Dainty Dangles

This handmade design is one of my personal favorites. So dainty, so lightweight. I imagine wearing this on a wedding event, garden tea parties or just one of those days I feel like a girl- wearing a cocktail dress or maxi. Looking for accessories for your bridesmaids? this can be it. Custom work is accepted. For more product choices, visit Kakalina's website.

Big Bead Hoops

Fun and funky. Big bead hoops from Kakalina's. Each pair is about 2 x 2 inches, embellished with satin wrapped beads or wood beads. Channel a preppy or organic look, this one's for the win. For more products, see Kakalina's website

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Oh my Preppy

Oh Organic!

DIY Earrings by Kakalina: Basic Tutorial

From trash to treasure. Recycle your broken jewelry and create a stylish pair of earrings in five minutes or less. Look good without breaking the bank by following these simple steps. (Jewelry supplies like headpins, earwires, wire cutter and round nose pliers, such as those shown in the picture, can be bought from any craft store)
1. Assemble your materials neatly. I recommend that you use a jewelry mat to prevent beads from rolling. You don't want to spend more time picking up loose beads.
2. There is no limit to your creativity. Once you have decided which loose beads to use, insert each one into the headpin. I used 1- inch swirl Murano glass and tiny gold beads for this project.
3. Using round nose pliers, bend the edge of the headpin to create a loop.
4. Add pizzas by attaching chains. Open the chain using round nose pliers. Look for the break and clip in between. Attach one chain into the loop of the headpin. Close the chain by using round nose pliers.
5. Add earwire. Open the chain using the same technique above. Attach the end of the chain into the loop of the earwire. Close the chain.
Enjoy your new handmade creation! Please see pictures below for reference.

Check the Boho chic

Check out the new boho chic accessories from Kakalina's. These handmade jewelries are made with organic, colorful, and vintage pieces infused with modern styles- a favorite theme of the artisan. For more designs, visit www.kakalinasaccesories.artfire.com

Kakalina's (K)ooking!

Yes, the girl can cook. Unknown to many, I can be a kitchen diva. Cooking is one of my varied interests. I am no chef but my recipes are good enough to delight the discriminating taste buds of my family. A quintessential health buff, I stay away from frying and cooking cholesterol-laden food. Pork is out of the list, and veggies are staple in every meal. I don't measure ingredients, and everything is gut feel- something I have been accustomed to from years of experimentation in the kitchen. Baking is still a challenge to me. But so far my version of banana cake, carrot pineapple bread, and chocolate cupcakes turned out good if not better. Here's a sample of Kakalina's (K)ooking.

Decluttering 101

Ever since I started Kakalina's a year ago, I have accumulated so much stuff my little walk-in closet-cum-stock room can digest. I have purged and threw supplies many times over. We sold some to swap-meet at ridiculously low bargain price, and donated some more to Goodwill and Salvation Army. Beads, wires, jump rings, cards, cords, chains- an array of knick knacks that is getting to be an eye sore already. Finally, I had a chance today to manage the chaos and gain a little space to walk inside. This closet houses all my materials, finished products, including stuff that I use for local fairs. Our next DIY project is to create and customize an ergonomic space strictly for Kakalina's use. Hopefully soon.

For more of Kakalina's accessories, visit www.kakalinasaccesories.artfire.com

Tiki for Winkles

Winkles, our bouncy one year old English cocker spaniel enjoys her new tropical home- a customized tiki house decorated with everything Hawaiian.
She's more than a bundle of joy to us. Very sweet, at times fierce, dog. She barks at the slightest sound, reminding everyone not to disturb her tranquil spot. She's a smart dog, she can identify her toys well. Say "carrot", she will run and give you her carrot. Say "get the monkey, she will parade with the monkey's head in her mouth. But her ultimate toy is still her football, sometimes we think she was a football player reincarnated. Here are some of her great picture moments.

Ready for Hawaii Five-O

The most anticipated TV show this fall is spreading like wildfire nationwide. Don't miss the remake of the iconic HAWAII FIVE-O, premieres September 20, 2010. A red carpet event is slated on September 13 at the Sunset on the Beach, Waikiki where the pilot episode will be shown to Hawaii residents. Kakalina has a small background role in one of the episodes where she got to wear her own creations. Hopefully her scenes won't be edited out :-p

For more of Kakalina's handmade creations, visit www.kakalinasaccesories.artfire.com