Congratulations Amin & Lina

The wedding's theme was blue if you can't tell :)

Salsa and Shop till you drop!

Click here for more info on Salsa Fiesta de Indonesia

Yay! I'm gonna shop like mad in Jakarta and Bandung and then *ahem* "attempt" to Salsa. I'm going at least 2 days earlier to start my shopping... oh yeah, and to prepare for the influx of participants because *ho hum* this trip is actually part of my job (read: Event Management). Will update you when I get back! ;)

Etsy Rocks!

I have spent many, many hours happily surfing the pages of Etsy looking at all the lovely handmade things from doll house furniture to stationery and geekery plus all sorts of beaded goodies. These are just some of my favorites.



Psst! Go ahead and click on the individual thumbnails for a closer look at my favorites.

Renai

Named after a roommate I had in boarding school (KTJ - hey babe!). I have a pair of my own and wear them out quite a bit and the funny thing is, I get complete strangers coming up to me saying they love it and that it looks so different (said exactly like they were speaking in italics too!). I don't really see what's so different about it but hey, I made it and I love it! ^_^ So I guess this piece is for the funky-minded and nonconformists, or if you aspire to be funky-minded and a nonconformist. Heh.

(Top picture) Made with Swarovski large faceted flat hexagon crystals in Light Azore AB plus Swarovski pearls in White. Retails at RM35 / US$10

(Bottom picture) Made with Swarovski large faceted flat hexagon crystals in Crystal AB plus Swarovski bicone crystals in Crystal AB. Retails at RM35 / US$10

:: Click here to buy Renai
:: See more handmade PureMoon goodies here

More Flickr Favorites!

If you're bored or heck, if you just feel like it: check out these awesome pictures on Flickr! Hope you're having a great day so far.

Love,
Murni

P/S: You ladies out there, go watch 300. Not only is it a fabulous film (great story - yay, Frank Miller! - great director - good on ya' Zack Snyder! - great actors - kudos to Gerard Butler and the rest!) but OMG, oh my god, OH. MY. GOD. The men are totally drool worthy! I kid you not. And I'm not one for beefcakes too! Trust me on this ladies ;)

Sayang

Meaning Dearest in Malay, Sayang is a darling little pair of earring. Wear this for Sunday brunch with your loved ones or for a cocktail with your very best friends.

Made with tiny Swarovski pearls in white and Swarovski crystals in (l - r) Rosaline and Light Azore plus Czech teardrops in (l - r) Opal Pink and Clear Blue. Retails at RM25 / US$7.50

:: Click here to buy Sayang
:: See more handmade PureMoon goodies here

Naila

A custom order for a dear friend, Naila you see here has been made in the colors to represent prosperity and wealth. FYI, Naila means Successful in Egyptian so my friend thought it would serve her purpose well. Here's hoping it does babe! Cheers!

Made with imported gold plated filigree components and Swarovski crystals, plus tiny Czech teardrops in Green, Red and Gold. Retails at RM35/ US$10

Another version of Naila but in sweet, innocent light rose pink to evoke femininity. This is on sale at my Mont Kiara stall this weekend so come on down to see this little lovely for yourself.

Beads, findings and price are as above.

I was sooo excited when I finally got my hands on some teeny tiny Swarovski pearls last week. The possibilities of creating darling beaded goodies are endless with these little marvels of Swarovski splendor! I whipped up yet another version of Naila and it was quickly whisked away by a lovely lady upon completion. I love a brisk sale. Hehehe ^_^

Made with imported gold plated filigree components and tiny White Swarovski pearls, plus Swarovski crystal in Gold. Retails at RM40/ US$11.50

:: Click here to buy Naila (Please specify color)
:: See more handmade PureMoon goodies here

Geeta and Seeta

These are remakes of Geeta. Click here to see the original. One of my more popular designs amongst my Mont Kiara customers. It's amazing how hoop earrings seem to complement virtually any kind face shape, don't you think so?

Czech teardrops in Opal Pink/ Clear Purple/ Clear Pink hang from imported silver plated filigree hoops. Retails at RM20 / US$6 per pair.

Seeta pictured here is another remake. Click here to see the original. Also very popular with my Mont Kiara customers due to its simplicity. I've been known to wear this little number on a variety of occasions too! ^_^

Imported silver filigree teardrop finished off with Swarovski crystals in Rose. Retails at RM25 / US$7.50

:: Click here to buy Geeta and/or Seeta
:: See more handmade PureMoon goodies here

My Table

At my regular spot at a Sunday market which takes place at Plaza Mont Kiara's fountain courtyard. Seems that there's going to be renovation at the courtyard for the next couple of months so they're moving the market to another location thereabouts. Where? I'll update you as soon as I have the info myself. Till then, have a looksee at my beaded goodies and do take care lovelies.

Sneak Peek

More earrings coming soon!

Embun & Hujan

If you're looking for a versatile piece of jewelry, look no further than Embun. Meaning Dew Drops in Malay, Embun is a simple yet eye-catching pair of earrings that could possibly match anything you have.

Click picture for a larger view. Made with Swarovski crystal teardrops and 4mm bicones in Clear Aurora Borealis. Retails @ RM25 / US$7.50

Hujan is another example of versatility. A great pair for dancing or showing off a neckline, Hujan (which means Rain in Malay) is an elegant and timeless piece.

Click picture for a larger view. Made with Swarovski crystal teardrops and 4mm bicones in Clear Aurora Borealis plus silver chains. Retails @ RM28 / US$8

:: Click here to buy Embun and/or Hujan
:: See more handmade PureMoon goodies here

3 strands are better than 1

A simple and elegant necklace in 2 variations.

Happy Wednesday!

Thought I'd destress a little by procrastinating... err, blogging. How do you like Miss Daisy with her little goggles on? Check out the real thing here. (Yes, this is what I do when I'm trying to escape work: search for hilarious cat and dog pictures on Flickr. Heck, it's free and never fails to crack me up! Yay, cheap fun!)

Anyways, hope you're all having a better day than I am!

Kisses,
Murni

My Flickr Favourites

1. Shining Twins, 2. Because you're are my Sun, 3. rays of light ....., 4. Pagoda Lantern, 5. Untitled, 6. Floating-Goddess, 7. KLMeetup at titiwangsa: the eye's reflections, 8. Chinese New Year 2007 - Lion Dance, 9. Almond tree, 10. UNAZUKIN, 11. Unazukin minis, 12. Unazukin: Honey & Clover Version, 13. ATELIER ACESSORIOS ., 14. IMG_0031, 15. Why'd She Get Us Wet, Huh?!?, 16. Shiloh, 17. Summer indulgence, 18. Berry Christmas!, 19. Lucky Cat in Ginza, 20. Do Not Disturb!!, 21. Infinity Reflects, 22. Pantai Irama, 23. IMG_9546_dragonfly, 24. Updated -Poppy, 25. These are a few of my favorite Tins........., 26. Sky, 27. sola powered art car, 28. Dragonfly, 29. Chandelier Necklace, 30. d, 31. Tel Aviv, 32. Straight, 33. Unfold Me, 34. blue deer with the stars, 35. Pink?, 36. Blue Sunrise

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Workshop for 24

Last week was a little crazy for me as I had to get ready for a workshop of 24 ladies from a large corporation on Saturday. All of them were beginners so I prepacked my little organza bags with enough findings and beads for a simple 3 strand necklace and bracelet set. Knowing how we ladies love to customize our jewelry, I gave the ladies free reign on bead placement plus a choice of color/bead scheme: Elegant (Swarovski pearls), Stylish (Swarvoski crystals in complementary colors) and Casual (Swarovski crystals in monochromatic colors plus silver accent beads). They proved to be really creative and I certainly hope they had fun as much as I did! ;)

:: Click here for more pictures of the workshop
:: Click here for more info on my Beaded Jewelry Class
:: Or email me instead!

Enjet-enjet Semut

If you're Malay or simply a Malaysian or even a Singaporean who remembers that old childhood song of Enjet-enjet Semut, click on the image above and it'll link you to a hilarious cartoon video. It certainly made me laugh! Click away!