tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-253515662024-03-22T01:30:04.037+08:00Jewel ParlourJewel Parlourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14438118455522662928noreply@blogger.comBlogger335125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25351566.post-4118671741857044812012-03-08T08:51:00.007+08:002012-03-08T09:41:02.685+08:00And The Greatest News Is.....Oh wow, it's been more than a month since my last update.....I've been taking a "break" for most of February. By break I mean a slowdown from crafting and online presence, and this has been longer than I realised! Most of the "rest" time I've been playing mummy, tuition teacher, violin teacher, volunteer, cleaner and maid at home (especially so since my part time helpers quit!), so it's not exactly a "resting on my laurels" kind of break. I'm still struggling to keep up with my new time-table this year, but slowly and surely I think I'll be able to catch up with my beloved crafting projects soon (fingers crossed)!<br /><br />By the way, to my dear local customers/supporters, due to timing and logistics constraints, I'm unable to participate in the local MAAD bazaar for a while. My online Etsy shop is still open 24/7 however, and I'm still adding new things (I have been slow in crafting, but haven't stopped!), so do pop by <a href="http://jewelparlour.etsy.com/">http://jewelparlour.etsy.com</a><br /><br />Anyway, the greatest piece of news I've had these two days is that the new iPad3 is OUT! YES! I had sold off my iPad (the first generation) in December, wanting to use the money to buy a new iPad2 as a birthday present for my hub. But just before I was about to purchase it, my hub told me about rumours of a new iPad3 coming out this year, so we decided to hold out for a while. It has been a difficult withdrawal period. Hub suddenly felt empty and meaningless without his game apps, the little one kept asking when we will be replacing the sold iPad so that she can use the dictionary apps (and play games of course), and me feeling so bored without it when I had to wait for my girl during her lessons and had no iPad to kill time! Hub has already ordered it, yippee-doo-dah! Soon our lives will be complete.<br /><br />Wait, with a new iPad, I might need new clothes and accessories for it.....lookie what I've found!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj82fe9OwFSbW2GrBb9eXBITc0ih54HkX3VuHPvlCQaV4FCNHDyaRvEvJMLpsnzDLW8mpWaqlulqgA80TpNOMpvaknqxQVyZsRAO1NbvmCe3jSii45_Ez6r-XEFF0zI_K_cQA1aQg/s1600/il_570xN.248615342.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 313px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj82fe9OwFSbW2GrBb9eXBITc0ih54HkX3VuHPvlCQaV4FCNHDyaRvEvJMLpsnzDLW8mpWaqlulqgA80TpNOMpvaknqxQVyZsRAO1NbvmCe3jSii45_Ez6r-XEFF0zI_K_cQA1aQg/s400/il_570xN.248615342.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717330642715708370" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87824502/handmade-natural-wood-retro-tv-ipad-dock">TV iPad Dock </a>by <a href="http://miterbox.etsy.com/">miterbox</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />(Hubby will love watching his "How I Met Your Mother" Podcasts on this!)<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6WUoKBZvPX29lOrdopW3ZukMLO47JioJOpajNLpHUtNwXBo4MVZzPpHUseIF_LdZdCFa1xecKmPQawyjgMJx6pdlpgT767jpeditlKpjUf_fkX1NbqBPI27st26BRaHgOCmLqYA/s1600/il_570xN.250509913.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 363px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6WUoKBZvPX29lOrdopW3ZukMLO47JioJOpajNLpHUtNwXBo4MVZzPpHUseIF_LdZdCFa1xecKmPQawyjgMJx6pdlpgT767jpeditlKpjUf_fkX1NbqBPI27st26BRaHgOCmLqYA/s400/il_570xN.250509913.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717331411485294066" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75593268/panda-from-hooby-groovy-land-ipad-ipad-2">Panda Sleeve</a> by <a href="http://hoobygroovy.etsy.com/">Hooby Groovy</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I'm so excited!! :))<br /><br />(Images are lifted from the respective Etsy shops, no afflilation, I just like their stuff :D)<br /></div><br /></div>Jewel Parlourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14438118455522662928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25351566.post-68301446440048711262012-01-27T11:41:00.005+08:002012-01-27T12:32:16.785+08:00Year Of The DragonWe have just celebrated Chinese New Year this week - it is now officially the Year Of The Dragon! Some of my family's celebration highlights:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPP2vj_GCQmTHk08NnohfC_65nd8rngwIvZJ9E9Gh-fIb03cMBos7YPnecf3tUZFXExq9O6uCrBaKTCjwKGi0g1YNClkw5nd-9HIgJIVln_DkAC3jXTh7BQXFFh-dsyy-X1d3MQw/s1600/035.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPP2vj_GCQmTHk08NnohfC_65nd8rngwIvZJ9E9Gh-fIb03cMBos7YPnecf3tUZFXExq9O6uCrBaKTCjwKGi0g1YNClkw5nd-9HIgJIVln_DkAC3jXTh7BQXFFh-dsyy-X1d3MQw/s400/035.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702154233733707154" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our annual pilgrimage to Chinatown! Look at that dragon!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqOmxGwbQ8X5fnNaB0C-vu0hf8ixyq_vbzVdTF-sRrffI0zmVlBZLxaEcf_GtDid0GydmGdgMK-08HXI11g6die6-SDYE0k3ZYAXaCNglfAaNpkOeRQSyhnTb5h_uWyITWO434Hw/s1600/039.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqOmxGwbQ8X5fnNaB0C-vu0hf8ixyq_vbzVdTF-sRrffI0zmVlBZLxaEcf_GtDid0GydmGdgMK-08HXI11g6die6-SDYE0k3ZYAXaCNglfAaNpkOeRQSyhnTb5h_uWyITWO434Hw/s400/039.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702154238082167938" border="0" /></a>Huat ar!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFGnzATFZNOTaMig6Em1l_z1T5ifNxi_QTnFkdNs5Xd4nWBNijjVHpgheB_ti9sehHiQKFKAS0DSx-mdO-dGv-yndy4Aq4RVmgh01zQ2_oOXnzEUCodxrl1MCj1TI01-pNQ7WviA/s1600/052.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFGnzATFZNOTaMig6Em1l_z1T5ifNxi_QTnFkdNs5Xd4nWBNijjVHpgheB_ti9sehHiQKFKAS0DSx-mdO-dGv-yndy4Aq4RVmgh01zQ2_oOXnzEUCodxrl1MCj1TI01-pNQ7WviA/s400/052.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702154253674405394" border="0" /></a>Everything's in red!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Yud4h6CBbX68NwNXXgDlv3eUNOSDrgjpILMW267ZWfSDzg_cbH9NU4zlJv1j4SlkuCkvsbI4R_Gg2MnEDEdEck4AKFv7yLEXfaw4YYRRVLSreHYlb7ksbqVL38n1pkkfjrwErA/s1600/054.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Yud4h6CBbX68NwNXXgDlv3eUNOSDrgjpILMW267ZWfSDzg_cbH9NU4zlJv1j4SlkuCkvsbI4R_Gg2MnEDEdEck4AKFv7yLEXfaw4YYRRVLSreHYlb7ksbqVL38n1pkkfjrwErA/s400/054.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702154259160697650" border="0" /></a>Including some humans!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2keiFJNGWaL7piV9Q9YaBd17XPyXv8ocrQB_1rTGDITGIToXtHe1TXiwYMhpBAND_n8eqNx5Cov161slQBmCauw7oQIB-v6TUmAuI9XRnkL57jt9ictajucHHLWr72bN6dCfRTQ/s1600/413.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2keiFJNGWaL7piV9Q9YaBd17XPyXv8ocrQB_1rTGDITGIToXtHe1TXiwYMhpBAND_n8eqNx5Cov161slQBmCauw7oQIB-v6TUmAuI9XRnkL57jt9ictajucHHLWr72bN6dCfRTQ/s400/413.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702161810718965458" border="0" /></a>Back to school - For more celebrations!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg99vKXTbS0LmuyOKfOQExDEokOv64_n8yb2JKpjcXmR8HxQb6SKoTG2jaiIsPvbDZiKr_-rw8XBPDSdTTrFRpXfK5BUfsS3f2uqvjZ8V-AnA9jspLqZiap_Fp3bvVn0Pyl71jsuQ/s1600/432.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 378px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg99vKXTbS0LmuyOKfOQExDEokOv64_n8yb2JKpjcXmR8HxQb6SKoTG2jaiIsPvbDZiKr_-rw8XBPDSdTTrFRpXfK5BUfsS3f2uqvjZ8V-AnA9jspLqZiap_Fp3bvVn0Pyl71jsuQ/s400/432.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702161815381750914" border="0" /></a>Lion Dance<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfOjdNPsdnxKESOdX9jyirJEpjJ4ZhtefwRkDqZ3Ehk2ihr2JnI4iiSlFH8wOMDlnqaEl9TZ8xgI29Hu2-LhROGYRDEQurGXGCDdsOJWpl8BbfbuNu5kqbOAa7_-KvmR3BldwofQ/s1600/435.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfOjdNPsdnxKESOdX9jyirJEpjJ4ZhtefwRkDqZ3Ehk2ihr2JnI4iiSlFH8wOMDlnqaEl9TZ8xgI29Hu2-LhROGYRDEQurGXGCDdsOJWpl8BbfbuNu5kqbOAa7_-KvmR3BldwofQ/s400/435.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702161834709753362" border="0" /></a>Dragon Dance - a special treat for this year :)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">And for those who might have missed this - my little girl brought her violin along during the new year visitations, playing chinese new year favourites for a little more ang pow money. And thanks to the support of wonderful and generous relatives, she managed to increase her takings, a great teaching point for her about "有劳而获" (hard work reaps rewards)! Here is the video of her playing at my mum's: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150498578533062&set=vb.582928061&type=2&theater">https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150498578533062&set=vb.582928061&type=2&theater</a><br /><br />Here's wishing everyone a blessed, prosperous and wonderful Year Of The Dragon!<br /></div></div>Jewel Parlourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14438118455522662928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25351566.post-44595155603262709952012-01-11T09:56:00.009+08:002012-01-11T11:37:02.707+08:00Wrapped In A Cocoon Of Love<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Vkl2ybIhC6HwRK7bEiwPXtFw5dMlv-Q_Ba_Ojrg6fgKDLA2pk6m6nmc648W3FJsXii4SRR6QWyTf6i-9N_QRNLRUatanHKKYyrkj0u6sVuJ-V9eb-NoabRW0owkWYQlPVIlrKg/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Vkl2ybIhC6HwRK7bEiwPXtFw5dMlv-Q_Ba_Ojrg6fgKDLA2pk6m6nmc648W3FJsXii4SRR6QWyTf6i-9N_QRNLRUatanHKKYyrkj0u6sVuJ-V9eb-NoabRW0owkWYQlPVIlrKg/s400/003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696188054815123570" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">With Valentine's just round the corner,<br />are you looking for the perfect gift?<br /><br />These little cocoons are handmade with love<br />using Swarovski crystals in the 12 birthstone colours-<br />garnet red, amethyst purple, aquamarine blue,<br />crystal clear, emerald green, pearl white,<br />ruby red, peridot green, sapphire blue,<br />tourmaline pink, citrine yellow, zircon blue,<br />and wrapped in a cocoon of hand crocheted anti tarnish silver wire.<br />Comes ready-to-wear in a silverplated chain of 17".<br /><br />A cocoon of love and warmth,<br />you can also personalise it<br />with a hand-stamped initial tag of your choice.<br />A meaningful and personal gift for your loved one!<br /><br />This range will be launched in my <a href="http://jewelparlour.etsy.com/">Etsy Shop</a> next week,<br />but pre-orders start now!<br />E-mail jewelparlour@yahoo.com.sg<br />for the colour and tag of your choice.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(NB: Every piece is made by hand upon order,<br />please allow 3-5 working days<br />for your cocoon to be custom made.)</span><br /></div>Jewel Parlourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14438118455522662928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25351566.post-7671094809378853002012-01-09T09:48:00.007+08:002012-01-09T12:03:56.643+08:00The First WeekHow has your first week of 2012 been?<br /><br />For my family and I, the past week was an activity packed week. My daughter entered into mainstream education on the third day of the year, and started on her Primary School journey. A little step for Isabelle, a great milestone for all of us.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNh1FCfNCFbiuit6gcDrpA13_V7Dj2TDnRZgRIVsLrpGD2X__4UDj1M2stOYrjyhMrJ1YJYucSYp_PV34IYtv81P47tP2p3ghuqYhxXwPVcCjwb5a-zr1JTaaR6jSu5fbaockh_g/s1600/085.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNh1FCfNCFbiuit6gcDrpA13_V7Dj2TDnRZgRIVsLrpGD2X__4UDj1M2stOYrjyhMrJ1YJYucSYp_PV34IYtv81P47tP2p3ghuqYhxXwPVcCjwb5a-zr1JTaaR6jSu5fbaockh_g/s400/085.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695457375807281026" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhRFc3aKNAEDDRnQsE7VZL7A2KBWGVZfW8szYH-RjwWJTWuTvFZQyMv5GxMb_DC2Fj614yUwjXrcGT2NtB3dWgbrAz1t8zrwhpBzm_4UCkxEHbvkb4NusBDPPIrbbw22O84xVw1A/s1600/092.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhRFc3aKNAEDDRnQsE7VZL7A2KBWGVZfW8szYH-RjwWJTWuTvFZQyMv5GxMb_DC2Fj614yUwjXrcGT2NtB3dWgbrAz1t8zrwhpBzm_4UCkxEHbvkb4NusBDPPIrbbw22O84xVw1A/s400/092.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695457379659163362" border="0" /></a><br />Just the night before school started, I was lamenting of how I missed pre-school. Because pre-school was non compulsory, I was pretty much "in control". If she wasn't feeling well, I could let her stay home without the need of producing an MC. If we wanted to go for a holiday during school term, I'd just have to let the school know without worry of the work that she would have to miss. But all such "privileges" are off now. Instead, I feel a strong current sweeping me off my feet, pushing me into the rat race, joining the whirlpool of pressure and stress that is characteristic of the education system of our country.<br /><br />I spent the 1st three days of school volunteering at my daughter's new primary school, helping to chaperone a Primary One class (not my daughter's class). It was a physically tiring but rewarding time. I got to "orientate" and familiarize myself with the new school together with a bunch of excited and wide-eyed kids. And got a few peeks at my little one from time to time to make sure that she was settling in comfortably. She seemed to be adjusting well, excited to go to school every morning and even volunteered to perform a violin piece during the "talent show" on the third day of school. For those who have not seen that on my facebook, you can view it here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150461849568062&set=vb.582928061&type=2&theater">https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150461849568062&set=vb.582928061&type=2&theater</a><br /><br />My little one also celebrated her 7th birthday last week. Because it was a school day, we couldn't hold a proper party, but we have brought her (and her best friend) to the Universal Studios on the last week of Dec as an advance celebration, and on the actual day we treated her to a sumptous meal at her favourite Japanese restaurant Fukuichi (yes, my little one likes to eat good food).<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQQFk2_dLMzDbXxhpuvFEyRBYHZ2declBYKo2G3lf4djlmEm9EugzyR4WKYuhxm5B-XhSjzY21fyKsR3ZASlMrsesfIPXfzMHWu2I4cjdfwifyK-e6sMxDvrxVe4cExd-iE8eHUA/s1600/100.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQQFk2_dLMzDbXxhpuvFEyRBYHZ2declBYKo2G3lf4djlmEm9EugzyR4WKYuhxm5B-XhSjzY21fyKsR3ZASlMrsesfIPXfzMHWu2I4cjdfwifyK-e6sMxDvrxVe4cExd-iE8eHUA/s400/100.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695458309678163538" border="0" /></a><br />So that wraps up a busy busy first week. Now on the first day of the second week, I am, for the first time in a long while, enjoying some alone "me time" while my daughter is at school and hub is at work. A few more hours to chill before madness begins (after she comes home), maybe I'll pick up my almost-dusty tools and make something new. See you soon!Jewel Parlourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14438118455522662928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25351566.post-18120054369436104642011-12-31T23:33:00.004+08:002011-12-31T23:54:41.052+08:00The Last Few HoursIn half an hour's time, we will be crossing over to a brand new year, 2012. This is supposed to be the time when we review the past year and make new resolutions, isn't it? But I've never been one good at keeping any resolutions, so maybe I'll just make myself a wish list, so that I'll feel happier when my wishes comes true, and feel less of a failure if they don't. So here goes:<br />1. Get myself a new iPad. 3 hopefully? Get cracking won't ya, Apple?<br />2. Get myself a new iphone. I'm still holding out on the 4S because I'm still holding on to hopes of a 5.<br />3. Help my little one settle comfortably into Primary One without getting eaten up by the competitive education system. But who am I kidding? I'm already one helluva typical Singaporean "kiasu" parent. Maybe migration is a better solution?<br />(Note: if you are not from Singapore, "kiasu" means afraid to lose. Most singaporean parents cannot stand the idea of having their child lose out, and it's a mighty fierce battle, believe me)<br />4. Plan big plans for Jewel Parlour. I've always dreamt of big plans but kept them at that - in a dreamy state. This year I wish to bring out enough energy to draw them out from the clouds, and a battle plan has been drawn with the help of my hubby, who has also promised to kick my ass into action. So do look out for new products, newsletters, and maybe a promotion or two.<br />5. Pull That Gem Shop out of "vacation mode". That will give me a much better reason (to hubby at least) for gem shopping.<br />Right, five wishes should be enough for me. I'm not a greedy person. So, a happy new year to me, and a happy new year to you, may all our wishes come true!Jewel Parlourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14438118455522662928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25351566.post-45404002292256307192011-11-22T12:24:00.012+08:002011-11-22T13:20:09.572+08:00The One-Oh Anniversary<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrnLdg2-tFm7e_36UibAT0EF1-myIQsTF_VxrWYIksg1bPEKfzF6J1CXkmQylXpNSLIe_1BLKKLdGgAeO00kt27hUoYzSdO6cluzMxBYCQIgAb1eP8FHy8CrD-_5vTInPd2m6Rvw/s1600/092.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 321px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrnLdg2-tFm7e_36UibAT0EF1-myIQsTF_VxrWYIksg1bPEKfzF6J1CXkmQylXpNSLIe_1BLKKLdGgAeO00kt27hUoYzSdO6cluzMxBYCQIgAb1eP8FHy8CrD-_5vTInPd2m6Rvw/s400/092.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677672085775180338" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">17 November. The day we said "I do".<br /><br />That was in 2001.<br /><br />Now a decade has passed. Some many things have changed.<br />But thankfully, our love has not.<br /><br />So last week, on 17 November 2011,<br />we decided to renew our vows,<br />and say "I do" again<br />in the same church auditorium as a decade ago,<br />to celebrate our love<br />and to remember and renew our promise to each other.<br /><br />Besides our pastors and their families,<br />we had no other guests<br />because we wanted to keep it simple and private,<br />just God, and us<br />and a few witnesses.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWU7g91Onfk2tIyM5Jyza4PCmxHZPQLbjZKLkV1jlhCtvE_dcO2fx0W3csNINghlXh9b24LnSNoJAOKOZH9ngQh97WvhXBnD-GO6jZKr8PUWJVZS0nl-c3DaD_5lHihmqMCBHrEg/s1600/101.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 319px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWU7g91Onfk2tIyM5Jyza4PCmxHZPQLbjZKLkV1jlhCtvE_dcO2fx0W3csNINghlXh9b24LnSNoJAOKOZH9ngQh97WvhXBnD-GO6jZKr8PUWJVZS0nl-c3DaD_5lHihmqMCBHrEg/s400/101.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677677213453011858" border="0" /></a>Our little princess, who never had the chance to be a flower girl before,<br />accepted her role with glee and delight.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKILXqUjvySCd-AJXEsEX7WVn7KK8fi7Lm1XCdS41gW0F4FKvaZY3bvyb2oM3hUt3JqnuBH-ks2WKtXpmpX2AF9m8gIHZ2vz3jl1k9Kps9y_GGxxmpDMWTsClzmSZkIxNM_3UnoQ/s1600/126.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKILXqUjvySCd-AJXEsEX7WVn7KK8fi7Lm1XCdS41gW0F4FKvaZY3bvyb2oM3hUt3JqnuBH-ks2WKtXpmpX2AF9m8gIHZ2vz3jl1k9Kps9y_GGxxmpDMWTsClzmSZkIxNM_3UnoQ/s400/126.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677679089160097218" border="0" /></a>The simple ceremony<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib2rwvp9ZZZhOeE6qvAfX2q45wcYki46Z_8_LBc5GRsD3l7y0chB3A061ZJH7IKJgJ3bN_VltYxxofn9L6J0OPnt2Ag4Mv-0akhwUyk_Y66QDwGs327T6tk_v5jAUwBAthes5nng/s1600/138.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib2rwvp9ZZZhOeE6qvAfX2q45wcYki46Z_8_LBc5GRsD3l7y0chB3A061ZJH7IKJgJ3bN_VltYxxofn9L6J0OPnt2Ag4Mv-0akhwUyk_Y66QDwGs327T6tk_v5jAUwBAthes5nng/s400/138.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677678355211473426" border="0" /></a>Exchanging (new) rings<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivkINy61aoxIbX1VxMFBqI8_VCp9nAzU_h-KR9YFebe3WhZl9DS2f3wWwa2DENXafQb9-XH4XV0RPBTMnkhVEkd_NtLh5J2drZjMgJ7NCDcrlaOkFFMJbJ6KB_uL8Tc1cHmXF62A/s1600/157.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 321px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivkINy61aoxIbX1VxMFBqI8_VCp9nAzU_h-KR9YFebe3WhZl9DS2f3wWwa2DENXafQb9-XH4XV0RPBTMnkhVEkd_NtLh5J2drZjMgJ7NCDcrlaOkFFMJbJ6KB_uL8Tc1cHmXF62A/s400/157.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677679958380579778" border="0" /></a>Sealed with a kiss!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4HxhhPh5qnu-JgzZxFMGBjdOv2rTkAji1YBc3WU7QjqzgQKvchtKnwtmiXakav0qd9xoSrYIpXUgXcsRgPIWlVi6jhEH68rMYCcX5mBv7BitY0zFGAVAR4sC7V0u8klFzQLi2dw/s1600/176.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 321px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4HxhhPh5qnu-JgzZxFMGBjdOv2rTkAji1YBc3WU7QjqzgQKvchtKnwtmiXakav0qd9xoSrYIpXUgXcsRgPIWlVi6jhEH68rMYCcX5mBv7BitY0zFGAVAR4sC7V0u8klFzQLi2dw/s400/176.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677680587304062354" border="0" /></a>Our little entourage<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr4O4nfpTbW9OMTSNmThAXwVr3Vy8E1mW7PNxDy2ZdXakxYZR6g6usLvyrBrHY6qeO4nLdGz3rqQkWQnr6lRJ5qH86Glo3cMxj3oe3K3fCoP2qr7mQ6Y8wRUkaJIQ0DZDvGLFWAg/s1600/083.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 335px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr4O4nfpTbW9OMTSNmThAXwVr3Vy8E1mW7PNxDy2ZdXakxYZR6g6usLvyrBrHY6qeO4nLdGz3rqQkWQnr6lRJ5qH86Glo3cMxj3oe3K3fCoP2qr7mQ6Y8wRUkaJIQ0DZDvGLFWAg/s400/083.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677681349659393106" border="0" /></a>And of course, my hubby, who loves to surprise me,<br />"endowed" me with this lovely gift -<br />a 2-carat sapphire ring.<br />From <a href="http://www.galanos.com.sg/">Galanos</a><br />My 10 year anniversary present. Yay!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQOF8tyX9DbQQs3kDbO0a9GP5n-OVPFWXNW4r5mpoze94yUfS_RKVoF53YY-nW8DgEgItTtjc5EYPpZ13jQETKCZC7H1bdSLUgR_ieH4A3ihZMV282oHyY6BcWeWyw3cNVzTkxTA/s1600/070.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 308px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQOF8tyX9DbQQs3kDbO0a9GP5n-OVPFWXNW4r5mpoze94yUfS_RKVoF53YY-nW8DgEgItTtjc5EYPpZ13jQETKCZC7H1bdSLUgR_ieH4A3ihZMV282oHyY6BcWeWyw3cNVzTkxTA/s400/070.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677682674691883650" border="0" /></a>"It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.<br />Love never fails"<br />1 Cor 13: 7-8 (part), NLT<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrmomoU7ZryxDez6ON2Ouejffd6fj3zhBKonbzPx3wtepZ0H99rierkBTTFNlw-2n5AF47pmDg0-0DHyf-_2TaoagHrvIIoY3wrleufJbn_pjLz0oDg-DeNi_zh459wzXPS0ojcg/s1600/141.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 321px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrmomoU7ZryxDez6ON2Ouejffd6fj3zhBKonbzPx3wtepZ0H99rierkBTTFNlw-2n5AF47pmDg0-0DHyf-_2TaoagHrvIIoY3wrleufJbn_pjLz0oDg-DeNi_zh459wzXPS0ojcg/s400/141.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677684267169007458" border="0" /></a>May we continue on more decades together<br />by the love and grace of our Lord.<br />Amen!<br /><br /></div>Jewel Parlourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14438118455522662928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25351566.post-76691868804859658042011-11-09T19:04:00.008+08:002011-11-09T20:05:08.076+08:00All About BirdsLast Thursday I went with my daughter on her last outing with her kindergarten. Together with her class and teachers, we went to the Jurong Bird Park. I haven't been there since I was 7, and all I could remember about it was the bad smell. However they have cleaned up and improved their act (in true blue singaporean style of course). I was pleasantly surprised to see the park very nicely revamped and refurbished to resemble the zoo, the only difference now being the kind of inhabitants they have. The bird show was quite awesome, and the most enjoyable part was the Panorail ride. I think that is the only monorail left in Singapore, but unfortunately, this is going to be the last year it will be in operation. What a waste! Anyway, here are some nice memories of the day:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis-MLvJv8FapoysglHdH6oIhd9KJQL_2My_EuWJ19UkQ9zVqzlQ7pohmBVyldaRxyXoyRxY1g8tcixzOCXCavJOEo80_siEE2ghutUxAOPfSG1Y8P5T_KY8pyEbvbutmwq2xUxvQ/s1600/IMG_0761.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis-MLvJv8FapoysglHdH6oIhd9KJQL_2My_EuWJ19UkQ9zVqzlQ7pohmBVyldaRxyXoyRxY1g8tcixzOCXCavJOEo80_siEE2ghutUxAOPfSG1Y8P5T_KY8pyEbvbutmwq2xUxvQ/s400/IMG_0761.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672956293222738306" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A group shot right at the start - we are the first at the park, early bird catches the worm, right?<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin-nRgvr1fNOnQOQ93va4Kuzp5Q8_qkS00gl7xeaHZk03KelhBXlPSpxhg6XU9YeK5N9P6-mhyIK9AqCA44oZGOxGa__U-bWpO0pJAwMRa1wuvMsoRl3OabGAd2-wM8hQ4FaVv_A/s1600/IMG_0765.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin-nRgvr1fNOnQOQ93va4Kuzp5Q8_qkS00gl7xeaHZk03KelhBXlPSpxhg6XU9YeK5N9P6-mhyIK9AqCA44oZGOxGa__U-bWpO0pJAwMRa1wuvMsoRl3OabGAd2-wM8hQ4FaVv_A/s400/IMG_0765.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672956299959565250" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The park warden Ms Amber teaching the children about the Bottle Tree.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipv9pYsGiRK78S8EwMHnSeChVeitKqZ6iQo0TgFVKW6Eo_ppljMVdb6N8wYVu4G56QKOOEjC9O0Re7kcMrBc-s2YRhyphenhyphen9kKBoX21XvZQA7j3Wi1saRv52bdwuEY12EwWVFwJ_Gplg/s1600/IMG_0768.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 319px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipv9pYsGiRK78S8EwMHnSeChVeitKqZ6iQo0TgFVKW6Eo_ppljMVdb6N8wYVu4G56QKOOEjC9O0Re7kcMrBc-s2YRhyphenhyphen9kKBoX21XvZQA7j3Wi1saRv52bdwuEY12EwWVFwJ_Gplg/s400/IMG_0768.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672956304247057666" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">We had the privilege of visiting the "secret" place, where the children got to meet this little 2 yr old lory that was born and bred at the park. And they were taught how to make a yummy honey snack for the lory birds too.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9R5AXe-i8eXz8CIK-V__DJ7eVC25kIQl-RfqtBVBEAv_AVjxTu5HVqBYjbM-2phlaFBFeYTfSr8c76dvvbA5P_C9DxoIsCXR2SOuf0dGqs-lBns1iSeiuqCj_0jGIJYI3skLHqw/s1600/IMG_0775.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9R5AXe-i8eXz8CIK-V__DJ7eVC25kIQl-RfqtBVBEAv_AVjxTu5HVqBYjbM-2phlaFBFeYTfSr8c76dvvbA5P_C9DxoIsCXR2SOuf0dGqs-lBns1iSeiuqCj_0jGIJYI3skLHqw/s400/IMG_0775.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672956323508987570" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">And then it's feeding time!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmr9kmGL8thNOMguJDfXkBRxRXGo-021mgjBJBCa2S1FOq9Vifzj8ITpGaPgh1kQBoEVHrAhyHNWvv9E7eaR1FpRKmitWV8EadYydPMIoIiV9GHo43gryXWYKgmXVs9H4HVsDs7Q/s1600/IMG_0792.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmr9kmGL8thNOMguJDfXkBRxRXGo-021mgjBJBCa2S1FOq9Vifzj8ITpGaPgh1kQBoEVHrAhyHNWvv9E7eaR1FpRKmitWV8EadYydPMIoIiV9GHo43gryXWYKgmXVs9H4HVsDs7Q/s400/IMG_0792.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672956333092360482" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Strangely the children became a tourist attraction suddenly - many Indian tourists wanted to take pictures with them because they thought the kids look so cute. Haha!<br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHMOcWEDVwcl7bu9_f7N2FjtkNe16J8-RLVD2n7TI1nx2qYlDEjOghBY7PUHNgpTHb2l25gT3Oax8-FOvOuXR0SjzKbr7HgD-_B53JPZwF7R-1z0DsJXGHuIsq0HU3KyTKculczA/s1600/IMG_0808.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHMOcWEDVwcl7bu9_f7N2FjtkNe16J8-RLVD2n7TI1nx2qYlDEjOghBY7PUHNgpTHb2l25gT3Oax8-FOvOuXR0SjzKbr7HgD-_B53JPZwF7R-1z0DsJXGHuIsq0HU3KyTKculczA/s400/IMG_0808.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672958542803667394" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">King penguins at the Penguin Coast. Apparently it was bed or nap time for them. Notice the apparently headless one on the left!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFs1A8_MJrVGUIkhc6lwyBFCeccaPAYCdQS5KF-kfkysXHpuqRJsyqQ5T3Sr_MEylKu9toqBtFBMDrFB0dVYwWBYtnDzqKc4MN1QQ3PqIuwq7UmSqMrXjQ-OoVzqcZo60eYsfV_Q/s1600/IMG_0780.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 380px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFs1A8_MJrVGUIkhc6lwyBFCeccaPAYCdQS5KF-kfkysXHpuqRJsyqQ5T3Sr_MEylKu9toqBtFBMDrFB0dVYwWBYtnDzqKc4MN1QQ3PqIuwq7UmSqMrXjQ-OoVzqcZo60eYsfV_Q/s400/IMG_0780.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672958535552313170" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The coy lovebird.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRXAP_JwjsCpZVAfeXfOg6UTbpEJYr3oUYtLfGZcnXZ8i0unyj5nEiDHB7bMEZlheHy7p9WW_CXujmSvjJf1gVHB92r3S75Hea0L8JQuirYIiq8UMmJSpbSSR0GMBGC3Uvb-j2WA/s1600/IMG_0799.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 321px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRXAP_JwjsCpZVAfeXfOg6UTbpEJYr3oUYtLfGZcnXZ8i0unyj5nEiDHB7bMEZlheHy7p9WW_CXujmSvjJf1gVHB92r3S75Hea0L8JQuirYIiq8UMmJSpbSSR0GMBGC3Uvb-j2WA/s400/IMG_0799.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672958538037968034" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">My favourite - Flamingoes!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbWFXK8HvVtsqD0mxoVMZ3VihqcThsmW4d0FeD-R8JTRb8bSrDWO-BP2ibRg_NID_n4lwWZvAJAajIoZm3ih2fsWIxBzwnXu5Reg3eQsfvWXfwi2AnpUtTqe0MoXczopA2-N2TNQ/s1600/IMG_0795.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 337px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbWFXK8HvVtsqD0mxoVMZ3VihqcThsmW4d0FeD-R8JTRb8bSrDWO-BP2ibRg_NID_n4lwWZvAJAajIoZm3ih2fsWIxBzwnXu5Reg3eQsfvWXfwi2AnpUtTqe0MoXczopA2-N2TNQ/s400/IMG_0795.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672958547874707138" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A parting shot with best friends!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">And still on the topic of birds, I've got a newly made necklace - also featuring a pair of birds, and I think these are parrots.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyu0FkL0xZ7TjSSBo_tKwfKw4wvYJXe78Z2Gth6PcyrqBa6W_J3qPHv8kBrsHqa47C_z_kdvZ3ueTVvbvG_odXv38u6PoGDiqNFzTCF4bj7yqyR4Y7KE-ATqGaYBkt3Z-2GcDvlw/s1600/044.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyu0FkL0xZ7TjSSBo_tKwfKw4wvYJXe78Z2Gth6PcyrqBa6W_J3qPHv8kBrsHqa47C_z_kdvZ3ueTVvbvG_odXv38u6PoGDiqNFzTCF4bj7yqyR4Y7KE-ATqGaYBkt3Z-2GcDvlw/s400/044.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672961130336505058" border="0" /></a><br />I think they are not young lovers, but long time life partners. Heard (from a customer) that parrots only choose one mate to be with their whole life, in fact, I learnt at the Bird Park that many species of birds are like that, including the hornbill and lovebirds. Isn't that the sweetest? Awwww.......<br /></div></div>Jewel Parlourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14438118455522662928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25351566.post-24993749769468151502011-10-26T21:13:00.006+08:002011-10-26T21:34:28.832+08:00Treasury - Blueberry LoveMy hubby and my girl love blueberries. They love them in all forms - fresh, dried, as a flavouring, as a drink. Their love affair started after our little girl came back home last year with a vision test report from school showing how marginally close she was to wearing spectacles for myopia. About the same time, my hub chanced on an informative radio broadcast about how the fruit is good for improving or protecting eyesight, so decided to buy some dried blueberries from the supermarket (not cheap!) and let our girl have it as a snack as often as possible. This year my girl came home with an improved vision test. Well it could be due to other factors, but my hub is quite certain that the blueberries play a huge part, and because both of them love it, we now always have something blueberry in my fridge.<br /><br />So that's the story and inspiration behind this treasury that I made last week, a list of blueberry-licious items from talented artists and crafters. I was surprised that there are so many blueberry themed items on Etsy, and here is my list of favourites:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi30s8y4uduCco74oJ3nFPNPSG6sCvSQhMglis3i_wmKn5wtjzIQCaDtAdctSEHEgQzBiifoOfcMvNYgYjZYFU164YWThHA5cLINxEZIJfP7sPtmBrRD34R-b-moUXLvPWdkFHn3A/s1600/Fullscreen+capture+26102011+212759.bmp.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 456px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi30s8y4uduCco74oJ3nFPNPSG6sCvSQhMglis3i_wmKn5wtjzIQCaDtAdctSEHEgQzBiifoOfcMvNYgYjZYFU164YWThHA5cLINxEZIJfP7sPtmBrRD34R-b-moUXLvPWdkFHn3A/s400/Fullscreen+capture+26102011+212759.bmp.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667792446377626594" border="0" /></a>Do mouse over the list for a clearer view and show it some love by clicking, commenting or spreading the word: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/Mzc3OTN8OTE2OTI2NjM3/blueberry-love?index=0">Blueberry Love</a><br /><br />Thanks! :)Jewel Parlourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14438118455522662928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25351566.post-63601742455230201132011-09-30T21:26:00.001+08:002011-09-30T21:34:19.897+08:00Sleep Well, My LoveMy little girl has been having disturbed sleep for a few months now. We have visited the doctors, explored various possibilities for causes, tried almost everything in the book but the restless sleep lingers. So while praying that this is just a transient phase, I put together this sleep-themed treasury specially for her, and hope that it will put her in a nice sleepy mood. :)<br /><br /><table class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJS_1HawdW8c3myc8Tee_Us29cIh9QAwPY5uN-UOEjVKYb6cT9hBpivnWe-vp_mNxbL8iQcnL2r6r3Byul5hqp5XoQv0xcQ9rJ2bdh0pf1FB8FndA3ssnVxSezmkJntwggBdzQBg/s1600/Fullscreen+capture+30092011+162838.bmp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img style="width: 542px; height: 519px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJS_1HawdW8c3myc8Tee_Us29cIh9QAwPY5uN-UOEjVKYb6cT9hBpivnWe-vp_mNxbL8iQcnL2r6r3Byul5hqp5XoQv0xcQ9rJ2bdh0pf1FB8FndA3ssnVxSezmkJntwggBdzQBg/s400/Fullscreen+capture+30092011+162838.bmp.jpg" border="0" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/Mzc3OTN8Nzk2MDQzMDM0/sleep-well-my-love?index=0">Sleep Well, My Love</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table>Jewel Parlourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14438118455522662928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25351566.post-56352809436195465442011-09-22T13:43:00.000+08:002011-09-22T13:43:45.750+08:00Things I Like - Shay AaronI've admired this clay artist for a little while now, and every time I see his work, the only thing that goes through my mind is "wow, how did he do that?" Introducing Shay Aaron, a polymer clay miniature artist from Israel. He specializes in miniature food, and they look darn realistic! Some of his food are 1/12 scale dollhouse miniature collections, while most others are jewelry that's so fun and yummy to wear. Warning: browsing his shop may cause some drooling, and if you are already hungry, then it may set your stomach really growling! Here's some of my faves:<br />
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Now mouse over and pick your own favorites! - <a href="http://shayaaron.etsy.com/">ShayAaron</a>
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Jewel Parlourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14438118455522662928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25351566.post-72900832445794456112011-09-14T12:03:00.004+08:002011-09-14T12:27:17.002+08:00Things I Like - Sienna MorrisI stumbled upon this unique artist while loitering around Etsy's Treasury someday. Her drawings themselves are attractive to me already, but what is more astonishing is that at closer scrutiny, one can see that her drawings are composed by numbers! This is a special technique created by Sienna called "Numberism". In the words of the artist, "Each piece is hand drawn with only the numbers 1 - 12, marking the hours of the clock. There are no lines and no smudging. This series focuses on time and taking advantage of the moment, whatever it might be." Other pieces are done with numbers according to mathematical or scientific data. I think her work is totally unique and one of a kind, combining art with math and science literally. Totally cool!<br /><br />Here are some of my favourite pieces from her Etsy shop:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh97rAjOnUgVGdv5rZtE4tuXO5gLLfHAO0mE4dLxC8ZDEvv3XcF5WHgY7T0w9D1tiafW5sl0CfhmOh-EapevM53IjMias0QlzJeLgClrpz1cNf3Xwhv4RWP7zG7xZo9laeckOUK1w/s1600/il_570xN.151704851.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh97rAjOnUgVGdv5rZtE4tuXO5gLLfHAO0mE4dLxC8ZDEvv3XcF5WHgY7T0w9D1tiafW5sl0CfhmOh-EapevM53IjMias0QlzJeLgClrpz1cNf3Xwhv4RWP7zG7xZo9laeckOUK1w/s320/il_570xN.151704851.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652064060284859074" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49519851/addy-11-x-14">Addy</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwb8nE-rhxMDEVTUKXk6HCTUsJDR-_2cJFF-WUUBmY8Na6O8WW4QGpeBgojtvs_pmSAO17ML7SA_tiZ188nl0AU_UwMeTxRcmRwNBHodVfg_H2KvTshUMdXRNacRgZIWdBz83kbg/s1600/il_570xN.52212298.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 210px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwb8nE-rhxMDEVTUKXk6HCTUsJDR-_2cJFF-WUUBmY8Na6O8WW4QGpeBgojtvs_pmSAO17ML7SA_tiZ188nl0AU_UwMeTxRcmRwNBHodVfg_H2KvTshUMdXRNacRgZIWdBz83kbg/s320/il_570xN.52212298.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652064067914079698" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/19523945/falling-to-pieces-16-x-20-numberism">Falling To Pieces</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZXXUHe1nrXSxX8htarBLg-VWMd_DrRo6kHpX0Z5fjrIckGkaVEqTYrQaehUoczwd6TJoF8i2Y25_5C12daNaQY760UhhIMNWJ0mV3Oi-mKBa-bKEOAQW3dAczXlwV0YBPpGckNg/s1600/il_570xN.46206282.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZXXUHe1nrXSxX8htarBLg-VWMd_DrRo6kHpX0Z5fjrIckGkaVEqTYrQaehUoczwd6TJoF8i2Y25_5C12daNaQY760UhhIMNWJ0mV3Oi-mKBa-bKEOAQW3dAczXlwV0YBPpGckNg/s320/il_570xN.46206282.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652064072471011314" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/14956729/harmony-11-x-14?ref=v1_other_1">Harmony</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqUp1tWVSDDubD5Bv8ch7N0mS2k_sSU2nceXUhr-PJQ2wuERmKaZRGDOko8Az33fLmue6dmkYe6KYbOFlcY-PsoGzLEAHnYLGS6BLvN-zDTKq-tVB8KO1HkroamA6rk65FztZkoQ/s1600/il_570xN.176571265.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqUp1tWVSDDubD5Bv8ch7N0mS2k_sSU2nceXUhr-PJQ2wuERmKaZRGDOko8Az33fLmue6dmkYe6KYbOFlcY-PsoGzLEAHnYLGS6BLvN-zDTKq-tVB8KO1HkroamA6rk65FztZkoQ/s320/il_570xN.176571265.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652064069685319346" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/56954556/seahorse-11-x-14">Seahorse</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFfGVhYuyQ1BtkBCMkGikAo5PEO3TNusRnizK48M3qOw25nXU3V_gNY4mqinttiKov8fyS5-lSzB4DOoXAbULcbAvTVBTJEGC8QlEfLdB9BguD75YWMgogOH2a3dMPSbx_xkuH4Q/s1600/il_570xN.174335254.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFfGVhYuyQ1BtkBCMkGikAo5PEO3TNusRnizK48M3qOw25nXU3V_gNY4mqinttiKov8fyS5-lSzB4DOoXAbULcbAvTVBTJEGC8QlEfLdB9BguD75YWMgogOH2a3dMPSbx_xkuH4Q/s320/il_570xN.174335254.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652064075056109298" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/47378822/c25h52-16-x-20">C25H25</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Do mouse over to her Etsy shop <a href="http://siennamorris.etsy.com/">(http://siennamorris.etsy.com)</a> or her website <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.SiennaMorris.com">(www.SiennaMorris.com)</a> for more of her unique art!<br /></div></div>Jewel Parlourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14438118455522662928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25351566.post-68062414081098452402011-09-01T14:31:00.003+08:002011-09-01T14:48:34.329+08:00My PreciousBefore I discovered charms and started making those cute and delightful charm jewelry, I was really into sparkling little semi-precious gemstones and precious metal. I couldn't resist thoses faceted briolettes, delightful colors, and well buffed stones. In fact, I collected so many of them that I had to destash some in my supplies shop (That Gem Shop). Well, I've closed up That Gem Shop for a bit now, because number 1, I have a tad wee bit too much on my plate right now to be managing two shops, and number 2, I've decided to be a hoarder and keep all those lovely precious stones for my own use. Yes, I've come back to my first love again, and have revived gemstone cum precious metal concoctions in my repertoire, but I won't stop making charm jewelry either. I'm gonna be making both because I love them all, and have a jolly good time doing it!
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<br />Here's to show off some stone pieces that I've recently made and put up in my <a href="http://jewelparlour.etsy.com/">Etsy shop</a> (under <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jewelparlour?section_id=6809113">The Classics</a>). Sort of a trailer, more to come, so keep a watch out! :)
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<br />Jewel Parlourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14438118455522662928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25351566.post-3828770040503158822011-08-18T12:42:00.006+08:002011-08-18T13:06:54.787+08:00First Treasury - Get Well SoonI was down with my first bout of flu in mid July. 40C fever, chills, aches, incessant vomiting (that was stopped only by injection at NUH's E&A Ward, by then my body lost so much fluid my fingers and legs were cramping) were really no fun. After the worst of it and all these symptoms left, the nagging cough lingered on, sparked off by an allergic asthmatic reaction in my airways. Not cool. And as I was still whacking away, my body came down with the 2nd bout of flu last Sunday. Woke up with the nastiest of sore throats, and I thought to myself, "Not again!"
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<br />Fast forward 4 days, today most of the pain in my throat, as well the fever has subsided, but my "good" friend The Cough is still here. And I'm sick of being sick. So to cheer up and wish myself well, as well as anyone out there who is suffering from flu or sickness in one way or another, here is my first treasury - Get Well Soon
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<br />For a clearer view, click here: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/Mzc3OTN8NTkxNzY2Mjg5/get-well-soon">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/Mzc3OTN8NTkxNzY2Mjg5/get-well-soon</a>
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<br />Do leave your comments and clicks! Thanks for looking!
<br />Jewel Parlourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14438118455522662928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25351566.post-13758216109348928542011-08-10T23:36:00.005+08:002011-08-11T00:32:53.176+08:00Dear AliceTwo Sundays ago I was surfing TV channels and caught a little of a re-run of Alice In Wonderland (the Johnny Depp version). There was one scene that caught my attention which I've not noticed when I watched the movie before. It was the one where Mad Hatter was making hats again, but it was for the horrible big headed Red Queen. But being able to throw himself back to his craft made him so happy that he forgot himself and his situation. When Alice reminded him that he was making hats "for <span style="font-style: italic;">her", </span>he was suddenly awaken from his euphoria. Disgusted with himself, he swept everything onto the floor, and asked Alice in despair if he were mad, to which Alice replied that he is utterly bonkers, but the secret is that "all the best ones are"!
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<br />I love that statement. I've always been judged as being a little weird, too melancholic, too perfectionistic, anti-social, almost insane. But now suddenly my world makes sense, now I know why I've always been a little "off" - I'm simply one of the best! Hee hee! :)
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<br />Recently I've also made two necklaces inspired by the original Alice story - I'm Late I & II. From the first chapter of the book where White Rabbit is hurrying along because he is late. I love the charms, I hope you will too!
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<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78580523/alice-inspired-long-charm-necklace-im"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxHEaqmBnrTeaKczj63bPIjECOzC0lQQDjS6-SEWA0gLtLRb3iI8kCjKegf7B-O3m1wupVGqg0TOs-fxm4w4wBvmQUYAQY81PYE9seVMyQrUfXPH3jOvMLnQudrQ49Q4OECeL0Cg/s1600/I%2527m+Late+1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 257px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxHEaqmBnrTeaKczj63bPIjECOzC0lQQDjS6-SEWA0gLtLRb3iI8kCjKegf7B-O3m1wupVGqg0TOs-fxm4w4wBvmQUYAQY81PYE9seVMyQrUfXPH3jOvMLnQudrQ49Q4OECeL0Cg/s320/I%2527m+Late+1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639260146191536226" border="0" /></a>
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXlFOqySQKx0pUlUglFZBCpTBhSDYFbtqRnILlbaf9YE9XfTqX19mj5iKPDwYsIFvdReFa4rWu_nk5p28qAWfH0ZvXFiXkJQ_k-vE-acDRJiF9Gxhfi9ztrFBbN6Q4eWCe8gia4w/s1600/I%2527m+Late+II-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXlFOqySQKx0pUlUglFZBCpTBhSDYFbtqRnILlbaf9YE9XfTqX19mj5iKPDwYsIFvdReFa4rWu_nk5p28qAWfH0ZvXFiXkJQ_k-vE-acDRJiF9Gxhfi9ztrFBbN6Q4eWCe8gia4w/s320/I%2527m+Late+II-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639260179726327906" border="0" /></a>(P.S. You can find the necklaces in my <a href="http://jewelparlour.etsy.com/">Etsy shop</a>!)
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<br />Jewel Parlourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14438118455522662928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25351566.post-81846698756942835822011-08-04T00:06:00.006+08:002011-08-04T11:14:21.048+08:00Things I Like - YellowBugBoutiqueBeen a little while since I've done this feature, sorry folks, it's all due because of my laziness and procrastination, which brings me to today's feature artist(s):<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqdbN4HVpij9ERhP7cgWkxxcAa29T4TdBA9vwK-uZchi5PXNXI0qE_WllDtkr6H3wo1seY3hVeiIxqtT0hhwdXsMXU9UintVZOoPnvlBXLtnHzaAA6yce3Tg8RF3Qe0ERSLJaEfg/s1600/il_570xN.257667262.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqdbN4HVpij9ERhP7cgWkxxcAa29T4TdBA9vwK-uZchi5PXNXI0qE_WllDtkr6H3wo1seY3hVeiIxqtT0hhwdXsMXU9UintVZOoPnvlBXLtnHzaAA6yce3Tg8RF3Qe0ERSLJaEfg/s320/il_570xN.257667262.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636662740958377970" border="0" /></a>Introducing <a href="http://yellowbugboutique.etsy.com/">Yellow Bug Boutique</a> on Etsy, which "specializes in fun geeky scientific stuff, like pillows, koozys, and holiday ornaments, and some way impressive art and decorator pillows." It's run by Cindy and Randy Green, whom I think are the two funniest people I've seen around Etsy. Take a look at their profile and you'll know what I mean! They claim "Chances are you'll get a giggle or an "ooooh" while you're here" (at their shop), and they are definitely not lying about that. Reading their listing descriptions had me in stitches the whole night! And the great pillows they have in their shop are worth all the "oooohs" and probably a whole lot of "aaaaahs" too! And so without further ado, let me make a (wish) list of my faves from their shop:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRDLM_zmRm-zEjaKnQxSTe0UReF1aXpkUjLugPievxzrAWW583AlbzXrS-1M1vacbiB0UZy9ZC2mYnhZ19Ig3sKRjVJGooUKbvGnjUH87KvCXhZmfBBULyAb9UqsEGoGABDc0qKA/s1600/il_170x135.225013536.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 170px; height: 135px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRDLM_zmRm-zEjaKnQxSTe0UReF1aXpkUjLugPievxzrAWW583AlbzXrS-1M1vacbiB0UZy9ZC2mYnhZ19Ig3sKRjVJGooUKbvGnjUH87KvCXhZmfBBULyAb9UqsEGoGABDc0qKA/s320/il_170x135.225013536.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636669323341906706" border="0" /></a>A great gift for that B*****, wait a minute, is that me?! :P<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKooBBObB1dseCrjbxe3SYxHP-RszrAtsjBxtNc-BTPKTnB4WBu4uWzIESAjJ3Mk43RQBpXw7xgzz_rxE5m6zJ1VmXGLz3125kCtIcu-IKThCWo9jL9qv6G38MnwhB1xECemCJYg/s1600/il_570xN.222480952.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 224px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKooBBObB1dseCrjbxe3SYxHP-RszrAtsjBxtNc-BTPKTnB4WBu4uWzIESAjJ3Mk43RQBpXw7xgzz_rxE5m6zJ1VmXGLz3125kCtIcu-IKThCWo9jL9qv6G38MnwhB1xECemCJYg/s320/il_570xN.222480952.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636669329123318242" border="0" /></a><br />This one made me laugh so hard!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkmcwF6matED2Yvp-EFyHgKdiOqVZdgrksTQlvZWjViBTLc5F5qierDY-RxyPFrRWR59gOBptZoVSSbrI9-5li927rhVnT-ZAD6lJ2NyvX-4GSaKgvfKvsT-I6H-lYyfbkgdVkyw/s1600/il_570xN.222197560.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkmcwF6matED2Yvp-EFyHgKdiOqVZdgrksTQlvZWjViBTLc5F5qierDY-RxyPFrRWR59gOBptZoVSSbrI9-5li927rhVnT-ZAD6lJ2NyvX-4GSaKgvfKvsT-I6H-lYyfbkgdVkyw/s320/il_570xN.222197560.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636669329560382210" border="0" /></a><br />In this high-tech world, we all need Super Geek in our lives!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidtD9saLzFXaeUZkw75l_vbImAGBiYLXDItWZ0U1ovPECvS1stj-_R_-QCenznDla8CrJngOdYG716BY7OIPcmQDe4c2scX8lG8uK-rW7uD01jJxBV61Fwp_Yksw7H4oW1vB8Dtg/s1600/il_570xN.223605157.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 231px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidtD9saLzFXaeUZkw75l_vbImAGBiYLXDItWZ0U1ovPECvS1stj-_R_-QCenznDla8CrJngOdYG716BY7OIPcmQDe4c2scX8lG8uK-rW7uD01jJxBV61Fwp_Yksw7H4oW1vB8Dtg/s320/il_570xN.223605157.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636669336080685746" border="0" /></a><br />This is the greatest wedding gift!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Need a gift for yourself or to give away, or in need for some cheerful perk-me-up? Mouse on over to <a href="http://yellowbugboutique.etsy.com/">Yellow Bug Boutique</a> right now!!<br /><br />(All images courtesy of <a href="http://yellowbugboutique.etsy.com/">http://yellowbugboutique.etsy.com</a>)<br /></div></div>Jewel Parlourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14438118455522662928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25351566.post-14098854096219147102011-07-27T12:15:00.008+08:002011-08-04T11:13:01.081+08:00Purse Of DreamsAgain I've neglected this poor little blog.....so sorry but I've spent nearly half of July being sick, and even now still coughing away........<br /><br />Anyway, it's been a while since I've talked about my projects, so today I'm introducing a piece that I've made this month (before I fell ill that is) and which I've finally taken photos of yesterday!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo89k8UiM5gFIlkjylyW1XMbO6wIkUWnnBG-I1UJk-z5ktk0O-diGbSm4sWXS-0bosvPfiGuRg0SrViLCGkHZUGpYnR69_tfgt5giaopW6V74bMHn2HTwDGp3Oun8GMMjQbVQ9tw/s1600/Purse+Of+Dreams+1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 257px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo89k8UiM5gFIlkjylyW1XMbO6wIkUWnnBG-I1UJk-z5ktk0O-diGbSm4sWXS-0bosvPfiGuRg0SrViLCGkHZUGpYnR69_tfgt5giaopW6V74bMHn2HTwDGp3Oun8GMMjQbVQ9tw/s320/Purse+Of+Dreams+1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633885694304623618" border="0" /></a><br />This long necklace has a beautiful, ornate, artistic purse locket. Yep we've all seen the usual round and oval lockets, but this one is in a special purse shape. Outside the purse I've hung two metal stamped discs, which I've used to signify coins, one says "dream", and the other says "hope". The story? Well, being in this handmade business, everything is made by my own two hands, and so everything is very personal ("it's not personal, it's just business" really does not apply to the handmade movement I think, how can something you design and make not be personal right?) And every time someone appreciates and buys my work, it's a boost of confidence and an assurance that my work means something to someone else. I cannot describe the joy and encouragement that I feel with every sale, it's more than the joy of getting paid, it is a shot of hope of being nearer to my dream - of making this handmade craft my livelihood. So in this sense, every cent (or coin) that I get not only signifies wealth, but a sign of hope and fulfillment of my dream. In the same way, I hope the wearer of this purse will become prosperous, not only in wealth, but also be filled with hope for the fulfillment of your dreams!<br /><br />The purse locket can be opened and you can fill it with messages, pictures or other lightweight trinkets, but it is not advisable to use it as a real purse for real coins or money, as I don't think it can take that much weight. And this is a limited edition piece, one piece only, no remakes!<br /><br />To see this in my Etsy shop, click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78579512/long-charm-locket-necklace-purse-of?ref=v1_other_1">HERE</a>Jewel Parlourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14438118455522662928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25351566.post-16208701528351845972011-06-09T16:40:00.008+08:002011-06-21T11:19:33.772+08:00Vacation!Whoof whoof whoof! Blowing the dust off this blog - hello again! I didn't realise that I've left this blog untouched for more than a month! But well, May was a month of travelling with my family, and since being back I've been caught up in a flurry of activities (mainly pre-school stuff with my girl), and finally now I've found a little bit of time to catch up on my blogging!<br /><br />So right after May's MAAD we went away for about 2 weeks, first to London, then to Hungary. We didn't choose these locations, merely followed along Hubby's work itinerary. I've been to London before, but this time I really fell in love with it. I won't bore you with the musicals, playgrounds, toy shops, museums that I've been to, so will just share about 2 places that I really love.<br /><br />The first is Camden Lock Village. I had my best shopping day here - art photo prints, handmade trinkets, art objects, souvenirs, etc. We went on a weekday, so could shop around at a very leisurely pace (and less chance of running into pickpockets too). Stuff is not exactly cheap compared to back home (all thanks to the very strong pound), but if you like art and bazaars, then this is a must-go place!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEUcDb__IGKNX1ZN_LFcc0X-PGKpXzE9YHFohCg5VyB_RxnXxl51Cx1AhYa9_mK3MuaZwiJ_YmSc5Rnvcc5NkgMj2bHnz-fcR_fvv7VbfomtZ3_8QR5kDPNOx2BELDP0Xs9Io2hw/s1600/631.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEUcDb__IGKNX1ZN_LFcc0X-PGKpXzE9YHFohCg5VyB_RxnXxl51Cx1AhYa9_mK3MuaZwiJ_YmSc5Rnvcc5NkgMj2bHnz-fcR_fvv7VbfomtZ3_8QR5kDPNOx2BELDP0Xs9Io2hw/s320/631.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616142635409422082" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1uRgZR88pHgY1Ouj9VqvPd_WwAV1phLtPjbxA7I1qDMl0qIaZlsWyY6VoSFMdBLmXrnheNn14ROOt4GjHTCzEQiW1fAsukxgPM4YVWYKj5DG4GXqjoSuKycXyYyNQiTg0IftVjQ/s1600/654.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1uRgZR88pHgY1Ouj9VqvPd_WwAV1phLtPjbxA7I1qDMl0qIaZlsWyY6VoSFMdBLmXrnheNn14ROOt4GjHTCzEQiW1fAsukxgPM4YVWYKj5DG4GXqjoSuKycXyYyNQiTg0IftVjQ/s320/654.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616142644442216530" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5arsL8Jz_Jhs6WVmJreiQZKjzplBQn3RCj1Q2DdXCuqlIf8DskeIEgNgnroD0XpSCKHa1LhYY2CDm3LMhwur4Umkmm3c1pEGBAW42kL4FSd8aLh2xL7tVpX_oMqQLdSPIJBln1A/s1600/646.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5arsL8Jz_Jhs6WVmJreiQZKjzplBQn3RCj1Q2DdXCuqlIf8DskeIEgNgnroD0XpSCKHa1LhYY2CDm3LMhwur4Umkmm3c1pEGBAW42kL4FSd8aLh2xL7tVpX_oMqQLdSPIJBln1A/s320/646.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616142637827958274" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ8MjVc94OWvpiGGDdCyYGJ3FVHni9KTU3x48OKmySVJdzE3tWYNAH8SGx8nwRXnv_ftYkke7PjlJ1v4_G7RhTe8qZUUWmfJwrd5_Myp6mK9XYUuUMl_xGvxDgdqmACAWofJunvQ/s1600/682.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ8MjVc94OWvpiGGDdCyYGJ3FVHni9KTU3x48OKmySVJdzE3tWYNAH8SGx8nwRXnv_ftYkke7PjlJ1v4_G7RhTe8qZUUWmfJwrd5_Myp6mK9XYUuUMl_xGvxDgdqmACAWofJunvQ/s320/682.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616142652600971442" border="0" /></a><br />Another place that I really like is Greenwich. A quaint and quiet little town, it has a small art market that has more handmade and vintage items than at Camden, but slightly pricier too. I also like the small little shops around the market, and here I found a games shop which has Junior Cluedo (finally found it!) and some other interesting games that both girlie and I enjoyed. So guess who's the happiest! :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQKFjFJoQJLpxGlJUOeTzq0EWMX7hN3VwXbYflcdZLPxmrJ4EvT2wutlVbwyVumaGxJclvl0P6JjKvuKXqhN9DhSBnym-Y-hk667iKJLFqQVIDOWDpz5MsMK3DefsAFo9hMbFPaA/s1600/709.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQKFjFJoQJLpxGlJUOeTzq0EWMX7hN3VwXbYflcdZLPxmrJ4EvT2wutlVbwyVumaGxJclvl0P6JjKvuKXqhN9DhSBnym-Y-hk667iKJLFqQVIDOWDpz5MsMK3DefsAFo9hMbFPaA/s320/709.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616144800321150178" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Bf-OkzXez6cBHi0RthN-fm5ToJPMRxbOuhqUN1EbhCfjL-tzy_sHog8HOLFDHWudbttqivhpv9VqvoV4tdh56vsDTiOThf1-bPHNdNsAkhMjxxKPOYmJylL_PNnBev9NFJ4hMg/s1600/707.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Bf-OkzXez6cBHi0RthN-fm5ToJPMRxbOuhqUN1EbhCfjL-tzy_sHog8HOLFDHWudbttqivhpv9VqvoV4tdh56vsDTiOThf1-bPHNdNsAkhMjxxKPOYmJylL_PNnBev9NFJ4hMg/s320/707.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616144808676474098" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibu6WRUtOatyOPaLti0wTSb2PxMYQ48-cDjujKFfTSYc8UMPb7b0E-dP7X8fJ_SBbRz7sPpiRBA5oJ4RaqA8WMCpmqP_OBMArNAX1mNv24RIeUCHuywsAcb05PPaG3vSovJ0V50Q/s1600/706.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibu6WRUtOatyOPaLti0wTSb2PxMYQ48-cDjujKFfTSYc8UMPb7b0E-dP7X8fJ_SBbRz7sPpiRBA5oJ4RaqA8WMCpmqP_OBMArNAX1mNv24RIeUCHuywsAcb05PPaG3vSovJ0V50Q/s320/706.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616144844812308626" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpu_oXfrg-BB07o9lHtw2zEhRFL3Ay9UQrmZGNpBoL-C9Rg3pjwA5fo98_ueepd-uPUIuPRKOAveOyvSN-iGNxDniO0u9Gt1GBpDnW0yEkLQgdJudeL2RZLYMzN_y2pjwbvyGITw/s1600/716.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpu_oXfrg-BB07o9lHtw2zEhRFL3Ay9UQrmZGNpBoL-C9Rg3pjwA5fo98_ueepd-uPUIuPRKOAveOyvSN-iGNxDniO0u9Gt1GBpDnW0yEkLQgdJudeL2RZLYMzN_y2pjwbvyGITw/s320/716.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616144933236059330" border="0" /></a><br />Our days at Hungary were not as well planned as London, and basically we did the usual touristy things too - went to the circus, theme park, Hungarian National Gallery at the Castle Hill District, Danube Boat Ride and a Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour. We had ghoulash again and again until we craved for good old Chinese soup. In Hungary pace of life seems slower compared to London, and art and history is everywhere, in the buildings, squares, bridges.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixOQZ9ZjMgD5YKXTcEfYTErbzHkBSvzoBMHCbaWZQoXqMubDlivApWE2fMdBkrpKj2BaZNpbiCk3jtDMDVhovnyP8_2_gVZoK9s0lN4gqjm8jq0C9yZ0W_b_x9J06JsUSIsUu4_Q/s1600/1084.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixOQZ9ZjMgD5YKXTcEfYTErbzHkBSvzoBMHCbaWZQoXqMubDlivApWE2fMdBkrpKj2BaZNpbiCk3jtDMDVhovnyP8_2_gVZoK9s0lN4gqjm8jq0C9yZ0W_b_x9J06JsUSIsUu4_Q/s320/1084.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616148986349407842" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Parliament House<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6SS5R99ZKc0iXpr4Au78CTNyTe0QhWetan2NuOGcQVEOF0q897CQ0hrnDE5tXpBgb9aNi5eh5TCYhAw94hIZ_fayX_E-R4d1fhrwlskGd2LNMSstPpOx4WlnDLnMiJchWbQjaBg/s1600/1019.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6SS5R99ZKc0iXpr4Au78CTNyTe0QhWetan2NuOGcQVEOF0q897CQ0hrnDE5tXpBgb9aNi5eh5TCYhAw94hIZ_fayX_E-R4d1fhrwlskGd2LNMSstPpOx4WlnDLnMiJchWbQjaBg/s320/1019.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616148991823052034" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Fountain outside Hungarian National Gallery<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoNU20zXycx99pmqOHUUdPCn4cYpxM8ftesLC0M2OZFv25N8FV670WAs4gC3SYdhW25xDb1DtLAJQ7SXiiJlfkBWT5QOjOfFVFWA_pOmyIH_7x2PnpSbgjY-zKbDcxJljGpi5tDg/s1600/1044.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 248px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoNU20zXycx99pmqOHUUdPCn4cYpxM8ftesLC0M2OZFv25N8FV670WAs4gC3SYdhW25xDb1DtLAJQ7SXiiJlfkBWT5QOjOfFVFWA_pOmyIH_7x2PnpSbgjY-zKbDcxJljGpi5tDg/s320/1044.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616149253381111954" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">My favorite painting at the Gallery called The Skylark. Where is the skylark? At the top right hand corner, a little small dot!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFKm8JluKZqX50PT06BF95XxwUI2JoXcRe8OtonFKkGxT_SPl8TackEzrK7OQyljBtddMBjE-rNCR-A3D-k2cUfa_zzgGM7aCaKg1w1mTiD0q9ybKaKXw27MxVqqxHGbEdwa0mdw/s1600/960.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFKm8JluKZqX50PT06BF95XxwUI2JoXcRe8OtonFKkGxT_SPl8TackEzrK7OQyljBtddMBjE-rNCR-A3D-k2cUfa_zzgGM7aCaKg1w1mTiD0q9ybKaKXw27MxVqqxHGbEdwa0mdw/s320/960.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616149250742510050" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Handmade glasses at a souvenir shop<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfHCVpSkDWPRzRG6eQeARaSKGdfSXS3rDcxrBiYyGlwAcJ1ltS1gZiDpcKqJZF7MeFU7awIz6nYN0Rsm-VzQsbZhx6b_fIlPNCfxarCyVJTA0EkNyC-CgCID9C0ZST0Iy_V5rBKg/s1600/1144.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfHCVpSkDWPRzRG6eQeARaSKGdfSXS3rDcxrBiYyGlwAcJ1ltS1gZiDpcKqJZF7MeFU7awIz6nYN0Rsm-VzQsbZhx6b_fIlPNCfxarCyVJTA0EkNyC-CgCID9C0ZST0Iy_V5rBKg/s320/1144.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616148984734833394" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Our hotel with such artistic decor<br /></div>Jewel Parlourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14438118455522662928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25351566.post-76271354120079225132011-04-27T12:58:00.004+08:002011-04-27T13:26:11.539+08:00Family PastimeOur favourite family pastime is eating. And since both Hubby and Girlie have fussy picky palates (which is why I'm not so motivated to cook), we hunt around not for expensive food, but for good yummilicious food. We recently discovered a little Japanese-Western fusion restaurant tucked away in a corner at Bugis Shopping Mall - Ma Maison. Food is reasonably priced, and very yummy. In this month alone we have already visited twice!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjTA6uVJoLrBGWigM4n-1gFTcKE_ru_oZdLp65smpFK1Y7DQ6fNfXlw5qQCRWl1BA4YuAw-Xwd1y0ZeDNssmA6vI9Ev2Rsws6ugiDKv0opPY7iZ5-Ln-Z1VqfMYu2q_RYZF71C8A/s1600/040.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjTA6uVJoLrBGWigM4n-1gFTcKE_ru_oZdLp65smpFK1Y7DQ6fNfXlw5qQCRWl1BA4YuAw-Xwd1y0ZeDNssmA6vI9Ev2Rsws6ugiDKv0opPY7iZ5-Ln-Z1VqfMYu2q_RYZF71C8A/s320/040.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600124944528811410" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The restaurant has a homely, cosy, country cottage feel to it.<br />Lots of families and couples around!<br /><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSRRvrUz2DidHdmEHI1tWMzyR7-kbxxOyGehv-aBMz67jCIpel0JydJAJrfzcYdktdKGnnItFUIDYQDSHx1wBudQBhGorem9JPoF19shdHD4g5NXJR8Gg_NHCIHcJkINSjIgWsGw/s1600/036.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 291px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSRRvrUz2DidHdmEHI1tWMzyR7-kbxxOyGehv-aBMz67jCIpel0JydJAJrfzcYdktdKGnnItFUIDYQDSHx1wBudQBhGorem9JPoF19shdHD4g5NXJR8Gg_NHCIHcJkINSjIgWsGw/s320/036.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600124951560333122" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">These two are delighted and salivating as they waited for their food to be served.<br /><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHE-0NEdtZsc6ZxI2QfzKXeO92bCGZR2xgBKA0Lg_va0m-LzC-xDpd9NQWxjrxRGqZyqpAJ4tUZOomnQ9L-GsH_6hK9TBgR9Os-TeI-KHyVmA_4wO1_bSfvHosfZOnl2uXCYB1hg/s1600/042.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 210px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHE-0NEdtZsc6ZxI2QfzKXeO92bCGZR2xgBKA0Lg_va0m-LzC-xDpd9NQWxjrxRGqZyqpAJ4tUZOomnQ9L-GsH_6hK9TBgR9Os-TeI-KHyVmA_4wO1_bSfvHosfZOnl2uXCYB1hg/s320/042.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600124961016804770" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Starters: French Bread and Cha Soba Salad. The salad is a must try.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaeMtG58y9OsYZFChLhQb1Ru-GCYE28LB4btJluuInuDuhgdxjf1c7WPDca6dVptefm-gSThKijbC_486XqqjegwyWYKiioWb2_8g-OoBkvm3FDkIdnAVJNEVeTiMGwtKfZ8bnWw/s1600/048.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaeMtG58y9OsYZFChLhQb1Ru-GCYE28LB4btJluuInuDuhgdxjf1c7WPDca6dVptefm-gSThKijbC_486XqqjegwyWYKiioWb2_8g-OoBkvm3FDkIdnAVJNEVeTiMGwtKfZ8bnWw/s320/048.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600124970341377282" border="0" /></a><br />Mains: Fillet Steak.<br /><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIqGQpGor5J_bTSMhlsAHZXwk3b2dqj9boSeKYIWNKlf4u0U4pZoVP3N-5zVKQvglh7OdSKoZj2SGiz9qDBIMe9JEGw-Si7lSRQ6otklr8SVWaX1NvDgp71gptd3HZpd0x6xeIGg/s1600/045.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIqGQpGor5J_bTSMhlsAHZXwk3b2dqj9boSeKYIWNKlf4u0U4pZoVP3N-5zVKQvglh7OdSKoZj2SGiz9qDBIMe9JEGw-Si7lSRQ6otklr8SVWaX1NvDgp71gptd3HZpd0x6xeIGg/s320/045.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600124965140970418" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Mains: Sirloin Steak<br />I think the fillet is better than the sirloin, and just a couple of dollars more. And pardon the half eaten images, we were so hungry and greedy that we attacked the food before taking pics!<br /></div><br />And the family special is: Daddy gets a free beer (or you can change it to a juice of soft drink), Mummy gets free ice-cream, and Child gets free toy. So we are all happy!<br /><br />And just so you know, this is not a paid advertisement, we are in no way related to the restaurant and I get no commission nor discounts for writing this. Just to share. :)<br /><br />And now for something unrelated to the above but still related to food - dinner by Hubby! (I've posted these pics on FB but I'm still going to show off here again anyway! :P)<br /><br />Hubby has been learning how to make udon and chawanmushi from our friend Chef Shun (you can read about that on Hubby's blog <a href="http://whatiwannabewhenigrowup.wordpress.com/">"What I Wanna Be When I Grow Up"</a>), and he has been practising on us before he make his debut at the next party with his drinking buds. Verdict: Chawanmushi has restaurant standard, udon needs a little more practice. But we ate them all up anyway! Yums!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijXcw_cK1idPbGtd_yToAeK_1QdIKyWOMckKJbHiF7ssIPXtBjF7U78m5DupnaZynTMNYoSi1yu-mDrxmXPocnOUXPorZdU43XYqMt1YP64t7qF1mRaypRS-jyd9m42tn9vLSTRg/s1600/056.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 245px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijXcw_cK1idPbGtd_yToAeK_1QdIKyWOMckKJbHiF7ssIPXtBjF7U78m5DupnaZynTMNYoSi1yu-mDrxmXPocnOUXPorZdU43XYqMt1YP64t7qF1mRaypRS-jyd9m42tn9vLSTRg/s320/056.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600129888125714210" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjagBwYP50ENubnxGur47jfII5A_NWR1tlgphd8ziL5BwLWV_ps3vFEi23tRpicamJEl4wyLedOr5twHToLUmWu7ZBL0gqHi3UOBP8nZysBMO79Eoxz9Rx3mztv8wV510JzF-8UjQ/s1600/055.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjagBwYP50ENubnxGur47jfII5A_NWR1tlgphd8ziL5BwLWV_ps3vFEi23tRpicamJEl4wyLedOr5twHToLUmWu7ZBL0gqHi3UOBP8nZysBMO79Eoxz9Rx3mztv8wV510JzF-8UjQ/s320/055.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600129878150835682" border="0" /></a>Jewel Parlourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14438118455522662928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25351566.post-35232262131908970512011-04-18T19:48:00.009+08:002011-08-04T11:16:35.636+08:00Things I Like - AftershowershopI've been a wee bit busy to blog, but definitely not too busy to spy and pick out some new handmade faves! And this issue I'm featuring a clothes maker - <a href="http://aftershowershop.etsy.com/">Aftershowershop,</a> on etsy has some really awesome dresses that are so totally my style! Feminine, flowy, colourful but not too dressy! Here are a few of my top picks:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyiFOZfUpkQndhUbx1zElRug-8FESei7rLVkX46DLHde736m0z9_MBIidVRpEuUBmy_wBcmv_9f9Ymb0rhG1zErH5QOKRgA8nvmRwmy088jfE9DrkssvyPZ459OpduvoNfymUghw/s1600/il_570xN.234515453.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 312px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyiFOZfUpkQndhUbx1zElRug-8FESei7rLVkX46DLHde736m0z9_MBIidVRpEuUBmy_wBcmv_9f9Ymb0rhG1zErH5QOKRgA8nvmRwmy088jfE9DrkssvyPZ459OpduvoNfymUghw/s320/il_570xN.234515453.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596893449346885170" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifrbZt_MPLNsdRfzqQ1jo62BpPNVVUyHtDmomaPVSJH7SMYkk9To-5U9gtfSPUBNEzokNbAJ4M0n-YGsUSO0hYhNuFbi0LTKSjRL3LAgjBiQsZEJxqxT5RXpWVttXVzruDSGktzQ/s1600/il_570xN.232483430.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 276px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifrbZt_MPLNsdRfzqQ1jo62BpPNVVUyHtDmomaPVSJH7SMYkk9To-5U9gtfSPUBNEzokNbAJ4M0n-YGsUSO0hYhNuFbi0LTKSjRL3LAgjBiQsZEJxqxT5RXpWVttXVzruDSGktzQ/s320/il_570xN.232483430.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596893373902645842" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcVDDSuOGgczq86c5BgceJoB12m6OWwBOVWKQI5Z73Ve25zirjbw2W93fmdNXErnDL-_WNqWbFnPNR4FbmV_LNza2El5ILexJelB0lTrSa8OWrwqZHIFjnJqACnND_q05vnPE2iA/s1600/il_570xN.206513130.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 298px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcVDDSuOGgczq86c5BgceJoB12m6OWwBOVWKQI5Z73Ve25zirjbw2W93fmdNXErnDL-_WNqWbFnPNR4FbmV_LNza2El5ILexJelB0lTrSa8OWrwqZHIFjnJqACnND_q05vnPE2iA/s320/il_570xN.206513130.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596893372131069266" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmGb5qGfdpLzmfM8XHJ9joDV-fZl0lDnCAoACdO0N3eiNeJtLgHh2Rgx69BKOy_SY6s9_0laPlLYFiicyqYaYLHpwmnrUe6AulJiLVjkY-eWvCFI3gJk41RbrCXofUfY28-f7qow/s1600/il_570xN.194821031.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 231px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmGb5qGfdpLzmfM8XHJ9joDV-fZl0lDnCAoACdO0N3eiNeJtLgHh2Rgx69BKOy_SY6s9_0laPlLYFiicyqYaYLHpwmnrUe6AulJiLVjkY-eWvCFI3gJk41RbrCXofUfY28-f7qow/s320/il_570xN.194821031.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596893369998191250" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlYsYwyrAmK4hFXlnDEoo4LZ07uI1roxTNrIVBrTYqiqMGSo6X0EIkcsLYH0wWSaooRKbU8C38QJDn099MheCbwFvAolAeqttRg04Kcteep1Foz0w_33TsGQuixelYpHt-etm1Og/s1600/il_570xN.189985415.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 278px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlYsYwyrAmK4hFXlnDEoo4LZ07uI1roxTNrIVBrTYqiqMGSo6X0EIkcsLYH0wWSaooRKbU8C38QJDn099MheCbwFvAolAeqttRg04Kcteep1Foz0w_33TsGQuixelYpHt-etm1Og/s320/il_570xN.189985415.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596893363268995746" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnTftWI0Hi9AB3JltWujzc63wQSxwz4nSWKOkEHBpmbVchqwmo4ooJnY6iY_eTsLgM-G3Po6aAcacMajA32_n3udMmwyYzhmI4ema1V62LICo_bIeYN5OIR8GQmjjmtfetEnaYPQ/s1600/il_570xN.177800048.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnTftWI0Hi9AB3JltWujzc63wQSxwz4nSWKOkEHBpmbVchqwmo4ooJnY6iY_eTsLgM-G3Po6aAcacMajA32_n3udMmwyYzhmI4ema1V62LICo_bIeYN5OIR8GQmjjmtfetEnaYPQ/s320/il_570xN.177800048.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596893362630324258" border="0" /></a><br />Do mouse over and pick your own favourites! <a href="http://aftershowershop.etsy.com/">http://aftershowershop.etsy.com</a><br /><br />(All images courtesy of <a href="http://aftershowershop.etsy.com/">http://aftershowershop.etsy.com</a>)Jewel Parlourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14438118455522662928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25351566.post-36796128578223330722011-04-01T00:03:00.003+08:002011-04-01T00:18:51.111+08:00Go Green DayMarch 11 was my daughter's Go Green Day in her kindy. They were supposed to go to school on that day in a green outfit. Previous year we made her a hat and necklace made from recycled magazines, this year I wanted to make something more comfy and lasting for her (seriously the paper things didn't last half a day). And just so timely I had a bag of old clothes to donate to the Salvation Army. So I rummaged through them and after lots of mixing and matching, I found 2 pieces and decided to try out a little upcycling!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Before:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZj5zaFUWkExIY6vBfOAF52UtKFi-izWplm9QSkJlur3qSmaJl3hTTxEbhxmiLGYD1iLYYtlrUmAXzFgsZh4WbqOohZalh3ZshGJxYHTBMjioHCJ5ahjyVud_wNSjUSGq09TPW5Q/s1600/Image507.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 284px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZj5zaFUWkExIY6vBfOAF52UtKFi-izWplm9QSkJlur3qSmaJl3hTTxEbhxmiLGYD1iLYYtlrUmAXzFgsZh4WbqOohZalh3ZshGJxYHTBMjioHCJ5ahjyVud_wNSjUSGq09TPW5Q/s320/Image507.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590277440417261026" border="0" /></a>A dress that was too small and tight<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6p87XZjfHG_ko2IWAYYoTZ3CRkiTnOIpIOmZqJGe_bKkZHWgtnxyLAJvv9E5BzIVB_y-20hs4mkM6ZJ1knQHTQ0QlOxD8lv4OOfgusMgxkP4VRNyhwPHY9j1xEUne34N4rBdljA/s1600/Image508.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 313px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6p87XZjfHG_ko2IWAYYoTZ3CRkiTnOIpIOmZqJGe_bKkZHWgtnxyLAJvv9E5BzIVB_y-20hs4mkM6ZJ1knQHTQ0QlOxD8lv4OOfgusMgxkP4VRNyhwPHY9j1xEUne34N4rBdljA/s320/Image508.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590277441438099074" border="0" /></a>A old tee from my university (!) days<br /><br />Combining them both (with some sewing help from the family because I'm hopeless with the sewing machine), we got:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh15d_yFoBslVDrR4Pz6wwIdNJDrkb4LsVPDKzMThI8x8piq61VuOoxnNXC_lTVjXNeg2QLOOgMW7D8C2I1ESB9Q_o8hpThk-n2OvdnlZwqnc9gph4zCL5Y24Fhsvp6eD_rpsO3-Q/s1600/013.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh15d_yFoBslVDrR4Pz6wwIdNJDrkb4LsVPDKzMThI8x8piq61VuOoxnNXC_lTVjXNeg2QLOOgMW7D8C2I1ESB9Q_o8hpThk-n2OvdnlZwqnc9gph4zCL5Y24Fhsvp6eD_rpsO3-Q/s320/013.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590277447858960594" border="0" /></a>A new dress that's new, comfy and much longer! Yay!<br />And girlie was proud to show it off in school of course.<br />Misson accomplished.<br /></div>Jewel Parlourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14438118455522662928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25351566.post-33273878810538510022011-03-15T12:50:00.005+08:002011-03-15T12:59:37.641+08:00Mama & BabyI'm an owl fan, or rather, fanatic. I go crazy when I see owls. And this owl necklace that I've made just reminds me of my daughter and I taking a cosy pic together -<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_xRgl0yMoQ0LRL6TzrK6-C7P-ZqygTgGlLWvRv54vZbr01FAbrEyrRhyphenhyphenvmZdvppf5866wsxhVlrSk-nyEzG0HtuNzxDlGaDo-3aI_KnvpPG8O3q-E0BnTSEqkOIi1ENkKpKnlZg/s1600/Mama+%2526+Baby+1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_xRgl0yMoQ0LRL6TzrK6-C7P-ZqygTgGlLWvRv54vZbr01FAbrEyrRhyphenhyphenvmZdvppf5866wsxhVlrSk-nyEzG0HtuNzxDlGaDo-3aI_KnvpPG8O3q-E0BnTSEqkOIi1ENkKpKnlZg/s320/Mama+%2526+Baby+1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584166357277747586" border="0" /></a><a href="http://http//www.etsy.com/listing/70069236/long-owl-charm-bling-necklace-mama-baby">"Mama & Baby"</a><br /><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiemnMdgWozzEszQT8NmFQ59vCYTUkg9UohadrUbVWMGRkSraJ5IV4bOdxXVygxE-jgoCmAFYh4LPHTeZYqkdeEOHJFIj0uKnpalbwPwjz9x1RxVK9qNOkiQaaneLvd1yOSOleh7A/s1600/095.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiemnMdgWozzEszQT8NmFQ59vCYTUkg9UohadrUbVWMGRkSraJ5IV4bOdxXVygxE-jgoCmAFYh4LPHTeZYqkdeEOHJFIj0uKnpalbwPwjz9x1RxVK9qNOkiQaaneLvd1yOSOleh7A/s320/095.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584165429984817122" border="0" /></a>And I found and older picture of hubby and girlie in the same pose too.....well maybe the owl's a daddy, who knows!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGzuc77fdd4adBB8rSrkfSH0kktIGqUcw5D9IC8Kh8mYg-MCjXbLdyEBXH_SKB7DuVvnwmDlQrX5NGageapxjI2pr4nAM4IrMFaB2YKqjyxHhZACpwo_GLWTqekABDtTVaWjjMJg/s1600/P251108_20.37.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGzuc77fdd4adBB8rSrkfSH0kktIGqUcw5D9IC8Kh8mYg-MCjXbLdyEBXH_SKB7DuVvnwmDlQrX5NGageapxjI2pr4nAM4IrMFaB2YKqjyxHhZACpwo_GLWTqekABDtTVaWjjMJg/s320/P251108_20.37.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584165436436839122" border="0" /></a>Jewel Parlourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14438118455522662928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25351566.post-76568074712391164822011-03-08T11:57:00.008+08:002011-03-08T12:20:11.290+08:00Things I Like - Urastarhouse<div align="left">I stumbled upon this artist one day, and I'm so intrigued by her little wooden couples and families! Drawn, cut, sanded, burned, painted all by hand by Heather of <a href="http://urastarhouse.etsy.com/">Star House</a>, these wooden pals make great gifts, home decor, and wedding cake toppers. Here are some of my favourites:<br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581555200894926850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2huHyIp9WjdVSKRvmQBj9TIPiUgBN3XLpt0HvuqGw1mCvfwwF3ytPNM67OXzyIh1cStRqjOlrCrXZ75-zr9wqHFV9-JYQfIroRa37sEK2PYrC4f48pzV6tPRv0DOPvAmCQZf_3w/s320/il_570xN_194653217.jpg" /> <p align="center">This one is so much like my little family. And we do often go riding on tandem bike like this (minus the pets though)!</p><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581556994547795634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL9fGYPAwjQUrIr1lNwycRVTemRF0Mu_gm9OK1qmMnzjxsgjvPQUDrEkpbfYEICozKrKqqfyrRwrRgwVgZddRhPhjRQ_Qlt5LPUkpXbiQnTy3hNaOd8aW5MR21cYfN11OIGC8JEg/s320/il_570xN_194966572.jpg" /> <div align="center"></div><div align="center">Ahh, I have so many friends with this family combination! </div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581555211022591762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbai_RDUH48nGXQtlrcOXKKvnA4-qrqcwDWfNAwK5bXv20M9ywzlS1zCulIscgu59naXqdq8ijsdBgb1yE6vrFQjH4CcblktAVgoT8-uEv4oVZSJ-d5bEk4y9s8VNUoOTzqVt7XQ/s320/il_570xN_189344222.jpg" /> <p align="center">This was us so many years ago......<br /></p><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581555318663265762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1jO-Za3PnHl3BIPMQ9EeS0_YHQc0W1WEbvs-shFSr7UACY-mr8Qdu_GKxVIFtp9MtjT3fG97AL3aYTnCkajqyBa52ZfhoMHDcyM5oiY3NTsQu1zeykg47rf4X2cCUf2be590pUw/s320/il_570xN_127490936.jpg" /> A fox family! They are so adorable!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581555226386998850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC8O7cFvbVIo1R1ogA_N0GTFLkLamBr6WGdXXiwexCqZZiGM1majkNZ2WSwLgbIyjaYvlO2xGSD6USBou0JrwgJev2uU5qIz4xnd-aV-q4wZsOcE1U5inoJk7tNORafjSSww8U8g/s320/il_570xN_164938254.jpg" /> <p align="center">Sweet loving squirrels! </p><p align="center"></p><p>The people ones can be customised to look like you and your loved ones, so that it's truly uniquely yours! Visit <a href="http://urastarhouse.etsy.com/">http://urastarhouse.etsy.com/</a> and find out more! </p><p>(All images courtesy of <a href="http://urastarhouse.etsy.com/">http://urastarhouse.etsy.com</a>)</p>Jewel Parlourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14438118455522662928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25351566.post-88823129106117271392011-02-19T00:46:00.005+08:002011-03-08T12:20:51.054+08:00Things I Like - Picobaby<div align="center"><div align="center"><div align="left">Ahhh, it's been a while since I've done this feature, and the first one for this year is a really unique and eco-friendly pendant maker. Picobaby is a shop well-stocked with little robot pendants, all handmade from disposed computer electronic components. The concept of Picobaby is to "turn wastes into lovely and exceptional pendants", and I think that mission has been perfectly achieved! Here are some of my favourites:</div><div align="left"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 170px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 135px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575073673216410034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZqwqfYkVdwUKQYRE7H6OTroBXj1-ikEqFuFZWuDS11CO8cMpzZ1diTqMlbc11AQM86iAGfk5702NN8QgBLwI56un2evV_8I03iIuN5U7OxiTwKFQF_wGLzb0AP4EvUoNFcqNeWQ/s320/il_170x135_216078405.jpg" /> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67833046/picobaby-the-robot-v-025-the-fantastic">The Robot</a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 170px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 135px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575073677440860802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv7TwTXJi0d2_GL1loy1JDiN3l6TwFlFUvwB-ve_VZ5X-ADo73807XBBBwtUU-Q5MMYE4nTCn6Jk1d7JYsej7wAdYlWIvstiMriD82SnC_m6VqpQiwLHDBpdzQi1iYf6HqtlvmBw/s320/il_170x135_215483258.jpg" /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67691893/picobaby-the-little-prince-l-116-the">The Little Prince</a> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 171px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575073684027562946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3eJXY80a1qtJm5_NVctHH_yycpaQdNmj_2PO2tGv7wJCJ537o0JT7czl_ReWf9CBe5lRqQtGDiEKJwXm5Tc463z_DtYRqXzv2gZbBtgiUY8g2t0cJ_SvWhMk9JvV7XpDdREbvKw/s320/il_170x135_216585369.jpg" /> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67960221/picobaby-the-pharaoh-v-030-the-fantastic">The Pharaoh</a> </div><div align="center">(P.S. He has a queen!) </div><div align="center"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 170px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 135px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575073684641178658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyLaykx5v2BW00T_XZhw2O67Dx__d09vc9D_36va5wnDEkzxpHS-kaNgxc5LhHjS6pBrkbEffDD0mdtI3RFwxe0m4XGYrlahrvjlp8PDd9CAo8hnNt1-vN1jDqnV79NUASPfPkfw/s320/il_170x135_216616448.jpg" /> <div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67967290/picobaby-the-professor-l-099-2-the">The Professor</a><br /><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 170px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 135px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575073688582020274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjnlWT69yAf8tTevFnetyfB4VSRPNmFxRlkoLRpcmn_OSf_dRjpEdk_GE5TapOAAxN1WeSxZ43stmgdpCq-hPJ_cxXxVkd8tVoiRnXmjgT5Fmbec82LhhxKoRLcGuM9Lm3HODFtQ/s320/il_170x135_166259957.jpg" /> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/53870890/picobaby-the-robotic-bear-q-004-the-cute">The Robotic Bears</a></p><p align="left">Aren't they awesome! It's geekery and cuteness combined! To see more be sure to visit Picobaby on Etsy - <a href="http://picobaby.etsy.com/">http://picobaby.etsy.com/</a></p><p align="left">(All images courtesy of <a href="http://picobaby.etsy.com/">http://picobaby.etsy.com</a>)</p>Jewel Parlourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14438118455522662928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25351566.post-54147856433244806572011-02-07T13:10:00.008+08:002011-02-09T21:45:02.413+08:00CNY Celebrations<div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 310px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570814302381331394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixTDHdqGicbRPBMf-Wmz4g0gt6RGTqxdyg8ntYy9Ed6HpVMZDslauGWA7DtEyjjCrbNaJVQhnCSVj09v8jWxLC7-t94HOWBFwOYNjblRzI8rU1FTVins6E6R6ctUm1iu0r7_yhjw/s320/035.JPG" /> Hubby (finally) put on his crafting hat and made this new year lantern from ang pows. </div><div align="center">So proud of him!<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570814301371354530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIuUG3ZQuhL7ykh3I4jOGuGM3zLDUNk_Dw_pzU1fpjUaHtK4xWnLwOU2ONKk8O3CFwn7BONpheXlmgrKxTeoCGfL18zcz4nv_LVw1adRNBhQHJy5IF9mHP51S1EWxcQmsDkKbpBQ/s320/023.JPG" /> Instead of the usual Chinese traditional costume, she decided on a Korean one this year. </div><div align="center">An nyoung ha seh yo!<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570814296453047778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRYVAw1K6qvOfsryPt6j6emhrMTsjKEvrM6NGyYiA7MzsWNtIbvROOKW7uBUR7_7-rb0qCEZPPDeSINKfBkGWCOIfAntnklns1FgZDsHkb1npeI6U8ilPiZx0dSdr8aWSEFMR25w/s320/015.JPG" /> I had similar PJs when I was young. They are still in fashion!<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570814288131566322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPZkjo02By92AGuNvGYBaxmTynB3p3M_OR6U-qX9lJ6mjiCLkUBcAn0HJT1M1zuRONnfgJbDW9wzmOSqahIi2hWE0BS1JXwtWYKyVV_OrHl5B4ZwUSh0ATfI3cVCEaFE9xLrN5Lw/s320/013.JPG" /> This is at the end of reunion lunch with my mum.<br />But you get the idea of the amount of yummy food! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 278px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571684608284586370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7mbN35ybr2oXQQLD8iIvsPXoS47BcCwRRhiPA_cLaanI5tFOoUWv9oZhBh2GWArCvzK9ql8DsSgts6v0ECFSa581tQzvarAJ9IZ23eCvJrWC2wpOC6ee_OMuZzM2D2RYm667Fwg/s320/033.JPG" />Lou Hei - a New Year dish for good luck. So far I've had it 3 times and counting!<br /><br /><div align="left">So we had a very good past week celebrating Chinese New Year, feasting from house to house, partying with relatives, some of whom we only see once a year. And now it's now to put the past behind us, finish up the oranges, calculate the amount of weight we have to lose from all that eating, and get back to work...(argh!)....Happy New Year!</div></div>Jewel Parlourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14438118455522662928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25351566.post-47056007197978402562011-01-24T21:59:00.005+08:002011-01-24T22:36:02.597+08:00Pilgrimage to ChinatownOver the weekend, our family trooped down to Chinatown to make our annual pilgrimage to the Chinese New Year night market. It has been our ritual for the past 2 years - every year before CNY we must make this trip to the fabulous night market that are stocked with all kinds of goodies for this festive occasion - sweets, lanterns, decorations, flowers, cakes and biscuits, not that we actually go there to shop for any particular festive essential, but just to immerse ourselves in the sights and sounds that give us that warm fuzzy festive feeling. It's crowded, hot and noisy, but it's a really fun experience every year!<br /><div align="center"><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565756764860616978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU0u2FEZvMyk7ieeHbcMFBXuBLsCTlunDq-u2xbponM0nEtZXFXpbgdnBGCrvzRJEv9w_pPfwTkEXb1LXdjDR14gG7mDObTYbuZzF4vNeq0WpORJtgl5BMj785xgCwAEioAey3fw/s320/021.JPG" />Carrots, coconut slices, lotus seeds and root preserved in sugar.<br /><div align="center">Each has its own auspicious meaning!</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565756769553054338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi678CQakIWtdmmFOmj5kla8jOzVNj_1nfPIZ7K1N55t8ren1alyR2u9ltScCd8vwdLxpXYC3D2XkM6JTMZ8zC3cwVMGs4NJa5TdVU5zgX7UtMBt1rNC_5YIsuIKetM5_n3lBbkHA/s320/024.JPG" />Lanterns, lanterns everywhere!<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 273px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565756776014762962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgoASYnXnxbIhj1t170eKuiVA1OXOr5FdxAmdUmhzy7QV_8G41UJOQhh_lJQTpNrsPzBymcTZA2MtFn0O1fZ4LWzj_T-5wPsMOa2DKHZ8jEvGsZWsZ0wDgM2xYNLdcLR0ad0cgow/s320/030.JPG" />Preserved duck meat, </div><div align="center">with chinese sausages in the background.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565756787749417938" border="0" alt="" align="center" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Wyk-vpCFirnHKIFVZXSS3A5iuVD4cX27ySXwzoSi0TyN0mGlyqHcn_1-E3LWgUvar6UX4h97JFXnCtU6f4TbqpUaZr2xktMv_r8voHSFxrn9WPtCWGwYtJXFmbtfE4L0VrqNsQ/s320/019.JPG" />Little lions a-dancing </div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 190px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565756791228215330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj4yqOt7G2qs3QEO-JOWH_58ld9g-3ibZ-VAUGeFBCacIHkFBqgZOYWPI-AOhZsIyHdUN_2nFRqtJk_Svt_4nYPEcFaU48pvIn_mBfBx7jBTKdqDUGXVvSyzBY-Mor1GWC91TxZw/s320/018.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565760309753359698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipewUJLAfguOMlZo4P4S3Cl2fd9mEsG47c8uEyn9IsThpbl96lLMjmsow5JcuOOKlEGp6Dsq1tacCU6QF5KZFyWcbqFrGKBVota-XNHKnRL-vxugR6HgquHWB1Uv1xjkJXizgDrA/s320/017.JPG" /></div><div align="center">And a newly opened shop that features all kinds</div><div align="center">of Tintin collectibles - very cool!<br /><br /><br /></div>Jewel Parlourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14438118455522662928noreply@blogger.com0