17 more days before my 2nd work year anniversary with my current employer

I have been counting down since last month to my 2nd work year anniversary with my current employer. How many of us work just because of the money? Sadly, I am one of them. This job gives me the funds to pay my bills, accumulate some savings, support my passion and my materialistic cravings. Call me shallow, I am pretty used to that.

My dream job -- to open a beads cafe, where I get to sell quality beads and gemstones, with a corner of the shop selling petite pretty pastries and serving gourmet coffee and tea. Not sure how practical this dream job is, but I would love it! For now, I can only daydream about it.


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Managed to create a pair of earrings last week. Check out my blog and etsy for more photos and details. =)

No matter where you are, hope you have a great week ahead.

Shop update

New listing this weekend. =)

"Moonstones" Earrings - can be found on my blogshop and etsy. Little little gold rings with CZs hanging freely on blue fiery moonstones. Complimented with petite aquamarine rondelles and 24k Vermeil Kidney Earwires.

Do drop by to take a peep! ^_^

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Went christmas shopping yesterday with hubby. Visited my all time favourite shop "Das Erzgebirge-Haus" at Ion Orchard. I bought for myself a little Guardian Angel.

(picture from website)

Also went Kinokuniya and got myself the latest issue of Imagine FX (my most loved Digital Art magazine). Free 2010 calendar enclosed inside with the magazine!

(source - Imagine FX website)

Have a great week ahead! =)

Shop update!

Some recent listings in stores. Check out my blogshop and etsy shop for more photos.




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And a family photo of all the romantic floral pendants/ necklaces I have done so far. They are mostly my personal collection. "Refreshed" is available for those who are interested to take a peep.

Newly listed goodies!

Shop update! =) Now listed on my etsy and blogshop. Pls do drop by to take a look.

Hot from workbench - "Magical Love" Ring

This is one of my favorites! Just posted this babe to my blogshop and etsy yesterday evening. Made of Japanese ceramic clay flowers, slate blue mystic quartz gemstone, swarovski teardrops and bicones, seed beads and fire polished czech bead. This ring is adjustable, currently at size US6.

Hope you like it! =)

New item listed

Newly listed on both my blogshop and etsy. I had great happiness creating this piece. Love the intricacy of the bead caps and the sparkly crystal teardrops. Always find refuge in creating new pieces. Sometimes I wish my full-time job is just to make these lovelies. Hope you like this piece. =)

New items listed!

2 new items listed on my etsy and blogshop!




Have a great week ahead!

Etsy favs of the week

** Etsy Fave of the Week **

 ATTILADESIGN - *Lumme* Indie Haute Couture

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thesmallobject - many cute stuff!

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paulinacarcach - love her bags!
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Amazing creative work from etsy

Lovely finds from Etsy... makes me wishing hard for the money tree!

1) Kimberly Aurora : Romantic Flowers

2)  Emily Gray~ Uniquely Enchanting FUSION™ Jewelry. 

3) {handmade} gifts for you and yours

4) Merimask Designs

Hope you like what I found! Have a wonderful week ahead!

Sale on Orangetree Etsy!

Sale Sale Sale!

Please check out my Orangetree Etsy Shop. All items under "Specials" are on sale. Grab my unique filigree floral series and precious gemstone bracelets at very special prices. From now till end Dec 09. Don't miss out!

Lovely Etsy Finds! ^_^

Beautiful items from talented Etsy sellers.

+ Pink Shoes

+ Morganite in 14k rose gold

+ Variation on a Theme Wrap

Store update and my new loot

Newly listed! (Visit my online shops for details.):-

1) "Winter Wonderland" Necklace - This necklace is created with the spirit of joy and winter white in mind. I used swarovski round square indicolite crystal, blue fiery moonstone, crystal teardrop, czech beads and seed beads. All woven on a filigree and covered with another. The necklace cord is made of suede. 

2) "Sweet Giraffee" Earrings - Sweet pair of giraffe (with an extra "e"!) earrings. Totally fun and adorable. Wear them to school, shopping, casual outings or dates. 

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I want to share with all about my new loot - Jill Stuart's blusher compact. I ordered this online via ebay from Japan (Jill Stuart is a big popular brand in Japan. I read that their cosmetic counters are always crowded with eager buyers). Mine is the 02 colour. The 4 shades look bright and pink but when applied, they blend very well with the skin - giving a pink sweet glow. =) Everything looks so pretty and girlie. Packaging is the main reason (I believe) why Jill Stuart is such a hit with ladies. My only complain is the brush, which tends to slide back when in use. 'Nuff said, here are the photos.

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Shop update =)

2 new items were listed on my etsy and blogshop this weekend. Please do drop by and take a look.  =)

200 followers! =)

My humble etsy shop reached 200 followers a few days ago. ^_^ I'm happy that my work is appreciated and recognised in this manner. It encourages me to keep designing and creating new pieces. Thank you so much! To show my appreciation, I will have my first etsy sale in December. **dance** More details will be provided in due course.

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Shop update:-

"Blooming" Earrings and "Inspire Me" Earrings are now listed on my etsy and blogshop. Please do drop by and take a peep. =)

Things I made this weekend

This weekend has been tough for me emotionally. I'm thankful for a supportive hubby - he was understanding and gave me the personal space I needed. I took the time to make some pieces for my shops and also a piece for myself.

These are for my etsy and blogshop - "Take Me Home" ear studs (measuring only about 0.4 inches wide each... aren't they cute?) and "Ribbons" earrings (I love the little ribbons!).

The one below is my personal collection. New from my workbench. I used Japanese ceramic flower (see the shades of pink and white), huge blue fiery moonstone and a little one on the top left of the pendant. I also used lovely AB crystal teardrops and raspberry colour crystal bicones. Do you see the pink quartz chips too?

Have a good week ahead. Thanks for dropping by! **hugs

Favourite things from Etsy

Some of my favourites from etsy. From topmost:-

1) Treehouse

2) Sakizome

3) Moxie and Oliver

4) Emily Gray Jewels

5) Eidel Precious