Sunday, September 20, 2009
Criminality is not a big thing in this hi-tech society of Singapore as compared to European and American cities as well as all other surrounding Asian countries . Still it's not a guarantee so we all should always watch ourselves wherever we go. Nevertheless, I'm thankful that I'm living here with my family . We feel safe and secure where we are now by 100% unless badluck or destiny come our way ... knock on wood that nothing wrong comes along at all !
Friday, September 11, 2009
This necklace was embedded with different stones such asSponge Corals Rounds and Chip Beads, Round Turquoise Beads , IMIT TURQUOISE Barrel Bead and Silver Plated Brass Beads. This design took exactly 4 hours to design, create and finish on Sept 11, 2009 ( 9:30am to 1:30 pm ) . The choker itself measures 20 - 21 inches long and 5cms wide from the pendant area and fits really nicely. Closed securely with wire crocheted toggle clasp .
1st Bracelet I had Made & Created on on Sep 9, 2009
This Bracelet was created with no other beads but only Fresh water Pearls in 3 different colors. Using the Single crochet technique in combining 28 gauge Non tarnish Gold Artistic Beading wires and Fresh water pearls in Fuchsia Pink, Dark Golden Bronze & Mauve Shades . Measures about 7"up to 7 1/2" in lenght and secured with Gold Plated Slide Clasp.
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
GBER153 - AUTUMN WISH
Lovely Beaded dangling earrings with Pressed Glass Leaf Beads in Peridot green / Autumn yellow & red shades , Matsuno Japanese Glass Seed Beads, Cathedral Beads with Antique Style Metal Findings. Measures about 6cms icluding hooks.
This item was created in the morning of Sept 8, 2009 and was added to the Etsy shop the same day on Sep 8, 2009 as part of the forthcoming line of " Only One Collection " jewelries exclusively crafted only for my Etsy Shop .
Please visit my Etsy shop here :
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=8026494
Monday, August 31, 2009
Are rustling in September's breeze,
A Sapphire on her brow should bind;
September Birthstone - Properties of the Sapphire
Because of its divine blue, Sapphire is called the gemstone of the heavens.
According to an ancient belief of the biblical times, earth was embedded in an enormous solitaire Sapphire. Although these ravishing gems come in all almost all colors like transparent white, pink, yellow, peach, orange, brown, violet, purple, green and many shades in between, the most popular color of sapphire is deep blue. It can be found in all celestial hues of blue ranging from the seductive midnight blue to the enigmatic ocean blue. The word "sapphire" has its descent from several ancient languages: the Persian word "safir" (meaning "beloved of Saturn"), the Latin "sapphirus" (meaning "blue"), and the Greek word "sappheiros" for the island of Sappherine in the Arabian Sea where sapphires were found in ancient Grecian times.
In ancient times, Sapphires were believed to possess mystical powers - Priests used these gems to help them decipher Oracles, kings wore sapphire to protect them from wicked thoughts and charm divine favor, the Greeks sanctified this gemstone and because of its divine blue color associated sapphire to their Sky God - Zeus, and more. The gem was regarded as a symbol of truth, candor and endurance. It was believed that if a disloyal lover or spouse wore a sapphire ring, the brilliance of Sapphire would dim. It is the second hardest mineral found on earth, next only to diamond, which is the hardest mineral known to mankind. It is because of this hardness that sapphires are associated with longevity and endurance. Sapphire is the birthstone for those born in September and astrological stone for Libra zodiac sign.
Sapphire is anniversary gift for the 5th and the 45th wedding anniversary.
Flowers from Belgium ...
Blue Flowers I found outside the Le Meridien Hotel in Khao Lak, Thailand
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
How To Remove Stains on White Clothes & Leather Bag ?
0 comments Posted by My-SECRET-Corner at 4:43 PMAfter my sumptous lunch with a mouth watering Dessert = Creme Brulee / Chocolate Mousse / Blueberry Cheesecake , Chocolate Praline Cake with Freshly brewed Coffee on the side , I went straight back home in a hurry to pick up My daughter from her school ( but I was few minutes late and she had already walked home ) . Once at home, I noticed something strange on my bag. I thought my sight was just affected by heat from the outside and I'm just seeing colors ... but, I saw a kind of blue stains on the backside of the bag. I looked at it closely in the bright sunlight for a much more close up view and realized , it really got blue stains as well as even my pants and belt too .
Oh no ... into my dismay, I had realized my blouse had rubbed its color & had transfered its navy blue color even on my belt and pants. Quickly, I grabbed a piece of paper towel and dabbed it with alcohol then rubbed it slightly on the belt first but it didn't do anything on the stains. Even on the bag there's no reaction on the stains at all. I was in real panic ! So I took some baby wipes and tried to rub the stains off ... still the stains remained . Then I washed the belt 1st in cold water and rubbed some mild soap on it but still nothing was solved. OMG ! I went to the internet and searched for possible solutions to remove the stains. Searching ... searching ... How to remove stains from White Leather bag / White Fabrics blah -blah-blah etc. .... ok , good I found one solution. It says use an eraser. So I did rubbed the bag with the Staedler eraser and the bag's stains where removed just a little bit and not much . Big Sighhhh ! It was for me one hopeless scenario and I decided to ask my helper for Acetone coz she does nail polishing all the time on her day-off. I tested the Acetone on the belt first . After some rubbing and more pressure, the stains on the belt came off ! Finally ... something had worked !
Oh... heaven ... what a relief ! So i tried it on the bag ...
Well it was a bad move ... it was a sure DISASTER !
The beige color of the material came off but not the blue stains ! So the problem with the bag became even more visible ... Still I didn't give up . I checked google search for more solutions and found another one ... try the hair spray and rubbed it off with a soft material . I did followed the instructions and got my daughter's hairspray. Result ? It was even a much bigger catastrophe !!!! The stains where still there and the surrounding part of it became even whiter. That's it ... I had given up ... I had lost all my hopes ...
The bag is already ruined and there's nothing much I can do to solve the stain problem. So I'll just leave it as it is now... Poor Thing !
Trying to think all that had happened, I'm somehow still Lucky that the damage was on the back and so , I can still hide it . But lesson I learned today was : Don't use white or off -white colored bags , leather white belts & pants with a dark colored top whose fabric has the tendency to transfer colors . Even if the Dark color is dry don't take the risk or be sorry ! Oh well, Can you imagine how much more damage if the dark color was wet ?
So, Next time. I'll just wear everything in the same color or in both light color materials . Or just forget using White or Light color bags and pants !
But anyway, the day started with fun so ...Thanks so much for the awesome Lunch !!!
And hoping You liked My Gift for you ...
Friday, August 21, 2009
YAAAyyyyy ... WHAT a Snake !
Whoooo ...Is this for real ? Snakes were all over my closets . I know Singapore is a famous haven for venomous snakes : Black Spitting Cobras , Pythons Stucked in the drains ( no wander neighbor's cats had been missing mysteriously and those slithing skinny bright green forest snakes you see coiling by the wire fences . But in my very own closets at home , I just realized I 've got lots of kinds ! Brown ones, Green ones, White ones and even those super bright red mixed with black . Oh dear !
I love the design, texture and look of the Snake's Skin so I prefer the snake look style for my bags , shoes and even clothes. In fact, I just realized I've got loads of them. I'm a Capricorn Wood Snakes . Maybe that can explain why I'm so fond of snake style products . I love my own kind !
The Snake (蛇) (also known as the Serpent) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. I had read in the internet that People born in the Year of the Snake are deep , say little and possess great wisdom. They never have to worry about money; they are financially fortunate. I hope that's true ... Snake people tend to overdo, since they have doubts about other people's judgment and prefer to rely on themselves. They are determined in whatever they do and hate to fail ( In my case it's super true indeed ! ). Although calm on the surface, they are intense and passionate. Snake people are usually good-looking and sometimes have marital problems because they are fickle ( am I ? OMG ! Now I'm starting know more about myself ...giggles !). They are most compatible with the Ox and Rooster. Oh no, my hubby is a sheep ... am I in big trouble here then being married to a different one ? Tsk, Tsk , tsk ...
Anyway, since I had unearthed all my "Snake's Skin Stuffs " out of the closet today, I took the courage to take photos of them to share with you . Then you can see how much I had accumulated since I came to Singapore ( I'd been living here now for 10 years ! ) and tell me If I had too much ... Ok let's start the counting :
#SHOES No 3 = This set of NINE WEST Bag & Wedges had a very striking Moss Green Color which attracted me in the 1st place when I was in Isetan Scotts one day . I like the Gladiator Style of the Wedges but if you wear it all night long on the dancefloor and you're not used to wearing high heels , better bring an extra flip flops or flat shoes in your bag. I'll bet that you would be walking back home barefoot when the party is over. So goodluck with your feet ... don't forget to bring some band aids too and remember that I had warned you he-he !
# SHOES No 4 = This is another set of NINE WEST Bag & Shoes. But I didn't buy them together or at the same time & place. The shoes were bought in the Philippines in November 2008 while I found the matching bag by luck here in ISETAN SCOTTS in Singapore sometime this year.
# SHOES No 5 = Ok the Leather Bag in this photo was bought from Selina a Singaporean Seller from Yahoo Auction Singapore in 2003. I had Never used it yet after all these years and I just took it out of its' plastic wrapping for picture taking today. The Shoes ( New & not worn yet ) was just bought this Aug 2009 at Charles & Keith here in Singapore.
# SHOES No 6 = I love the way the shoes & the bag matched here in terms of color and material . They were Perfect together ! I got this PERLLINI Bag from CK TANGS ( Orchard ) 3 yrs ago ( Not used yet ! ) while the shoes which I bought last year in Charles & Keith by the Anchorpoint ( Alexandra Rd. opposite IKEA ) had already gone to dinner and a bit of dancing one night here in Singapore. Yessss !
#SHOES No 7 = Black Genuine Leather Evening Shoes from ITTI & OTTO bought in CK TANGS about 4 years ago ( 70% off the price ! ) . Got damaged 1st time I'm going out for dinner. The sewn part holding the strap snapped open and need some expert sewing . Eager to wear it that moment, I solved the problem by tying a Maroon lace ( recycled from a a gift wrapped box ) to support the straps. It was such a relief coz it looked great & sexy with the ribbon lace at the back of the ankle plus it matched the color of my dress . Good thinking !
# SHOES No 8 = This super comfy pair of leather based Valentino Shoes was bought in Isetann Scotts less that a year ago and it was the last pair left at that time . So lucky it was my size ! It was just waiting for me and meant to be mine I guess ! I had walked along Orchard Road , Clarke Quay and gone to parties with it . It was soft and had nice support. Thumbs up on this one !
# SHOES No 9 = This nice Velvety soft Tang's Studio Shoes were bought in CK TANGS in Scotts Road. It was on sale and was a sure bargain for its quality & style. I had worn it a few times during daytime meetings with friends for lunch or when just chilling out. The Black Beaded bag was from Yahoo Auction in 2004.
# SHOES No 10 = This Elegant Purple Leather High Heel Shoes was bought in Charles & Keith in VIVO CITY 2 years ago . While the HandBag and Wallet set from GUESS was bought in OG , Orchard Road. I love the nice unique purple color and design of the whole set that I had taken the bag with the matching wallet to my Belgium Summer Holiday last year . The women were always staring at it whenever I go to the city .
# SHOES No 11 = This pair of Ultra Sexy High Heeled shoes is Brand New ! It was one of the Latest Arrivals from Charles & Keith ( Takashimaya ) for this month of August 2009. Couldn't wait to use it & go dancing soon ... Ladies Night out girls c'mon let's go ... !
Ok, Let's see ... Don't they look nice on my feet ?
Anyway, last 2 pairs I need to show you guys are :
# SHOES No 12 = The very 1st Leather Snakes Skin Boots I ever bought ( with 50% OFF the Price ) in Singapore . I found this pair in AMERICAYA shop at The CENTER POINT in Orchard. Even though this Americaya Brown Leather Sole Boots is now 8'/2 yrs old it's still looking almost like new without any damage at all after all these years. Matched with a PVC Belt Bag bought from Metro PARAGON in Orchard Rd .So, 13 pairs out of 10 years living in Singapore ...
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