The Christmas Season!

Christmas has been always my favourite season! With lots of chocolate, festive decors, and gifts, it is a time to be filled of love and laughters. What is your christmas shopping to be this year?! Let's plan early and have the list ready, as not to disappoint any of your relatives and friends.

We are introducing a series of beautiful and elegant shawls to warm you up in this cold snow white season.They are simply the perfect finishing touch to almost any oufit. Just check them out and get one to bring new life to your entire wardrobe at an afforable price.

the lovely ribbon embroidery works!

See if you like them?! :)))

This quaint tissue box cover is made of cotton quilt fabric, with gorgeous ribbon embroidery sewn on it. With the elastic band enclosure, it can take in a standard tissue box size of different volume.

The EastHaven Shawls

the EastHaven Accessories....

We are working on new project to bring more EastHaven style, through necklace, rings, and earings to you.... Don't you like this Leaves of Joy Necklace? :))) So keep a look out for the new EastHaven Accessories Launch!!

the EastHaven Dawanda online shop

My online Dawanda shop. Welcome to take a look! http://dawanda.com/shop/the-easthaven/

My new EastHaven Banner

This is my new launch of banner, love it???

The magical experience in the EastHaven....

Since young, i have been in love with the Asian style, be it architecture, fashion or artcraft detailings. I would very much like to weaving a Asian story in the EastHaven, that creates this magical experience to all EastHaven fans. A beautiful journey brings the unforgettable memories.......

New launch of the Easthaven bag, the Imperial

A new EastHaven bag for you to flaunt with! It is with an unique design after the Cheongsam, the oriental style which is so original and special, and I believe that you will like it!Features: china knot closure, silk linen interior with small zipper pocket, with bull horn handle

crown detail

crown detail, originally uploaded by SouleMama.

Always love the simple works by Soulmama, so sweet yet simply gorgeous.....

New works in progress...

New works in progress..., originally uploaded by the EastHaven.

Finally finished this pouch in proper. So can you see this is made of batik?

Etys Hearts Me breaking 200....

So happy with the Hearts Me breaking 200.... Etsy handiworks, I simply could not get enought of you:))))))))))

The EastHaven Art- Chinese paper cutting, the Frog, series 2

One of China's most popular folkarts is papercutting. The Chinese make delicate papercuts for celebrations, festivals and home decoration. The paper cuttings are made on red paper. To the Chinese, red is a lucky colour. Papercuts use designs of dragons, birds, people, flowers, or sometimes Chinese characters.

This painting depicts a frog against the blue clouds, in a pleasant day:))

A handrawn portrait partially digital colored.

It is a print of an original illustration digitally colored on a high quality texture paper.

Measurement: 8.5 inch by 8.5 inch with a white border

Other size at 11 inch by 11 inch with a white border is also available at US$16.50.

*Pls note the artwork does not come with mounting board frame. If you would like to purchase it together with the artwork, pls drop a note. I will send you a revised invoice with additional USD2.50.

Perfect to be framed up as an artpiece on its own.

Each print is signed and shipped in a protective sleeve with a hard cardboard.

by Fen

The EastHaven Art- the Woman

I love this art by Fen, simply gorgeous!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

A portrait of a modern looking woman with a heavy China doll make-up and hairdo. She is a sucessful, independent lady with strong will to achieve the goal she sets. She knows what she wants in life, and she fights for it.Against all challenges in the aggressive society, she stands firm on her belief. All determination and will are written on her delicate yet confident face.

Works in progress.....

I am very excited over the latest works that I am working on. The style and theme I am using are very much like me, using electic selection of Asian fabric bringing out the exotic flavour of the region.

Batik is very much tropical, using series of geometric or regular patterns. Therefore I experience using other choices of fabric to blend with its strong patterns so they would not be over powering. I am working on purses, pouches and sunglasses holder using these selectio of fabric. Each one of them is different, due to the mix of match of fabrics and decor.

I bet you are going to love them as much as I do when they are out for launch!

Newly designed bag with cross straddle strap

I am still working on others fabric combination. So wait to see my new works:)

Lovely fabric

Love the feel of different fabrics.... so rich.....

Working out something original to the EastHaven, so watch out for this new works.

the Mini Tote bag

I have not been able to discipline myself on the urge to buy all the fabrics I have been seeing these weeks. So I have to work harder to finish off them by creating more new works fast! :))

So these are some of the handy mini tote bags, which are reversible! Ha, thot they are really lovely. Of course it goes without saying with all these unique asian textiles made that I do not want let go......

So cute.....

Fen's work showing this eyeing bunny. Isn't it funny & cute?.... Don't you love this lovely bunny rabbit???

jardim na parede

jardim na parede, originally uploaded by oxhill.

How I wish to create this sweet adorable entrance to my house too!?? Will my in-law be going after me????:( (This is their house i am staying in afterall). Maybe one day........one day we have a house by the seaside that my love has been always wanting.....

pouch_howto

pouch_howto, originally uploaded by zo0my.

SImply loves flicker since it offers inspiraration to all works. Just look this this pouch making, it is so cute and adorable.

My Passport holder

I am exploring the use of bold contrasting color with the traditional darker batik color...hmm.... I like the end product:) Together with a leather strap, it is a nice fit for my passport.

the EastHaven Bag - Urban Mood

I will be rolling out a series of new products for theis season. Now presenting you the new product feature of the week: Urban Mood. Like it?

Tissue holder

This is my newly finished work, a lovely tissue holder comes with a intricate sequined flower. It measures 3.5 x 5 inch, which holds a standard package of tissue. It will be an excellent holder for name cards too!

Buddha

Buddha, originally uploaded by the EastHaven.

Buddha always gives me a sense of the serenity and kindness. I love the image which I had taken from my room buddha statue, whcih I had it portrayed in the EastHaven Artcard.

♥ Full hand of life!

♥ Full hand of life!, originally uploaded by ♥*anita*♥.

This is an artist, Anita, whom I managed to get to know her works via flickr. She has a range of interesting works. This is one of her lovely works.

My first experiment with the EastHaven hand/neck embellishment........

Two days ago I was just working on this new work. Today I am able to present this pretty hand embellishment or choker, adorned with a mystical beaded dragonfly for the season. It is made of felt appliqués featured with leaves, as if the dragonfly among the garden. It comes with leather string, which allows one to wear around the hand, arm, neck or even your anklet!!!

Drying of Bean Sprout Husks

I am currently preparing for new dried bean spout husks for making baby pillow. The process of collection involves many rounds of filtering and drying till they turn crispy and fully dried. The dried husks will then be left in a cool dry place for cooling and final sorting before filling into the pillows. The process is very time consuming, however the end result worths all effort! Believe that whoever have used the bean sprout pillows would have agreed to the amazing comfort it offers to the baby.

New EastHaven Items on the way....

So watch out for our new products..... I believe that you are going to like them more!

Bean Sprout Husks pillow

Bean sprout husks pillow have been used for newborn and infant babies in Asia for ages. Due to the light weight of the husks, it is believed that it helps to calm babies and has a cooling effect too.

Take a look at the new bean sprout husks pillow that I have made for my little one, isn't cute! Just email me if you would like to have one, with the choice of the size as well as the fabric. cheers!

Asian Fabric, the Batik

Have you heard of the term ‘batik’? It is a Indonesian Malay term, which refers to the process of dyeing fabric by making use of a resist technique; covering areas of cloth with a dye-resistant substance to prevent them absorbing colors. Batik has become a very central means of artistic expression for many of the areas of Asia and a deeply integrated facet of Asian culture.
I am currently looking at using batik for the EastHaven, since it offers immense artist freedom as patterns are applied by actual drawing rather than by weaving with thread. Of course I love most is the durability. The colors in Batik are much more resistant to wear than those of painted or printed fabrics because the cloth is completely immersed in dye and the areas not protected by resist are allowed to absorb hues to the extent that the colors will not easily fade.
So watch out for the new items launched! Hee… hee….

Cards in process......

Design of the new EastHaven cards in process.......

Mother's Day Special

You realise that how great is your mother once you become one. The care and the love that you have been showering to your baby is not any lesser than those given to you when you were young. This year I want to give something special to her, and what about you?

Just sign up as a new member at http://the-easthaven.com, and you will be entitled 10% discount on any purchase before 13 May 2007. It is just a little appreciation that you and I want to give to our dearest mummies!

Motherhood

I like the quiet moment with her, touching her feet and hands. They are just so tiny, so fragile. All I know is that I have to protect her. Maybe this sense of attachment is what you called motherhood. A rewarding journey indeed. Now I realize how simple the happiness can be.

the EastHaven cash voucher reward

We love to have you to be part of the EastHaven. We really value your comments. Kindly drop us your review on any recent purchase, or testimonial on our service via your EastHaven account, and you will be rewarded with a cash voucher. The cash voucher worth USD2 will be sent to you upon any review received, which could be redeemed in your next purchase.

Cheers to the handiwork lovers. Keep up the spirit of the EastHaven with us!

Rich yet down-to-earth

I love Asian culture, for its mystical and rich background and culture. However I love to create the EastHaven style that has the asian essence, yet is down-to-earth. I simply love details that are able to elegantly piece themselves together.
Just look at this local corridor influenced by Colonial architecture in Singapore. Don't you like the vintage elegant look yet are still functioning excellently in this hot weather in Singapore? Love the unique floor tiles and suspended ceiling fans, for they are so unique and original to Singapore context.

the EastHaven Bag - Golden Joy

Going for something simple yet elegant? Take a look at this draw-string bag in silver silk against the dark brown overturn. It comes with an adjustable string for the opening. It is definite choice for the fun, outgoing people for all occasions. Features: String closure.

the EastHaven Bag - Secret Garden

This is the bag that many girls would dream of having one, either for her functions, prom night or even for her wedding day. It exudes the mystical and dreamy feel that every girl would look for!This beautiful silver silky bag is covered with lots of intricate decorative roses with a mystical butterfly. In its satin fabric, it presents a modern fusion in the mythical oriental world.

Deployable Shelter project

After years in archi school, this is still one of the most brilliant ideas of innovation that I had with my team mate. This Year 1 project involved the design of a deployable shelter, which would be built to the actual size. Therefore we unitlise the asian material bomboos as the main structure, by exploring the form of animals engaging in some form of activity. The mechanism is the exploration of the fluidity of the structure.

It is a elegant design, with simple design and steps involved in the assembly work. What a pity that I lost the picture of the actual mock-up, which I simply think is gorgeous! Allow me sometime to dig through my portfolio, maybe then you will share the same sentiment as I do:)

Why I like backpacking? Part 2 (from Enn+ Chiang Blog)

Photo: Rochelle, Mag and Me! Taken in Crete island, Greece
Min Wen asked why do I love backpacking? I think the very important reason: it is cheap! And this is extremely important for a student who has no regular income. I started backpacking around the age of 19, 1st year in Uni. In order to pay for the trip to visit Rochelle in Melbourne, I took up tuition as part time. Of course the money earned only sufficed the amount for me to stay in motels/hostels, take public transport and eat cheap food! This is how exactly Rochelle and I started the interest in backpacking. Two of us, the 2 young girls took up the journey from Melbourne to Syney, then to Goldcoast. To save money, we took bus throughout the whole journey. And we really pitied our butts by sitting on it for more than 10 to 15 hours in the ride.
However if you ask me the question now as a working adult, I would still prefer backpacking. It gives you the freedom to do the things you like, especially for someone like me who like to wander off and take great pictures. Also you would only have the chance of immersing in the local culture and lifestyle through backpacking, by staying with the local motels and hostels, and eating the local food. This unique genuine experience is something you would not get from the packaged tours.