Playing by Hearts

It's a lovely rainy day today, and even though it spoilt our plans to relax by the pool with a nice book, it's still a beautiful sight fr our full walled window panel. Such a pity that the ships in the distance aren't visible tho ~ Was hoping to get to the ArtSingapore fair (it's funny how i never used to care much abt art but i've become more sensitive since jewellery!) but that'll have to wait till tmr. Got my eye set on Ebihara Yukato's paintings, one of which appeared in the ST Life article this morning, simply in love with her cheery colours & cartoony feel ~ Unfortunately other half has limited my spending with the very heartwrenching "It's either your wedding gown or these (art)!!"

Yesterday was mommy's birthday and dinner was splendid and stuffed us to bits, but only after we had gotten lost in the peak traffic forever!! (Mom drove) Both of us were arguing abt directions in the car while matt and bro just sat there in terror. Later while waiting for food to arrive, matt commented how alike my mom and i were in terms of stubbornness - said it was clear I was my mother's daughter cos the way we argued and our mannerisms were totally alike! Isn't it funny when someone tells you how similar you and your mom are? In the past, I would have baulked at the idea but now it just brings a silent smile. Sometimes there is just no way to hide :)

Been working hard at jewellery lately and ta-dah, new pieces featuring 3 of the heart-shaped glass rose focal beads like the one fr Tinkle Stream ~ Just found out they're really lightweight Japanese acrylic beads called "tensha". Revelation!

The Amethyst's Heart - Sold

Coming up with a colour combi for this black tensha heart was no mean feat though it may seem deceptively easy, esp. with the same tensha heart being used in my Midnight Garden necklace. Although the outlines on the the bead were in gold, I've decided to go with black & matt silver chains instead. Talk abt being naughty!

Large amethyst czech beads, cluster of purple lovelies & a movable silver filigree heart on a teeny rollerball chain create a most unexpected layered effect. I like! (and oh don't forget the silver heart toggle too~ abt 17 cm long)

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Moon Rose - Sold

I have a nice stash of these rainbow moonstone beads in different shapes but I can never bear to use them. Just hide them in my drawer and admire fr time to time haha. I researched on this beautiful stone and turns out rainbow moonstone is a kind of natural gemstone that's generally white and semi-translucent with flashes of iridescent blue. I have reluctantly taken one flat round out to be used with this GORGEOUS blue rose tensha heart.

Sky blue swarovski pearls & a cluster of calming blue cuties can look so inviting on black & gold chains! (and vintagey too) Moon Rose has zero display appeal, look how soppy it is when laid flat but it looks so fab on the wrist! (Abt 18cm long ~)

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Baroque Sweetheart - Sold

Don't you think the swirly candy sweet wrapped up with a black/red mesh looks cool?? Love the colours in this somewhat gothic-toned piece. Faceted onyx rounds, large gold-link chain, black faux crystal heart & other gold blings bring out the delightful baroque charm in this baby.
(very slightly longer than 18cm ~)

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Weather's clearing so maybe hubby and i can have a quiet read before heading out for yummy curry! Meanwhile I'm still working on new pieces of my collaboration with Karin so hopefully they can be launched mid Oct :) A sneak peek of one darling:

Enjoy the rest of your weekend folks! ~