Remember to dream big this year!
Monday, December 31, 2012
Thursday, November 15, 2012
'Tis the Season...
...for loving, laughing and sharing. Be happy for what you have, don't sweat the small stuff.
Thanksgiving is next week, and Christmas a month after that. Spend this holiday kicking back and enjoying some quality time with your loved one's, where ever you may be.
35% off all items in stock until December 15th. 15% of sales will go to http://www.redcross.org/sandy.
Thanksgiving is next week, and Christmas a month after that. Spend this holiday kicking back and enjoying some quality time with your loved one's, where ever you may be.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Time to give thanks
In lieu of Sandy's destruction, we will be donating 15% of all sales made this month to http://www.redcross.org/sandy. Our thoughts go out to those in need.
My parents are still without power in their home. Fortunately they do have places to go to with power and internet.
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I really miss autumn, when all the leaves are ablaze, the air is crisp and clear, the sound for crackling leaves under the feet. Enjoy for us here living 3 degrees south of the equator.
My parents are still without power in their home. Fortunately they do have places to go to with power and internet.
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I really miss autumn, when all the leaves are ablaze, the air is crisp and clear, the sound for crackling leaves under the feet. Enjoy for us here living 3 degrees south of the equator.
This is the time to think about be especially thankful for our health, family and friends.
Get an early start on Christmas shopping. 35% off all stock items until Nov 10th!
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Autumn looks more like Spring South of the Equator
Bambu Laut cuff in 'bali starling' sirsak @ Quintessential Singapore
as seen in ELLE Magazine Singapore September
as seen in POLYVORE
Monday, October 1, 2012
Just in time for Fall...
'Rock-n-Roll Rhapsody', from fashion reverie - 'Sirsak' leaf jewelry to mix into your Fall Wardrobe.
on Polyvore...
Sirsak paisley ring in 'blue grotto' on Nagicia.com
Bambu Laut Necklace
on Polyvore...
Bambu Laut cuff and pendant available on AhaLife.com
Monday, September 17, 2012
Nagicia nominated Best Jewelry Designer
Please help Nagicia win by placing your vote, one per email, by 20 September.
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Blessings!
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
New York Art
I love being in a creative environment, and it's a treat to visit my friends in their creative spaces. It really inspires me to start painting again.
Muralist Vicki Khuzami in her studio in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
Painter Denise Shaw in her studio in Soho.
Rifka Milder in midtown.
Paton Miller in Southampton.
artist/fashion designer/curator: Jesse T. Elliott in his atelier in Greenport, LI.
At my favorite museum, the Metropolitan: Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations at the Met.
I never knew how avant garde Schiaparelli was, I may have a favorite new designer.
Glass balls adhered onto a taxidermied deer, no joke! In the Japanese gallery.
Great selection of Indonesian Majupahit jewelry.
And street art galore outside the Met, on the streets of Soho and LES.
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Monday, September 3, 2012
Seen on the Streets of Soho, NYC
One of the best things about NYC is it's easy to be anonymous, and wear absolutely whatever you want and no one will bat an eye lash!
black & white theme in stripes, dots and check (on the shoes).
pajama bottoms and Chanel bag with runners no less
all purple on top.
There's no place like home....
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Monday, June 25, 2012
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Benefits of Tulsi - Holy Basil
As seen in - Trend Finder: Accessories Magazine.com
Tulsi or holy basil and turquoise necklace, red silk thread.|
Tulsi has antioxidant properties, and helps boost the body's ability to fight off damaging free radicals, which have been linked to disease and aging. It is an adaptogen that helps the body fight the effects of ongoing stress and also balances the mind, nerves and emotions.
It is known to maintain the health of the throat chest and lungs. In fact, it helps protect the entire respiratory tract.
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It is an important symbol in the Hindu religious tradition and is worshiped in the morning and evening by Hindus at large. The holy basil is also a herbal remedy for a lot of common ailments. Here're top fifteen medicinal uses of tulsi.
1. Healing Power: The tulsi plant has many medicinal properties. The leaves are a nerve tonic and also sharpen memory. They promote the removal of the catarrhal matter and phlegm from the bronchial tube. The leaves strengthen the stomach and induce copious perspiration. The seed of the plant are mucilaginous.
2. Fever & Common Cold: The leaves of basil are specific for many fevers. During the rainy season, when malaria and dengue fever are widely prevalent, tender leaves, boiled with tea, act as preventive against theses diseases. In case of acute fevers, a decoction of the leaves boiled with powdered cardamom in half a liter of water and mixed with sugar and milk brings down the temperature. The juice of tulsi leaves can be used to bring down fever. Extract of tulsi leaves in fresh water should be given every 2 to 3 hours. In between one can keep giving sips of cold water. In children, it is every effective in bringing down the temperature.
3. Coughs: Tulsi is an important constituent of many Ayurvedic cough syrups and expectorants. It helps to mobilize mucus in bronchitis and asthma. Chewing tulsi leaves relieves cold and flu.
4. Sore Throat: Water boiled with basil leaves can be taken as drink in case of sore throat. This water can also be used as a gargle.
5. Respiratory Disorder: The herb is useful in the treatment of respiratory system disorder. A decoction of the leaves, with honey and ginger is an effective remedy for bronchitis, asthma, influenza, cough and cold. A decoction of the leaves, cloves and common salt also gives immediate relief in case of influenza. They should be boiled in half a liter of water till only half the water is left and add then taken.
6. Kidney Stone: Basil has strengthening effect on the kidney. In case of renal stone the juice of basil leaves and honey, if taken regularly for 6 months it will expel them via the urinary tract.
7. Heart Disorder: Basil has a beneficial effect in cardiac disease and the weakness resulting from them. It reduces the level of blood cholesterol.
8. Children's Ailments: Common pediatric problems like cough cold, fever, diarrhea and vomiting respond favorably to the juice of basil leaves. If pustules of chicken pox delay their appearance, basil leaves taken with saffron will hasten them.
9. Stress: Basil leaves are regarded as an 'adaptogen' or anti-stress agent. Recent studies have shown that the leaves afford significant protection against stress. Even healthy persons can chew 12 leaves of basil, twice a day, to prevent stress. It purifies blood and helps prevent several common elements.
10. Mouth Infections: The leaves are quit effective for the ulcer and infections in the mouth. A few leaves chewed will cure these conditions.
11. Insect Bites: The herb is a prophylactic or preventive and curative for insect stings or bites. A teaspoonful of the juice of the leaves is taken and is repeated after a few hours. Fresh juice must also be applied to the affected parts. A paste of fresh roots is also effective in case of bites of insects and leeches.
12. Skin Disorders: Applied locally, basil juice is beneficial in the treatment of ringworm and other skin diseases. It has also been tried successfully by some naturopaths in the treatment of leucoderma.
13. Teeth Disorder: The herb is useful in teeth disorders. Its leaves, dried in the sun and powdered, can be used for brushing teeth. It can also be mixed with mustered oil to make a paste and used as toothpaste. This is very good for maintaining dental health, counteracting bad breath and for massaging the gums. It is also useful in pyorrhea and other teeth disorders.
14. Headaches: Basil makes a good medicine for headache. A decoction of the leaves can be given for this disorder. Pounded leaves mixed with sandalwood paste can also be applied on the forehead for getting relief from heat, headache, and for providing coolness in general.
15. Eye Disorders: Basil juice is an effective remedy for sore eyes and night-blindness, which is generally caused by deficiency of vitamin A. Two drops of black basil juice are put into the eyes daily at bedtime.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Who is Diaz?
Recognize the Bambu Laut Sirsak Cuff & Necklace incorporated into this scintillating montage.
click here to see more work from this artist: Diaz
Monday, May 14, 2012
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