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Entries for May, 2008

brooch with form and function

For a long time, I have been searching for a nice brooch for my dresses and tops but somehow, the brooches out there tend to be uninteresting and boring. Besides, there are not many makers of brooches unless you are willing to spend a little more for luxury brands like Georg Jensen or Tiffany. I […]

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artisan baby clothing

Whenever I received a baby shower invitation, I would be shopping for baby clothes or baby accessories for the newborn. I have to say that the baby clothing are becoming cuter and prettier so much so that sometimes, I would wish that they would make them in adult sizes!
If you are after artisan baby clothing […]

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exotic gemstones jewelry

When it comes to gemstones for jewelry, there are many who choose these gems based on their meanings, healing properties and symbolic reasons. I had been told once that mortgage lenders like sapphire, chrysanthemum stone and citrine for power and prosperity.
While I like gemstones for its exotic colours and finish, they look best when […]

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artistic lizard bracelet

I have always admire those with strong artistic and spatial capabilities and this brought my mind to a distant cousin of mine. After recovering from his addiction treatment, he had been focusing on creating a line of handmade jewelry for himself. As he adores exotic reptiles, he tries to incorporate reptile texture and designs on […]

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cool artisan finds

It’s cool to find artisan market no matter where you are in the world. Whether it’s exotic Egypt or a backpacking trip to Europe, you can always find a cool community of artisans and creative people.
My sister was telling me during her recent stay in hotels in las vegas that she found some budding artists […]

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how many pairs of sunglasses do you own?

How many pairs of sunglasses have you owned? For me, I can’t even count anymore! Well, I had many different styles in the last 20 years and like fashion clothing, sunglasses do have trends too! From the oval ones to the oversized ones, some of my favourites were my Jean Paul Gaultier, Oakley, Gucci, […]

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i’m sick

I’ve been pretty quiet in the last few days. Work was piling up and my health seemed to be going down with the poor weather lately. It was rain and sunshine all in one day and somehow, this body of mine was going topsy turvy. Well, I just got to rest up to be up […]

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