Tis The Season To Be Bow

This Summer is the season to go bold with bold bow. Perhaps it may remind you of Hello Kitty or Minnie, but do expect to see this Kitty and Minnie's all-time-favorite hair accessory being seated on some fashionistas' heads this Summer.

I love bows (who doesn't?) of all sizes. Bows are cute, but I don't love them for this reason. I love bows because they are versatile. Bow can be worn as a standalone accessory or it can also be used as a detail on clothing or fashion accessory of all kinds. Bow, when being made using materials of different textures and colors, would generate different style impact. If you want to look cute, choose a bow made by soft satin. If you are up for a punk look, go for black or metallic color bows made by leather or synthetic leather. If vintage is your cup of tea, go for bows made by felt,lace or velvet. The list goes on.

So if you are up for bows, don't miss the Lapsap Junkyard Sale this Sunday. You will be thrilled by a complete range of accessories with bow detailing (featuring handmade accessory as well as one of a kind jewelry that are brought back from other parts of the world).

Lapsap Junkyard Sale w/ Dim Mak & The Cobrasnake

Venue: Palate Palette (Click here for map)

Date: May 31, 2009 (Sun)

Time: 12p.m. to 6 p.m.

All headbands featured above are designed and handmade by the Assembly of o.d.d.. Only one piece is available for each design. If you would like to reserve any of the above item and to pick it up at the junkyard sale, just send me an e-mail with your name and mobile number. More items will be posted in the next few days so continue to check back..........

Last update........

Feeling lucky today? Yes, you are. What you will see below are some accessories that were brought back from my recent vacation. Only one piece is available each so if you are keen, do drop by earlier at the Junkyard Sale tomorrow.

Victorian Lace Trimmed Collar-necklace (SOLD)

Somewhere In Time - necklace (SOLD)

Who Cares?

When the market is flooded with mass produced goods, how many of us still care about Handmade? How many still cherish things that are Homemade? I do not know, but at least I still do.

When I first made the feathered headbands and combs, those who were truly concerned and some who were merely curious raised this question to me "Why do you make these yourself?". I could understand where they were coming from. I know they have been seeing mass produced feathered headband everywhere. I seen those myself too. However, I still believe in designing and making the feathered headbands myself. All the headbands I made are solely one piece per design and yet I am selling them at the price similar to those mass produced headbands. For people who fancy feathered headbands, I am sure they would not like to wear a headband that can be so commonly found. Just imagine one fine evening you are fully dressed up for a special party, but your night is ruined at last because...too bad!! several other guests are wearing the headband similar to yours.

So the question comes back to why do I want to make the items by hand when the profit margin is so low and it is so time consuming. I have to say it is self-satisfaction that keeps me going. Firstly, I am always thrilled and pleased with myself when I complete an item. Secondly, when someone is impressed with my creations, that is a double bonus.

I have to admit that handmade stuffs are rarely flawless unless they are made by very well-experienced artisans. Nevertheless, it is always the imperfections that make hand produced items perfect. Why? Because every piece comes from the heart.

Handmade Feathered Headband

I am so extremely energetic and inspired these days. I am not sure what are the forces behind, but I hope this momentum would keep on going. I have made quite a numberof things that I am so eager to exhibit and sell at the next junkyard sale.

I am looking forward to it. Are you?

When Works Are In Progress, The House Is In A Mess

I have not been updating my blog, but I have been brewing some things in my pot. Trust me, I have been working real hard on this "project" that I hope to bring a little more fun to you this Sunday at Lapsap Junkyard Sale BBQ.  Just look at the mess I have made on the floor.  

The water is boiling hot and some things are brewing in the pot.  Check back tomorrow and I shall let you have the pleasure of taking a sneak peek into my magic pot. 

12 Hours Later.........

Hi there, I am back as promised.  So are you ready to peep into my magic pot now? Okay, here you go:  

Step 1. Close your eyes.  Focus your mind on the goody (one item at a time, please) that you wish to see in my magic pot.

Step 2. Now open your eyes and cast this spell:

" Goddess of Moon, Earth, and The Sea, grant me my wish and I shall remember to give as I received"

"Ta-dah!!!"

"This one is called Kenji"

You: "Just one item??"  

Me: "Err....ya, didn't I say focus your mind one item at a time?" 

You: "*&^%*OI+%$#!!!"

Me: "Okay, okay, cool down, I..I..I'll come back to you later ok?"

You: "&^%$**<....*&^%$&&*.......<&!!#$%.."

Me: "Okay, okay, I'll be back"

Another 30 Hours Later.....

Knock knock, anyone there?  It's me, I'm back.  Are you ready for the excitement? Okay, here you go:

Step 1. Scroll up the page.  Repeat Step 1.

Step 2. Open your eyes and cast this spell:

" Goddess of Moon, Earth, and The Sea, grant me my wish and I shall come to Lapsap Junkyard Sale BBQ at Palate Palette tomorrow"

"Ta-dah!"

"Feathered Headband that is!"

Okay, the ritual is over.  I really spent time on all these stuffs.  I would not claim that every piece is an art, but every effort comes from the heart.  

So do drop by my corner at the junkyard sale tomorrow to say hi.  After all, you promised to give as you received, didn't you? Hee.hee..

Lapsap Junkyard Sale BBQ

Date: December 7th, 2008 (Sunday)

Time: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Place: Palate Palette (http://www.palatepalette.com/)

How Do I Thank Thee? Let Me Count The Ways

Honestly, other than Thank You, I do not know what else to say to those of you who dropped by my humble corner at Lapsap BBQ Junkyard Sale yesterday just to say Hi or to Buy.  All of you have made my day.  

It's truly a courage to know that so many of you love the hats.  One nice young lady had given so much compliments on the hats and whoever you are, my utmost thanks to you.

I was exhausted, but was truly grateful for everything.  Hopefully I would have the chance to thank you all in-person again.

Pre-Used, Pre-Owned, Pre-Loved at Lapsap BBQ Junkyard Sale

I will be setting up a corner at Lapsap BBQ Junkyard Sale this Sunday to sell off some of my pre-USED, pre-OWNED, and pre-LOVED items. In actual fact, most of the items that I will be selling are pre-OWNED and pre-LOVED, but not pre-USED. In short, the items are mostly BRAND NEW.

So why do I want to sell off these clothes and bags that were never been worn then? Eh..the answer is simple, Impulsive Buy.

Impulsive buying is a common consumer behavior and all of us shop impulsively every now and then. Err....don't we?

We tend to shop impulsively under certain circumstances like:

1. When we aspire to be a certain celebrity

2. When we fall in love

3. When we fall out of love

4. When we are distressed

5. When the Shop Assistant is too nasty

6. When the Shop Assistant is too nice

7. When there is a SALE

8. When it's payday

9. ...the list goes on

So do come by and have a look at my Impulsive Buy this Sunday at Palate Palette. I will not be selling any of the items that I have posted on my blog titled "Shoes..in Loving Memory" (http://shoeloft.blogspot.com/2008/09/shoesin-loving-memory.html) there because those are my treasures. However, I will be happy to bring over the items if any of you would like to have a look at them. Just need to let me know beforehand.

Candy Bangles

Tiffany Fedora Hat (SOLD)

I will also be selling the original Goods of Desire (GOD) handbags and wallets that I carried back from Hong Kong. All items are only available in one piece. GOD is a brand founded in Hong Kong and their much acclaimed designs have won them many designing awards throughout the years. Take a peek at their brand concept and products at http://www.god.com.hk .

See you on Sunday!

All Items Above Will Be Available At:

Lapsap BBQ Junkyard Sale

Date: Oct 12, 2008

Venue: Palate Palette (Please click http://palatepalette.com for direction)

Time: 1p.m. to 7p.m.