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Born and raised in Australia, sisters Shen-Tel and Elizabeth Lee named their label Bowerhaus after the Australian Bowerbird. The most notable characteristic of bowerbirds is their unique courtship behaviour where the male bowerbird will spend hours fanatically collecting shells, leaves, flowers, coins, and even discarded pieces of plastic or stones to create a bower worthy of

attracting a female mate.

Likewise the Lee sister’s are utterly obsessed with collecting beautiful trinkets from all over the world, decided that it was time to put their mark into their obsession. Inspired by their father’s vintage coins and mother’s pearls they design with materials that they source from all over the globe. Old world charm and

understated confidence are all the hallmarks of Bowerhaus.

www.bowerhaus.com.au

Photographer - Wilson VongHair - Jacqueline Chang

Makeup - Hui NeeLocation - Four Points by Sheraton Kuching

HubertKeishi Pearl with Black & White Cracked Agate

Each Bowerhaus Keishi pearl is unique.We have christened it the rebel pearl

for its individuality of playfulshape and lustre.

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Left - Alfie - Keishi Pearl & Coral Logs with 24K Gold Plated ClaspRight - Bobby - Keishi Pearl & Red Coral with 24K Gold Plated Clasp

Left - Barnaby - Keishi Pearl & Mixed Agate with 24K Gold Plated ClaspRight - Barney - Keishi Pearl & Mixed Agate with 24K Gold Plated Clasp

Left - Victor - Keishi Pearl & Light Labradorite with Rhodium Plated ClaspRight - Oliver - Keishi Pearl & Blue Vein Agate with Rhodium Plated Clasp

Top - Christopher - Keishi Pearl & Amethyst with 24K Gold Plated ClaspBottom - Fabio - Keishi Pearl & Rose Quartz with 24K Gold Plated Clasp

Top - Jacob - Keishi Pearl & Turquoise with Rhodium Plated ClaspMiddle - Harvey - Keishi Pearl & Green Cracked Agate with Rhodium Plated Clasp

Bottom - Benjamin - Keishi Pearl & Aquamarine with Rhodium Plated Clasp

Kermit Baroque Pearl & Fluro Green Agate with 24K Gold Plated Clasp

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Top - Hugo - Baroque Pearl & Tangerine Cracked Agate with Rhodium ClaspMiddle - Costa - Baroque Pearl & Polished Sandstone with 24K Gold Plated Clasp

Bottom - Austin - Baroque Pearl & Agate with 24K Gold Plated Clasp

Left - Ayman - Baroque Pearl & Lapis with 24K Gold Plated ClaspRight- Frederick - Keishi Pearl & Dark Barrelled Labradorite with 24K Gold Plated Clasp

Left - Thoma - Baroque Pearl & Venetian Beads with Rhodium ClaspRight - Troy - Baroque Pearl & Hematite with Rhodium Clasp

The odds are always with you!

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RupertRhodium Bowerhaus Coins & Black Cracked Agate

Left- Angelo - Rhodium Bowerhaus Coins & Green AgateMiddle - Malcolm - Rhodium Bowerhaus Coins & Blue/Green Aventurine

Right - Jeremy - Rhodium Bowerhaus Coins & Moss Agate

Top- Drew - Rhodium Bowerhaus Coins & TurquoiseBottom - Charles - Rhodium Bowerhaus Coins & Light Blue Agate

Top- Charlie - Rhodium Bowerhaus Coins & Light Blue AgateBottom - Chuck - Rhodium Bowerhaus Coins & Navy Agate

Left - Oscar - Rhodium Bowerhaus Coins & Hematite StarsMiddle - Ryan - Rhodium Bowerhaus Coins & Hematite Mini Ball Beads

Right - Rupert - Rhodium Bowerhaus Coins & Black Cracked Agate

Inspired by the Bowerbird we havetravelled the world and back to present youwith our collection of our greatest finds.

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Ethan 24K Gold Plated Bowerhaus Charms with Tiger Eye

Left- Owen - 24K Gold Plated Bowerhaus Charms with Red CoralRight - Archie - 24K Gold Plated Bowerhaus Charms with Red Agate

Left- Montë - 24K Gold Plated Bowerhaus Charms with Hot Pink AgateRight - Luke - 24K Gold Plated Bowerhaus Charms with Rose Quartz

Left - Ra - 24K Gold Plated Bowerhaus Charms with Yellow AgateMiddle - Nicholas - 24K Gold Plated Bowerhaus Charms with Coral

Right - Sam - 24K Gold Plated Bowerhaus Charms with Tangerine Agate

Left - Christopher Jr - 24K Gold Plated Bowerhaus Charms with AmethystMiddle - Alexander - 24K Gold Plated Bowerhaus Charms with White Freshwater Pearls

Right - Alex - 24K Gold Plated Bowerhaus Charms with Oyster Freshwater Pearls

Left - Eddie - 24K Gold Plated Bowerhaus Charms with Tiger EyeMiddle - Ethan - 24K Gold Plated Bowerhaus Charms with Tiger Eye

Right - Lee - 24K Gold Plated Bowerhaus Charms with Rutilated Quartz

Good things really do come in threes!

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Austin TrioAgate with 24K Gold Plated Coins, Baroque and Freshwater Pearls

Left - Christopher Trio- Amethyst with 24K Gold Plated Coins, Baroque & Freshwater PearlsMiddle - Edward Trio - Lapis with 24K Gold Plated Coins, Baroque & Freshwater Pearls

Right - Kermit - Hot Green Agate with 24K Gold Plated Coins, Baroque & Freshwater Pearls

Left - Barnaby Trio - Mixed Agate with 24K Gold Plated Coins, Baroque & Freshwater PearlsMiddle - Costa Trio - Polished Sandstone with 24K Gold Plated Coins, Baroque & Freshwater Pearls

Right - Ayman Trio - Lapis with 24K Gold Plated Coins, Baroque & Freshwater Pearls

Top - Bob Trio - Coral with 24K Gold Plated Coins, Baroque & Freshwater PearlsMiddle - Alfie Trio - Coral with 24K Gold Plated Coins, Baroque & Freshwater Pearls

Bottom - Bobby Trio - Red Coral with 24K Gold Plated Coins, Baroque & Freshwater Pearls

Top - Austin Trio - Agate with 24K Gold Plated Coins, Baroque & Freshwater PearlsMiddle - Lincoln Trio - Hot Pink Cracked Agate with 24K Gold Plated Coins, Baroque & Freshwater Pearls

Bottom - Fabio Trio - Rose Quartz with 24K Gold Plated Coins, Baroque & Freshwater Pearls

Left - Francis Trio - Rock Crystal with Rhodium Coins, Baroque & Freshwater PearlsMiddle - Elliot Trio - Matte Onyx with Rhodium Coins, Baroque & Freshwater Pearls

Right - Hubert Trio - Black Cracked Agate with Rhodium Coins, Baroque & Freshwater Pearls

Left - Troy Trio- Hematite with Rhodium Coins, Baroque & Freshwater PearlsMiddle - Victor Trio - Labradorite with Rhodium Coins, Baroque & Freshwater Pearls

Right - Thoma Trio - Venetian Glass with Rhodium Coins, Baroque & Freshwater Pearls

Top - Jacob Trio - Turquoise with Rhodium Coins, Baroque & Freshwater PearlsMiddle - Oliver Trio - Blue Vein Agate with Rhodium Coins, Baroque & Freshwater Pearls

Bottom - Paolo Trio - Agate with Rhodium Coins, Baroque & Freshwater Pearls

Top - Harvey Trio - Cracked Green Agate with Rhodium Coins, Baroque & Freshwater PearlsMiddle - Theodore Trio - Jadeite with Rhodium Coins, Baroque & Freshwater Pearls

Bottom - Lorenzo Trio - Frosted Green Agate with Rhodium Coins, Baroque & Freshwater Pearls

All that glitters is gold.

GOLD

Maximus - 18K Gold Plated 925 Silver with Natural Gemstones & Baroque PearlsMax - 18K Gold Plated 925 Silver with Natural Gemstones & Baroque Pearls

Gemstones: Citrine, Peridot, Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, Jade, Moonstone White Topaz, Rose Quartz & Aquamarine

Caesar 18K Gold Plated 925 Silver Shepherd Hooks with Baroque Pearls

Gemstones available (Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine & Peridot)

Left -Julius - 18K White Gold Plated 925 Silver with White Topaz & Baroque Pearls Right - Julius- 18K Gold Plated 925 Silver with Yellow Sapphire & Baroque Pearls

G’Day Mr. T - 24K Gold Plated Nuggets

CorneliusFreshwater Pearls with 24K Gold Plated Clasp

Mr. KnightleyKeishi Pearls with 24K Gold Plated Clasp.

Left- Mr. Dashwood - Golden Keishi Pearls with 24K Gold Plated Bowerhaus Charm and ClaspRight - Mr. Bingley - White Keishi Pearls with 24K Gold Plated Bowerhaus Charm and Clasp

Left- Bingley Jr. - Keishi Pearls with 24K gold plated Bowerhaus Charm and ClaspMiddle - Mr. Bingley - Keishi Pearls with 24K gold plated Bowerhaus Charm and Clasp

Right - Bingley Jr. - Keishi Pearls with Rhodium Bowerhaus Charm and Clasp

Left - Mr. Bennett Jr. - Freshwater Pearls with Rhodium Plated Clasp Right - Mr. Bennett Jr. - Freshwater Pearls with 24K Gold Plated Clasp

Top - Bingley Bracelet - Baroque Pearls with 24K Gold Plated Clasp Bottom - Bingley Bracelet - Baroque Pearls with Rhodium Plated Clasp

Harry - Baroque shaped Pearl Earrings with Black Diamonds embedded in Black Gold

Co-Founder Shen-Tel Lee first spotted this gemstone on a trip to Hong Kong. When she enquired about the price of the gemstone, the shop owner took out a scale and weighed it. The hefty price sent Shen-Tel bolting out the door. She walked away only to be haunted repeatedly by the gemstone. Months later she returned with her sister Elizabeth Lee to view the gemstone. The glowing needles of gold thread throughout the stone mesmerized them both and they bought matching bracelets with all their savings and it became their favourite item. It wasn’t until Shen-Tel travelled to Malaysia years

later where she learned about its spiritual and positive powers.

The stone is very popular amongst the Chinese as it is believed to be a protector against misfortune. It is said that if harm is bestowed onto the wearer the bracelet or necklace will break. As this gemstone is a protector the owner must treat it with utmost respect. The wearer must not share their bracelet or necklace with anyone else once it has been worn. The stone must be re-threaded to restore its protective powers, if it has been worn by someone who is not the

rightful owner.

Golden Rutilated Quartz

Top - Lee - Rutilated Quartz with 24K Gold Plated Bowerhaus CharmMiddle - Ho - Rutilated Quartz with 24K Gold Plated Bowerhaus CharmBottom - Ting - Rutilated Quartz with Rhodium Plated Bowerhaus Charm

Sir Elton

Every cloud has asilver lining

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Louis TrioSilver Beads with Bowerhaus Minted Coins & a single Freshwater Pearl

Louis TrioSilver Beads with Bowerhaus Minted Coins & a single Freshwater Pearl

Left- Star Bracelet - Mother of Pearl Stars with Rhodium chain and a single Freshwater PearlMiddle- Buttons Bracelet - Mother of Pearl Buttons with Rhodium chain and a single Freshwater Pearl

Right - Lucky Eye Bracelet - Mother of Pearl Lucky Eyes with Rhodium chain and a single Freshwater Pearl

Top - Lucky Eye Necklace- Mother of Pearl Eyes with Rhodium chain and a single Freshwater PearlMiddle - Star Necklace- Mother of Pearl Stars with Rhodium chain and a single Freshwater Pearl

Bottom- Buttons Necklace - Mother of Pearl Buttons with Rhodium chain and a single Freshwater Pearl

Mickey - Freshwater Pearls with a Rhodium Bowerhaus CoinColours available ( Shocking Pink, Light Purple, Yellow, Tangerine, Willow )

Bradley - Silver Coloured Beads with Baroque and Freshwater Pearls

Bowerhaus Silver Nail Foils(Available in Silver or Gold)

Men’s Accessories

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Collar Stays

Baroque Pearl shaped Bowerhaus Cufflinks Available in Rhodium or 24K Gold Plated

Pocket Scarf - Collar Stays - Journal

Mother of Pearl Corsage with Bowerhaus Coin

The sisters behind Bowerhaus

the rabbit& the dog

Elizabeth & Shen-Tel Lee

Much can be revealed about the truth behind Chinese Zodiac animals. Born in the year of the Rabbit, 24-year-old Elizabeth Lee enjoys being surrounded by family and friends and has a compassionate and gentle nature. Her older sister 29 year old Shen-Tel Lee was born in the year of the Dog and is enthusiastic and passionate about family and friends due largely to her

caring and nurturing personality.

The sisters behind Bowerhaus

the rabbit& the dog

Elizabeth Lee

Th e sisters were born and raised in Sydney Australia and although they went to a German School and

lived a very Aussie lifestyle of backyard BBQ’s and weekends at country fairs, the girls always upheld their Asian cultural heritage. They credited their mother and father Dr. Lincoln and Betty Lee for sharing and celebrating events like Chinese New Year and Old Souls Day with them. The sisters enjoyed decorating their home at Centennial Park, Sydney for the biggest event on the Chinese calendar, which is the Chinese New Year celebration. Elizabeth shares “The main dish for the day we named Australian Yee Sang. It is basically a giant salad with vegetables and fruits plus all the freshest seafood, seeds and nuts. The day starts early with the whole family slicing, cutting and chopping all the 50 ingredients. Both of us would take turns each year to arrange the ingredients creatively on a huge round platter. The best part of the tradition is when our family and friends gather together to toss the Yee Sang with chopsticks. It is this meticulous care for tradition that binds the Lee family together. Shen-Tel comments, “We are definitely a family that loves being in each others company. Some may view it as suffocating but for us it is the best feeling. Being surrounded by your loved ones who support you unconditionally,

gives us the confidence to get through the many difficult challenges of life”. Both sisters have always been inseparable. Shen-Tel remembers the day she pleaded to her mother for a sister. When her mother Betty ask “How about a baby brother?” Shen-Tel insisted, “I want a baby sister!”

The bond between these two sisters is obvious. In their presence they often say the same thing at the same time, or finish each other’s sentences. Separately they would come home with identical purchases. They have similar intuitions. To them

this comes from years of travelling together and countless hours of sharing identical hobbies.

Arts have always been their foray. They grew up in a family that encouraged music and arts. The girls flourished in University with both graduating with Degrees in Design.

Shen-Tel founded her own Graphic Design

business called The Playground Sydney in 2004 and in 2008 Elizabeth joined the company. Together they worked with many top Australian Brands specialising in cosmetic packaging.

In 2009 Shen-Tel got married and moved to Borneo where she started Sereni & Shentel with her best friend Sereni Linggi, an online business specialising in handmade headbands. The sisters continued to design for their clients in Sydney despite the separation

but the creative itch to start something together could no longer be contained.

Elizabeth recalls “I came to Borneo and told my sister, it is time we start designing something for ourselves!” Shen-Tel couldn’t have agreed more. Having experienced first hand how to start and run a business she had the confidence to create a brand that would be the very essence of what the sisters are. As Shen-Tel puts it, “With years of designing brands for other company’s it was fun to turn the tables around. Creating Bowerhaus came naturally for us.”

For years the sisters had been creating their own necklaces and earrings with the collaboration of jewellers in Sydney and Hong Kong. Their mother taught them how to buy the best pearls and encouraged them create their own designs. The sisters would often create fun pieces for friends and family. The common design thread throughout all their creations was simplicity and quality.

“Travelling to places like India, Japan, Italy and China really opened our eyes to the variety of gemstones and pearls the world has to offer,” says Shen-Tel. With the aim being affordability and quality for the Australian market the girls designed, source and produce their first collection they simply called “Hello.” The collection was designed with Keishi and Baroque pearls that were all hand selected by the sisters for their unique raw qualities which they christened ‘Rebel Pearl.’ “We never go for flawless pearls. We go for pearls with personality that are unique and irregular. For us, individuality is everything and we want each piece to have its own special characteristic,” says Elizabeth.

Creating their signature Bowerhaus coin came from years of looking at their father’s vintage coin collection. “The

signature jingle that comes from a Bowerhaus trio bracelet evokes a childhood memory of the sound of tuck-shop money in my school uniform pocket,” recalls Shen-Tel.

Creating the packaging was something the girls had the most fun with. Having sourced the paper they wanted from Japan and working with printers to get the right folds for the handles on their paper bags, the creative process of designing pouches, packing boxes, carry bags and their first catalog was all territory the girls were most comfortable in.

“I remember how excited and ready we were when we shot our first catalog in Kuala Lumpur,” recalls Elizabeth. Since that first shoot the sisters travelled to Paris to shoot their second range and their current 2012 collection was shot in Shen-Tel’s new hometown of Kuching in Borneo.

A year has now passed and the girls are still creating beyond Bowerhaus with Elizabeth creating a new online business called Postman’s Box with her business partner Holly Cardew. The website provides free instant card delivery for online cards and invitations, designed with luxury and sophistication in mind. The girls saw a gap in the market for beautifully designed cards that are free. The website www.postmansbox.com has a funbooth function where you can take retro black and white photo strips and email them to your friends or family with a message. “The site will grow to include cards designed specifically for advertisers but for now we are just building up our data base of fans,” says Elizabeth.

Right now the girls are undergoing the joys and pitfalls of being employers. The one thing for certain is that creation and innovation is what the sisters live for.

Shen-Tel Lee

Headbands by Sereni & Shentel available at sereniandshentel.com

KLCC Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Romantic Streets of Paris came to life when Lancôme re-launched their number one selling fragrance “Trésor in love” in the centre concourse of KLCC in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia on the 23rd of July. Known as the busiest retail spot in Kuala Lumpur, it was an honour for Bowerhaus to be associated with such a legendary brand and location. Bowerhaus was invited to showcase a window display. Shen-Tel and Elizabeth Lee spent weeks designing a space that would be Parisian Chic. The lyric “You make me happy when skies are grey” from the song “You are my Sunshine” was the inspiration for the display. Planning to get all the props they needed and installing it in such a tight time frame was a real challenge. Setup was from 4am to 7am with the final approval to be given at 8am. Shen-Tel and Elizabeth thought they had it all planed to the last hour until a massive spanner was thrown into the works. The actual street set was not completed until 7am leaving the girls only an hour to get their installation into place. Surrounded by many contractors and wet paint the display was put together in record speed. Visual merchandising is truly a labour of love and the co-founders of Bowerhaus are in total awe of all designers

that battle window displays on a daily basis.

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The Lancôme set being built at 4am

Behind the scenes in KLCC

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