MORE Shoes...in Loving Memory

I have finally uploaded more pictures of my treasures to my earlier blog "Shoes...in Loving Memory" http://shoeloft.blogspot.com/2008/09/shoesin-loving-memory.html. 

Enjoy.

 

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?

My "Altered" Ego

I had been so totally absent.  I confess that I was not inspired or rather, nothing inspired me. 

I had not been given thought on anything.  I did not update my blog.  I stopped participating in flea market, bazaar, junkyard sale or whatever they call it, for months. I am far from being an aggressive vendor.

     

It's towards the end of March now.  I can hear the birds chirping. Perhaps it's just my imagination or hallucination.  I know there is no Spring in this tropical country, but I can use my imagination to visualize the arrival of Spring. Nothing and no one should ever stop me from doing so.  Not the traffic lights, not our ministers, not mom, and not even that dog who can't seem to stop barking.

So, as I imagine to usher in Spring, I start to hear birds chirping. I can smell the scents of flowers. Then I gather my mind, awaken my soul, and place my two hands back to work. In few hours time, you will be able to see a thing or two on this page.  I named them the "Altered" Ego because I don't create them, I just alter............

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After countless hours, I am back in this square room.  Empty handed. Nothing to be featured. Not sure about you, but I am upset.  I have my "Altered Ego" right in front of me, I tried to capture some pictures, but I couldn't seem to get the mood right.  

I am sorry.  Patience required.            

      

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Now, please meet Gladice, the lady in red.  

Round-toed with 2.5-inch heels 

Trimmed with lace

Match with 50s looking outfit.  Oh, don't forget that red headhand

RM45 (EUR Size 37)

Coming up next is Priscilla.  She's probably born in the 70s as I was told.  She is fully made of genuine leather even on the outsole.  I could have leave her alone, but I decided to give her a facelift.  The results?? The 70s Priscilla now looks like she's born in the 40s.  So err...ok, probably facelift is not the right term to use.  Anyway, please welcome Priscilla.

Very demure-looking Priscilla with 2-inch heels

RM85 (EUR Size 36)

Lovely....

At last, I made up my mind to showcase few more items at the Midnight Sale tonight. If you are up to complete your 50s or 60s look with a vintage-looking hat, here is one that you would probably love to have:

Gail Fedora Hat (SOLD)

I will also be featuring the feathered hair-combs fresh from my oven just today!

Feathered Hair-comb

It's Saturday night!  So come on, don't waste time fighting for that TV remote with your mom.  Come by the Midnight Sale and have some fun..or lots of fun....

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.