What's up this weekend?

Love cats? There's a Championship Cat Show at Expo today. These are well-groom cats, not the usual stray cats I see on the streets. They are loved much by their owners (well decorated cages, nice warm blankets and regular cuddles + grooming). I took some pics, not of the best quality but you can see how cute these cats are!




I'm a layman in cats appreciation. To me, strays and pedigreed cats are the same - equally cute and in need of love. Check out the Cat Welfare Society to find out how we can help!

Besides going to the cat show, I went bling hunting. I think I'm seriously bored and lazy and hence looking for new things to keep me entertained. Sound like I am having a wasted life. **LOL** Maybe... To protect hubby's wallet, I stopped myself from buying any diamonds. Instead I got myself a LV Suhali bracelet. Well, not a good move anyway (where's the new year resolution?!). This bracelet is something I like for the longest time ... I'm real glad I got it. Hope it fits my wrist well. And lastly, as usual, my doodle...

And not forgetting new items in my shop

Celebrate Colours

A new set of colour pencils - Faber Castell's polychromos. The colours are beautiful. Though I have not used them extensively (just a little trial when I coloured a small portion of my drawing), I find them easy to use and truly they don't smudge... well, they haven't smudge yet.

I hope I'd be less lazy and finish up my drawing soon... **oink**

On a separate note, I received 6 lovely kawaii dolls as present last Thurs. Love them so much so that I took several pictures of them. =) They can be found at Takashimaya shopping center. If you love them as well, you know where to find them!
This week's favs - Orangetree's favs of the week...
1) lotusjewelrystudio - love the buttons, especially the baby blue and purple ones. The beautiful casings made for them. Delicately done... if only I have the money!
2) mcfarlanddesigns - mystic moonstone ring. The gem's colour is amazing - something which I love. She does customs too. *heart*

For the sweet things in life

Yesterday was my last day at work. I'd start work on my new job next Wednesday. Hopefully I'd have some time to rest and relax before the next round of work begins.

Last week was great cos I received my Balenciaga Bubblegum Pink Twiggy and it is soooo beautiful! What's better, I got it at a lower price than what is sold in Singapore. Here's my babe. Modelling pics will come later after I get the chance to carry her.

Here's some random pics of my work - tea mug (took at Chatterbox... the most expensive chicken rice in town) and a drawing just completed. 9 March 08 was my dear friend, Sharmaine's wedding day. It was so wonderful to see her and to share with her happy celebration. She's a person who celebrates life and brings great love to her friends around her. Truly a gem. My very sincere best wishes to her and her hubby. =)

And before I end my post for the day ... here's something I just bought off etsy! To go to this talented lady's (margrietje) shop, click here

My Favs at Etsy

Drooling drooling and I just keep drooling.... Lovely items from etsy. So many talented crafters and artists... I need more money! And I just happen to see one of the sweetest etsy front page 5 mins ago. Here it is below.

Buy?.. Buying.. Bought~!

I can't believe it. I saw the Bubblegum Pink Balenciaga bag on Day 1 (that was the first time I got to know how "bubblegum pink" looked like), I thought about it and I bought it on Day 2! I am (still am!) amazed with myself *LOL* I must document this down and laugh at myself when I grow old. Still waiting for the bag to be shipped... Getting a bit impatient even though it is only early Tuesday morning in US. A mini pic of my new babe...

I did something over the weekend. It is a labradorite and phrenite necklace, featuring the lovely heart focal (which I bought from the nice Japanese store in Takashimaya). Take a peep at the listing here.

And a close-up picture of my drawing made while I was on leave. It's now about 2 weeks before I start my new job. I really hope all goes well. Thanks to all for being by my side when I was terribly down. **hugs**

While i fight temptation...

there's this Miu Miu bag and bling bling craze raging inside me. Looking at the beautiful colours make my knees weak and leave me fighting very hard against temptation. Perhaps I would laugh at my silly self in the years to come when I see these again. Miu Miu bag and rose gold ring - Pictures from ebay.

Besides salivating for these beauties, I was doodling away again. Dear Jan (desertbunny), my wonderful US friend from Hobnobbin has come up with wonderful ideas on how I can take my sketchings further and I am slowly trying them out.

I will not forget to mention my little luck yesterday -- found a cosy craft shop at Takashimaya and got myself 2 sweeties! What shall I do with them?

Thank You

I just want to say "Thank You"... to all who have shown me LOVE, KINDNESS and PATIENCE all this while. Your support have given me strength. I am hopeful that I can get past the trials which I am facing, even right now.

Here's something specially for you, wherever you are...

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New stuff on my etsy --> orangetree
(new supplies and a beautiful clay flower locket!)

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Tea Party in the Garden

"Tea Party in the Garden" bracelet which was completed yesterday. Made of many beautiful parts and components - rose gold flower pin, Ashton Jewels lampwork beads, sparkly citrine, rose gold flower clasp, phrenite teardrops, phrenite and labradorite rondelles, milky czech teardrop beads. Wow.... I'm giving myself a big treat here!

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How long, how long
that I have to dwell in this place
the pain, the sadness and the strain

My strength is failing, my stress is great

I look to my Hope, my only Hope.
If it is possible, deliver me please.
(Feb 08)

Orangetree Happy Creation

It has been about 3 years since I started my hobby on 'bling-making'. I have made several friends who have the same hobby and found many treasures (gemstones, lampwork, bali beads etc) during my bling-making journey. Totally fun but expensive too.

Something I made yesterday. A very easy project. The lampwork bead is simply awesome! This is a long necklace with lampwork bead as focal, lots of crystal bicones and a cute teardrop phrenite. The chain itself is rose gold from Shiana LLC.

And Bubblegum Sugar is now listed on my etsy!

swEeT DisTraCtioNs

Work work work - Something which I am rather loss in words these days. I don't even know how to describe it. I hope God gives me the serenity and strength.... please.

Beautiful things are my sweet distractions. They are a form of support to me - mentally and emotionally.

These are some of my personal favourites! More favourites can be found on my etsy site. First picture below shows the artwork of Ms Jodi (JodiStyle). She uses colourful painting style which is so artistic and cheery. This picture gives a feeling of hope and happiness... (Something which I am terribly lacking now)...

Next on the list:- Cute Owl Top. How much cuter can it get? This is so sweet! Found at KachingDesign

Lastly, for non-handmade stuff, *evil grin* it must be my favourite korean drama. Well, that's a bit off topic. Simply LOVE "Coffee Prince", it's every girl's dream to be the lead female cast in the story. Totally fun and romantic drama serial. I finished 9 episodes in less than 2 days' time. I was crazy. Here's the beautiful MTV, taken from YouTube:-

Today is THE Day!

Today is the day, a new year, a new beginning....

Frankly, life is the same for me. Nice breakfast of tea and toasted butter kaya bread in the morning. Window shopping in such casual mode. Beautiful weather - breezy, cooling and cosy. Oh yes, there is a 'smell' of cosiness in the air!

I never made any new year resolutions in the past. But this year I have one... To cut down on my unnecessary spending. I bought a lot of stuff last year - watches, bags, wallets, jewelry etc. I love them but I know they are not essentials in my life. It's not reasonable to expect myself not to spend totally, so I hope I would at least cut down on such spending.

And I made something a few days back. It's called Tranquility. I plan to make more cos I love this design. ^_^

Happy New Year!

Have been posting entries about my jewelry and hence thinking to post something different for a change.... Today is all about things I love. They are mostly from the talented etsy crafters and artistic lampworkers.

1) EastBenchBears

Don't you LOVE Tess? She's such a sweetie and I love her lots. Her cute innocent looks will melt any girl's heart! She's on my wishlist. I hope one day I can take her home. =)

2) SuezyBees

This is a lovely handmade wool felt bag with wooden handles. Love the design - the butterfly and the brown flower. **heart heart heart**

3) PurpleFlowerSwati

4)AshtonJewels
I'm a fan of Lydia Muell. Her lampwork skills is one of the best I've ever seen. How I wish I have the money to buy as many of her beads I love!

5) Air&Earth Design

Beautiful lampwork beads made by Kandice Seeber. I love them alot and had the chance to get myself some. Truly remarkable workmanship! ^_^

Lastly, happy new year to everyone!!!

Earrings and such

Making earrings are not my cup of tea. I make a lot more necklaces and bracelets than earrings. Instead of making earrings, I usually buy them. =) Of the limited number of earrings I made, these are my favourites.

The first one above is made of rose quartz chips, rhrodronite balls and crystals. I like the loops and they dangle nicely when worn.

This one (above) is unique. It's hard to assemble the various components to get this type of design on purpose.



The last two earrings are romantic earrings. Top image - Rose gold rose charms! I love them! Bottom image - Purple earrings.... ^_^ ametrine marquis, rose quartz, pink pearls, crystals... how much more romantic can we get? The ametrine purple earrings are now on my etsy - [sold]

さびしい and Nameless necklace

Sabishii - Lonely - is what I feel in my new workplace. The people are nice in my office but I miss my friends and wonderful boss in my previous job. My new partner colleague is a good person and that is a great consolation to me.

This little picture of a girl named Sabishii, depicts the feelings I have. Today I am reminded to give thanks, for all the lovely things in my life.



On a separate note, I made something during the weekend. It has no name cos my brain juice simply dried up. Nevertheless, I like it. A tinge of extravagant, with all the gemstones glittering.

November Dream

约定
为了爱你
约定着 只为你而存在

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November is here. To me, it is a dreamy cooling month.

My inspiration drought is over. Today I finally made something. It is a necklace which consists of 2 filigrees wrapped together with a cushion blue opal crystal on top, a beautiful faceted teardrop green amethyst, several round amazonite beads, lots of crystal bicones.

I also took a photo of my jewelry stand... and realised that I have taken the back view of the stand instead of the front. *DUH*

Cool Blue Bracelet - Rework

This is a rework - I took apart a necklace with these beautiful lampwork beads and reworked them into a bracelet. The necklace was made last year and I was horrified to see the chains rusting away. To leave the lampwork beads without a 'home' was a sad idea. So one weekend, I decided to use them to make a new bracelet for myself.

The new bracelet is made of gorgeous icy cool looking aquamarine rondelles, intricate tea rose charms, sweet looking opalite round and elegant toggle. I love it! =)

The original necklace is shown below:-