Elefante Imports in the far East- Day 2!?

It's already Day 2! I practically slept through Day 1. Jet Lag clearly won yesterday! I couldn't exactly tell you what time I went to bed because my eyes were only half open by 8p. I decided to quit fighting with my eyelids around 11p, as I was basically sleeping anyway, and did the bedtime drill(brush the pearlies, wash the face, etc) then went to bed. Not surprisingly, I woke up around 4a.m. and I was ready to roll. Then I realized, it's not just dark in my room, it's still dark outside and I have another 6 hours before the markets open, thinking '(sigh)back to bed I go'. I couldn't sleep not only because my biological clock is backwards, but I was too excited to wake up run all over the markets! After a few more hour's of zzzzzzzz's,I woke up to this handsome man and was ready to go!















Name: Bender
Breed: Golden
Loves: long walks on the beach(in Thailand!)


The day started off just had most Saturday, three years ago, when I lived in here in the fall! I was able to visit some of my favorite Thai jewelry shops, only this time was different, in a good way. I wasn't buying for myself, I was buying all the other girls out there that have a thirst for culture and fashion and can't seem to get enough!

It was great to go back and be able to buy more than a few pieces for my friends and I. The feeling of picking out handfuls of the coolest jewelry knowing exactly who's art I'm supporting as I'm watching, from across the room, the woman string beads on to a beautiful necklace was a great feeling! I was even more excited to see that the people I have been going to for three years now are still doing well in business and still have great jewels! Here's a sneak peak of just a few of the fun finds:

LOOK at these great colors!!! These necklaces are really neat. They are made out of coconut and died various vibrant colors! How could I possibly choose just a few!? Any grab your eye!?


Next up are a collection of hand painted wooden bangles. If my arms were long and skinny enough I'd probably try to wear them all! I'd start a new Hill Tribe called the long arms! (Not to be confused with the more authentic Long Necks Hill Tribe!) I'm a bit fan of mix-matching the "minis" bangles(see middle) with the "chunkies bangles"(left and right sides)! Which do you prefer!?

I'm obsessed with these bags. They are Hill Tribe inspired designs and hand made down to the very stitch! The design of each back is incredible. The stitching is flawless and fun on each one! These bags POP! It's hit whether you're dressing up or down! I'm on the prowl for these bags! Only what colors, what shape, what design?! It's so hard to choose! These pics certainly don't do the bags justice.

That's it for now... This time zone is starting to catch up to me! I have a ton more of great stuff, hand made, hand painted, and made with love from Thailand. I promise share more of it with you after I get some beauty sleep!

Goodnight Bangkok, Goodnight World, Goodnight California! <3