it happened! :) i am one extremely blessed leidy. my jewellery is now being proudly stocked by velour vintage boutique in st. kilda. drop by the fab shop, at 184 barkly street. gorgeous vintage finds and *gasp* lovely mod dresses available, along with other trinkets, accessories and treasures.

happy happy joy joy.

and now i am emptying to be filled up again. happy new year, everyone! blessings!

tomorrow is a big day for theLeidy's trinket box! i am calling out to the universe to have everything in my favour. wish me luck!

or better yet, pray for me.

watch this space.

it's almost the end of the year and looking back at the year that has just gone, it amazes me how good God has been to me and my family. blessed, i am. and to summarize my 2009, here goes:

faith. love. God. one. child. mom. dream. fight. new. trust. joy. risk. heat. hope. break. friend. move. fly. work. ex. heal. fear. plan. pray. choice. run. pure. new. write. ache. build. fire. grudge. quench. light. dark. war. lie. hand. give. take. loss. start. warmth. here. now. bliss. pain. grow. live. step. talk. hug. play. goal. yes. laugh. home. I. you.

big things have little names.

lately i have rediscovered my love for black. i used to have black plates and cups and pillowcases in my old apartment, but i have slowly introduced colour to my things when i got married. i even wanted to paint my apartment walls black! such an elegant and beautiful colour.

recently i have gotten my hands on some gorgeous acrylic flowers, thus i made this:


this necklace features a stunning black rose mounted on a gold plated filigree finding. attached to the rose are two antiqued brass wings connected to a chain of delicately wire-wrapped onyx beads. the necklace is approximately 50cms (19.7inches) long from end to end and has a 5cm (2inch) extension chain finished with a tiny antiqued brass wing charm for when you want to wear it a little bit longer.

a perfect accessory to add a little bit of sexy mystery to your outfit!

get it while you can. this stunning black rose cabochon is mounted on an antiqued bronze adjustable filigree ring base. perfect for days when you feel like accessorizing a simple outfit (like jeans and a shirt, or to enhance and complement an already dressy outfit like an LBD.

rare, gorgeous, simple, elegant.


a frosty matte white rose cabochon is mounted on a white heart-shaped adjustable filigree ring base. will fit most fingers. perfect for accessorizing casual outfits.

white rose, beautiful, simple, elegant.

trying to beat the christmas rush. amidst the packing stuff for moving house and preparing for the lovely holiday season, crammed listing new items and i was able to post five new items yesterday. here goes:


black onyx beads with gold bead caps hang from gold earring hooks. below the bead is a cascade of delicately wire-wrapped lemon quartz rondelles with gold seed beads at the ends. these earrings will fall approximately 6.5cms (around 2.55inches) from your piercing.

the perfect accessory for your little black dress!

stunning, gorgeous, elegant, understated, simple 

stand under my umbrella necklace. :) this playful piece of jewellery is a fun addition to your jewellery collection! it features a gold vermeil umbrella and sapphire blue glass teardrop crystals to make 'rain'. all hang from a gold chain which is secured by a gold lobster clasp.

the necklace is approximately 52cms (around 20.5inches) long from end to end.

playful, fun, flirty, unique.


this pair of earrings is perfect to glam up, complement and accessorize an office outfit, or to wear with a simple black dress. it features different sizes, shapes and shades of black, gray, silver and crystal. from a large silver jump ring hang a gunmetal gray glass pearl, onyx beads, black trumpet flowers, black/crystal shattered glass beads, champagne crystal quartz, black foiled czech glass beads and swarovski crystal rondelles, all wire-wrapped with silver ballpins.

elegant, simple, stunning.

inspired by my seafoam tears necklace, today's treasury is a wonderful selection of various sea foam inspired items from artists. this seafoam tears necklace is one of my favorite items in my shop, and if this doesn't sell, i am going to keep it for myself.


this lariat-style necklace speaks of understated elegance. it features a large sea blue quartz teardrop crystal. above it is a cluster of champagne crystal quartz, clear swarovski crystal rondelles and a couple of dainty aqua swarovski crystals. on the chain is an aqua turquoise bead flanked by aqua swarovski crystals.

the necklace measures approximately 72cms (28.35inches) from end to end and is secured by a delicate silver toggle clasp.

elegant, simple, unique, stunning.

we're moving house! amidst all the chaos, i have managed to create this:


the contrast between the iciness of the green turqouise and the warmth of the peach rose creates a stunningly beautiful unique necklace. the focal point of this piece is the peach rose which is to be worn slightly off-center. surrounding it are lovely green turquoise wire-wrapped beads in gold designer wire. it closes with a gold lobster clasp.

the necklace measures roughly 44cms (17.3inches) from end to end and has a 9cm (3.5inch) extension chain, for when you want to wear it longer.

beautiful, gorgeous, stunning, feminine, floral. a real eye-catcher.

two new listings:


hanging from inverted silver filigree hearts are wire-wrapped blood-red teardrop glass crystals. at the base of the earring hook is a tear-shaped red sapphire. the earrings will fall 8cms (3.15inches) from your piercing.

eye-catching, stunning, a perfect conversation piece!

i just love this fantasy piece, just listed today:


the focal point of this piece is a large brass fairy charm measuring approximately 6cms (2.36inches). the necklace also features a brass book locket with an aqua mum. it also has a little watch charm and three czech glass flowers. it is a lariat-style necklace and the unique antique brass chain measures 66cms (around 26inches) from end to end.

filled with fantasy. whimsical. dreamy. playful. 

the inspiration for today's selection is my burnt sienna necklace. i am featuring coppers, bronzes, browns and golds. bask in the glow of these wonderfully warm and glorious items.

i feel honoured to have my "the blues" necklace included in a denim-inspired treasury curated by daffy (abbasgirl). what a lovely way to wake up to a message informing me of this.

i have made some sales yesterday (6 sales) and have received messages for custom orders. thought i just might share with you my bestseller. i have already sold four of these babies, and i have a custom order for two more:


this piece will remind you of the tropics, of sweet-smelling flowers and being carefree. this unique lariat-style necklace is made of a very delicate and dainty silver chain. on one end of the necklace is a floral toggle clasp. a single hibiscus is suspended on a silver loop, and this will sit on the side of your neck when worn. on the other end of the chain is a cascade of various shades of pink czech glass crystals, swarovski crystals, rose quartz, opal flower, and a pink glass pearl. you will also find a single lime green czech glass crackle in this cascade to add interest to the piece. this also represents the green of the tropics.

floral, dainty, feminine, unique, playful

etsy lesson #2: don't accept international money orders.

i did the mistake of agreeing to accept an international money order for $20, the item value was $17 and i charged $3 for shipping and handling. i went to the bank this morning to deposit the money order, only to find out that there is a $10 bank fee! after converting USD to AUD, i got $21.01 for the money order less the bank's fee, i just received $11.01 after selling a $17 item. not fair. *sniffs*

on to other things, i listed two new items today.

necklace birdcage freedom flower wings

 

what better way to celebrate your emancipation than by wearing something symbolic?

this long necklace features a gold plated 3D birdcage with a gate that slides up. it has three czech glass trumpet flowers and a single leaf to add interest to the cage. it hangs from a dainty and unique antique bronze chain and has two wings hanging from the lobster clasp, which will hang from your nape as you wear it.

the total length of the necklace is approximately 78cms (30.7inches) from end to end.

delicate, symbolic, whimsical, fun, unique

necklace white rose pure pristine snow dainty

 

who doesn't like white?

this piece is pretty as the first snowfall. it features a white rose in the center of the necklace. on both sides are wire-wrapped white glass beads, ending in an antique bronze lobster clasp. it also has an antique bronze leaf charm which will just hang at the back of your neck.

the necklace measures approximately 44cms (17.3inches) from end to end.

simple, elegant, dainty, floral, feminine, unique

'i heart' tuesday. this is what i have decided to call my tuesday feature. this means that on tuesdays, i will showcase items that i just find adorable.

traveling soon? veryverdant has cute creations that would allow you to get away from the boring luggage tags you buy from $1 shops. aside from that, these tags add a splash of colour to your luggage which makes your bulky bags fashionable.

bracelet bronze swarovski copper elegant simple

 

inspired by the australian sun (it's transitioning into summer at the moment!), this bracelet is full of coppers, bronzes and golds.

made of czech glass beads, swarovski pearls and crystals and gold rings, this bracelet is simple yet very elegant. it can be worn with a casual outfit, and even with an even dressier one. this can also be worn stacked with bracelets of the same kind, or with different colors. just convo me if you need a different colored one.

elegant, stunning, simple, sun-kissed, feminine.

necklace rose denim blue quartz swarovski unique

 

nothing like a delicately made accessory to perk you up!

this necklace's focal point is a denim-colored rose mounted on a gold filigree finding, which is slightly off-center. around it are wonderful blue-colored sky quartz round beads flanked by turquoise swarovski crystals. each bead is delicately wire-wrapped by hand and this piece is secured by a gold lobster clasp.

total length of the necklace is approximately 48cms or 18.9inches. perfect for dressing up casual outfits.

beautiful, unique, denim-inspired, feminine, stunning.

i shall start with the not-so-good news. i've had my first etsy heartbreak happen to me three weeks back. someone supposedly bought two items from me, but it turned out that she was a non-paying buyer. initially i waited for her payment, then after 5 days i contacted her via convo and also sent her an invoice. she replied two days later telling me that she didn't have a paypal account, but just wanted to pay using her credit card. i told her no worries, you don't have to have a paypal account to pay using your credit card through paypal and proceeded in giving her a step-by-step guide on how to do it, including a screenshot of the paypal page where she had to click to pay without having to sign up. three days later, i heard nothing from her. i saw her online in gmail and asked whether she was still interested in the items, to which she replied --- "i'm no longer interested, they are wonderful and gorgeous but it's too much hassle for earrings. you can give me negative feedback, i have six businesses and it's not gonna hurt me." i mean, huh? it just broke my heart, that.


good thing i have made something to somehow make me feel better. the siren necklace:

siren. necklace handmade wire-wrapped turquoise blue ocean sea unique

 

from the waves her song beckons, lures and traps a mariner willing to listen to her hymn.

hand-formed silver wire form waves, and the base of this unique pendant. wire-wrapped turquoise swarovski crystals are intertwined with the silver base. the focal point of this pendant is a deep blue fan-shaped glass, wire-wrapped with silver wire. flanking it are sapphire briolettes, clear ab teardrop crystals, turquoise czech glass beads, pinkish teardrop glass beads and swarovski crystals, all wire-wrapped and hand-formed. the pendant hangs from a very delicate and dainty silver chain measuring 50cms (around 19.7inches) from end to end and is secured by a silver bolt ring.

unique, handmade, elegant, stunning. a real conversation-starter.

 

..o0o.. 

remember i have touched on the subject of a dubai account? it looks very promising. so far, i have sent 15 items and i am looking at filling some orders for christmas. wives of expatriates will be having an affair in december and hopefully they will commission me to make some pieces for them. keeping fingers crossed.

can we ever have more hours within the day? i find that i am busier working from home, than when i still had a full-time job.

i was able to finish a squidoo article yesterday about beading and jewelry-making for beginners, and have made a recommendation for a fantastic resource, the Beading for Beginners eBook. i also was able to update the links on my sidebar (finally!) and have informed those linked. i am planning to feature artists on this blog as a regular thing, i just need to put a few things in order before proceeding. i also managed to make updates and fix my twitter account. aside from that, i listed four items in my etsy shop and sold three!


stunning and sure to be a converstaion-starter, it is made of various beads of aqua, purple, a combination of aqua and purple, clear crystal rondelles and swarovski AB crystals. the focal point of this piece is the purple resin bead.

the length of the earring including the hook is approximately 7cms (around 2.75inches)

very attractive, gorgeous, fun, colourful and would liven up any outfit!

we were supposed to go on a picnic, but we did not go, even with the food already neatly packed in a nice chiller bag. so we ended up having our own little picnic in our lounge, while watching a dvd. there was much mess in the house, (we had visitors for dinner last night) so i spent most of the morning cleaning up. our stainless steel benchtop is now living up to its name. and the floor is spotless. and i have defeated the somehow bottomless laundry basket. for now.

theLeidy's trinket box needed more items. and i was able to list three today.



this is a simple pair of earrings, but i reckon it is dainty and fun! matte silver birds are suspended from leverback hooks are below it are different-sized wire-wrapped round rose quartz beads. these earrings are perfect for casual days (think jeans and shirt).

how timely to open a new shop in etsy.

a few days ago, typhoon ondoy (international name Ketsana) hit my beloved home country, the philippines, and has wreaked havoc in the lives of the populace and properties of the entire metro manila area and surrounds. although i am thousands of miles away from the philippines, i do not have any excuse not to extend help to my fellowmen, if only through reposting and retweeting important messages in social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter to disseminate vital information to those needing it.

aside from that, i have put up a fundraiser in my etsy shop which will run until the end of october. a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the victims of the calamity which has unexpectedly struck my country via the philippine national red cross.

i realize that i have been presented with an opportunity to help even from overseas, and as i hope for the success of my etsy shop, i'm giving it a good head start by making it an avenue to do something worthwhile.