Hi there! Welcome to Pokkeloks! A little place where I get creative! I run a small online business of handmade jewellery made by me! I love beads! And anything that sparkles! I love to dream of unicorns and get inspired by nature! Thanks for stopping by!Tumblr (3.0; @pokkeloks)http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/4767a747ddd339f2640b1b1ae013ad13/tumblr_mjwvl4jvF91rk8a3uo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Take a break<br/><br/>I am taking a little break from the mother city. Hopefully to find some inspiration, but also to clear my head….so that I can actually take a step back and listen to what my heart is trying to tell me. I am finally going to that place in my dreams….where I stand and listen, where I feel the sun, where I relax.</p> <p>Photo taken on my “break” over the weekend. View of Hout Bay from Chapmans Peak drive. </p>http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/45755251551http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/45755251551Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:15:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/88312fbcb5e38bcc6774d3002ce732ba/tumblr_mizjwxoMaT1rk8a3uo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7569e6afaa89051f2deeb13bc6b246a1/tumblr_mizjwxoMaT1rk8a3uo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/87e41b4d13bcba018ca343a53285daa7/tumblr_mizjwxoMaT1rk8a3uo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>I love photography and doodling! So I decided to try and combine these two. I really love how they turned out! </p>http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/44293682853http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/44293682853Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:22:09 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ed2f4123e20c13a270c05d0177ff066a/tumblr_mizj1tfEO01rk8a3uo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/de5ec52e1f3cb7361414ee3f35c4dd83/tumblr_mizj1tfEO01rk8a3uo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ffed7de905419f2253cec63155db823f/tumblr_mizj1tfEO01rk8a3uo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/50f627592f31eba43cb743f0b91ab962/tumblr_mizj1tfEO01rk8a3uo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c7f3d362c13692ee1f8a3438c8730efc/tumblr_mizj1tfEO01rk8a3uo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7a9c75c98b9f13c9cad7908ddd36c58b/tumblr_mizj1tfEO01rk8a3uo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/4aaa2eeb277d127c8869e8d7522c4398/tumblr_mizj1tfEO01rk8a3uo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a9f2cdb4efa1893654d39246bdaf5d03/tumblr_mizj1tfEO01rk8a3uo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/feea44a848fbc86213b4ad035fe51479/tumblr_mizj1tfEO01rk8a3uo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/9f27dacdb00a2b9813203f3ab12abbd5/tumblr_mizj1tfEO01rk8a3uo10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>HIDE AND SEEK<br/><br/>Last weekend we went to Newlands Forest for a little photo shoot. It was so much fun! It is probably one of my favourite places to go to in Cape Town. So magical, the air is fresh and crisp and the trees carry whispers of travelers that has walked beside them….<br/><br/>I love organizing my photo shoot! Choosing the theme! The place! The props! It is what I love most! <br/><br/>My passion is creating stuff! Whether it is a photo or a piece of jewellery….I love creating stuff! It is not an easy life to live either, but my friends and family are such a great support and because of them I get pushed to my limits! <br/><br/>People don’t always understand that I run this whole little business by myself. (While having a full time job might I add!) But I don’t mind working till 3pm in the morning because this is my passion! Having fun, dreaming, imagining….this is what life is about for me….</p>http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/44293026903http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/44293026903Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:03:00 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/60d8d3bf1ee6be2e0b80b630997048ce/tumblr_mhe4cd2t0w1rk8a3uo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e517ffeddef09cb2d9216be1b1354708/tumblr_mhe4cd2t0w1rk8a3uo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/1beea811eddf2e0542f343ff180a5e56/tumblr_mhe4cd2t0w1rk8a3uo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/8a6d96b7528e71e4c0169d81a2a0adfb/tumblr_mhe4cd2t0w1rk8a3uo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e485108a4eedee760ea549ce30e3b7b5/tumblr_mhe4cd2t0w1rk8a3uo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ad5b7f852d566721fdba4feddabcc366/tumblr_mhe4cd2t0w1rk8a3uo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/33e723a16c7a7196d0ba00656677f33e/tumblr_mhe4cd2t0w1rk8a3uo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ffd1183d4ece7710daab058d8ad544fc/tumblr_mhe4cd2t0w1rk8a3uo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Neon inspiration board</p>http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/41783211036http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/41783211036Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:02:37 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/10fce1dd8ca0a1c1fdcfffb3403d5369/tumblr_mh30csJaa51rk8a3uo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/af30223516f598a2725ede6599c1f141/tumblr_mh30csJaa51rk8a3uo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/37f3c84f4d9d17e44633ed8be884b358/tumblr_mh30csJaa51rk8a3uo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7c4dfa08dce60b9db76eb0406389daf9/tumblr_mh30csJaa51rk8a3uo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/012aa41aa89447bcf2d6f55cd586e8c5/tumblr_mh30csJaa51rk8a3uo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Finding shapes all around me</p>http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/41276518913http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/41276518913Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:02:52 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/806d973403e1c765a9b9b6807ebb550c/tumblr_mh2kqaY3Kb1rk8a3uo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/25fd688276570f3e3bb0f79a8bf0bf64/tumblr_mh2kqaY3Kb1rk8a3uo2_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1399afc25737e283c3e5afa2f0d78b33/tumblr_mh2kqaY3Kb1rk8a3uo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/374ee64eb588e242e26b3d0dfe8d9494/tumblr_mh2kqaY3Kb1rk8a3uo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c46d40a4e1ef27aff8cb078cf2901abe/tumblr_mh2kqaY3Kb1rk8a3uo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/32d5a1abb1140979f4a56b401b80351f/tumblr_mh2kqaY3Kb1rk8a3uo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d80d89670f2a8f57dcc84bbf917e73c0/tumblr_mh2kqaY3Kb1rk8a3uo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>I have to admit that I am a bit brain dead after the holidays! Seems like I am still in a slow go mood! But with so many new plans for 2013, I went searching for something to inspire me! </p> <p>This week my mood board is all about colour and texture. </p> <p>The idea is to mix up different materials and colours, that will not usually go together. I am trying to create unique pieces, that will appeal to the young, hip and funky market out there! </p> <p>Fingers crossed!</p>http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/41267046045http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/41267046045Wed, 23 Jan 2013 03:25:00 -0500spell jewellery<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdxxpd46dv1rk8a3uo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdxxpd46dv1rk8a3uo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdxxpd46dv1rk8a3uo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Dear world, time to get up off your little but and start doing something with your life!</p> <p>I find that we always make excuses for things that we want to do. </p> <p>” I want to do this, but I don’t have the time…”</p> <p>” I would love to one day do ….. but I don’t have the money…”</p> <p>When you believe in something, go for it with everything you’ve got! Only you can make things happen for yourself! And it is not easy, but when you work hard, and when you are passionate about something, it really becomes something that you love doing! </p> <p>We keep on thinking that our silver platter will arrive some day, without realizing that you actually carry that platter yourself! And yes, you will have the ones saying that you cannot do it! You will never make it! The negative comments and the jealous people will always be out there to get you! But don’t focus on them! Focus on what YOU want today! And make it happen! </p> <p>Get up off your butt and do it!!! </p> <p>It is that simple! </p>http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/36349596350http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/36349596350Fri, 23 Nov 2012 07:36:48 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdtuo19lTj1rk8a3uo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Good Morning Cape Town!</p> <p>This has been my view for the last year. I have been living in Cape Town for a year now! Sjoe! How the time flies!<br/> <br/>I have never lived in a place that inspires me so much as CT! Around every corner is something to explore! Everyday a new adventure creeps up on me! <br/><br/>Living in JHB vs living in CT, it’s really hard to explain. JHB also has amazing art, shops, creatives, writers, bloggers and people …… but somehow I think it might be too big to really make it personal for me. Although I am still getting used to the fact that Cape Town is so much smaller than JHB, I find it easier to hook up with other creative people. It just has a more personal feel…. <br/><br/>Besides, I have always told myself that I need to move back to my roots! (As I was born in Cape Town) I have always been a girl of the ocean. And this place feeds me with creativity and inspiration daily!</p> <p>Although I am planning some new adventures, I think I am finally living in a place that I can call home.</p> <p>xxx </p>http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/36198827161http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/36198827161Wed, 21 Nov 2012 02:40:49 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_md4do4LTkG1rk8a3uo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_md4do4LTkG1rk8a3uo3_250.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_md4do4LTkG1rk8a3uo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_md4do4LTkG1rk8a3uo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_md4do4LTkG1rk8a3uo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_md4do4LTkG1rk8a3uo7_250.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_md4do4LTkG1rk8a3uo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Inspiration board: Bohemian<br/><br/>(Photos found via <a href="http://www.pinterest.com">www.pinterest.com</a>) </p>http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/35200392323http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/35200392323Wed, 07 Nov 2012 08:33:39 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcz670xq6J1rk8a3uo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcz670xq6J1rk8a3uo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcz670xq6J1rk8a3uo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Always follow your heart….and your dreams.</p> <p>It is not easy. I am running this small business while I have full time job. But I LOVE IT! The people that I meet! The jewellery that I make! It is all worth it!<br/><br/>One thing that I have learned is to never NEVER NEVER give up! When I first started people used to tell me : “You can never pull this off?” … “Are you crazy? Where will you find the time?”…but here I am. Doing what I love! <br/><br/>It is important to never give up.</p> <p>Make time for the things that you enjoy doing. Don’t wait for things to happen. MAKE IT HAPPEN! Sometimes we get so stuck in our own little lives that we forget what our true dreams and passions are. It will be hard. People will laugh behind your back. But don’t quit! <br/><br/>I am so grateful to know that people support me. Even though I had tough times in the beginning, I always knew that I should never stop. Never give up.</p> <p>Hold on to your dreams.</p> <p>Live out your passion!  </p>http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/34991053712http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/34991053712Sun, 04 Nov 2012 13:04:12 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcv61guiJz1rk8a3uo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcv61guiJz1rk8a3uo2_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcv61guiJz1rk8a3uo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcv61guiJz1rk8a3uo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>YES! This is where I would like to stay please! </p>http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/34829088937http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/34829088937Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:10:28 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mct85o686D1rk8a3uo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mct85o686D1rk8a3uo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>My obsession this week…..UNICORNS! <br/> </p>http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/34757265586http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/34757265586Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:01:00 -0400<p>Running outside after the rain and pulling out earth worms from the ground…</p>http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/34757162830http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/34757162830Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:58:02 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcs0h5mSJU1rk8a3uo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Perspex diamond necklaces</p>http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/34720417440http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/34720417440Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:17:29 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcs0dmzyKL1rk8a3uo1_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcs0dmzyKL1rk8a3uo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcs0dmzyKL1rk8a3uo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Inspiration: Feathers<br/>(Images found via the web) </p>http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/34720294290http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/34720294290Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:15:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcs08oPORS1rk8a3uo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcs08oPORS1rk8a3uo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcs08oPORS1rk8a3uo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Perspex rings. </p>http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/34720122368http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/34720122368Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:12:24 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcrzxosUX91rk8a3uo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcrzxosUX91rk8a3uo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcrzxosUX91rk8a3uo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcrzxosUX91rk8a3uo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>A little preview from my photo shoot: Nature is our playground<br/>Model: Miranda Rautenbach<br/>Photographer: Mariska Roothman </p>http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/34719733113http://pokkeloks.tumblr.com/post/34719733113Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:05:48 -0400