tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26541154129168913622024-03-12T19:50:05.032-07:00Sea Glass Jewelry by EcstaseaGenuine Beach Collected Treasures. Handmade. Rare Colors. One of a kind.Sea Glass Jewelry - genuine beach collected treasures at Ecstaseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17800654674156276727noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654115412916891362.post-46962305299645256642013-07-28T22:39:00.002-07:002013-07-28T23:18:46.455-07:00The story of August<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Seaglass multies that looked like colorfully dressed people here, flocking towards a majestic castle in the distance! This picture of 'seaglass pilgrimage' was in my mind for weeks before it was finally put into reality. In crowded Hong Kong, it was never easy to find a deserted beach in the middle of summer - unless early in the morning. So I was there before sunrise. When I've finished making the sand castle setting up the seaglass, people just started arriving. </div>
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I sprayed the seaglass to make their colors more vivid. Then I lied flat on my stomach, assumed the crab's eye view, which I think is the best angle for capturing seaglass's beauty. </div>
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But things never went that smoothly! Though it was just morning, the sun was already fiery hot. The seaglass quickly dried up, their colors dulled. I got up, sprayed, went back to my spot on the ground just to discover some seaglass 'people' has been knocked down. I got up, helped the seaglass on their feet, sprayed and back to shooting. My routine for the next half hour was - get up, replace seaglass, spray, lie down, shoot. Finally there were so many people around, amused and wondered what this frentic woman was doing, taking up precious sun-tanning ground. I just had to leave. So I calmly gathered up my seaglass treasures and spray bottle, leaving the sand castle to the delighted kids. </div>
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On my way back, I met a crab. It was stunned by my huge presence, and played dead in its track. In slow motion, I knelt down, offered it my best piece of red and clicked away. A few moments later, it gathered up courage and scurried off. It was so sweet of him to pose especially for me!</div>
Sea Glass Jewelry - genuine beach collected treasures at Ecstaseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17800654674156276727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654115412916891362.post-37071402932196972772013-07-18T08:00:00.000-07:002013-07-18T08:00:13.496-07:00The story of July<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is my all time favorite photo, I hope it'll be yours too! <br />
Last August, I took a day off from work with the sole purpose of doing some seaglass photography at my favorite beach. I had hoped for a sunny day, but woke up to grey skies. I had second thoughts about doing indoors photography instead, but went out anyway. <br />
When I arrived at the beach, the tide was high and still rising, waves were crashing and clouds were heavy with rain. As the waves started to engulf the wooden planks that I've set my props, I realized they would make a more dynamic background! <br />
Right after this picture was shot, one of the multies started rolling away, but I managed to snatched it back!Sea Glass Jewelry - genuine beach collected treasures at Ecstaseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17800654674156276727noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654115412916891362.post-88225304303228171512013-07-18T07:48:00.000-07:002013-07-18T07:52:42.223-07:00The story of June<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's easy to understand the message of this photo - contrasting rainbow with a black and white rainy background - 'sadness will be over, there's always better days ahead'. This belief kept me going during some of the worst days of my life.</div>
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In the photo, there's four interwoven layers, each representing different moments I've experienced. A rainbow of seaglass in the top layer, a melancholic black & white photo in the middle layer, and a black mirror surface with reflections of trees in the bottom layer. The fourth layer - raindrops - interconnected all the other layers. </div>
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The B&W photo was taken on the way to visit my mother in the hospital, where I stayed 8 hours everyday for weeks. It was the coldest winter month, the snow and leafless trees made me feel even more lonely and helpless. </div>
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She didn't make it.</div>
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Months after, I was still overwhelmed with guilt, sadness and tears. I represented these emotions by the black mirror, shady branches and raindrops. </div>
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Seaglass. These priceless gems were once broken shards, polished by time and tide. I too will be stronger and better with every hardship I went through.</div>
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One sunny August Saturday in 2012, I brought some of my best blue-green seaglass and some seashells to a nearby beach for a photo shot. I had this picture in my mind of a cupped hand with seaglass and seashells in it, the golden beach and turquoise sea in the background. </div>
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I held the camera in my left hand, and tried to shoot my gracefully cupped right hand with the seaglass and seashells in it. I twisted and turned my arm around, my back and neck craned to extreme angles, while sweating profusely in the sun. However hard I tried, I just couldn't get it right. My hand looked cramped and unnatural, the sea looked more turbid than turquoise, and garbage on the shore looked more conspicuous than ever. I realized it's an impossible feat unless I have a tripod for my camera, or a model to pose for me. </div>
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Then my stomach rumbled and my thirst has become unbearable. It's time for home, or at least, a lunch break.</div>
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So I headed back, and on my way, passed a rocky part of that beach. There was a small stretch of sand surrounded by large rocks. I thought, no harm trying again, this time, without my hand? I placed my best gems on the sand, and lying flat in front of it, assumed the 'crab's eye perspective'. The picture turned out so nice that it became the cover photo for the calendar!</div>
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This is one of my favorite. Everytime I see this photo I laugh silently at myself, remembering how clumsy and funny I must have looked during the shooting.<br />
The ballerina's leg is not from a plastic doll, it's the tip of an ancient, eroded conch shell! I found it on a beach right behind a famous local seafood spot. This tiny beach is literally covered with tons of shells from oysters, clams and conch. <br />
The graceful ballerina is tip-toeing through a maze of pastel gems, floating on quicksilver...actually it's a mirror with seaglass scattered all over, me steadying the 'ballerina' with one hand, clicking the camera with the other. And I'll tell you, that's no easy job!<br />
Most of the time, and this time as well, my 'photo studio' happened to be the extra-wide 2.5 feet window pane in my living room. I started off with a small mirror, but quickly realized that I need something much bigger to cover the whole background. I ended up taking the wall mirror off my dressing room. This mirror is 2x5 feet. In order to catch the sunlight at the right angle, it has to be placed across the window pane, so half of it just hanged off the edge!<br />
I set up everything, precariously balancing the overhanging half of the mirror on my knee, scattered seaglass all over the mirror, held the conch tip in place, while squatting with my camera to take in everything at the best angle. Alas, the mirror surface is so smooth that the 'ballerina' kept slipping, the mirror kept tipping over, throwing seaglass all over the place! Patiently I picked up everything, set them up again and repeat.<br />
I don't know how many times that slipping, tipping and scattering happened, but I knew I was sweating like mad from the crazy balancing act! All the while I kept telling myself to get better props and try again some other day. Yet the optimmist in me cooed, 'give it one more try, it'll be perfect this time'. I don't know why I hadn't thought of using a camera stand in the first place! <br />
Gradually, the sunlight changed its angle and no longer worked, so I just have to stop. I uploaded the 50 plus shots on my computer and looked through them closely. Gladly, at least a few looked close to what I have in mind. I smiled with satisfaction and lied on the floor, massaging my sore back.<br />
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<br />Sea Glass Jewelry - genuine beach collected treasures at Ecstaseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17800654674156276727noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654115412916891362.post-11382638456033819162013-03-23T21:21:00.004-07:002013-03-23T22:48:40.094-07:00The story behind my seaglass calendar photo for MarchMarch is almost over now, I'll have to catch up with my post this month! <br />
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What does a bunch of turquoise gems, rusted key and coins on rotted wood make you think of? Pirate's loot and sea adventures! But that was not what I have in mind when these blue-green seaglass and pottery were selected to go with verdigris speckled beach coins and skeletal key. <br />
One cloudy summer day. I took them to my favorite beach, and laid them on an old wooden log. I've had my eyes on that log for quite some time - dark brown, almost black and covered with holes, quietly rotting away - it's the perfect background for some bric-a-brac with history! <br />
I found all these seaglass, sea pottery and lucky coins from different beachcombing visits, spanning many years. I just could not decide which is my favorite! The milk glass bottle tops are really unique; and I've never seen any other marble with turquoise cat's eye in pale green glass; those large, rounded turquoise gems are my dreams come true...and I'm so luck to have found that many beach coins, even though, except the US penny, all were corroded beyond recognition. <br />
Yet I have to confess - there's one among the collection that was not a beach artefact - the skeletal key. I've bought this antique brass key at a flea market, painted it with verdigris patina and surprised myself with the result. Did I fooled you too?Sea Glass Jewelry - genuine beach collected treasures at Ecstaseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17800654674156276727noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654115412916891362.post-5636100262075279172013-02-06T23:23:00.000-08:002013-02-06T23:28:55.135-08:00The Story Behind My Seaglass Calendar Photo for February<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Everything white and beautiful, collected one by one with love! I still remember how each came into my possession.<br />
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The heart shape coral in the center was collected from Okinawa when I visited three years ago. The beach was literally covered with sun-bleached seashells and coral in all sizes and shapes! The oval, fan-shape coral at the top right corner, the small white coral branch at the left lower corner, the clam shell at the right lower corner and the spiral just above it which was the worn-out center of a conch shell - all came from the same Japanese beach.<br />
Two mini seaglass bottles, a ceramic roller and a ceramic mug handle came from a local beach in Hong Kong. This beach has been a dump-site, and now my favorite place for seaglass hunting.<br />
Then there were the cut-glass stopper and the porcelain stopper, both given to me by a generous friend from the States. She also sent the tiny sand dollars that I've scattered at the top and lower right. Cute as buttons!<br />
Most of the seashells were collected locally, except for the Murex shell at the top center. I found it in East Malaysia, when I was still a toddler.<br />
Who could miss the perfect seaglass eggs, unmistakably English? These were the only ones I've bought - I just couldn't resist, knowing that nothing quite like them exists outside of the UK.<br />
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And don't forget about the sand in the background! These I have collected right beneath the Egyptian pyramids. It was another interesting story, when I travelled the backpackers' way.<br />
So there you have it, goodies that came from all over the world and spanning a lifetime, gathered in harmony. <br />
<br />Sea Glass Jewelry - genuine beach collected treasures at Ecstaseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17800654674156276727noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654115412916891362.post-71610361022049768372013-01-21T05:33:00.000-08:002013-02-06T23:34:14.131-08:00The story behind my seaglass calendar photosReaching home tired from a full day's work, I am instantly cheered up when I saw what the postman left for me - a big parcel from Down East publishers! In the summer of 2011, I took photos of my seaglass collection for their 2013 seaglass calendar. These are my complimentary copies! As I look at the photos of each month, and savored every word of the informative captions by Carole Lambert, memories rushed back. How I worked hard to make these photos unique and interesting! In the coming monthly blog posts, I will tell the story behind the photo for that month.<br />
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English seaglass multies - these ones in whirls and layers of peacock shades - their rich colors and patterns are best appreciated when wet and under bright sunlight. I have experimented with glass vessels of different shapes until I found this shallow dish. Deep enough to immerse all the glass and just the right size without getting in the way of the peacock feathers behind it. It was a very sunny day. The seaglass casted colorful shadows, and the water made interesting patterns at the edge of the dish. The peacock feathers exerting their brilliant colors. A dynamic pose of still life!<br />
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</a>Sea Glass Jewelry - genuine beach collected treasures at Ecstaseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17800654674156276727noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654115412916891362.post-91734707716369639062012-01-15T05:27:00.000-08:002012-01-15T06:44:27.385-08:00Seaglass Calendars and CardsHave you bought your copy of the 2012 Sea Glass Calendar by Down East Publishers yet? The 2013 one is coming up soon! I am the featured photographer for both calendars, and all seaglass photographs in the calendars are available as blank cards in my shop! Just let me know which months are your favorite and how many you need. <br />Contact me at http://www.ecstasea.etsy.com<br />Here's some examples from the 2012 calendar:<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pulJ7hcIwoM/TxLdNKMExdI/AAAAAAAADuk/nQzipx0XgTI/s1600/colorful%2Bhearts%2Bsmaller.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pulJ7hcIwoM/TxLdNKMExdI/AAAAAAAADuk/nQzipx0XgTI/s400/colorful%2Bhearts%2Bsmaller.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697859696720135634" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bfmcrCFlhRY/TxLdMn9dTFI/AAAAAAAADuc/oJB8nHFKAJQ/s1600/multies4R%2Bsmaller.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bfmcrCFlhRY/TxLdMn9dTFI/AAAAAAAADuc/oJB8nHFKAJQ/s400/multies4R%2Bsmaller.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697859687532022866" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wxbMLCAm1PU/TxLdMTnyKUI/AAAAAAAADuM/FmID6NV5Uuo/s1600/toys%2Bsquare%2Bsmaller.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wxbMLCAm1PU/TxLdMTnyKUI/AAAAAAAADuM/FmID6NV5Uuo/s400/toys%2Bsquare%2Bsmaller.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697859682072406338" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j68anbbvdvo/TxLdMOy5vEI/AAAAAAAADuA/WvGxcsSUPaE/s1600/time%2Bblue%2Bsmaller.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j68anbbvdvo/TxLdMOy5vEI/AAAAAAAADuA/WvGxcsSUPaE/s400/time%2Bblue%2Bsmaller.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697859680776862786" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KxFayuOjbNU/TxLc7u_Y_mI/AAAAAAAADt0/ZbhEwewd0AY/s1600/seaglass%2Bat%2Bthe%2Bbeach%2Bsmaller.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KxFayuOjbNU/TxLc7u_Y_mI/AAAAAAAADt0/ZbhEwewd0AY/s400/seaglass%2Bat%2Bthe%2Bbeach%2Bsmaller.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697859397361401442" /></a><br />I've include one example from the cover of the 2013 calendar:<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-d8YySSr2EDM/TxLluSUmxeI/AAAAAAAADu0/Ulf1VkRsGUg/s1600/seaglasswaves0105%2Bcopyright.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-d8YySSr2EDM/TxLluSUmxeI/AAAAAAAADu0/Ulf1VkRsGUg/s400/seaglasswaves0105%2Bcopyright.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697869061932107234" /></a>Sea Glass Jewelry - genuine beach collected treasures at Ecstaseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17800654674156276727noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654115412916891362.post-78248590387181020722011-10-06T18:18:00.000-07:002011-10-06T18:38:06.797-07:00I open another shop on etsy - EndlessLoveVintage!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--eI54Qww5cw/To5VCWoAwLI/AAAAAAAADs0/eT8HJuzF88Y/s1600/black%2Bpearls3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 269px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--eI54Qww5cw/To5VCWoAwLI/AAAAAAAADs0/eT8HJuzF88Y/s400/black%2Bpearls3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660555280572793010" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xMNOk4NnFB4/To5VCBZWSaI/AAAAAAAADss/TnWSDDrFV3M/s1600/amethyst%2Bdark3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xMNOk4NnFB4/To5VCBZWSaI/AAAAAAAADss/TnWSDDrFV3M/s400/amethyst%2Bdark3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660555274874145186" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DMLDio0drb8/To5Uy4okW_I/AAAAAAAADsk/bnwNsRT_o6A/s1600/sapphire%2Bring1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DMLDio0drb8/To5Uy4okW_I/AAAAAAAADsk/bnwNsRT_o6A/s400/sapphire%2Bring1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660555014824025074" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oPt3nSB9u8c/To5UsMbhltI/AAAAAAAADsc/y4dagvp0qF8/s1600/rainbow%2Bmoonstones%2Bset5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oPt3nSB9u8c/To5UsMbhltI/AAAAAAAADsc/y4dagvp0qF8/s400/rainbow%2Bmoonstones%2Bset5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660554899878942418" /></a><br />Hi everyone! It's been quite some time since I've blogged. I was busily preparing for another new shop on etsy. The same idea of recycling, but this time it's vintage - I've rediscovered the beauty of some stashed away jewelry and striving to find them new, loving owners! The shop is expanding quickly with the addition of fashion accessories and other what-nots. <br />Maybe there's something you like here?! <br />Scroll down to see more items in both of my shops!Sea Glass Jewelry - genuine beach collected treasures at Ecstaseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17800654674156276727noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654115412916891362.post-85433361021751747772011-08-10T06:35:00.000-07:002011-08-10T07:20:20.613-07:00Seaglass Cards and Coupon Code - new goods and good news :DHi everyone! I've been away for quite a while, shifting my time and interests temporarily to other issues. I'm back now, bringing new goods and good news :D
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<br />First, the 'new goods' are seaglass cards.
<br />These are no ordinary seaglass cards - I have taken these photos as the sole featured photographer for the 2012 Seaglass Calendar, published by Down East Publishers. I now proudly present these beautiful, high definition photos as cards, individually or as set of four. Cards and blank and suitable for any occasion!
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<br />Check out my shop for the cards here:
<br />http://www.etsy.com/listing/79488047/set-of-four-seaglass-seasons-blank-cards
<br />http://www.etsy.com/listing/79487873/seaglass-blank-card?ref=v1_other_2
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<br />Check out the seaglass calendar on amazon.com here:
<br />http://www.amazon.com/2012-Sea-Glass-Down-East/dp/0892729368/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1312984241&sr=8-1
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<br />Second, the 'good news' - coupon code especially for ecstasea.etsy!
<br />If you followed this blog and liked my etsy shop, please let me show my appreciation by offering 10% off everything in ecstasea for you and all your friends! Just enter 'blogVIP' at checkout to claim your 10% discount! It's valid immediately with no time limit, so spread the news and try it out right away!
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<br />Happy shopping!
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<br />Sea Glass Jewelry - genuine beach collected treasures at Ecstaseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17800654674156276727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654115412916891362.post-6465944336886682542011-01-10T17:00:00.000-08:002011-01-10T20:25:28.899-08:0010% Sale for Valentine's Day & CNY 2011!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TSuxUid8ZsI/AAAAAAAADqk/J6zyig36yH4/s1600/rainbow2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TSuxUid8ZsI/AAAAAAAADqk/J6zyig36yH4/s400/rainbow2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560733131326908098" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TSuxP7HSz7I/AAAAAAAADqc/qvC-g73Hv6s/s1600/red4.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 388px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TSuxP7HSz7I/AAAAAAAADqc/qvC-g73Hv6s/s400/red4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560733052043448242" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TSuxKdomBZI/AAAAAAAADqU/H4nUaHEZrfU/s1600/red3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TSuxKdomBZI/AAAAAAAADqU/H4nUaHEZrfU/s400/red3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560732958230709650" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TSuxEw1g4_I/AAAAAAAADqM/F436dimWijk/s1600/red2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TSuxEw1g4_I/AAAAAAAADqM/F436dimWijk/s400/red2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560732860305957874" /></a><br />Chinese New Year usually falls on Late January or early February every year, and traditional celebration lasts for half a month! This year, the first day of CNY is February 3, and Valentine's Day falls on the 12th day of CNY. <br />Red and pink are the traditional color of happiness, love and good fortune, and a popular color during CYN as well as Valentine's Day. What's better than to give your love ones gifts in red or pink? <br />I'm offering a 10% sale in my shop for everything that has red, and pink in it - starting right now until the 15th day of CNY, i.e. Feb 17! So you'll have plenty of time to browse and choose the best gifts! <br />What's more, I will include seaglass extras in a special Chinese New Year red packet! The 10% off will be refunded into your paypal account right after I have received your payment. <br />Check it out here:<br />http://www.etsy.com/shop/ecstasea?section_id=7707607<br />Happy shopping!Sea Glass Jewelry - genuine beach collected treasures at Ecstaseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17800654674156276727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654115412916891362.post-84435629048899222892011-01-09T17:18:00.000-08:002011-01-09T17:32:34.917-08:00Making Seaglass Music<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TSphPfqVq-I/AAAAAAAADqA/00s3qgl_Ixs/s1600/musical3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TSphPfqVq-I/AAAAAAAADqA/00s3qgl_Ixs/s400/musical3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560363608767310818" /></a><br />Seaglass does make music! There's one beach that I often visit, it's literally covered with seaglass! When the waves come in and rush out again with seaglass rolling in it, the soft jingling sounds make the best music. <br />Then I made seaglass suncatchers, they turned out to be windchimes too!<br />But these must be the cutest musical pieces I've made so far!Sea Glass Jewelry - genuine beach collected treasures at Ecstaseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17800654674156276727noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654115412916891362.post-48397072370809679682010-12-05T16:24:00.000-08:002010-12-05T16:42:37.552-08:00Red and Green as in Christmas!I'm a proud member of the RecyclersGuildTeam on etsy and here's some suggestions from our shops for this festive season! Click away and enjoy!<br /><H2 style="FONT-SIZE: 16px; MARGIN-LEFT: 10px; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif"><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="COLOR: #333333; TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cfbbdf2ce9a6d91e5cc6c55">'Red and Green LOVE in time for Christmas from the Etsy Recyclers Guild Team' </A>by <A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="COLOR: #333333; TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RetroChalet">RetroChalet </A></H2><br /><H2 style="FONT-SIZE: 16px; MARGIN-LEFT: 10px; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif">Red and Green just in time for Christmas from the Etsy Recyclers Guild this team offers products made from recycled, upcycled, discarded goods, or thinks up greener ways to repurpose, reclaim, things. There are also vintage sellers and greenies with alternative products to mass produced items. 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PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.193376639.jpg" width=110> <BR></A><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61967279"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7px; COLOR: #666666; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif">Royal Ruby Relish G... </SPAN></A><BR><br /><DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 7px; FLOAT: left; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif"><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="COLOR: #b2b2b2; TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/prettydarncute">prettydarncute </A></DIV><br /><DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 7px; FLOAT: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; COLOR: #78c042; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif">$30.00 </DIV></TD><br /><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 6px; BORDER-TOP: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-LEFT: 6px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 6px; BORDER-LEFT: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-TOP: 6px; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ececec 1px solid; TEXT-ALIGN: left" width=110 height=110><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63621931"><IMG style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_170x135.199240779.jpg" width=110> <BR></A><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63621931"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7px; COLOR: #666666; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif">Hoot </SPAN></A><BR><br /><DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 7px; FLOAT: left; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif"><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="COLOR: #b2b2b2; TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/NobleUpcycling">NobleUpcycling </A></DIV><br /><DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 7px; FLOAT: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; COLOR: #78c042; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif">$25.00 </DIV></TD><br /><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 6px; BORDER-TOP: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-LEFT: 6px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 6px; BORDER-LEFT: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-TOP: 6px; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ececec 1px solid; TEXT-ALIGN: left" width=110 height=110><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60879250"><IMG style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.189717657.jpg" width=110> <BR></A><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60879250"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7px; COLOR: #666666; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif">the oh so festive b... </SPAN></A><BR><br /><DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 7px; FLOAT: left; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif"><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="COLOR: #b2b2b2; TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sweetanddirtys">sweetanddirtys </A></DIV><br /><DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 7px; FLOAT: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; COLOR: #78c042; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif">$50.00 </DIV></TD></TR><br /><TR><br /><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 6px; BORDER-TOP: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-LEFT: 6px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 6px; BORDER-LEFT: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-TOP: 6px; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ececec 1px solid; TEXT-ALIGN: left" width=110 height=110><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/52190241"><IMG style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_170x135.160630643.jpg" width=110> <BR></A><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/52190241"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7px; COLOR: #666666; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif">Fiesta Ruffles in G... </SPAN></A><BR><br /><DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 7px; FLOAT: left; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif"><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="COLOR: #b2b2b2; TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lizziecaye">lizziecaye </A></DIV><br /><DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 7px; FLOAT: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; COLOR: #78c042; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif">$49.95 </DIV></TD><br /><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 6px; BORDER-TOP: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-LEFT: 6px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 6px; BORDER-LEFT: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-TOP: 6px; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ececec 1px solid; TEXT-ALIGN: left" width=110 height=110><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63156307"><IMG style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.197502754.jpg" width=110> <BR></A><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63156307"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7px; COLOR: #666666; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif">Green Glass Necklac... </SPAN></A><BR><br /><DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 7px; FLOAT: left; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif"><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="COLOR: #b2b2b2; TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/beadsbuttonsandbows">beadsbuttonsan... </A></DIV><br /><DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 7px; FLOAT: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; COLOR: #78c042; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif">$15.99 </DIV></TD><br /><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 6px; BORDER-TOP: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-LEFT: 6px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 6px; BORDER-LEFT: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-TOP: 6px; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ececec 1px solid; TEXT-ALIGN: left" width=110 height=110><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63503221"><IMG style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.198788084.jpg" width=110> <BR></A><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63503221"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7px; COLOR: #666666; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif">Vintage 1950 Scrap ... </SPAN></A><BR><br /><DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 7px; FLOAT: left; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif"><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="COLOR: #b2b2b2; TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PaperPicker">PaperPicker </A></DIV><br /><DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 7px; FLOAT: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; COLOR: #78c042; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif">$3.00 </DIV></TD></TR><br /><TR><br /><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 6px; BORDER-TOP: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-LEFT: 6px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 6px; BORDER-LEFT: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-TOP: 6px; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ececec 1px solid; TEXT-ALIGN: left" width=110 height=110><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63227651"><IMG style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_170x135.197770774.jpg" width=110> <BR></A><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63227651"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7px; COLOR: #666666; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif">Big Poinsettia Holi... </SPAN></A><BR><br /><DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 7px; FLOAT: left; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif"><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="COLOR: #b2b2b2; TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WanderingLydia">WanderingLydia </A></DIV><br /><DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 7px; FLOAT: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; COLOR: #78c042; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif">$12.00 </DIV></TD><br /><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 6px; BORDER-TOP: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-LEFT: 6px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 6px; BORDER-LEFT: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-TOP: 6px; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ececec 1px solid; TEXT-ALIGN: left" width=110 height=110><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62386474"><IMG style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_170x135.198717001.jpg" width=110> <BR></A><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62386474"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7px; COLOR: #666666; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif">Cherry Red Beaded K... </SPAN></A><BR><br /><DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 7px; FLOAT: left; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif"><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="COLOR: #b2b2b2; TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TranzendentalArts">TranzendentalA... </A></DIV><br /><DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 7px; FLOAT: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; COLOR: #78c042; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif">$65.00 </DIV></TD><br /><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 6px; BORDER-TOP: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-LEFT: 6px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 6px; BORDER-LEFT: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-TOP: 6px; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ececec 1px solid; TEXT-ALIGN: left" width=110 height=110><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46619845"><IMG style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.143412080.jpg" width=110> <BR></A><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46619845"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7px; COLOR: #666666; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif">Vintage Red San Fra... </SPAN></A><BR><br /><DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 7px; FLOAT: left; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif"><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="COLOR: #b2b2b2; TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChaseVintage">ChaseVintage </A></DIV><br /><DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 7px; FLOAT: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; COLOR: #78c042; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif">$15.00 </DIV></TD></TR><br /><TR><br /><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 6px; BORDER-TOP: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-LEFT: 6px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 6px; BORDER-LEFT: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-TOP: 6px; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ececec 1px solid; TEXT-ALIGN: left" width=110 height=110><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55989444"><IMG style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.173342482.jpg" width=110> <BR></A><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55989444"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7px; COLOR: #666666; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif">Christmas 10% Sale ... </SPAN></A><BR><br /><DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 7px; FLOAT: left; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif"><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="COLOR: #b2b2b2; TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ecstasea">ecstasea </A></DIV><br /><DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 7px; FLOAT: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; COLOR: #78c042; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif">$14.40 </DIV></TD><br /><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 6px; BORDER-TOP: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-LEFT: 6px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 6px; BORDER-LEFT: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-TOP: 6px; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ececec 1px solid; TEXT-ALIGN: left" width=110 height=110><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61165716"><IMG style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.190683401.jpg" width=110> <BR></A><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61165716"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7px; COLOR: #666666; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif">Back Space Steampun... </SPAN></A><BR><br /><DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 7px; FLOAT: left; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif"><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="COLOR: #b2b2b2; TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RetroChaletStudio">RetroChaletStu... </A></DIV><br /><DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 7px; FLOAT: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; COLOR: #78c042; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif">$42.00 </DIV></TD><br /><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 6px; BORDER-TOP: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-LEFT: 6px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 6px; BORDER-LEFT: #ececec 1px solid; PADDING-TOP: 6px; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ececec 1px solid; TEXT-ALIGN: left" width=110 height=110><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63500894"><IMG style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_170x135.198777669.jpg" width=110> <BR></A><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63500894"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7px; COLOR: #666666; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif">Vintage Green Bugle... </SPAN></A><BR><br /><DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 7px; FLOAT: left; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: sans-serif"><A onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="COLOR: #b2b2b2; 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Christmas sale is on again, 10% off everything in my shop at ecstasea.etsy.com! Sale lasts till after New Year's Day! Reward for return customers as well! New items are listed everyday, be sure to check back often!Sea Glass Jewelry - genuine beach collected treasures at Ecstaseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17800654674156276727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654115412916891362.post-11473711015882531082010-11-29T06:37:00.001-08:002010-11-29T06:44:55.451-08:00Cyber Monday Sale!Coupon codes sound interesting and practical, I'm giving it a try in my shop. I sure hope it works better than etsyonsale, which has messed up the titles and prices of some listings! My apology for anyone who visited my shop just to find out I've prematurely ended all sales.<br /><br />Well, the sale is still on! Try my brand new coupon code CYBERMON2010 for 10% off in my shop! Make the best use of it during the shopping season!<br /><br />See ya at ecstasea!Sea Glass Jewelry - genuine beach collected treasures at Ecstaseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17800654674156276727noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654115412916891362.post-87945813847523503202010-11-22T00:43:00.000-08:002010-11-22T00:59:13.299-08:00My seaglass made book cover!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TOowo4AHKiI/AAAAAAAADpw/3vvw1HB_hlQ/s1600/handbook1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542295770218572322" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 197px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 260px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TOowo4AHKiI/AAAAAAAADpw/3vvw1HB_hlQ/s400/handbook1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I'm so proud to tell everyone - my seaglass photo made the cover of Carole Lambert's latest book! </div><br /><p>Right in the very begining, it was Carole's wonderful book 'Sea Glass Chronicles' that inspired me in seaglass collection and photography. Imagine how honored I am when she chosed my seaglass photo as the cover for her newest book! My wholehearted thanks to you, Carole!</p><p>The seaglass in the photo are blue green English multies laid on a background of chunky local (Hong Kong) white seaglass. The cover is just the beginning, this book is so intriguing and informative! Once you started reading, you just can't put it down until you devour everything, including the small prints! </p>Sea Glass Jewelry - genuine beach collected treasures at Ecstaseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17800654674156276727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654115412916891362.post-89727752562359486972010-10-14T22:46:00.000-07:002010-11-23T00:43:42.008-08:00CHRISTMAS EARLY BIRD SALEHi friends! Due to some technical error, I have decided to end the Christmas Sale prematurely. It was started on Oct 16, and responses are great. My wholehearted thanks to everyone who has shopped at ecstasea during this period!<br />New listings are still being added everyday. Have a great time browsing!Sea Glass Jewelry - genuine beach collected treasures at Ecstaseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17800654674156276727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654115412916891362.post-2125701037426161432010-09-28T22:56:00.000-07:002010-09-28T23:42:18.807-07:00Autumn - the season to Fall in love!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TKLX986li9I/AAAAAAAADo8/rOwC6AaG6Ss/s1600/autumn7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522213552433499090" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 364px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 364px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TKLX986li9I/AAAAAAAADo8/rOwC6AaG6Ss/s400/autumn7.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TKLX9TZRRMI/AAAAAAAADo0/_JgbMzunAZs/s1600/autumn8.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522213541287904450" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TKLX9TZRRMI/AAAAAAAADo0/_JgbMzunAZs/s400/autumn8.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TKLX883AKeI/AAAAAAAADok/tyilZQ2U34Y/s1600/autumn5.jpg"></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TKLX9J2CCyI/AAAAAAAADos/0RgCXlbporM/s1600/autumn9.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522213538724186914" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TKLX9J2CCyI/AAAAAAAADos/0RgCXlbporM/s400/autumn9.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TKLW8PRUMlI/AAAAAAAADoc/DJwWSLNDBBM/s1600/autumn1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522212423489303122" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TKLW8PRUMlI/AAAAAAAADoc/DJwWSLNDBBM/s400/autumn1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TKLW8P0lcOI/AAAAAAAADoU/K-_dsDsroKk/s1600/autumn2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522212423637233890" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TKLW8P0lcOI/AAAAAAAADoU/K-_dsDsroKk/s400/autumn2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TKLW7i5kggI/AAAAAAAADoM/cBc2r8jTDBc/s1600/autumn3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522212411578548738" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TKLW7i5kggI/AAAAAAAADoM/cBc2r8jTDBc/s400/autumn3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TKLW7WT2tkI/AAAAAAAADoE/pNfNN9AzKGc/s1600/autumn2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522212408199132738" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TKLW7WT2tkI/AAAAAAAADoE/pNfNN9AzKGc/s400/autumn2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TKLW7HsQD9I/AAAAAAAADn8/ykxg96_I8rA/s1600/autumn4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522212404274925522" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TKLW7HsQD9I/AAAAAAAADn8/ykxg96_I8rA/s400/autumn4.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Late summer and autumn are my favorite time of the year! Crispy cool morning air, sunny days that are no longer so hot, trees in fiery colors and all kinds of fruits for harvest! </div><div>I am equally amazed by the colors seaglass have to offer - when sorting my seaglass collection for fall jewelry, I realized there are more than 10 different shades for just green and brown! You may think little of these colors because they are the 'commonest'. Trees are green and brown yet beautiful and precious. I hope my jewelry are at least as beautiful as they are!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Sea Glass Jewelry - genuine beach collected treasures at Ecstaseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17800654674156276727noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654115412916891362.post-81591807730037127062010-07-21T22:41:00.000-07:002010-07-22T18:14:59.617-07:00My latest jewelry designs of English SeaglassOnce again, I cannot help but dedicate another post about English seaglass. Their century old history brings nostalgia and awe to the beholder -who would have guessed that these leftovers thrown into the sea right from onshore glass factories could become something so beautiful and sought after!<br />I am in love with every piece of English seaglass jewelry that I have made, and never tired of looking at their photos! I have included my best ones here; some are sold, many are still available. Be mesmerized and hypnotized by their beauty...<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TEfexAYyi-I/AAAAAAAADnc/KWhNdnr128c/s1600/blue+apple.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496606803727911906" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TEfexAYyi-I/AAAAAAAADnc/KWhNdnr128c/s400/blue+apple.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div>Cornflower blue seaglass with swirls of bubbles - hallmark of handblown seaglass! Set with blue rhinestone dewdrop and sterling silver leaf bail. Apple for your eye!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TEfewx0z6uI/AAAAAAAADnU/t5d3s69Lf-s/s1600/firefly.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496606799818910434" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TEfewx0z6uI/AAAAAAAADnU/t5d3s69Lf-s/s400/firefly.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div>Striped in green and amber, this sweet little gem is set with a sparkling rhinestone in one of its surface bubbles. I called it 'firefly'!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TEfewM2MnHI/AAAAAAAADnM/bHPdPwkHcPU/s1600/multies+bracelet.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496606789892611186" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 314px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TEfewM2MnHI/AAAAAAAADnM/bHPdPwkHcPU/s400/multies+bracelet.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div>Exquisite English multies in blue and green - wear a piece of the ocean wherever you go!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TEfevgIJmWI/AAAAAAAADnE/JwenwMW2JN0/s1600/bubbles.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496606777888315746" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TEfevgIJmWI/AAAAAAAADnE/JwenwMW2JN0/s400/bubbles.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TEfevL0TH-I/AAAAAAAADm8/VF48uJn3ILc/s1600/blue+multi.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div>Simplest design of sweet seaglass 'bubbles' in the palest shade of green.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TEfdMRmaeoI/AAAAAAAADmw/rrTJumiOVeo/s1600/blue+ice.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496605073181670018" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 330px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TEfdMRmaeoI/AAAAAAAADmw/rrTJumiOVeo/s400/blue+ice.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div>Unique pattern and color, like footsteps in the snow...<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TEfdMKpwHbI/AAAAAAAADmo/FuBcjnAfP1k/s1600/golden+wrap.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496605071316622770" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TEfdMKpwHbI/AAAAAAAADmo/FuBcjnAfP1k/s400/golden+wrap.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div>Mustard gold English seaglass multi wrapped in gold filled wire, on antiqued brass chain - that ancient English look!</div><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496605052533436962" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TEfdLErfciI/AAAAAAAADmY/M_tT-DeK_BA/s400/pure+white+leaf.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><div><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div>A sweet pure white 'egg' and a tiny sterling leaf - simply breath-taking!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TEfdKsm145I/AAAAAAAADmQ/19ql8VHJxz4/s1600/dalmatians.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496605046071485330" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 362px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TEfdKsm145I/AAAAAAAADmQ/19ql8VHJxz4/s400/dalmatians.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /> </div><div>I call them 'dalmatians' - but they are actually deep amethyst, dark green and deep blue on clear glass!</div></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Sea Glass Jewelry - genuine beach collected treasures at Ecstaseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17800654674156276727noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654115412916891362.post-35262085321497120692010-06-28T01:24:00.001-07:002010-06-28T01:52:30.674-07:00Seaglass Photography<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TCheNW3kEUI/AAAAAAAADl0/aSsPfIti59M/s1600/colorful24R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487739729520890178" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 261px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TCheNW3kEUI/AAAAAAAADl0/aSsPfIti59M/s400/colorful24R.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />A beach carnival of seaglass and seashells <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TCheKCIlW8I/AAAAAAAADls/9l5J-foDlOc/s1600/white24R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487739672415525826" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TCheKCIlW8I/AAAAAAAADls/9l5J-foDlOc/s400/white24R.jpg" border="0" /></a>in bright red, orange, pink, yellow and purple!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Wedding white seaglass, seashells, corals and sanddollars arranged on lace!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TCheFkAYUBI/AAAAAAAADlk/azX3rC13fMM/s1600/multies4R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487739595608576018" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 176px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TCheFkAYUBI/AAAAAAAADlk/azX3rC13fMM/s400/multies4R.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Dream-like colors in English seaglass multies - send a card with this pic to get your friends hooked on collecting seaglass!<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TCheCDPB7iI/AAAAAAAADlc/NDpC1Ynz5yY/s1600/reds4R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487739535272046114" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TCheCDPB7iI/AAAAAAAADlc/NDpC1Ynz5yY/s400/reds4R.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />English red seaglass multies - dream of every seaglass enthusiast!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TChd-_wlEtI/AAAAAAAADlU/71DPDTi733E/s1600/green4R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487739482799411922" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 179px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TChd-_wlEtI/AAAAAAAADlU/71DPDTi733E/s400/green4R.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Typical of English seaglass multies, the mixture of blue, green and everything in between is magical!<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TChgl-v-z1I/AAAAAAAADmA/lUCPJS-f1QQ/s1600/summer1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487742351566622546" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 193px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TChgl-v-z1I/AAAAAAAADmA/lUCPJS-f1QQ/s400/summer1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Pool blue - a sea of blue English multies!<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TChd7vCffvI/AAAAAAAADlM/ZOoAhVJdybk/s1600/orange4R2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487739426771533554" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 206px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TChd7vCffvI/AAAAAAAADlM/ZOoAhVJdybk/s400/orange4R2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Opposite and Complimentary - super rare orange seaglass on a sea of cobalt blue.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TChd4WcPB8I/AAAAAAAADlE/AMLyLQW81sg/s1600/keyboard4R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487739368629012418" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 195px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TChd4WcPB8I/AAAAAAAADlE/AMLyLQW81sg/s400/keyboard4R.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Opposite and Complimentary - harmonious as black and white on a piano keyboard.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TChdzd2q4yI/AAAAAAAADk8/-ydb02uc7yg/s1600/hearts+4R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487739284719592226" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 209px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TChdzd2q4yI/AAAAAAAADk8/-ydb02uc7yg/s400/hearts+4R.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Opposite and Complimentary - what more need to say with a sea of hearts?<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TChdvXQFchI/AAAAAAAADk0/2Y1cNDef-WQ/s1600/spring4R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487739214227665426" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 203px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TChdvXQFchI/AAAAAAAADk0/2Y1cNDef-WQ/s400/spring4R.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Seasons - Spring is here with pastel colored seaglass of all textures and shapes!<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TChdqKmBxqI/AAAAAAAADks/nj7XNQoTtJY/s1600/summer+sun4R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487739124930692770" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 197px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TChdqKmBxqI/AAAAAAAADks/nj7XNQoTtJY/s400/summer+sun4R.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Seasons - Summer with the blazing sun and the blue blue sky!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TChdll-VHeI/AAAAAAAADkk/mCQE9wJleAY/s1600/black+coat4R.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487739046381034978" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 197px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TChdll-VHeI/AAAAAAAADkk/mCQE9wJleAY/s400/black+coat4R.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Seasons - Winter. Snowball on my overcoat is actually English pure white seaglass!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TChdhPID75I/AAAAAAAADkc/AECprAl7Q84/s1600/autumn4R2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487738971528359826" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 199px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TChdhPID75I/AAAAAAAADkc/AECprAl7Q84/s400/autumn4R2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Seasons - Autumn with its fiery colors!<br /><br />In a frenzy of inspirations , beautiful images in my mind are put to reality with seaglass that I have aquired during years of beachcombing and tiredless online bidding! I have categorized them into 'seasons', 'opposite and complimentary' and 'English multicolors'. More are coming - I just can't work as fast!<br />These photos (in much sharper details) are available as blank greeting cards of 4x6 inches with white envelopes.Sea Glass Jewelry - genuine beach collected treasures at Ecstaseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17800654674156276727noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654115412916891362.post-47417884447072217222010-06-01T22:47:00.000-07:002010-06-04T00:36:18.926-07:00Doors - A Time Portal<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TAYFDmzAQZI/AAAAAAAADkQ/xojMiLayh4c/s1600/door7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478071556255007122" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 327px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TAYFDmzAQZI/AAAAAAAADkQ/xojMiLayh4c/s400/door7.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TAYE0kWXGoI/AAAAAAAADkI/A4H3FDc5FMo/s1600/door3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478071297899960962" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 278px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TAYE0kWXGoI/AAAAAAAADkI/A4H3FDc5FMo/s400/door3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TAYEfaIyqCI/AAAAAAAADkA/22XHgvsVl80/s1600/door5.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TAYECiZ7SnI/AAAAAAAADj4/MeTMOPv6FsY/s1600/door4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478070438384585330" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TAYECiZ7SnI/AAAAAAAADj4/MeTMOPv6FsY/s400/door4.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TAYDbissX4I/AAAAAAAADjw/ikQkDOhFMGw/s1600/door1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478069768448401282" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 348px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/TAYDbissX4I/AAAAAAAADjw/ikQkDOhFMGw/s400/door1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Born and brought up in the city, I am fascinated by anything old and rural. A recent visit to an island that has preserved its century-old way of life sparked my interest in traditional Chinese houses, front doors in particular. These doors are like a time portal, through which one travels back to a different culture, a different way of life!</div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>The traditional Chinese houses almost always have their front doors facing south, and backdoors to the north. This has the wisdom of letting in the cooling south wind through the front doors in summer, while shutting out the freezing north wind from the backdoors in winter. </div><div><br /></div><div>The Chinese pay much attention to symmetry and balance in everything, this is also reflected in their architecture. I can see that symmetry in doors that are opened in the middle, with hinges on both sides. Comparing to a single, bigger, heavier door, the action of pushing open two smaller doors is a much more balanced movement! </div><div></div></div><div></div><div><div></div><div> </div><div>Decorating both sides of the traditional Chinese doorways are caligraphy 'duilian', blessing the occupants of the houses. These are sometimes made up and written by the heads of the families, exhibiting their wit and knowledge! These duilian, paired poetry or antithetical couplets are sophisticated and quite interesting - they are exactly matched in number and meaning of each character. Read more about it here: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duilian">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duilian</a></div><div></div><div>Symmetrical painting of guards from heaven are sometimes pasted onto each door, to protect the occupants from evil spirits. Doors are always painted red, which stands for justice, positive energy and luck. </div><div></div><div>These decorations are usually renewed yearly before Chinese New Year.</div><div></div></div></div></div>Sea Glass Jewelry - genuine beach collected treasures at Ecstaseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17800654674156276727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654115412916891362.post-2585755548576984052010-04-12T21:58:00.000-07:002010-04-13T02:59:05.542-07:00OkinawaOkinawa is one of the loveliest places I've every visited! Being the southern-most island, it is the only place in Japan with near tropical weather. Coral covered seabed and beach-lined coast promise great snorkeling and all sorts of beach related activities. There is no high rise, busy traffic or crowds. What impressed me most is the people - gentle, curteous and very, very helpful! They won't hesitate to go the extra mile, helping a foreigner find her way around.<br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div>As souvenirs, I've brought back starry sand grains from their famous Kaiji beach; 'sand of love' or 'lucky sand' as they called it. I've kept these in miniature bottles with colored sand. I've brought back lots and lots of photos and happy memories. I've also brought back a few extra pounds from the good food and rest, LOL! All I'm giving back is goodwill and well-wishing to everyone in Okinawa! <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/S8P-gUw1vzI/AAAAAAAADis/3F9bP__EtAI/s1600/CIMG0190.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459487004586000178" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/S8P-gUw1vzI/AAAAAAAADis/3F9bP__EtAI/s400/CIMG0190.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/S8P-0L8LGxI/AAAAAAAADjE/rcn7YTSFbPc/s1600/heart2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459487345815001874" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/S8P-0L8LGxI/AAAAAAAADjE/rcn7YTSFbPc/s400/heart2.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/S8P-tXhWX-I/AAAAAAAADi8/9KM004nLcl4/s1600/CIMG0064.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459487228664635362" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/S8P-tXhWX-I/AAAAAAAADi8/9KM004nLcl4/s400/CIMG0064.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/S8P_hnM5l4I/AAAAAAAADjQ/3n5niTpw-hM/s1600/CIMG0425.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459488126227027842" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/S8P_hnM5l4I/AAAAAAAADjQ/3n5niTpw-hM/s400/CIMG0425.JPG" border="0" /></a>I miss you all!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Sea Glass Jewelry - genuine beach collected treasures at Ecstaseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17800654674156276727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654115412916891362.post-59891885416575840422010-04-06T21:07:00.000-07:002010-04-07T05:10:43.614-07:00My first time - 'ecstasea' featured in a magazine!It is here! Wow, I'm so thrilled! There's an article introducing my shop in the international divers' magazine X-Ray Mag!<br /><br />This article introduced seaglass and seaglass jewelry by artists all over the world, including myself and my BIGGEST all time FAVORITE : palmeras from Spain<br /><a href="http://www.palmeras.etsy.com/">http://www.palmeras.etsy.com/</a><br /><br /><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 252px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457366467069473330" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gBYabt_0wbc/S7x14y7N8jI/AAAAAAAADh4/WfoPBN5wbPA/s400/my+feature.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Here's the latest issue of the magazine: <a href="http://www.xray-mag.com/pdfs/xray35/X-Ray35_FS.pdf">http://www.xray-mag.com/pdfs/xray35/X-Ray35_FS.pdf</a><br /><br />Enjoy!Sea Glass Jewelry - genuine beach collected treasures at Ecstaseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17800654674156276727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654115412916891362.post-62634675696966891022010-04-01T03:18:00.000-07:002010-04-06T20:46:25.086-07:00My shop will be featured on X-RAY MAG!It's the first time my seaglass jewelry shop 'ecstasea' is scheduled to be featured in a magazine! I'm absolutely thrilled about it!<br /><br />This magazine is an eco-friendly, bi-monthly international dive lifestyle magazine established in 2004. There are in-depth reports of environmental issues, fantastic pictures of all kinds of sealife, professional guides to the best diving spots ... and much much more. The most important to me is, their core value of environmental conservation and respect of all lifeform are also my convictions.<br /><br />I read in one of their articles that coral is far more useful in their natural environment than as jewelry hanging on someone's neck. It is so true that it puts shame in me - I have used a coral branch in one of my necklaces...But anyway, that will be my first and my last!<br /><br />Subscription is free and readers are worldwide and growing. So if you want to be a part of them as well as read about my feature (due in April), here's the link:<br /><a href="http://www.xray-mag.com/">http://www.xray-mag.com/</a>Sea Glass Jewelry - genuine beach collected treasures at Ecstaseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17800654674156276727noreply@blogger.com0