weekly sales have ended

The weekly sales have ended... but we have lots in store for July.

You do know it is our anniversary right? *wink*

Check back soon. Updates shortly!

Sale :: Week 4

be of good courage!

Fresh out of the oven is this necklace. It is simple statement, a sterling silver affirmation heart, stamped with 'courage' on both sides hangs off a stainless steel 18 inch wire chain. Pendant can be removed at will. But I think it looks good like that!

New additions in shop now! shop shop and away! And oh, if you missed the SALES announcement, check here for this week’s sale items.

kitty kitty

Hi everyone… meet Kitty Kitty. She is a bracelet of 6 inches long. The kitty charm runs along the entire length of the chain at will. She spends her day chasing after the rose pink ball that forever is so close-yet so far. Ends with a heart shaped toggle clasp. Triple strand bracelet.

Have been busy. Loaded some new items on Flickr (seen them yet?) and will probably list them in shop soon. Meantime, have fun viewing the ‘eye candy’ or browsing the sale items. You DO know that there’s a sale going on just about now don’t you?

week 3 :: the earrings special

Another week, another group of items go on sale.

This time round, we are placing a selection of 12 earrings on offer. Have fun accessorising!

1. A Carpenter’s Son $14 (UP $16)
2. Antique Hearts $16 (UP $18)
3. Aquarius $25 (UP $30)
4. Ariel $16 (UP $18)
5. Beary $8 (UP $10)
6. Bo Peep $12 (UP $16)
7. Brenda $18 (UP $20)
8. Buttercup $14 (UP $16)
9. Carol $15 (UP $16)
10. Chinese Garden $22 (UP $24)
11. Mister Owl $22 (UP $25)
12. The Gift $14 (UP $16)

open for customisations

This week has been self declared customisation week so if you do have anything special in mind, drop me a note soon.

Meantime, do check out the on-going sale. (More details available HERE). These items are on offer till Sunday night after which a new series goes up for the coming week.

Sale :: Week 2

Week 2 SALE selection is out in store now!

1. Flaming Rainbow $30 (UP $43)
2. Ashley $28 (UP $30.40)
3. Citismoke $20 (UP $22)
4. April $32 (UP $42)
5. Farla $20 (UP $25)
6. Peaceful Dove $20 (UP $25)
7. Blue Birds $20 (UP $25)
8. Blue Birds Necklace $20 (UP $25)
9. Twinkle Green $18 (UP $20)
10. Locket Love $26 (UP $30)

-: FIRE SALE :-

... and we are back up and running!

We were down over the weekend due to a fire outage at our data centre and to celebrate being back online, we are having a 3-day only fire sale! Starting from now till 6 June, add [firesale] to the box right at the bottom of your checkout page and your discount of 10% will AUTOMATICALLY be deducted from your subtotal (shipping charges not applicable for discount).

Now isn't this great? Spread the news like erhmm.... FIRE!
Hop on over to Sparkle Thots right this minute.

T&Cs
Discount is not applicable on sale items, customisations or shipping charges. Valid till 6 June 08 only. No minimum purchase required.

please stand by ...

... we are experiencing some technical difficulties (no, we DID pay our bills :P) ... We hope to have the shop up and running in a jiffy but in the meantime, do take a look at our flickr photostream.

If you have any product queries, please leave us a message here.

xoxo, Ruth

-: the starfish spirit :-

When I was just a child, you encouraged me to make a difference. You showed me the way and led by your example. Now that I am grown, I want to thank you for BEING the difference to me.

You mattered to me.

I am sure many of you have heard of the Starfish Story. It is said to be adapted from The Star Thrower by Loren Eiseley (though the original had a more pessimistic ending) and given the first inspirational twist by Joel Barker. For this Father’s Day, I have created a limited edition The Starfish Spirit handphone strap. It will come packaged with a card bearing the above italicised words on one side and a blank space on the other for you to write your personal message.

To order, either check the item out in the e-shop or leave a comment here.

s.a.l.e

Not all four letter words are bad. Not especially if they read SALE.

Now on, at Sparkle Thots. Do check back on a weekly basis. They change every week!

This week's offer, now till 8th June... (yes, this week's longer than 7 days)

1. Chloe $18 (UP $20)
2. Princess Love $18 (UP $19.20)
3. Starfish $16 (UP $18)
4. Tina Vina $32 (UP $35)
5. Circle of Life $18 (UP $20)
6. Daisy $24 (UP $28)
7. Daisy Chains $28 (UP $30)
8. Twirl $24 (UP $28)
9. Joined In Unity $28 (UP $30)
10. Twirl $24 (UP $28)

Have fun shopping!

Pearls on Gold

Do you love pearls? Or did you always have the conception that they were accessories more befitting of your mum (granny even)? Well, I love pearls. I remember as a child, I had this long strand (it seemed long then!) of pearls that I loved. As I flip through the old photos, I see countless images of me wearing them.

Now, I am rediscovering my love for pearls. And I share my interpretation with you.

And till end of May, these will go at a special introductory price. To order, leave a comment here. Please note, all prices stated are in SGD.

1. Love, Nature $28 (UP $32)
2. Joined In Unity $28 (UP $30)
3. Twirl $24 (UP $28)
4. Ariel’s Flowers $20 (UP $24)
5. Solitare $24 (UP $28)

Tina V

A request for something with onyx dangling off gold hoops resulted in this pair. I’m loving it! Maybe I’d keep a pair of myself.

Ssh.

Tina V is a luxurious pair, she is made of gold plated findings with a faceted round onyx dangling off a hammered gold disc. She measures in at a 1.5inch drop excluding earhooks. Perfect to complement the LBD and quite the classic that never goes out of fashion.

from the bottom of our hearts

wow.

We have had an amazing month thus far. We have quite a few items sold out and are busy processing your orders right this minute. We are busy checking our inventory and making sure the store is reflecting it accurately. Do give us some leeway if something sells out while your order is being processed. All orders are manually cleared after payment. We are working to upload and list new items within the next day or two so stay tuned.

Meantime, happy shopping! For 1 week only, all purchases ship with a little extra something. So hurry on in and shop today.

with lots of love, Ruth

mr postman stopped by...

Psst… look what the postman brought in?

New limited stock of The Old Oak Tree! Woot! In silver and gold too!

We have restocked the shop. Do check our store for more goodies. Shop shop away.

Please note : due to the public holiday on 19th May, all purchases made from now till then will be shipped from 20th May onwards.

daisy chains

Hello! It’s Monday and I’m back. With more than I expected. I was thinking of taking a short break from crafting but I couldn’t keep away from them. So up till late last night, I was busy twisting and twirling wires at my workstation.

I must say I absolutely adore the results. Simple, elegant necklaces to adorn the necks of mothers and daughters! I do hope to list them soon. But if you cannot wait, drop me a line and tell me which you’d like. I am most likely to list them in sets.

This particular piece, Daisy Chains, features freshwater pearls in two different shapes (flowers and ‘nuggets’). Stranded on gold plated chains, they are pretty and elegant. Simple enough for everyday wear and everything else in between.

It was made in tribute to all mothers. And the children that they groom and whom they sacrifice so much. It reminds me of the ‘traditional’ daisy chains that mothers teach their children to weave. I like the idea of interaction taking place!

Hope you had a great Mother’s day with your mum and / or children.

Happy Mother's Day

When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child. ~Sophia Loren, Women and Beauty

Happy Mother’s Day.

We are currently packing the last bit of orders for posting on Monday. If you are still searching for a gift for Mother (or for gift-ing yourself), better late than never. Get your order in by Monday and enjoy the 15% Mother’s Day discount on A Mother’s Heart.

Bubble Gum

Oddly enough, this piece has been with me for a while. Everyone loves the colour but no one has been brave enough to take her home.

In any case, I’m looking for a wonderful owner for her. She is pretty in pink yet with a touch of jazz. Sure to liven up your mornings. I see her layered a top a white cotton blouse, sashaying to the cool weekend mood. Grab her now. Especially for Sparkle Thots’ blog readers, she is going at a 20% discount. Just quote “BLOG IT” in the comments box on check out and wait for our revised invoice.

Shipping charges still apply. In case you were wondering, 20% off means Bubble Gum retails at $36. So what are you waiting for? She comes packed in a pretty organza pouch with a handmade gift card. Only ONE piece available. Offer good till 11th May.

If she does not catch your eye, and you still have not found the perfect Mother’s Day gift, check out “A Mother’s Heart“. 15% discount applies on all items within this range!

Featured!

Thank You for the feature!

It was a really busy weekend so to return to the computer to find such a lovely article sitting in the mailbox was truly a welcome sight. Thank you for featuring us!

Do check out Fabulously Broke In The City for quirky personalised takes on this mad world of balancing finances and wants we have.

-- change --

This piece, Change, features an antique gold plated pewter butterfly with two carnelian faceted rounds dancing around it. Strung on a 16 inch gold plated chain at an approximate drop of 1 inch and wing span of 1.5 inches, she flutters her way to your heart.

Large but not overpowering. Change has a certain calmness about her that speaks volumes of grace.

One of a kind. Comment to reserve… or wait till its released in store. Your choice.

EDIT :: Change has been bought by K.

odds and ends

The boxes of goodies have been packed. All three stacked in a row. One for bracelets, one for necklaces and one for earrings. The bounty looks good. And it is with a smile I start at the table decor.

Which rack to bring? I love them all.

Halfway through it dawned on me that there was no name plaque. Nothing to loudly proclaim that this space was proudly decorated and, dare I say, feminised by Sparkle Thots! So off to the trusty printer I went and got this done. Printed on lightly scented paper with a slight shimmer, the sign is ready. With it I stake my place, inviting you, one and all over for a bit of girlish delight.

I think tomorrow really promises to be a day of fun. What with the light refreshments and drinks? In a lil house in Chip Bee Gardens too! With other creative vendors, I join in inviting you over for the day.

So remember, once again…
76 Taman Warna Road, 10.30am to 6.30pm

PS:
Online customers (and friends), the store still remains open if you are not able to make it in person. It has been restocked! I do ask for your understanding if something sells out during tomorrow’s sale and I am unable to finish the deal. All internet orders, paid and closed before midnight tonight will be honoured :- I will remove the item from inventory and not bring it for the sale.

PSS:
Tomorrow will mark the launch of a special mini promotion that we are having with Little Odd Forest. Each purchase will be entitled to a little extra something. Good for both online and offline purchases. Now surely that will get you going? (More details of the promotion will be out shortly!)