Another baking spree!

Thanks so much for your feedback on my recent baking spree.  It has been really encouraging for me to know you like my bakes.  I'll be starting a baking blog in about 2 weeks' time so stay tuned!  Meanwhile here are some photos of my kitchen adventures...

Here's the basic triple chocolate cupcake.

Yesterday I had the privilege of baking 36 triple chocolate cupcakes and decorating them for Ethan's friend's farewell party. 

Happy Lunar New Year!  Here's a cupcake for Chinese New Year!  The figurine is made from sugar and totally edible.

My favourite... snowman!  This reminds me of my 8 years in Chicago and Dallas.  I really miss the snow...

How about a Christmas tree?

I finally made the cupcakes for Sabrina's 8th birthday!  Here they are with their Princess crowns.

The whole 8 cupcakes ordered by Sabrina's dad.

Here they are boxed up and kept in the fridge since it is another hot day.  I hope she likes it!  Happy birthday, Sabrina!

Photos by Rebecca and Alethea Yam

Change in Seminar Dates

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Melissa and I have to change the seminar dates to 10th and 24th April.  Thank you to those who have expressed interest in our seminars.  I know we'll have lots of fun (who won't with an image consultant and jewelry designer to inspire and entertain you!) so do remember to sign up early to avoid disappointment.

Be a Woman of Style Seminar

Good news! In April, Melissa Chor and I will be bringing you two seminars.  Do take advantage of this especially since the price is VERY special for my blog friends in Singapore.

A nice tea will be provided for all participants, time to browse in my jewelry boutique (closing time will be 7pm), chat with Melissa and me, plus you get to bring home goodies as well!  Since we can only accommodate up to 10 people at each seminar, please sign up with me early to avoid disappointment. 

Flower ring

This weekend has been quite productive for me in the designing and jewelry crafting department.  I managed to complete 3 beadwork necklaces!   I'll post photos in the days to come when I can get nice shots.  My resident photographer is having final exams so I don't want to distract him!  

After dinner with the family today, I sat down and starting playing with my beads (as usual) and came up with this flower ring.  I really like it because it's simple and very attractive so plan to make a few in different colours!  Yellow, pink, orange, white,  red....

Photograph by Rebecca Yam

Have a great week ahead and remember to have a grateful heart!

Back to Work!

Thank you my dear friends for your support of my baking during Christmas and Chinese New Year.  I really enjoyed baking for you!  I am now back in my studio working hard for several events coming up.  Here's a little teaser for you...

I absolutely love these crackled crystals gemstones in such light spring colours

I decided to make something with it.

So I got together size 11 Japanese seed beads in silver and white.

I then made a netted base for the necklace.  Actually as you can see, the base can be the necklace, it's already so elegant and lacy looking!

Anyway, I started adding the crackled crystal gem chips and here's a sampling of what one part looks like.  You'll have to come back to visit in a few days' time to catch the completed piece!

During the Chinese New Year holidays I managed to complete a few necklaces.  Here they are:

This is a freshwater pearl necklace with magatama glass beads (which look like drops) and Japanese glass seed beads.

This necklace is made up of Swarovski pearls in three different sizes and Japanese glass seed beads. 

Here's my favourite for this week!  A bold necklace using a variety of gemstones, organic beads and Swarovski pearls.  Rather dense and will be a stunner with that plain evening dress.

Until I post again, have a great rest-of-the-week and remember to exercise to stay fit!

Chinese New Year

As you will already have noticed, this year started quite hectic for me with the new blog design, disappearance of my resident photographer (has tons of projects, presentations and has to study for exams!), baking for Chinese New Year and now the family will be travelling to Malaysia to visit relatives and friends. We'll be back next Wednesday.

I can assure you I'm working hard in my studio and will pack my beads in a bag to bring to Malaysia!  Right now I'm working on freeform necklaces and bracelets for an event in March.  I'm also working on two seminars in April to be held at my place with my friend Melissa Chor, an image consultant, so do check back regularly for more updates. 

In the meantime to all my Chinese friends, have a wonderful Chinese New Year break with your family and friends!