I am so excited that Goldspun's website is now finalised and up and running. Thanks to my boyfriend's younger brother (Bryce), we got this baby up in less than a week. It would have taken less time if I didn't keep requesting changes!
I also have a brand new logo - it is a silhouette of a girl at a spinning wheel. The idea behind it, is just as Rapunzel spins straw into gold, I spin raw materials into beautiful jewellery inspired by nature and its colours.
Over the next few weeks, I will be slowly adding more items to my website as well as Etsy - although some will be exclusively available on the website only.
The website address is: http://www.goldspundesigns.com
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
I Scream for Sushi!
I love cooking almost as much as I love creating jewellery.
I have always been a long-time sushi eater but first-time sushi maker. Yesterday, I tried making simple california rolls for the first time. My boyfriend has a mild aversion to shellfish, so I opted for imitation crab (not as good as the real thing, I know!). Also thrown into the mix were cucumber, avocado, brown rice (a healthier alternative!), rice vinegar and nigri (seaweed sheets). It turned out fantastic! I was so pleased with the way it turned out that I will definitely make it again. I found the recipe at this site http://www.makemysushi.com/sushi-recipes/california-roll-sushi.html .
I've still to perfect the presentation of the rolls. Hopefully, with some luck, my next batch will look as gorgeous as one of these felt sushi sets!
I have always been a long-time sushi eater but first-time sushi maker. Yesterday, I tried making simple california rolls for the first time. My boyfriend has a mild aversion to shellfish, so I opted for imitation crab (not as good as the real thing, I know!). Also thrown into the mix were cucumber, avocado, brown rice (a healthier alternative!), rice vinegar and nigri (seaweed sheets). It turned out fantastic! I was so pleased with the way it turned out that I will definitely make it again. I found the recipe at this site http://www.makemysushi.com/sushi-recipes/california-roll-sushi.html .
I've still to perfect the presentation of the rolls. Hopefully, with some luck, my next batch will look as gorgeous as one of these felt sushi sets!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Swooning Over Saris!
I’ve always thought saris (a dress worn primarily by Hindu women which consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body) were very beautiful garments, but I never realised how beautiful until I attended an East-Indian wedding this past weekend. Never have I seen such bold rich colours all in one place! Women of all ages were draped with sheer floaty fabric and meticulously embellished with beads and sequins – they definitely give the most vibrant rainbows a run for its money!
I was fortunate enough to have the bride (Thank you, Ras!) pick me up a pink and aquamarine sari for the event. Just a word to the wise, wrapping a sari is MUCH harder than it looks! Even viewing, rewinding, pausing, replaying four different YouTube videos did not help! Fortunately, one of Ras’ cousins, whom had been watching her mother wrap saris since she was 15, came to my rescue. *cheer*
I am hoping my newly-acquired materials such as shantung silk, glitzy beads and sequins will be able to capture the vibrancy of these saris in my upcoming designs. I am especially excited about the shantung silk as this fabric is so luxurious to play with!
So far, I have made this “pink lady” headband and I really adore the look and texture of the silk rose.
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