OKH Dance Camp 2008

After three full days of ballet, latin and broadway, Alethea performed at the ACS Drama Centre last night together with about 50 dancers (some from Brunei and Jakarta). She even sang a broadway solo! To complete the week and evening, she won the Best Dancer Award Senior 2008! We are so proud of her! Here are some photos to share our joy!

Jewelry show 2008

My dear friends,

Thank you to all who came and supported my recent show. It was a fun time of renewing friendships and catching up. I've decided to leave my jewelry room set up for anyone who wants to drop by and get something special and unique. Please call to make an appointment first.

Here are some photos of that weekend.

Some of the ear-rings I had on sale. I must have made about 100 pairs for the show and had another 90 pairs on order! Many of these are beadwork or wirework ear-rings so unique and exclusive.

I was so proud of Ethan who helped me in more ways than one! Here he is, serving Aunty J. Great job, Ethan!

Here are some of my homemade traditional fruitcake. I didn't make much this year because of a hectic schedule so had a complete sell out! Thanks for all my supporters out there!

Some of my "old" friends from 25 years ago!

I'm now trying to fulfill special orders by Christmas and then take a break to think through what I've been doing the past year. Next year I'm hoping to launch my business on-line and see where that goes.

In the meantime, have a blessed Christmas and a lovely time with family and friends. May we remember why we are here and fulfill the calling on our lives!

Christmas Collection 2008

My dear friends,
You're warmly invited to my show on Sunday 7th December 2.00pm-6.00pm and Monday 8th December 10.00am to 4.00pm.

I'll send out invites later but this is just to alert you to start making lists and checking it twice!

Cupcakes!

Last night we had Christmas dance rehearsal and I baked chocolate cupcakes for the dancers. They turned out well and looked really attractive, don't you think?

Wirework Ear-rings

Don't you just love the twirly effect of these ear-rings? I started out with 22gauge non-tarnish silver wires and Delica beads, then twirled these on a 20gauge wire to create the beads.

The same idea using gold wires and omitting step 2.

Here's a shorter version of the silver ear-rings using gold wire and bronze glass beads.

More, more photos!

This is a 16-inch woven Swarovski pearl necklace.

The same style in peach and creamrose. Will make a beautiful bridal piece. I do have a few pieces suitable for brides and her bridal party.

This is a beautiful 18-inch good quality freshwater pearl stick necklace coupled with coral beads to complete the marine experience!

Another "mini fan" style necklace with unakite gemstones. I love the intermixing of salmon and greens. Really striking.

This is a 16-inch woven Swarovski necklace with a long drop. Will look good with a V neckline or strapless dress.

More new photos

Sorry for the long delay in getting these photos out. I've been really overwhelmed with orders (thank you!) and other home duties. Here are a few more photos for you to enjoy.

This is a lovely 16-inch 10mm Amethyst bead necklace coupled with 3mm Peridot rondelles.

A 17-inch pink opal oval flat and nuggets definitely not for the fainthearted! It's chunky and a little weighty but definitely a head turner! I added gold-filled 3mm beads to bring out the colour. Isn't this beautiful?






Snow obsidian is the name of this 17-inch gemstone necklace in a mini fan style. I added Swarovski pearls. Really lovely with almost anything!

Get ready to turn heads with this 17-inch red New Jade seahorse! I added carnelian twisted and round beads together with gold-filled beads. One of my favourites.






By the way, the candle cup in the background was a gift from IL. Thanks!