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Book’s Magic

Posted in Art/Culture, Film/Books, Inspiration, Life, tagged , , , , , , , , , on July 24, 2021| 5 Comments »

book quote

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Pink #1

Posted in Inspiration, Nature/Animals, tagged , , , , , , , on May 23, 2021| 3 Comments »

evening sky

The evening sky stuns with colorful stripes.

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Beauty

Posted in Art/Culture, Health/Spirit, Inspiration, Life, tagged , , , , , on August 20, 2020| 6 Comments »

 

 

kindness quote

“You know someone is truly special when the most beautiful thing they have on is a kind soul.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

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Nature

Posted in California, Nature/Animals, tagged , , , , , on March 31, 2020| 9 Comments »

plants near water

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Hummingbird Aesthetic

Posted in California, Nature/Animals, tagged , , , , , , , on January 30, 2020| 10 Comments »

 

hummingbird flowers collage

  • The hummingbird is native to the Americas, and the hummingbird is the only bird that can fly backwards.
  • Every time I see a hummingbird, especially one that is feeding on the nectar of a flower, it is truly an enchanting moment for me.

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East and West

Posted in California, Inspiration, Life, Singapore, tagged , , , , , , , on December 22, 2019| 7 Comments »

 

christmas tree the jewel

Christmas tree seen at the Jewel Mall, Singapore International Airport. The centerpieces of the mall are the huge man-made waterfall and the rooftop canopy garden.

christmas tree california

Christmas tree in Southern California surrounded by the iconic palm trees.

 

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Floral Display #1

Posted in Flowers, Inspiration, tagged , , , , , on September 9, 2018| 5 Comments »

floral display swans

The Bellagio Gardens in Las Vegas is a must-see for those who love flowers and creativity. The lavish floral displays change with the seasons. This summer, the theme was inspired by the romantic landscapes of Italy.

This swan display used over 10,000 feathers, hand-bleached and air-fluffed to add volume. Twelve artists and craftsmen were involved in the design and execution.

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Vintage Hair Net Ad

Posted in Art/Culture, tagged , , , , , on August 18, 2018| 5 Comments »

retro advertising

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Pastel Bloom

Posted in Flowers, Home/Garden, tagged , , , , , , , on April 30, 2018| Leave a Comment »

pastel petals

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Milgrain Accent

Posted in Art/Culture, tagged , , , , , , , on April 23, 2018| 4 Comments »

 

milgrain jewelry

I was shopping online for an affordable band ring. I have always been attracted to things, such as wooden furniture or photo frames, that have a rope design or beaded borders. Thus it was no surprise that I chose a ring that has bead-like borders on the outer edges.

In the process, I also discovered a new word – milgrain. Milgrain refers to a row of tiny beads along the edges of a piece of jewelry. It often refers to the row of beads seen along the outer edges of a ring.

The word comes from the French ‘mille-grain’, which means “thousand grains”.

The use of milgrain for decorative enhancement has had a long and global history – used in jewellery in Asia, and also during the Edwardian and Art Deco eras. While historically, the milgrain beads were created by hand, today tools make the process an easier one.

I think “milgrain”, with the artistry behind it, has become one of my favorite words.

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