We're fast approaching the end of 2010.. how fast time flies! Christmas, my favourite season of the year, is just around the corner.


As part of our way of appreciating all of customers, yes you!, we're having a Christmas promotion. Do grab this opportunity and have fun shopping for Christmas, I know I will...!!

Just couldn't resist putting up these beauties!
Especially for you who are looking for something to wear to that Christmas or New Year party :)

Measures 5-5.5cm in length
-Made from mini fresh water pearls, faux pearls, assortment of swarovski and glass crystals, with silver conncetors and earring hooks -

Enjoy!

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A little twist to the norm...ruby red on bronze. Reminds me of something red-indianish...gorgeous!

Chardonnay (Sold!)

RM35

Measures 16.5cm in length

-Made from deep red czech glass beads in oval, twisted cylinder & spheres, bronze chain, toggle and leaf charms , czech glass leaves in red and white. All items from Australia -

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And we're still seeing red!

It was a sunny day and we couldn't help how the sun brought out the beautiful colours of these deep red glass beads.

If you like something simple that makes a statement, these lovelies are just for you.

Red Swirl
RM25

Red Fantasy

RM28

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to our dearest friends..

In celebration of the deep colours of love, we're transitioning from pastels and lights to bold colours of reds and turquoise.

So feast your eyes :)

Eternity

RM54

True Red

RM42

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It's been a season for weddings. And what a beautiful season it is.

Each time we rise to welcome the bride, I wait for just that one moment when the man sees his wife-to-be for the first time as they open the church doors. The exact time he (probably) thinks to himself, "Wow....this is it" and smiles that gorgeous smile of knowing that his life is just about to get that much greater.

....I hope to see that smile for me one day. It'll be perfect.

And while I can't take all the credit for looking at weddings from this poignant perspective (cue 27 dresses), I can perhaps say that I interpret that look of love to be one that is passionate, deep yet vibrant - a love that goes beyond the look in her eyes, and is bold enough to weather whatever storm and rejoice in whatever joy comes its way.

Bold, steady, unchanging, unconditional love, designed in the image of God's love for us.

Amazing.

Something simple to go with your favourite white blouse :)

Leaflace (Hot hit sold out!)
RM25

Measures 20cm in length

- Made from bronze leaf charms, amber indian glass bead, round flat resin amber bead, bronze chain and findings -

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Teal. Aqua. And all the shades in between - my favourite!

Was just thinking not too long ago about theme colours for my spring wedding and decided of course of my favourites (yay!) with a tinge of gold :)

And just because....here's a bracelet with beads from Perth in what has to be one of the most beautiful colours ever!

Leafy Blue
(Sold Out! Remakes possible in Orange)
RM30

Measures 17.5cm in length

- Made from teal round and flat glass beads, round aqua indian glass beads, round teal resin beads, silver leaf charms, silver toggle and findings, all from Australia -

And just to get into the mood of the wedding season, I went out to buy some wrapping tissues to play with and voila! Love the colour combo and I think I'm going with it!

More updates soon :)

Loves...

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Mum is really a beader at heart, at hand and in her soul :)

And it's really showing in the latest pieces of her jewelry, how much of herself and her continusouly fine-tuned skill she pours into her craft.

My aunt recently received this lovely piece off-white pearl piece for her birthday. Isn't it gorgeous?

If you ever want some classes or just a keen eye :) You know where to plonk your emails - we'll send mum your way! hehehe....

This is especially for those who love contrasts, a lovely combo of pearls and black onyx to give you that classy but contemporary touch.

Reminds me of something perhaps Audrey Hepburn or someone from the Jane Austen era would wear :)

Billie Jean (Sold!)
RM35

Measures 17.5cm in length
- Made from fresh water pearls, black onyx round beads, silver flower toggle -

Trying out a new font for the photos too - it's something very stylo called the [ank]* - no kidding :) A bit different from the curlish twirl of our previous - whaddya think? :)

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Like literally a post about traipsing around Perth looking for beads!

Okay, maybe not so much traipsing because we did our research before heading to Perth, and ended up with two places in mind - Benjamin's Crafts & The Bead Post.

Our first stop was Benjamin's Crafts, we were really excited about this because the website showed such promise of millions and millions in bead collections.

We went there the day we touched down in Perth and even waited outside for it to open! :)

But what showed such promise also would've taken a lot out of our pocket. Most of their items you could pretty much find in a lot of beading places elsewhere but they were made of very good quality, hence the hefty prices - in any case, we decided to get some items we needed, and headed out the door.

Benjamin's Crafts

Our next outing a couple of days later was a gem of a find! We arrived early (again) and had to get some coffee around the corner from The Bead Post, which turned out to be pretty yummylicious! I had a Mocha made from Belgian chocolate - nothing but ooh-la-la!

Just around the right time, when the chocolate's all seeped into our system, we got off our butts and headed into the shop...and I'll let the pics take you on the rest of the tour now :)

Beads and beads galore!

My sis & Amy, the store keeper

Counting & packing up our huge-mon-gous order

The ones they were done with.....

.....the ones still waiting to be packed!

I love all the bright colours of the candy-looking-resin beads, well folks, that's what you have to look forward to in our next batch of Choobs Trinkets coming up!

Savour the delicious colours now and we hope, one day, it'll end up on some part of your body :) And if you're ever in Perth, and want to go bead shopping - head down to The Bead Shop in Fremantle - you'll not just love the shop, you'll love the markets, the quaint boutiques and eating fish & chips by the jetty :) That's what made this bead trip so fun!

So keep a lookout and our up and comings :) In the meantime, we'll put up more stuff from our existing line. Here's to bead-trippin'!

Loves,

Choobs

Something girly and simple to feast your eyes on. Sweet Mix - a combination of girly and chic.

Sweet Mix (Sold!)
RM20

~Made from silver flower charm, silver daisy charm, pink large faux pearl, pink octagonal crystal, silver butterfly charm, white faux pearl, diamante rondelle silver ball charm, silver findings and lobster clasp~

Necklace measures 30cm in length

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Love knows no season, it can happen anytime of the year, just in a heartbeat. Lovestruck that's what it is :) The green hearts represent love in its everlasting form - evergreen :) Enjoy...

Lovestruck Valentine
RM23

~Bracelet measures 17.5cm in length~
~Made from silver heart charms, silver hear charms with intricate designs, translucent heart beads, green heart beads, silver findings and toggle~

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It's Spring in the Southern hemisphere, in places such as Australia and New Zealand. Spring is the time where the flowers bloom in full splendour. Mom took the cue from the burst of colours and thus, Spring Enchantment was created. Made from colourful leaves coupled with round colourful crystal beads and topped off with butterfly charms. This bracelet definitely gives a feel of spring in the air!

Spring Enchantment (Sold!)
RM30

~Bracelet measures 17.5cm in length~

~Made from colourful leaves, round translucent, blue, aquamarine, yellow and pink round crystals, small round red beads, silver butterfly charms, silver findings and toggle~

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We're back and totally refreshed from our little holiday about a week plus ago. We bought many pretty beads from Australia and will be featuring them soon. Here's something to feast your eyes upon. Rosebud and Ocean Mystique, two lovely pair of earrings featuring silver beads with intricate designs on them. Enjoy :)

Rosebud
RM12
~Made from pink octagonal crystal beads, silver beads with intricate design and silver findings~

Ocean Mystique
RM15
~Made from blue round beads, silver beads with intricate designs and silver findings~

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To our beloved friends,

For those of you who are celebrating this season, Choobs wishes you a BIG HARI RAYA bash! Enjoy the cookies, ketupats and kenduris, but make sure you guys travel safe alright!

As for us, we're also tripping this Raya Holidays! We're off to Perth for a few days for a wedding and a quick holiday - fingers-crossed we'll return with a treasure trove of beautiful beads for you!

We're off tonight and will only be back next week so please do expect a delay in email response alright? We'll get to them by the week of Sept 20, 2010.

Till then, Happy Hari Raya and see you soon!

Loves,

Choobs

Chiclets anyone? :) This post features cute Millefiori beads paired with Swarovski bicones to make fun earrings to wear. Something fun, something quirky and something lighthearted - just right for the weekend or for a quick trip away. All Chiclet earrings are RM10 per pair (no longer!).

Update: These are now RM5 per pair!

Sweet Brellow Candy

Sweet Blue Candy

Sweet Blue Candy 3

Sweet Rainbow Candy

Sweet Butter Candy 1

Sweet Sunshine Candy

Sweet Blue Candy 1

Sweet Butter Candy 2

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