The MAYA & RUHI Facebook Page

All day yesterday, I toiled. What with the old computer dying (hence, no archive of pics to count on), I was saving pics from the Etsy shop, the facebook group, and past emails, so that I could upload them to my brand new MAYA & RUHI artisan jewelry facebook page.

Yes, the group was doing OK. But the features weren't entirely conducive to helping me keep organised. The Photo Gallery didn't have an Albums feature, so ALL my work was just in one massive "container", so to speak.

Since creating the Page, I have organised my stuff a bit more, and it's just so much more pleasant to be at. Plus it's linked with tabs to the blog, and the Etsy shop.

I think we might just have a lot more fun here. I am feeling more up to it already! ;)

*Click on the screen grab above to go directly to the page. When you get there, click "like" to receive updates! :)

New Stuff - The Kyanite Bars

Kyanite is known to be powerfully cleansing. I stumbled across these (along with the dyed agates), and was immediately drawn. You know what they say about being drawn to stones: that you are in need of the properties of the stone itself. So I suppose I am in need of some cleansing (?).

Anyway, I am so in love with how these are so raw and organic, yet so sophisticated and regal. I think it's got to do with that gorgeous steely, royal blue hue of kyanite. Out-of-this-world, I tell you.

Click on the pics to see more of it at the Etsy listing.

New Stuff at Etsy

Seriously, aren't these just to die for? I went into a fengshui shop a couple of weeks back, and these dyed agate slices just about punched me in the stomach, and slapped me in the face. They are absolutely breathtaking.

And so I came away with about 10 pieces. All of them so, so unqiue, and so, so gorgeous! These are a bit of a stray from my usual neo-classical looking necklaces, but I am just so bowled over by these pieces of agates with their lovely natural banding, and chic and modern colours. And that's why I kept it very simple and minimalistic, so that the stone takes absolute centerstage.

Click on the necklace for more pics of it at its Etsy listing.

Still to come are more purples and pinks, some blues and greens...

And I also got my hands on some pretty astounding kyanite bars... wait till you see them! =)

Happy Mothers' Day!

cheese sandwich

lime juice


A Mothers' Day breakfast that only a mother could love... ;)

May Giveaway Result

This month, Maya does the honours. She has been having her mid-year examinations in school this week, hence the goofy looks. With Maya, there's nothing like a little stress to let the silliness full on...

And the winner is...

Congratulations, Katia! Please email me your mailing address, and your prize will be on its way! :)

Thank you so much everyone for playing! It has been really good fun. Hope to see you around the blog AND at next month's Giveaway!

New Stuff at Etsy

I had fun crafting this, because it just evolved really quickly. I love how it's turned out so "nouveau Byzantine", edgy-hippie and bohemian-glam all at the same time. :D

There's gorgeous royal-blue lapis lazuli, transluscent amethyst, turquoise, and stunningly delicious pink agate. All brought together by non-tarnish silver wire, and lovely Bali silver accents.

The tassle of lapis lazuli with amethyst, 925 silver and Swarovski pearls tips turned out really cool too!

To see more pics, click here.

Tattooed Barbie

What Those Two did on a hot Saturday holed up in the air-conditioned room.

Not bad, huh?

New Commissioned Stuff

This luscious number crafted from lapis lazuli, turquoise, carnelian, freshwater pearls and vermeil, incorporates the client's very own lovely turquoise drop. She specifically chose the breathtaking centrepiece to replace the original zebra jasper drop.

I love how this has turned out so commanding and regal. :)

Ruhi's Thing For Taekwondo

Ruhi waits patiently for her turn to enter the dojang to do her thing

Over this weekend, Ruhi had her taekwondo grading, which is like an examination during which she has to display some kicks and punches, and then perform a poomsae, which is a series of fight moves that becoming increasingly complicated as you advance.

So if all goes well, Ruhi will receive her green belt, and will have to begin sparring as part of her taekwondo curriculum. She is super proud of herself, and is very much looking forward to sparring. I've warned her about falling and getting her ass kicked as part of the process of learning (coz Maya does end up with bruises after sparring sessions sometimes), and she still seems quite keen.

Inside the dojang just before the test

Next weekend: Maya goes for her black belt grading...

Monthly Giveaway

This month, a medium version of the Rainbow Hoops that are up at the Etsy shop. These cutesy ones are 3cm in diameter...

Just leave a comment at this post if you are interested in receiving these for free! The winner will be announced on May 7th's post, so you have until then to leave your comment... Good luck!

And Happy Labour Day, people! :)