Monday, April 30, 2007

Missing Correspondence and a Mini Survey

Hi everyone,

sorry, this is not a posting regarding the release of new items. I am pretty busy working on fulfilling some custom orders, special requests and closing sales of the last 2 series.

I am however, writing to call for Sharmaine... Somehow my emails seem to end up somewhere other than her email inbox.
Sharmaine, if you are reading this... please check your inbox. I have just sent a reply. Or *gasp*, the junk folders. It might have ended up there. I really do not know. Am at my wit's end trying to get you.
For everyone else, do add littlemissbeadalot@gmail.com to your address list to prevent mailers from being misconstrued as junk.

... oh well, since I have gotten everyone's attention, I might as well make use of it for a survey.
Is there any particular item you would like to see featured at Bead Haven? Something old, something new... or some special series you would like launched? What is it about Bead Haven items that catches your interest?

Comment and perhaps your wish will be fulfilled. No promises though!

Friday, April 27, 2007

Julia -- SOLD --

One last piece to sum up the special Mother's Day collection... although that does not mean that the new creations will cease. Continue to check back for new pieces. :)

Julia is a pair of earrings that evokes memories of summer fun. Blushing in sift pastel shades, she is made of intricate gold filagree, freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals and polymer clay roses.

(Somehow this pair makes me think of bridesmaids all lined up in a row... in peach / salmon colour coordinated dresses with this pair adorning their ears.)

Gold Showers -- SOLD --

A mismatched pair of earrings... Gold toned umbrella, hoops and kissing couple are enhanced with Swarovski crystals and metallic finish beads.

Enquire for a matched pair. Fun, light and just plain cute... reminds me of the wet rainy days we are having these days.

Quiet Charm -- SOLD --

You don't really need loud colours to grab attention. Soft hues dominate this piece. And coupled with grace and beauty, everything complements to make the whole look complete.

Silver toned delicate filagree are topped with acrylic bead capped pearls.

Bronze Elegance -- SOLD --

Oval Japanese tensha beads are paired with metallic finish plastic beads, gold plated charms and gold toned hoops and chains to create this piece of extravagant looks.

Wear it to glam plain tops up just that bit... :)

Thursday, April 26, 2007

Swinging Blues $24 ++ reserved ++

Japanse tensha beads in light blue with delicate flowers in swirls, Swarovski crystals and rhodium plated charms form this pair of earrings.

Delicate, intricate, charming with a dash of subtle beauty.

Blossoms -- SOLD --

A simple yet elegant necklace that centres around the tensha bead. This particular bead features blooms of different sorts all round it. "Rotate" the bead for a different angle to portray.

Japanese tensha beads, gold plated hoops, freshwater pearls, gold toned tassle and chain, all closed with lobster clasp.

Garden Beauty $30

Karin's handmade polymer clay beads are paired with Czech glass round beads and flat beads, porcelain flat beads and closed with a silver toned toggle clasp.

Carousel Dreams $8

I just imported these gold toned charms from USA and was quite taken by their small size. They are perfect for such earrings... :-) They brought back memories of the times when the carousel at the carnivals were the highlights of a night out. Mum would ride alongside with me... First together then on a nearby horse. She always allowed me to choose which I loved. I always went for those that seemed in mid gallop...

The most recent ride on the carousel was at HK Disneyland... with the husband.

Carousel Dreams features carousel horses that are teamed with Swarovski crystals. To me, they really resemble the poles that hook them up to the carousel.

Childhood Romance $8

Childhood Romance is for remembering that mum and dad were once young and so in love. :-) My parents were "neighbours" of sorts. And they knew each other for quite some time. I am pretty sure they have a treasure store of such stories to tell!

Silver toned charm of a small kissing couple imported from USA are paired with Swarovski crystals.

Elegance -- SOLD --

Time to play dress up. I believe that little girls just adore dressing up. Nevermind that the lipstick smeared all over the face is anything but pretty... they always look beautiful in mum's eyes.

I have done Elegance up with something of an old world charm... Bronze toned mirror with rose detailing coupled with comb with diamante styled insets. Topped with cat's eye heart.

Creative Creatures (Earrings) $8

Earrings to complete the set. A simple blend of cat's eye beads and Swarovski crystals. Enough to charm, enough to complement. Wear it together as a set or on its own.

Creative Creatures (Bracelet) -- SOLD --

The bracelet of the set... featuring the same giraffe charm, rhodium plated charms, cat's eye beads, Swarovski crystals. Closed with a toggle clasp.

Creative Creatures (Necklace) $23

Creative Creatures, the set reflects the fun times that we have with our families as we head off to the zoo. I remember going so very often with the parents when just a toddler. So this set done up in soft lavender hues was born.

Cat's eye hearts, Swarovski crystals, rhodium plated charms and a cute lil giraffe. Finished with silver toned chain and closed with lobster clasp.

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Launch :: Memories of Mum

Memories of Mum is officially launched! As I have mentioned before, it is really a collection that I have grown to love so much and I believe that you will too. It features little snippets of reflections of my encounters with my mum.

Doing up the series has been a whole lot of fun. Halfway through, I ventured into some more "young-ish" pieces as mum can only be mum with a child. And mums always have their children in mind no matter what the occasion is.

Have fun looking through these pieces... more will be added over the next few days. Just check this page out for all the items in the series.

And... here is wishing all mothers out there a Happy Mother's Day. :-)

Coiffered $26

In many memories of mum that I have from childhood, I seem to recall the dress up scenes the best. She would comb through my hair, talking to me as she did so. Such intimate times we shared!

This pair of earrings pays tribute to those intimate moments between mother and daughter through the use of bronze toned combs with diamante insets, dainty rose buds and Swarovski AB crystals.

Summer Fragrance $23

My mum has many looks. Amongst the formal, casual and day out styles, I believe she can carry this one off. The hues just enhance her light skin tone and balance the "summer fun" look so well.

Bright summery hues dominate this bracelet. Made of duo toned beads paired with Swarovski crystals and rhodium plated charms. Closed with silver toned toggle clasp.

Bold Beauty -- SOLD --

Even after so many years, black is still in. It is a colour that will never go out of fashion I guess!

In this piece, black based flower printed tensha beads are matched with jet black Swarovski crystals and finished with a gold toned tassle.

Elegant Spring -- SOLD --

Lovely light summery printed tensha beads, light gold freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals are matched with gold toned fan charm and hoops. Closed with lobster clasp. This bracelet has a subtle elegance about it. Think light summery days and white linen dresses.

I love it. One of my personal favourites :-)

Tensha Flair $22

Gold toned filagree, Swarovski crystals and Japanese floral printed tensha beads. Bold and beautiful. Tensha Flair makes a pretty bold statement, taking someone with such a nature to carry it off well.

I am sure you can think of someone who can do it splendidly.

Humility -- SOLD --

Bronze finished intricate charms dangle from a delicate chain and Swarovski AB crystals. The old school colour brings to mind ... something old, something treasured.

Gentle Grace -- SOLD --

Mum knew how to catch the sun's rays... her sparkling jewelry just managed to reflect the light and give her a great glow.

Gold toned filagree, Swarovski crystals and gold toned charms for a pair of earrings with a certain grace about them.

Delicate Beauty $18 ++ reserved ++

I remember the times when mum and I would just stroll out to the garden and she would point at the brightly coloured butterflies that had taken a liking to dad's flowers. Nowadays there are not that many "natural" butterflies to see but the infatuation with them still lives on.

Recreating them... I used silver toned butterflies are paired with Swarovski pearls and lovely light blue Czech glass teardrops. Worn as a pair of silver toned studs.

Karin's Treasures $28

Mom knew how to dress... elegantly without being over the top. She would wear light summery dresses for the casual weekends when the whole family would troop down to some place of interest or other. This pair pays tribute to the casual weekends of fun we all had.

Freshwater light gold pearls are teamed with Karin's beautiful handmade polymer clay beads and a dainty gold butterfly. Classic elegance.

Grandeur -- gifted --

Rich bold hues dominate this bracelet. Red porcelain tiles are enhanced with duo toned faceted beads, gold filagree, Czech glass discs and Swarovski crystals. Ended with a gold toned tassle and closed with lobster clasp (clasp closure is part of the design).

Grandeur evokes memories of mum as she dressed up for functions. Belonging to the "older" generation, she was aware of the way they perceived black to be not a good colour to be worn at weddings. She would then make special effort to dress in red hues for them and CNY...

Summer Delight -- SOLD --

Growing up I always envisioned mum as someone full of elegance and grace. She was someone who carried herself well, was tall and well groomed. This bracelet reminds me of all that she is. Quiet, gentle yet oh so elegant.

Summer Delight is a bracelet made of Czech glass, Swarovski crystals, tensha beads, gold plated charms and a tassle. Closed with gold toned lobster clasp.

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Childhood Romance

Another sneak preview...
Till tomorrow. :-)

Sunday, April 22, 2007

a lil peek... and... well...

For everyone on the mailing list, a fresh new mail has gone out. Do remember to check your inboxes for it. *winks*

For the very very patient customers, thanks for waiting. Am almost done.

For everyone else, here is a lil sneak peek at what is in store for the new range. Coming soon! Very soon! 25th April to be exact.

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And... on a parting note...
Singapore's beaders community is really really small. It is made even smaller by the directories that many of us use to advertise. It is a two edged sword really. We make ourselves more visible to buyers, and copycats alike.

Sometimes scrolling through the sites, I cannot help but find some pictures that make me sit up straight and go "gosh, that looks really familiar". I try and attribute it to a common design idea but sometimes...

Ok. Rant over. Back to bursting with suspense at having to keep the new collection under wraps!

Saturday, April 21, 2007

Memories of Mum

Coming soon... A mother's day special collection to be launched on 25th April 07. It promises to be a unique mix of old and new ideas, a collection of childhood memories you formed with your mom and new memories you are forming with your children. It (should!) appeal to both your mum and yourself...

I have quite a few favourites in this range... :-)

Remember to check back frequently for snippets and sneak previews for the new range.

Picture taken from Britannica.com

Thursday, April 19, 2007

Going Through Hoops -- SOLD --

Wise men say, only fools fall in love :P But many more say they don't mind being fools for love. This pair willingly go through hoops just to be together. :-)

Rhodium plated hoops, silver toned charms and assorted Swarovski crystals complete this fun piece.

Ballet Shoes $20

Somehow the hues remind me of ballet shoes, the flat soles with the ribbons that go all the way round the legs.

Made of 2 kinds of Swarovski crystals, one of which accounts for the cost. Still the dainty pair should flit their way into your heart.

Dance With Me $20

Join the ballerinas as they dance in abadonment with the sway of your head. They dance for passion, with love.

Gold toned chains, charms and Swarovski crystals.

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Ship Ahoy $18

Nautica themed with the ship's steering wheel (there MUST be a name for it...!) as the central focus with a strand of beaded Swarovski crystals to evoke memories of the sea.

I am no sea farer... I get seasick but such stuff, does well by me. I usually pop some motion sickness pill before getting aboard ships, lest I be some merlion lost at sea.

Cascades -- SOLD --

A gentle, feminine piece... Pewter butterflies sit atop a cascade of Swarovski crystals to create this piece. Soft and sensual. I imagine light summery walks through gardens... Nevermind that we are in the tropics. Think of an outdoor wedding with excesses of chiffon blowing in the wind.

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Star Crossed Lovers $18

Seeing these wire formed stars topped with pink cat's eye hearts, I thought of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet While they were star crossed and their romance larger than life, this pair of earrings is so sweet that they will do well to adorn your ear and make for weekend fun.

Monday, April 16, 2007

Gentle Brushed $16

Imagine a lady in love, brushing her long black hair with the brush, dreaming of the precious memories of the night just passed. Well, the soft dreamy, romantic feel of this pair brings such an image to my mind.

What image does it conjure up for you?
Made of silver toned charms, findings and chains... cat's eye hearts and Swarovski crysals.

Oriental Rose -- SOLD --

Rose printed tenshas are always great embellishments. This pair of tensha beads are matched with gold toned hoops and filagree creating a pair of earrings with a hint of oriental magic.

Angelic Voices -- SOLD --

The evergreen image of the angel is the focal point of this necklace. Paired with gold hoops, Swarovski crystals and a lil cat's eye heart, the pendant dangles from the chain to hang just upon the chest.

Ever present... just like an angel watching out for you.

Saturday, April 14, 2007

Cinderella -- SOLD --

A fun, cutesy piece! I fell in love with these charms a while back but just could not think of how best to show them off. Finally I decide to just pair them with Swarovski crystals to dangle straight from the earloop.

No complication, no fuss. Just a whole lot of fun!

Purplicious $20

Purplicious is another feminine piece. Set in purple hues, they are soft enough to match with just about anything. Even to wear them daily.

Made with Swarovski crystals, Czech glass beads, rhodium plated charms and finished with silver toned findings.

Tear Drops -- SOLD --

A feminine piece, this subtle pair of earrings dangle from your earloops, swaying with your movement. Made of rhodium plated charms and Swarovski crystals in an unconventional shade, they hint of crystals or gemstones in another class...

Great for casual tops or dresses you do not want to glam too much. Also good for office wear.

Friday, April 13, 2007

Golden Blooms -- SOLD --

Cloisonne flower beads, gold toned chains and lobster clasp closure and Swarovski crystals are strung together to form Golden Blooms. Elegance, especially striking when worn with the little black dress, demure over white summer dresses...

You decide which look you want to create.

April Romance -- The Collection --

The new collection, April Romance is here... ;) Many thanks to those on the mailing list who have sent in your orders. Am still processing the emails. Will get back to you all within the next few days. I trust that the new collection has met your expectations!

Over the next few days, I will be releasing new items from the April Romance range. This range pays tribute to all the different styles that have been featured on Bead Haven. From Swarovski crystals to charms, from tensha beads to cloisonne ones ... the things that you have grown to love at the site are given a new lease of life with a twist.

Take time to browse through the collection and just email me when any item catches your eye to make your reservation.

Happy Shopping!

Green Forest (earrings) -- SOLD --

Czech glass, Swarovski crystals and silver toned hoops and lobster clasp.
Earrings to match with the bracelet.

Green Forest (bracelet) -- SOLD --

A green themed bracelet that sits elegantly on the wrist. Great shine and sparkles.

Czech glass, Swarovski crystals and silver toned hoops and lobster clasp.

Pursuing Happiness -- SOLD --

Another piece featuring pretty tensha beads... A hot favourite I am sure. At least they will always have a place in my books.

Gold toned hoops, chains and "xi" charm are paired with Japanese tensha beads and Czech glass. With added tassle by the side.

Fashionista $23

Be a fashionista...! Bold, bright and colourful, and the life of the outfit.

Silver toned bracelet with lively, colourful Swarovski crystals hanging in a delightful mix around the chain. A single silver charm of a tee shirt dangles from the middle to finish up the look. Closed with a lobster clasp.

Daisies Earrings -- SOLD --

Sweet czech glass flowers topped with Swarovski crystals. Get it on its own or together with matching daisies bracelet (set at $30).

Daisies Bracelet -- SOLD --

A bracelet of royal origin. Or in that colour at least.

Daisies features a delightful mix of faux pearls topped with silver toned caps, hoops, Czech glass flowers and Swarovski crystals. Closed with silver toned toggle clasp.

In The Vineyard $30 ++ reserved ++

A large dose of faux pearls, Swarovski crystals and seed beads hanging from rhodium plated ring on a silver toned chain. Closed with silver toned lobster clasp.

Wear this with a plain top to enhance the look... of both.

Lovers in Paris $24

A real romantic piece in my opinion. A pair of Effiel tower charms are matched with pink cat's eye hearts and Swarovski crystals to create this dreamy look.

Thursday, April 12, 2007

Princess in Love -- SOLD --

The signature piece to launch April Romance.

Princess in Love features lovely castle charms, cat's eye hearts, Swarovski crystals and silver toned hoops make this bracelet the love of girls and girls at heart.

Dainty, feminine with a dash of romance.