take a look at their collection, they've also launched a iPhone pouch with the smart scratch-busters, meaning when you pull out the flap, the phone comes out together with it. Really cool to see customized stuff having all these modern stuff that is seen in the market. Now you can finally have your one of a kind with all the conveniences you see in the market! :)

Ametrine Dreams

Monday, May 04, 2009

Dream in technicolour of purple & yellow, the royal colours of amethyst & citrine. Ametrine is to me an amazing semi-precious stone that showcases nature's beauty at its peak of artistic endeavours. The original stone amethyst, when subjected to immense amounts of heat, turns to citrine. However heating may be irregular due to formation, shapes and a multitude of reasons, therefore resulting in what some may call half-baked Ametrine. To me, this is amazing, just coz few stones can call themselves a transition point of 2 stones! Ametrine dreams carry a 20mm faceted ametrine brio, draped over 14k gold plated fancy hoops. I've tried to pick the closest in terms of colour banding an intensity of colour as best as possible, seeing nature always dictates the designs, rather than me.

This would be a lovely present for mummy dearest coming this Mother's Day. A matching necklace can be requested, should you require a full set as a present. I do not foresee myself to be uploading much items, unless work proves otherwise. Reminder to self, never proclaim to everyone that work has been less taxing on me, unless i am looking forward to a huge wave that'll find me struggling once again. *slaps myself*

Retail Price: SGD30 / Necklace charged separately

Silver Lock

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Bought this silver spring lock charm in HK coz it was really unique. Don't think i've ever seen them before around locally. May this silver lock keep your dreams tight against your chest and never sway under circumstance. Afterall too many a times, we drift away from our dreams, too far to come back again. People did used to use silver bullets to kill vampies, the silver lock will keep it safe, unable to flee. See close up of lock & lock opened. All parts 925 Sterling Silver, textured rolo chain measures 18". A silver cleaning cloth is included with the purchase.

Retail Price: SGD45

Maria

Maria full of cheerful colours, matched with the eternal gold combo make for an attractive, fashionable ensemble, ready for the weekends and for the weekdays. Moon shaped 14k gold plated charm complemented with pretty polymer clay beads for that bubbly, cheerful day. Maria measures 3.5cm excluding 14k gold plated earhooks.

Retail Price: SGD18

Selene - SOLD

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Mint alabaster faceted crystals atop gilded 14k gold plated twist leaves. Feels like fresh mint leaves in a cold mint tea. Intense yet providing relief to your parched throat in the scorching sun. Selene measures 4.5cm excluding 14k gold plated earhooks.

In the mood for love - Reserved

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Yup, LOVE charm matched with an adorable fuchsia heart bead from Japan previously featured in these babies (Kitschy Love & Of Cherubs & Love). I'm now down to 2 of these beads, so once its sold it's gone. 14k gold plated chain measures 23", while pendant measures approx 3cm.

Retail Price: SGD25

Silver Drop - Reserved

A textured silver briolette pendant hangs off a 20" cable chain. I guess this piece doesn't have a really special story. Except that i love how simple it is, and the pendant in silver lends it a weight that i like despite it being hollowed out. All parts are 925 sterling silver. Pendant measures 2cm. View close-up of pendant here. A silver cleaning cloth included with the purchase.

Retail Price: SGD45

Culinaire - Reserved

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Mini series of utensils accompanied by bling bling. Whoever said you need to be a celebrity for people to take notice at you while you have a meal? Culinaire will accord you the celebrity status you so deserve. Measuring in at 2cm excluding earstuds, petite star power is still guaranteed! Think Hayden Panettiere who's the current pocket rocket of Hollywood. ;)

Retail Price: SGD18

Rowan - SOLD

Tuesday, April 07, 2009

Rowan, is definitely not the little red one as her gaelic origins say she is. Rowan ties petite salsa cubic zirconia teardrops to gilded 14k gold plated rings with cloisonne fans to tower at 5.5cm excluding 14k gold plated earhooks. Definitely one of my most attractive chinoiserie inspired creations so far. Other views here and here.

I'm not worried, I'm happy! - SOLD

Picked up the girl charm at the bead shop and couldn't stop laughing nor thinking how adorable this is. Partially coz i had picked up these stickers with a girl's face that was similar and had this pout and a caption that said "I'm not worried, I'm happy!" Obviously a jibe about her state of emotions. Maybe i'll try to get my friend whom i've given the stickers away to, to snap a picture to show you the similarity. Added green apple charms that I picked up in HK and lovely Japanese glass beads with a rose pink crystal to top of this cutesy necklace. 14k gold plated chain measures 24".

La Forketta - SOLD

Sunday, April 05, 2009

Nom nom. Guess with this pair, nobody will deny you food anymore. Afterall if you have the utensils, you just need the hands long enough to reach it. Measuring 5.5cm excluding 14k gold plated earhooks. Eating has never been this fashionable.

Daniella - SOLD

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Sister to Dorothy, Daniella is the younger sis that always try to outshines the older sis. With the latest colour addition to Swarovski, Copper, Daniella now finally manages sparkle more than Dorothy. Daniella measures 3cm excluding 14k gold plated earhooks.

Cheryl - SOLD

Cheryl is sunny and cheery with polymer clay sunflowers with faceted amazonite teardrops. Pretty and preppy! Cheryl measures approx 3cm excluding 14k gold plated earhooks. Limited numbers available.

Itzel

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Itzel features charming carved rose quartz roses atop pale blue/violet chalcedony briolettes. These petite pretties are absolutely gorgeous and charming earrings to have. I can't even believe i can come up with something like that coz really sweet and pretty isn't entirely my style. Itzel measures 2.8cm excluding gold filled earhooks. Itzel has also been wired up with gold filled wires to last that bit longer.

Even though all metals will tarnish in a matter of time, we don't always have to be fatalistic about it. Just take a little bit more care over the items you cherish. Not too hard ainnit. ;)

Retail Price: SGD30

酶 (Mei) - SOLD

Monday, March 16, 2009

Mei is a distinctive red and black combo. Unapologetic for her roots nor trying to break stereotypes, Mei just is who she is. Mei stands tall with carved cinnabar beads and glass leaves at 4cm excluding 14k gold plated earhooks.

Eunice - SOLD

Monday, March 09, 2009

Eunice never really knows if she should be prim or persuasive. On one hand, her matte gold lattice speaks of a restrained elegance, but the orange crackled glass on her speaks of an altogether more outgoing personality. Her muse could be you, or are you hers? Eunice measures 5cm excluding 14k gold plated earhooks.

Laced - SOLD

Sunday, March 01, 2009

Laced Black

Laced White

Was kinda busy over the weekends in Feb. Too many things happened, HK trip to visit a family friend (where i picked up these beauties), V-Day watching my bf perform with Mathilda & The Motherfunkies @ Esplanade and a passing within the family. Finally the last weekend of Feb to post something, perhaps just to cheer myself up.

Laced Black & White has lace in their respective colours encased in clear acrylic. This must be the HK version to these that the Japanese have. Wonder what would our local tapestry reflect. The pictures are colour accurate, as you might have noticed that Laced Black has black lace encased in clear acrylic that has a slight tinge of red. The teardrops measure 3cm excluding stainless steel earhooks / 14k gold plated earhooks.

Ring of Fire

Saturday, February 28, 2009

The Taste Of Love Is Sweet
When Hearts Like Ours Meet
I Fell For You Like A Child
Oh, But The Fire Went Wild

I Fell Into A Burning Ring Of Fire
I Went Down, Down, Down
And The Flames Went Higher
And It Burns, Burns, Burns
The Ring Of Fire
The Ring Of Fire

Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire

Ring of Fire is made with a departure of the usual materials that i tend to use. This time round i've dabbled with gold filled ear hoops and wrapped them with scarlet faceted czech glass beads using gold filled wire. I've been wanting to do this design for a really, really long time, but never managed to find the beads that would immortalize this design. Finally, it's done! The ear hoops measure 4.5cm across. Comes with a polish cloth for you to keep this design lasting longer!

Retail Price: SGD30

Michelle - SOLD

Sunday, February 01, 2009

Funny how things with pastel colours always ends up with my description as spring related. But the light and chirpy colours does bring some cheer to me, maybe it's the cool breeze, the light sun that warms our heart or a happy tune that pops into my head. Thinking of the tune as i walk with a light heart to wherever i'm going, Michelle is precisely that spring in my step. Measuring a not too dimunitive 5.5cm excluding 14k gold plated earhooks, Michelle gives a much needed boost to the dreary times we live in. Afterall isn't the feeling of finding little yellow flowers peeking at you such a darling.

Meredith - SOLD

Meredith lives up the high life with her love of St Tropez. Ever the classy one, she doesn't believe in over-extravagance. Everything about her is just right, down to the shade of blue & the use of gold. Everything must be ever balanced. Meredith measures 3.5cm excluding 14k gold plated earhooks.

Love - SOLD

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Love floats on a 20" 14k gold plated cable chain. This brass charm tells it like it is. Perfect for your Valentine, BFF or even your family members, just to tell them that you do love them. I could embellish more, but i think I should leave that to you, afterall love is about all those wonderful memories you've created together.

The brass charm is weighted, so it will actually look like it's written on a straight line (when worn) as opposed to most charms dangling off the loop of 'L'.

Grandma's Wisdom

Close-up

How to amuse people around you

Think you need to show your wisdom beyond your years with an accessory? I'm sure this will do the job plenty. Ol' grandma telling stories and giving useful advice. Sitting you down and sharing cookies & milk. Always a shoulder to cry on. The chain measures 19", while the entire necklace has a drop of a necklace that is 24" long.

Retail Price: SGD26

*I've got my own (seeing how cute this is, how can i resist) and worn it for for at least 4 days. I've gotten a hit rate of 80% comments from friends & family whom i've met. They all think it's an absolute laugh. My friend's mom suggested for me to give it to my mom for Mother's Day (an apt present perhaps?), my cousins have offered it to their dad, my grandma has shook her head in disagreement. This is definitely one necklace everyone will notice.

Happy Lunar New Year!!

Sunday, January 25, 2009

May the year of the Ox bring us stability, prosperity, good health and abundance. Especially in these times, i think stability & good health will really bring us through. Of course prosperity & abundance is an added bonus. :)

Have a Happy Lunar New Year! Eat more New Year goodies! Don't forget the pineapple tarts and most importantly lots of water! Falling sick after CNY is not the best feeling of all.

I will be launching a super cool necklace after the 1st day (apparently there's a superstition for businesses to be operating on the 1st day of CNY), so some time this week you'll get to see the necklace. I think it's absolutely cool & after wearing mine out yesterday and getting lots of comments about how cute & funny it is, i'm pretty sure you girls will think the same too! And there'll be a necklace for lovers who are looking a present for their gf's, Valentine's Day is coming soon afterall!

Love,
Dawne

Keep your eyes peeled

Sunday, January 18, 2009

This is not a post for a new item, or another series, but for something worth a lot more that I feel all of us should take some time to read, feel and think of what our inactions will also mean. Spreading the word, sharing what's happening around us will make sure that companies like these will not be able to get away with doing something like that.

It disgusts me to know that the basic decency of informing the workers of what is going to happen to them, nor arrangements for A meal was not made. Imagine the amount of money the workers hands have made for them, without them being paid minimal sums of money for them to enjoy the fat margins to buy them that cushy Merc S class or that 7 series that they get to go to work in. The least that they could do for the workers as a human being watching out for a fellow human wasn't even there. So they were all mere integers in this whole big game.

Read more here.