Thirteen Sold Six to Go

Since my last post about my gold bumble bee bracelet being featured in one of the blogs on Tumblr, I have sold six (6) bracelets!! (OK.. technically it was 5 bracelets and 1 necklace) I am so amazed that how a simple feature by chance on a blog could translate to so much sales.  Most of all I am so happy that my little bees are getting so much love.

I first made this little bee early last year with my first sale only in July 2013.  Since then, I have sold 13 little bees to date and I am left with 6 !  I can't wait to send them off. Buzzzzzz............

Check out my Ladybug version too!

Update 24 Feb

My little gold bumble bees are finally SOLD OUT! Thanks for all the support!  Keep buzzing !

Horsing Around Chinese New Year

It's Chinese New Year and it's a Year of the Horse! Celebrate the new year with some Horse decorations!  Here are my picks!

1. Equestrian Horse Pillow Cover US28.00 - Love this horsey cushion! Look how magnificient the mare is.  It would look perfect on my sofa this new year!
2. Horse Trophy US$69.26 - Look at the pop of Orange! Perfect for any wall for the Chinese New Year!
3. Horse Hoof Ring in Solid Bronze US$40.00 - This is such an interesting design that I would love to have it round my finger.
4. All the Pretty Little Horses US$85.00 - This will make a wonderful baby gift.  I can imagine Baby A playing with it..
5. My Petite Rocking Horse Necklace US$18.00 - My sweet whimsical necklace.  Rocking horses and carousel brings back memories of Paris
6. Anatomical Horse Skeleton Necklace US$14.00 -  There is just something quirky about animals and their bones.  It even has a nice horseshoe charm to match!
7. Retro Horses T-shirt US$14.95 - A Tee for your Man.  Great gift for horse lovers
8. Saratoga Leather Cuff Bracelet with Brass Equestrian Horse US$34.95 -  Wonderful leather cuff that goes with anything!

Buzzing with Views

My little Golden Bee bracelet has been buzzing with views lately! I was so thrilled when I got a mail from "Etsy Popular Listing Emails" about it.  I didn't even know Etsy tracks such things!  It was a pleasant surprise indeed.

The email went on to say :

"A spike in traffic might mean that your item is being featured on Etsy or somewhere else online. Take a peek at where that traffic is coming from:...."

After much investigation (Ms Piggy puts on her detective cap), I found out that my item was featured on a blog called "Captain on Deck - Phasers on Stunning". Taking a wild guess, this blogger must be a Trekkie (fan of Star Trek).  So am I!  My little bee bracelet were among the gorgeous collection of bee jewelry from Etsy crafters.  The article had a great number of views and was reposted a number of times.  Check out the featured items here.

What is Your Color of Love?

Did you know that love comes in many colors? Love is not one-shade and it is not always Red.  Love comes from the heart and has a different meaning to different people.

Take a quick quiz to find out your color of love.

Explore the expression of love in a variety of colors at Piggy's and tell me what is your color of love.

 

Red - Color of Passion

Orange - Color of Warmth

Yellow - Color of Happiness

 

Green - Color of Spring

 

Blue - Color of Trust

 

Pink - Color of Romance  

Bats in January

I received my "Bat heels" in the mail today! I was totally thrilled.  They are my first 'Charlotte Olympia' shoes.  I don't usually buy fancy / branded shoes as I wear out my heels easily.  But when I saw these shoes on sale ~70% discount from the original price @ net-a-porter, I knew I had to have them! ... my precious...

 

[About my shoes] They came in a beautiful box with Charlotte Olympia's signature gold spider web and black spider icon.  Underneath the shoes, you will also find a gold spider web charm.  The shoes were wrapped in spider web decorated tissue paper and a matching shoe bag was included.  There was even a Polaroid photo of the shoes which can be placed outside your shoe box!  Perfect for shoe divas who have TOO MANY shoes boxes to know which shoes are in them!

To complete my day, I am loving these beautiful earrings that I got from one of my best friends for Christmas.  (Thanks J!)  I can't wait to wear them when I go back to work tomorrow. 

New Shoes . New Jewelry

I hope the start of January has been great for you too.

♥ Ms Piggy

Top Favorites of 2013

One final thing before I bid farewell to 2013, is to compile Piggy's Top Favorites.  These are the top items in my Etsy shop that were hearted by fans and customers.  They also happened to be my most popular items (except for the first 2 as they were vintage pieces - only pieces). Each of them are special to me in different ways.

Have a browse and see if they are your favorites too.

♥ Ms Piggy

1. Will You Marry Me II Necklace US$140.00 - This little beauty during my vintage trip to UK.  Love the little rhinestone ring and the locket that opens up like a proposal ring to your wife / partner to be.
2. Will You Marry Me Necklace SOLD - Like the first piece, this beauty was found during my vintage trip to UK and was sold earlier in May.
3. Silver Stingray Bracelet US$12.00 - This bracelet was first made in brass and later silver plated.  I ♥ the stingray's tail that curls up into a loop which allowed me to design this bracelet.  Here's the brass version.
4. Gold Bumble Bee Bracelet US$15.00 - I initially made this charm into a necklace.  However, with the success of the stingray bracelet, I redesign this into a bracelet.  I think it looks better, don't you? :)
5. Raindrop Keep Falling Necklace US$22.00 - Definitely my favorite necklace of all time.  I ♥ the shot of the piece.  I also ♥ changing up the necklace with different color raindrops.
6. Cherry Blossom IV Stud Earrings US$21.00 - I made quite a number of cherry blossoms stud earrings.  This was the fourth! I am fascinated about cherry blossoms.  They remind me of Spring, tea and Japan.
7. My Secret Galaxy Necklace US20.00 - This is one of my earlier designs.  I re-shot the photo of the necklace and the results were much better.  I enjoy shaking the ball locket and listen to the crystals rattle.
8. Lemon Tree Necklace US$14.00 - This necklace was inspired by a vintage fruit basket design that I read in vintage jewelry book.  The yellow color of the lemon really pops as it matches with the green leaf glass bead.  Here's the strawberry version.

Celebrating Chinese New Year with the Minions

Lunar / Chinese New Year (CNY) falls on 31 January this year.  I love celebrating Chinese New Year.  My fondest memories of CNY were visiting my relatives and collecting red packets.  There were awesome goodies that I get to eat. My favorite is "Bak kwa" (BBQ pork)!

After getting married, CNY was a time to rest, catch up with friends and giving red packets instead!

2014 is a special year for Mr B and I as we welcome Baby A into our lives.  We get to collect red packets again!

While preparing the red packets for CNY, I stumbled upon these adorable Minions ones!  Can't wait to use them.

What do you think?

♥ Ms Piggy