Two Blue Moons

I wrote in this blog a year ago how much I adore the song Blue Moon.  I still do.  In fact, I named one of my 2010 Flora necklaces "Blue Moon".  I beaded while I listened to the song over and over again.  In the process, I became romantically linked to both Blue Moons - the song and the necklace.  So that pretty much made it a whole 2010 of togetherness, and when 2011 arrived, I stopped.

The Philippine flick, Blue Moon, aired over Cinema One a couple of hours ago. My nth time to have seen it, and like what happened in previous rounds, I ended in heavy tears.  Oh yes! It never fails.

Here's a glimpse of a few scenes from the movie I am talking about, with Orange and Lemons singing their version of Blue Moon.

And when I thought there would be no Blue Moons anymore this year, here's what happened next...

A design of 2010, but the movie and song got me  so inspired. Ergo, two Blue Moon necklaces are now readily available.

An arrangement that may either be worn long or in loops.

Blue Moon continues to play...

Sneak Peek: TALA 2011

What I have finished so far.

I'm slower than usual because of the hand I briefly talked about HERE.  No choice but to design and arrange only ONE per day.  The knotting has caused some sleepless nights.

Slowly but surely.  A sneak peek...

By Beaded Story's TALA 2011 Collection coming soon! 

Titter Totter bags

Titter Totter is what I call my two new bags.  By this time, you must have figured out this crazy  love I have for bags. In fact, bags came first before beads came to life.  But not the expensive, luxury type of bags.  More like ...1)   bags that form in my mind.  Like the one I talked about in this blog ...and 2) bags big enough to fit and carry practically everything in my closet. No kidding!

Why Titter Totter?  Visually, the bags seem ready to tear apart at the least touch.  But NOT.  I adore them for the reason that both bags are positioned as eco-friendly.

First, a bag made from scrap materials and made with love by an Aunt.  She was responsible for designing and sewing my beautiful wedding gown, and she took care of putting together white flowers for Uncle Bob last year. Currently, she is busy with bags (and very busy with flamenco dresses).

The same bag, but sporting a bigger look.

A lovely button that serve as accent and lock at the same time.

How it looks inside.  Gold shimmery material used as lining, same material used for my bead pouches. 

If you wish to see this bag in person, a few will be sold in this year's Christmas Bazaars.  The invites have begun.  But I have decided to only participate in two bazaars.   I will definitely let you know the final details soon.

Then, the tarpaulin-made AC (Assumption College)-ECO Bag .

I wanted one  and rode on with Karla's order despite the presence of a looming denial on how time zooms fast. Really fast!  In a couple of years, my batch is celebrating our Velada - the 25th year anniversary of our high school graduation. Everyone is looking forward to this grand celebration and the AC-ECO Bag marks the start.

A good carry-all bag for my Pharmacy files which I lug everywhere. Even at the bank while working on payroll matters yesterday.

Beaded bracelet converted into a bag charm not included.  But a good way to give more flavor to a bag.

Calling all AC girls, should you be interested, please feel free to visit and order from this site.

More FLORA necklaces

Since this blog, 12 designs have been sold (think sold out).  And so, here are more handpainted Flora necklaces...

Visit By Beaded Story's multiply site to see 14 new designs.  Click HERE.  For queries, you may send your email to bybeadedstory@gmail.com.

More Bead Cloth Necklaces

Pinky's suggestion to mix-up colors turned out perfect.  I'm not ready to let go and sell just yet.  Lol!  But yes, these new Bead Cloth necklaces are now readily up for grabs and will soon be available at the Country Store of Sonya's Garden.  Visit By Beaded Story's facebook page to view all bead cloth designs :)

Red with silver beads

Turquoise with silver beads

Black with gold beads

Hot Pink with silver beads

For queries, email us at bybeadedstory@gmail.com.

Do I smell peace?

And just like that, the Pharmacy team is back. On  the right track.  After our happy out-of-town, no work just play affair, we still had a couple of aftershocks to face.

Let me NOT enumerate what started in March.  My heart still runs wild each time I think about it.  But all is better now.  All I now see and focus on are our busy months ahead, which had actually began over the weekend.

4am opening for our quarterly Operation Health Alert.  Our early birds.

The team in action, in darkness.

J. Bond, the umbrella boy.  One of our many ways to provide "superior" customer service to patients :) 

Then, visited Dad early this afternoon.  Finally, a bit of silence. 

I'm slowly moving towards my usual programming, beading included.  Keeping fingers crossed.

Our Special Day

We share a special day in July.  

THIS happened to me a year ago.  Yesterday, the doctor gave a pat on my back.  A first!!!  I've never been so happy with my medical results...except for the positive yet horrid effect on weight.  Eek! 

On the other side of the globe,  my diva niece came to life on the same day I hit a bump.  They say she looks like me.  At times, I think yes.  Then, I think nope.

Now, she's a year old...and full of color. This I must say...just like ME :) 

Photo credit: Trisha Francisco

Happy Birthday, Cutie RichA!!!

More of my niece in my sister's blog.