Bookworm Me

Ah, it's been awhile since I've been to my fav bookstore Kinokuniya. In fact, I have yet to pick up THAT book that everyone has been madly scrambling for (insert collective gasp here). I do know however that when I DO get it, I won't be able to put it down until I've finished every single page which would mean my already crazy schedule will become even more so (if that's even possible). So the bookworm in me has had to give in to the workaholic in me... just for now.

Sigh, I miss that the calm hush and new paper smell of a bookstore. I always come out of bookstores feeling slightly more intelligent and capable. Am I the only one?

To placate my book hunger, I've been stalking Amazon. Here's my list of books to get once my life gets back to normal:

Oh hey, if you haven't read Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner, go get it. I lack the words to describe it but I can tell you that it made me cry and I love books that provoke a reaction as ALL books should really... the right sort of reaction that is. No one would want to you read The Serial Killer Files and go out on a murder rampage now would they?

Stray Dog lovin'

I'm taking time off my hectic schedule to share with you a website I stumbled on today that left me charmed and delighted... and wishing my online shopping budget could accommodate a purchase from this website (I cringe just thinking about the shipping costs to Malaysia).

Do check it out anyways: Stray Dog Designs. They sell furnitures and fixtures made in Mexico (sold in the US of A, so if you're from there I'm very, very jealous) and everything is colorful, whimsical and totally unique. Just the way I like it.

Oh, and read how Stray Dog Designs was inspired by a, what else? A stray dog! How appropriate! I was already charmed by the products but the story about La Princessa totally sealed the deal. I'm going to send them an email now and try to get me one of these lamps and maybe this and this.

Hectic

There's soooo much to do for this big project I'm working on and I've had to send one of my big jewelry order in batches as I'm behind on my other orders too. I usually send out jewelry orders within 2 - 3 working days but this month has just been plain crazy with wholesale and bulk orders, weddings and events to attend every weekend, Salsa classes, Jewelry classes and did I mention I have this huge project that I'm working on?

Here's a little sampler of one of my bulk orders... the one that had to go in batches. Yup, I'm such a lucky girl to have wonderfully understanding customers!

Batch 1

Batch 3 (Didn't manage to take a picture of Batch 2. Hah!)
There's a Batch 4 coming soon too!

As you can probably guess from the pictures above, I'm a very color driven person. I actually unconsciously made the order according to color! How OCD is that?!? Sheesh.

Anyways, see something you like? Click here for more goodies or drop me a line at puremoon[dot]designs[at]gmail[dot]com.

Here's hoping that life will always be full but never hectic. Toodles!

Matryoshkas for a Party

These little bracelets, or what I call Daria, are the custom made favors that mummy May requested for daughter Sara's guests to her fab 9th Karaoke Birthday Party. How cool is that? Each Russian doll or Matryoshka charm is accompanied by a teeny tiny pewter heart on a silver cable chain bracelet. Sweet and simple, perfect for little girls and little-girls-at-heart. Retails at RM30 (child size).

The necklace Dani was custom made especially for Sara the b'day girl. There's a matching bracelet too but the picture I took was too blurry as I only had the night before to take the pictures before delivery and night photography isn't my exactly my strong point. Oh well, this is a sweet pink Matryoshka or Russian doll charm with Rose Swarovski crystals on a fine silver cable chain plus an extender for a growing young lady and a tiny pewter heart for love. Retails at RM40 (child size necklace).

:: Email me to get your own Matryoshka necklace or bracelet
:: Check out Darma too, another design featuring the lovely dolls!

Currency Converter

Check out my new nifty Currency Converter thanks to the folks at GoCurrency.com! I've also added it to my sidebar on the right just below Products so you can easily access it. Don't you just love the internet? ^_^

Pari Pari

Look! It's a fairy! A vintage butterfly winged fairy to be exact. Pari Pari [pa-ree-pa-ree] means fairy in Malay (how apt!). The fairy centerpiece is large, intricate and very unique... A piece that will definitely get you some attention!

Pari Pari's centerpiece is a large, intricate vintage brass butterfly winged fairy, paired with Swarovski crystals of various sizes in Clear, two hand carved Rose Quartz crystal roses and done in gold filled wire and findings. Retailing at RM150.

:: Click here to get your own Pari Pari
:: See more handmade PureMoon goodies here

I see the Light

So I had a bad week (read previous entry). However this week I see the light at the end of the tunnel... At a friend's advice, I decided to list down everything I have to do in order of importance and tick off them off as I work my way down list. At first I thought the advice was kinda corny and old-fashioned (sorry dude!) but it's actually a really sound and practical advice. Heck, now that it's on paper, it even looks like I don't have that many things to do! Wishful thinking maybe, as I'm pretty sure as the weeks go by leading to the ultimate culmination, I'll have more things to add to the list. Oh well, at least I can look forward to crossing off things in my list with glee and gusto!

In other news, I've just started a new Salsa class with the boyfriend, the buddy and the buddy's better half. I've taken a few basic Salsa classes a few years back but man, am I rusty! Watching Anita, the instructor execute a graceful turn made me wonder if I could ever do that. I almost pity the guys too as they have to learn how to lead on top of learning all the steps... not an easy feat but I have a feeling that the guys are up for the challenge. One thing I know for sure though, classes are going to be "interesting" with these goofballs.

Have a great day ahead of you!

A Bad Day

Ever felt overwhelmed and unappreciated at the same time? The sting of someone you love walking out on you? The avalanche of information threatening to flood your little noggin? The feeling of panic slowly creeping up on you with so much to do and so little time?

Ever felt all of this in a span of 24 hours? Well, I have and the bad news is: IT'S NOT OVER YET!

I think I've aged 10 years today alone -_-

New Necklaces

Here are some of the necklaces I've been working on and off since last month.

Pari Pari [pa-ree-pa-ree] = Fairy (Malay). A large vintage brass butterfly winged fairy with Swarovski crystals in Clear Crystal and two carved rose quartz beads.

Sayap Mutiara [sa-yap moo-tee-ah-rah] = Wing of Pearl (Malay). One of my favorite pieces. Antique silver filigree feather charm with Swarovski pearls in White.

Terbang [ter-bhang] = Fly (Malay). A large antique gold swooping swallow with Swarovski crystal heart in Fuschia and bicones in Dorado.

Bimbit [bim-bit] = to carry (Malay). A tiny handbag charm weaved with Swarovski crystals in various sizes plus a Czech flower bead and Swarovski pearl as the "button"

Hanya Mimpi [han-ya mim-pee] = Just a Dream (Malay). A large vintage brass butterfly with various brass butterfly charms and Swarovski briolette, butterfly and bicones. This piece is somewhat a departure from my usual style. Thought I'd "experiment" a little :)

I'll be posting more details and prices a little later on so watch this space. See ya!

Probably the Zillionth Review

Finally got our butts out to watch Transformers last night. One word: PHWOOOAR! Ok, two more words: F***ing AWESOME!

The movie made me want to go duuuuude and high-five the person sitting on my left, right, front and back! The CG was seamless and realistic (as realistic as transforming vehicles, tanks and planes can get)! The story line kept me glued to my seat, had me bursting out laughing at how human Autobots and Decipticons were rendered and dude, the chicks were hot! Haha. I can such a guy.

Anyways, 2 thumbs up plus 2 big toes! Here's the movie trailer...

Tag, you're IT!

I was tagged awhile ago by a lovely lady (check out her fabulous jewelry under the moniker Bintang) and just yesterday by dieselfire. Now, what are the chances that I'd be tagged by two people with the very same uh, tag (is that what you call it?). Anyways, I usually don't do tags but I think the universe is trying to tell me something, so here goes...

The rules are simple:
1) State 8 random facts/habits about myself on my blog;
2) Tag 8 other people by leaving a comment to that effect on their blogs; &
3) Ask them to have a look at my blog to read the rules of the Tag game.
Ok, got it? Let's start.

Fact #1/ I love animals (Except lizards. Read fact #7). I have 2 English Cocker Spaniels, 5 cats of unknown breeds and until recently, a French Lop rabbit. The rabbit just died at the old age of 7. We still miss her very much :(

Fact #2/ I help my mom to feed the stray cats and dogs in my neighborhood and I always keep cat food in my car just in case. The picture on the left is one of the strays that I feed almost everyday. He just basically stakes out my parking space and waits for me to come home every night.

Fact #3/ I'm very indecisive and an absolute procrastinator. That which can be done tomorrow will be done tomorrow. Or the next day. Or the next...

Fact #4/ I don't collect anything in particular but I have A LOT of things and I'm very, very messy. The boyfriend and I are constantly wading through my things. Shy la now. Haha.

Fact #5/ I have to read before I sleep. It helps my brain to "switch off." I'll read anything too if I can't get my hands on a book.... a brochure, shampoo bottle, anything!

Fact #6/ I adore fresh flowers. Especially the fragrant kind. Even as a student living in Australia I found a way to stretch my allowance to buy fresh flowers from the market.

Fact #7/ Lizards freak me out. Living in Asia, the common household lizards can be found almost EVERYWHERE... walking on the WALLS and on the CEILING! Ugh. They're unnatural I tell you. I don't mind chameleons or any of the pet variety actually but those nasty common household lizards make my skin crawl. Yuck.

Fact #8/ I love old sappy love/heartbreak songs. Patsy Cline, Billy Holiday, Nina Simone and such. I'm currently fixated on Edith Piaf's La Vie En Rose. Go watch the movie.

So that's my list. Can't think of anyone to tag right now but I'll be on the lookout. Catch you later lovelies.

The Usual Suspects

That's the boyfriend and these are his BFF (Best Friends Forever), or as I call them in this blog: the buddies.

One of the buddies is leaving. When? We're not too sure. Why? We're not too sure either. But last Saturday the buddies threw him a party. Anything for a party man! :P

P/S: As is my habit, I did a Wikipedia search on "Best Friends Forever" and look what I found. The things you learn on the net...