Featured in Motherhood

We were featured in the latest issue of Motherhood (Apr 08)! The article talks about moms who took the leap of faith and venturing out of their comfort zones to something new and different. Thanks for your support.

By the way, if you are curious what Jayden (the cheeky boy you see in the pictures) is up to, here's the link to his blog. Hop over and say hi!

And erhmmm, if you don't know by now, Bead Haven has been given a new lease of life as Sparkle Thots and we blog about random eye candy finds over the other side too! Much more than over here. :) Update your bookmarks, It is really quite painless. And we are sure it will be worth your while.

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Money Talks

Picture by Mauricio Alejo

With the fluctuating currencies, I decided to make the Singapore dollar the main currency of the shop. Makes sense as I do my costing in the local currency and well, the calculation of the changing rates was starting to drive me crazy.

We are still open to overseas customers, will ship just about anywhere. Just that now, when you pay for your Sparkle Thots order, we collect in SGD via Paypal. Paypal would do the necessary conversions. The figures you see for other currencies on site is just an estimate. True / accurate currency exchange rates apply at the payment portal.

There, now that we settled the admin issue that was eating me up (just a little), we can move on to the picture up there.

Don’t you think it is an amazing work of art? Ok, yes, it was good money cut up but the beauty it now has is quite something. I found this image by Mauricio Alejo being mentioned at Rag & Bone. Still searching for more information on who did the piece. If you have the time, check out this other post (also by Rag & Bone) featuring another artist’s money sculpting works.

Newly Listed

Newly listed in store

Need we say more? Newly listed items over the Easter weekend.

go pink this April

A quick sneak at what’s available this April at Sparkle Thots!

Get first dips at the new range by signing up for the mailing list. Hop over to the Shop today.

Razzle Dazzle

Finally the sun is out here in Singapore. It has been one wet spell this March. Can imagine how many March holiday programmes were ruined due to the rain. And the businesses affected as a result. The outdoor sports variety I mean.

Anyway, to celebrate the return of sunshine is this piece -- Razzle Dazzle.

Razzle Dazzle is a pair of earrings that is simple yet stunning. She features a flower filagree with dimante heart, strung on a gold plated chain.

Total drop is 3.5cm / 1.25inches. Only one pair available, so its a case of fastest fingers first. Do check out the rest of the other goodies on sale at Sparkle Thots.

Meantime, enjoy this fabulous Friday!

Theodore, the Teddy

Theodore the Teddy is looking to go on an adventure! He is seeking the company of a thrill seeker, a person who goes places to take him around the world. He’d even settle for a ’round the island’ road trip. His needs are simple, just a little tender loving care, a gentle squeeze, and he would be happy.

This handphone charm is made of teddy bear charm, acrylic heart, cat’s eye rounds and rainbow banded plastic bead. Only one exclusively available at Sparkle Thots.

easter egg hunt

Back to the continuing series on Easter Remembrance, Sparkle Thots presents the Easter Egg bag charm / key ring. Made of gold plated lead, this beautifully detailed egg closes with a magnetic clasp. Open it to reveal a small cavity that would fit a lil note.

To own one, leave a comment here or email me at ruth AT sparklethots DOT com. Not in stores just yet. This egg retails at SGD 12.50 each. Or get a pair for SGD 24.

The tradition of Easter Eggs…

The common imagery of easter eggs is that of the popularised easter egg hunt. Eggs are specially decorated to celebrate the Easter holiday and hidden by the Easter Bunny for children to find. There are other twists to the story too… with one being that the egg is a symbol of new life. Just as a chick might hatch from the egg… or another string goes along the egg as a symbol of the grave and life renewed breaking out of it.

Whichever way you see it, this particular egg is a beautiful treasure to have and to hold.

** info snippet taken from Wikipedia.

Cotton Candy

Cotton Candy, a Little Stars’ special

Inspired to create by the lovely feature by Stephie, I dug into the bead box to uncover the pastel hued cat’s eye beads. Paired with Swarovski pearls, what resulted is this simple but beautiful piece for the little girl we all know.

The soft pastel hues are sure to delight her. Great to match almost everything in a little girl’s wardrobe.

This necklace measures 14.5inches long and closes with a gold plated lobster clasp. Check out Sparkle Thots today to get one. Limited quantities available.

** Cat’s eye beads are so named for the way they capture the light.

because ...

… you asked for it.
Because, our bags / keys need some bling.
Because, perhaps, love is actually all around.

Sparkle Thots presents this limited edition series of vintage keyrings.

Each keyring features a vintage wooden charm with a cute couple graphic on one side and a “Love Is” sentence on the other. They are being sold in sets at SGD 30 for two (Set A, Set B and Set C) or individually at SGD 16 each. Or get them at SGD 85 for the entire loot.

Only ONE set available. No repeats. To order, please leave comments here or email at ruth AT sparklethots DOT com.

Cross of Calvary -- Special Deal

Its almost Easter… and I thought it apt to do a mini series. Its not about the season as a gift giving time, but a time of remembrance.

I looked through my supplies and came up with a mini-series befitting the mood of the season. Sombre yet full of hope. Kick starting this series is the Cross of Calvary.

This simple necklace features a antique gold plated pewter (lead free) cross with light detailing on it strung on a gold plated chain. Necklace length is 16 inches and cross is approximately 1inch in length.

This piece is not for sale at Sparkle Thots just yet. Leave a comment if you are interested in getting a piece. Retails at SGD10.50 each. Limited necklaces available. Great as a simple baptismal gift, for young or old. Age does not matter coz we are born again in Him.

Butterflies -- Earrings

Butterflies, a pair of earrings that looks great matched for a casual friday and then more.

Features antique gold plated butterflies hung from heart loops on earwires with a twist. Diameter of earwires is 2cm and butterflies are approximately 2cm drop.

Now available at Sparkle Thots.

Secret Garden

Beauty of Roses, part of the Secret Garden collection

The Secret Garden is a novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett and was first published in 1909. It has matured with time and is now considered part of the staple in children’s literature. I remember reading it a long time ago, and being particularly taken with the idea of a secret hideaway. Where dreams come true through your own strength.

Sparkle Thots’ Secret Garden pays tribute to the seed idea of an enchanted grove where you spend hours tending over lil plants to grow the beauty within. In our collection, you will find an assortment of flowers and butterflies, a few images of fantasy, little hearts of innocent bloom, all beautiful in their own right.

In this range are…

Earrings

• Antique Hearts
• Beauty of Roses (Earrings)
• Butterflies (available in antique gold or silver, please indicate in comments on check out)
• Butterfly Hearts
• Daphne
• Hyacinth
• Jolene
• Two In Love

Bracelets

• Aqua Hearts
• Cherry Gold
• Mona Lisa
• Pink Amethyst
• Winnie

Necklaces

• Beatrice
• Beauty of Roses (Necklace)
• Dana
• Fleur
• Follow