From the monthly archives: July 2009

blue :: of returning to first loves

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Amazonite was the first ‘semi-precious’ stone I came across as a beader. And it became my first love. Over time, the list of favourites has grown…, exceptionally long. It does not ‘shrink’, nor is replaced. But as some new gem comes into view, it gets its moment in time.

I still love Amazonite. With the varying shades of blue. From a strong robin blue to the baby boy blue variety. I don’t quite judge which is more ‘precious’ in the gem trade but I go with the heart. I feel that each stone has its own intrinsic beauty.

A couple of days ago I laid eyes on a strand of lovely carved Amazonite roses. I had to grab them and they dutifully followed me home. I first made them into these earrings. Strung on handforged earwires, they dangle with a lil ‘tail’ at back for an added design flair.

And today, on the spur of the moment, here’s a matching ring to go with it. I personally feel that these amazonite roses go best with 925 silver. Hence, in my idiosyncratic beader way, I am not making 14K gold filled versions.

Now available in store; Blushing Blue Loves (ring) and Blushing Blue Roses (earrings).

Phew. That was quite a picture laden entry. Love affairs are so hard to explain in words!

i *kindred*

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Have been a fan of Alicia Bock‘s photography for quite a bit and am loving her submission for this round of Kindred’s wallpaper / print. There’s something calming and inviting about the picture… And just makes me want to leap off the board into the pool. Although, that wouldn’t be advisable right now.

Check out the rest of the submissions for ‘Summer’ over at Kindred.

Sparkle Thots’ Baby Shower

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Heart Button Birth Announcement from Tiny Prints

We have cleared out our schedule in anticipation of the arrival of the wee one but we are still waiting for the arrival of our princess! So we decided to have some fun whilst waiting!

We are hosting our first ever Baby Shower and there’s a whole series of fun and games, with prizes to be won. Why wait? Win Sparkle Thots vouchers for participating. No purchase required. :)

GAME TIME!

Shinzi Katoh Apple Calendar from The Little Happyshop

1. Guess the Birth Day of our lil princess.

The good doc said anytime from the 18th. The EDD states 31st Jul at 40 weeks. Grandpa’s birthday is 24th, making it exactly 60 years difference. What say you? We have been crossing our fingers hoping its sooner … but since she’s not yet made any indications, we’d have fun guessing!

Whatever it is… our bags are packed and ready for the trip to the hospital.

Cheeky Monster Baby Booties by Forestprints

2. Guess the Birth Weight!

So daddy and me aren’t quite the largest babies you’d have found in the delivery ward. And neither was Jayden, her older brother. We averaged less than 3kg but this lil girl is said to be tipping the scales already at 3.2kg (at last scan). Hazard a guess as to how heavy she’d be at birth! We’re exercising our arm muscles right now… (and no wonder I want her out eh?)

Silver Ropes — Love by Sparkle Thots

3. Baby Shower Momentos

What’s a party without any gifts? Pack a selection of 2 items along as you join us for the party. Pick a jewelry item from Sparkle Thots (she’s a GIRL!) and something else you’d think we’d adore. If you can, include a lil note to tell us why and wrap it up with loads of love. That’s it!

THE DETAILS

Leave a comment here with your ‘answers’ to all three games. The winner from each game will be announced 10th August on the Sparkle Thots blog. Be sure to use a valid email address when entering.

To increase your chances of winning, tweet, blog or highlight this post on facebook! Be sure to include the URL(s) in which you did so in your comment as well.

Winners will be selected as based on the closest correct entry for the first 2 ‘games’ and by random selection for the 3rd. If there is more than one ‘correct’ entry, lots will be drawn. Each winner will receive a SGD 20 voucher from Sparkle Thots. If selected winner twittered, blogged and highlighted via facebook about the Baby Shower, the voucher doubles (SGD 40) in value! :D

So… what are you waiting for?!

i *jewelweeds*

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Well, erhmm, again, the product photography shots did it in for me. I have lots of clothes to sort through (its quite amazing how one so small needs so MANY clothes) and still I get captivated by new ones. Its true there’s never enough.

This particular onesie by Jewelweeds is calling out to me…!

sneaks for tomorrow!

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Half of yesterday’s sneaks are in store already. Did you notice them? There’s a blue wave coming over the Sparkle Thots storefront right now. Maybe because I’m feeling BLUE that the baby ain’t here yet. The body’s crying murder but I know that once she arrives, there’d be a different set of issues to juggle. Ah well. Can’t win them all.

Tomorrow we’d watch for a solar eclipse… and pretty blushing blue amazonite roses strung on hand forged 925 silver earwires. Tata for now.

ps: all paid orders have shipped out today! :D Keep a lookout for the mailman.

baby blues

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Was preparing to list a couple of new items today. Simple everyday sort of earrings for you to change according to your ‘mood’ of the day. But Jayden is all out of sorts. So he has been all clingy and whiney the whole of today. I just managed to sneak in a breather a short while ago and am tired out myself.

Here are some sneaks! Hopefully, they’d go to the shop tomorrow!

I’d handle the emails tomorrow too. Gotta catch a rest whilst the lil kiddo is out napping.

Floral Mondays :: Pot Them All

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A pretty sight to behold in the mornings! Just the right amount of light, with a splash of colours and all packaged nicely in a lovely ceramic vase.

Said vases and more are available at Pigeon Toe Ceramics.

DIY Weekends :: Loving You Printables

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With the craziness that we have been seeing in the world these days, there’s no time like now to tell those you love that you love / miss them. Check out these simple heartfelt printables over at Vale Design.

It really does not take a lot to say so much.

Friday Selections :: All About The Birds

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1. Vintage Roses, 2. If We Hold On Together, 3. Finding Shelter, 4. Twittering In Blue, 5. Soar With You, 6. Patricia, 7. Blue Chirpy, 8. What A Chirpy Fella, 9. Bronze Dove of Peace

This week’s selection is all about the birds. I guess I must be affected by the ‘nesting’ instinct in the weirdest of ways. :P Hope you’d like the selection!