Heart of Gold -- gifted --

Set in gold tones, this necklace uses teardrop faux pearls to create the look. A simple chain with a focal point at centre of a heart charm and faux pearls.

The look created? One of Elegance... Can also be made in silver tones.
ps: the colour of the faux teardrop pearls is closer to that found in Karine. The gold chains resulted in the colour captured on camera being a tad richer.

Karine -- SOLD --

Pearlised splendour. Whatever you think of pearls, I personally feel that they still have a charm about them that is not easily replaceable. They just lend an air of elegance that is timeless. And ageless.

Karine is a pair of earrings featuring faux teardrop pearls, clusters of round pearls dangling from a single pearl. She sways with your movement and captures the flow... with finesse.

Its Amour $14 ++ reserved ++

Its Amour! A simple bracelet that speaks volumes. The cluster of Swarovski crystals, faux pearls and gold toned heart sit freely on the chain.

The cluster slides all around your wrist in carefree abandonment. Perhaps love?

Closed with gold toned toggle clasp.

First Love ** unavailable **

Long dangly necklace..! A kissing couple dangles from within the gold hoop with accents of a freshwater shell shaped heart, Swarovski crystals and faux pearls. Good for plain tops that need that little bit of jazz.

Blue Hues -- SOLD --

Blue roses featured on the tensha beads are the main embellishments on this pair of earrings. Finished with blue czech glass and off white faux pearls, Blue Hues is good to go... either to dress up for a glitzy affair or down for work 9 to 5.

Matches fantastically well with a white summery dress or oriental cheongsam. And more as you will discover.

BeadHaven Mailing List

I know that updates to Bead Haven can get sporadic at times... it is largely because of the many heavy commitments I have all over the place. So... take some time to comment and get yourself on the mailing list. All comments are screened so you can be assured that your email is not being released to the whole wide world.

Please comment with the following...

1. Name / Nickname
2. Email Address
3. Items of Interest (eg: earrings, bracelets, necklaces)
4. Any Other Comment, as necessary

And... to have some more fun since its Childhood Dreams and the launch of the mailing list, let's have a mini contest! Remember those times when penpals were the hottest things to have? Let us return to those times, in a more modern way.

Write me a letter featuring either your love story and the "letter of the week" will be posted here on 31st October. All entries to be received by 28th October! The winning entry will receive a $20 store credit.

p/s: I do reserve the right to cancel the contest if response is limited (below 5 entries). No fun judging with such a small pool! I'll be fair and update accurately on the number of entries. Promise!

Heartfelt Regards -- SOLD --

Simple and sweet... Heartfelt Regards was made as I sat before the guest sign in sheet of my wedding 1.5 years ago. Sure, most of the comments were "congratulations!" but somehow, because you know the person(s) behind the congratulatory wishes, it made the simple wish come alive.

Heartfelt Regards is a somewhat "double stranded" bracelet. One strand made of gold chains, the other made of Czech glass beads linked to form a rose pink chain. The centre of attraction has to be the gold heart that dangles from the middle.

Surely, what matters most is the heart's content?

Loyal Friends -- gifted --

Dogs are said to be man's best friend. Loyal Friends pays a small (fashion) tribute to them with the silver toned dog silhouette. This bracelet is made of freshwater pearls, varied Czech glass beads and Swarovski crystals. All finished with silver tones all round.

Beauty Repose -- SOLD --

A singular heart shaped tensha is paired with two other circular tensha beads with a similar theme of red roses. Beauty Repose is a necklace composed of freshwater pearls tinted a light shade of gold and larger faux pearls in an off white tone. Gold toned chains finish up the length of the necklace.

It can be worn with the heart tensha bead higher, or adjusted to have the beads on the same level. Either way the toggle clasp is hidden behind, allowing you the freedom to choose your favourite look. Whatever it is, there is an elegant air about it with the roses exuding some old world charm.

Raindrops -- SOLD --

The haze is not showing any signs of letting up over here in Singapore. The PSI readings keep fluctuating up and down and the NEA website is perpetually down due to the high volume traffic. Grr. I am just hoping for rain!

Rain that will come and wash away the dust particles, rain that will kill the smoke smell in the air. Rain to make the skies clear again and rain to form puddles to jump into. :P

Raindrops is a pair of earrings set in silver toned chains and done up with the softest baby blue shaded Czech glass (colour here is not that accurate!) with a smattering of Swarovski clear crystals to increase the shine.

Light and dainty. Like little raindrops that fall bringing a little bit of the "sky" down.

Little Ballerina -- SOLD --

I remember seeing my cousins at play when they were about 3-5 years of age. I remember this particular cousin was very taken by the arts. She would perform for us all, twirling around on her shoes and dancing in the car porch. Nevermind that she was not wearing ballet shoes, nevermind that she was not trained, nevermind that she looked a tad weird dancing in that get up... because to her, the world was indeed her stage.

Its a little sad she never pursued that dream.
Little Ballerina pays tribute to the dreams in us that are unfulfilled and hidden over time. Its focal point is the gold toned hoop with a pair of children's shoes in the middle. Other ingredients include Swarovski crystals and a mixture of faux bronze pearls paired with light gold freshwater pearls.

Have you got a dream you have yet to fulfil?

(more pictures available upon request).

Purple Rain -- SOLD --

Deceptively simple but takes a lot of time to do... grr. Anyway, Purple Rain is made of glass beads and Swarovski crystals in two different colours. Simple enough yet with enough shine to attract attention.

Don't you wish for rain to come and clear the HAZE in Singapore? I know I do.

Black Tensha -- SOLD --

Tensha beads again! :) This time a black tensha bead takes centrestage alongside Swarovski crystals and Czech glass of pinkish hues and cool black. Quite a dramatic combination. Bold, striking and demanding attention.

See below for more pictures. Click on images for enlarged photos.

for eternity -- SOLD --

Something for eternity...

White denotes purity and in my mind, some level of eternity and timelessness. This pair of earrings is made of cloisonne beads, freshwater pearls and Swarovski pearls. Suits casual dress down weekends perfectly.

Magenta -- SOLD --

Remember when back in school and the never ending rules and regulations kept you at having only plain boring studs? Well, now that school is almost out... here is a pair to beckon in the fun!

Magenta tinted glass beads are the centre of attraction here... flanked on both sides with similarly hued Swarovski crystals, it serves as nice eye candy for the ears. Lightweight and "carefree"...

Sweet Dreams $16

Sweet dreams are made of these... No, not the song. But instead, I refer to the scents of lavender. Apparently lavender is a soothing scent that helps you relax.

This bracelet is made of freshwater pearls and flowers, silver toned findings and Swarovski crystals. Simple and obtrusive. Good to make you dream the day away.

Aspiring Princess $16

Little girls and boys are the usual suspects for the wedding party... Dressed in finery to be little flowergirls and pageboys / ringbearers, they remind me of asipiring princesses and princes. In fact, that was what I called my 3 flowergirls and 1 pageboy.

I am sure that in years to come, they will be the beautiful brides and handsome groom they were the image of at my wedding. Life's blessings upon them!

Aspiring princesses would be something I would love to have gifted my flowergirls as a bracelet, or even jie meis as a wrist corsage if I had any jiemeis / or knew how to bead then. It has a nice balance if delicate feminine beauty and yet simple enough to adorn any one in the bridal party. It is made of gold toned chains, light gold freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals and dainty Czech glass flowers.

Pink Colada -- gifted --

Did this while watching Prison Break last night. After all the gloom and evil, out came this contrasting piece of black Czech glass, bronze toned faux pearls and flower shaped (and carved) freshwater pearl discs. Its a long necklace that is finished in gold toned chains and toggle.

All said and done, how does it fit into the Childhood Dreams theme? Think no alcohol till 18... The pink flowers reminded me starkingly of pink -- pink colada. It is a long stretch but that was how my mind was working. At 11.30pm that is.

Customisation -- T & C

I like the challenge of making pieces just for you but as I am doing this only as a hobby, I really cannot afford the time to have a lengthy discussion or start working on something to have it come to nothing.

Hence... here are some rules to live by when you are requesting customisations or remakes of current pieces.

1. Limit the initial discussion of design, components to be used, price range to 4 emails (4 from each side is quite a lot!)... I will not begin work or show you any sample until we can come to an agreement on what it is going to look like.
2. There will be at least a 50% non-refundable deposit required for all customisations and remakes (100% if you are requesting more than 3 pieces at a go) before I begin work. This will be based on the estimate cost of the items. I will refund excess if any.
3. Allow for ample time. If you need it urgently, please contact me first as I may or may not have the necessary materials. I will require on average, at least 1-2 weeks to finish your order.
4. There is no discount available for customisations or remakes of items. What I can do is to work within your budget. These items are made specially for your order, not items I have up for sale already, and I do have other ideas I want to try out. That is the fun part of this hobby.
5. Trust me to come out with something you would like. I would do it as best as possible according to your specifications. It helps if you have a good idea of what you would like.
   

Lavender Green $14

As mentioned when featuring Lavender Blue... here is the non-identical twin of Lavender Green. Made using similar materials but in a different combination, choose which you would like to dangle from your ear.