tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255863972024-03-24T05:16:51.687+11:00KniterelaHandmade Spaces:
Hunting and creating all things lovelyshanwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07881408856608986368noreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25586397.post-45294868326744588832009-02-05T20:44:00.003+11:002009-02-05T20:58:21.282+11:00Something light and fluffy !I came across new Miss Dior Cherie advertisement a few nights ago while watching TV and i absolutely love it. Here's the link on<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGiBYh_XyxI"> youtube</a><br /><br />And i wasnt aware that it was directed by Sofia Coppola. She does wonderful eye pleasing cinematography in a style similar to Marie Antoinette- Light and happy with candy-floss sweetness. A girl in a cute peach dress running across Paris, encountering flowers, cakes and of course, perfume!<br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0oWGD5yYS9g&hl=" fs="1" width="425" height="344" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always"></embed><br /><br />Just amazing!shanwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07881408856608986368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25586397.post-19789099108933817802009-02-01T22:51:00.004+11:002009-02-01T23:06:51.825+11:00Valentine's Day outfit<div><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/valentines/set?.mid=embed&id=6107400"><img title="Valentines" height="400" alt="Valentines" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFnFMRnhHNVRyM1JHU2o3UVlhNlhGZlEAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" width="400" border="0" /></a><br /><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/valentines/set?.mid=embed&id=6107400">Valentines</a> - by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.mid=embed&id=585079" rel="nofollow">prettypeonies</a> on <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/">Polyvore.com</a></small><br /><br />Even though, i am not certain what i will be doing on Vday. But i have created an ideal outfit on Polyvore.<br />A romantic outfit with the lots of complimenting accessories i would love to have.<br /></div><div>A dress that can take you from work to shopping and dinner. Simple to wear and fuss free.</div><div>Take a look at the site, i feel like a little girl in a candy store. Rummaging through the various sets which the other users create takes my mind off the nitty-gritty of life.</div><div>Explore and invent your own themes and colour coordinated pieces and accessories. </div><br /><div>On a different note,</div><div>i have uploaded new items in my <a href="http://www.prettypeonies.etsy.com/">etsy shop</a> for Valentines !</div><div>Free shipping for all items worldwide.</div><div>Mention <em>this blog post when you checkout</em> or <em>leave a comment here</em> to get an additional 10% off.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7comr2ScqtHgE13fIofNlcPjNwRIOyMGHotqIUAqd06jlKqQuVruLmtVYA5AyPjikOCjuhlwhYFiE25T3kIXwBJCgcF1Lz5nSSJvH0h0NOgAN0dh0m3TdhpbMprUxgvFqhP75oA/s1600-h/P1020422.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297798909054543426" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7comr2ScqtHgE13fIofNlcPjNwRIOyMGHotqIUAqd06jlKqQuVruLmtVYA5AyPjikOCjuhlwhYFiE25T3kIXwBJCgcF1Lz5nSSJvH0h0NOgAN0dh0m3TdhpbMprUxgvFqhP75oA/s320/P1020422.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div>shanwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07881408856608986368noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25586397.post-82369464455845459602009-01-26T16:03:00.003+11:002009-01-26T16:38:55.045+11:00Mint green bags...<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/139_baby_will_you_be/set?.mid=embed&id=5431895"><img title="139 - Baby will you be my Coronoa and Lime?" height="400" alt="139 - Baby will you be my Coronoa and Lime?" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFmhGNW5OOWJTM1JHZW9NaWpkaTlfaVEAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" width="400" border="0" /></a><br /><small>1 . <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/139_baby_will_you_be/set?.mid=embed&id=5431895">139 - Baby will you be my Coronoa and Lime?</a> - on <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/">Polyvore.com</a></small><br /><small></small><br /><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/am_green_today_chirp_with/set?.mid=embed&id=5046213"><img title="i am green today, i chirp with joy like a cricket song" height="400" alt="i am green today, i chirp with joy like a cricket song" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFl9GMUtVZ0RFM1JHeWdsTEJhaUhlTkEAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" width="400" border="0" /></a><br /><small>2. <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/am_green_today_chirp_with/set?.mid=embed&id=5046213">i am green today, i chirp with joy like a cricket song</a> - by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.mid=embed&id=254980" rel="nofollow">FASHIONABLY KATE</a> on <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/">Polyvore.com</a></small><br /><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?.mid=embed&id=5923466"><img title=" " height="400" alt=" " src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFnlvZ3c0WURsM1JHN2Z6eUIyRWNBZmcAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" width="400" border="0" /></a><br /><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?.mid=embed&id=5923466"></a>3. by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.mid=embed&id=73377" rel="nofollow">amandarocks</a> on <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/">Polyvore.com</a></small><br /><small></small><br /><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/untitled/set?.mid=embed&id=6033978"><img title="Untitled" height="400" alt="Untitled" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFl92MmFCbXZwM1JHVjloTFlieVZ6Y1EAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" width="400" border="0" /></a><br /><small>4. <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/untitled/set?.mid=embed&id=6033978">Untitled</a> - by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.mid=embed&id=232081" rel="nofollow">A is for ALISON!</a> on <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/">Polyvore.com</a></small><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><small>Love a mint green bag but not sure how to match it with your wardrobe?</small></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><small> Try using Polyvore.</small><br /><small>It allows you to pick out popular items or colour themes and generate few possible combinations of styles for you.</small> Wonderful eye candy throughout the website.<br />Even though, affording a Miu Miu or any of the bags featured is way out of my budget, but having some inspirations for monday mornings are always a plus =)<br /><br />Bags featured:<br /><br />1 & 2. Miu Miu Shoulder bowling bag from </span></span><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/37371#%7B%22e%22%3A%22iframe_resize%22%2C%22m%22%3A67%2C%22t%22%3A1227097005342%7D"><span style="font-family:arial;">net a porter</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />3. Miu Miu Soft leather tote from </span><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/am/product/38753?cm_mmc=LinkshareUS-_-ProductFeed-_-Miu+Miu-_-Totes&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-WCb89c5jTFy5TQ3bB6hAjg"><span style="font-family:arial;">net a porter</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />4. Chloe Paraty bag from </span><a href="http://www.bluefly.com/Chloe-grass-calfskin-Paraty-shoulder-bag/cat60024/301749002/detail.fly#"><span style="font-family:arial;">bluefly</span></a>shanwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07881408856608986368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25586397.post-28749764116573371832009-01-23T22:57:00.003+11:002009-01-23T23:12:07.505+11:00My so called scarf Completed !!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHOwu2Sa2pkXZ-qwDLx_EblAywwUq5x-tJSoETooDaOZq5FxKNSUmWi-Ua8meHqB7xT16Y2M-s7zI9zOhyphenhyphenJfdfgksEFYDQfaqJraN-TNpEe4alzqLKpu8g9btcCVMY3xGqcNMm5Q/s1600-h/P1020286.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294460605639501170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHOwu2Sa2pkXZ-qwDLx_EblAywwUq5x-tJSoETooDaOZq5FxKNSUmWi-Ua8meHqB7xT16Y2M-s7zI9zOhyphenhyphenJfdfgksEFYDQfaqJraN-TNpEe4alzqLKpu8g9btcCVMY3xGqcNMm5Q/s320/P1020286.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjwCwb0375JvHfAXboSg0iwOwXV1ogI-fu4rShGGLDkUhfWde9xDmsA21oIXHnRjdk07211IExmOGvEi1Wi4cB6RdLQYTrt1G5rDcvEPRPzFEvKwVDyMqt0y9PglJfqsZzffgy4g/s1600-h/P1020285.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294460603884910514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjwCwb0375JvHfAXboSg0iwOwXV1ogI-fu4rShGGLDkUhfWde9xDmsA21oIXHnRjdk07211IExmOGvEi1Wi4cB6RdLQYTrt1G5rDcvEPRPzFEvKwVDyMqt0y9PglJfqsZzffgy4g/s320/P1020285.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc-Z-ReHXQSSqj6_WkE5e32jZM6HXKyF3o9ploe-4FZXpWuCgH5v81SYMREWqIoMNKWORPMRHZM34LG1fjU1pbiYBGoekr86R5Mc6gXtB5SasIPwAHpNI8fJLmHU4Cba48QYsYcg/s1600-h/P1020284.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294459211428321746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc-Z-ReHXQSSqj6_WkE5e32jZM6HXKyF3o9ploe-4FZXpWuCgH5v81SYMREWqIoMNKWORPMRHZM34LG1fjU1pbiYBGoekr86R5Mc6gXtB5SasIPwAHpNI8fJLmHU4Cba48QYsYcg/s320/P1020284.JPG" border="0" /></a>Not sure i even blogged about this before. <div>This scarf was started in April 2008, completed Jan 2009. A simple mindless knit which was cast aside due to constant distractions of other ' important' things.</div><div> </div><div>Lately, the unexpected cold flash in weather had inspired me to start knitting again and i finally pick up the needles again to finish it. Nonetheless, it was a very quick knit, i wonder why it took me so long in the first place. A slightly slant knit style with lovely variegated autnum shades of Noro garden silk yarn, a little too warm for summer now ~ <em>as the heat has finally kick in full swing</em>, but i am proud that i actually knitted this beauty.</div><br /><div>Yarn: 2 skeins of Noro silk garden ( <em>forgotton the colourway</em> )</div><div>Needles: 6.5 mm </div><div>Duration: an embarassing 9 months !</div><div>Its looks so warm and snuggly and i cant wait for winter to come as i am perpetually scorched under the Australia blazing sun ! phew</div></div></div>shanwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07881408856608986368noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25586397.post-7343923341603915602009-01-18T19:27:00.003+11:002009-01-18T19:45:44.462+11:00Simple Weekend Baking<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJdYbAVPAWe4_zXByG_Oer6HkjozgOETKF8kSmSKkVz6KhsiQjCLOi9YZnPX4ifeijYP3tm16eNlksRzwGCqXQIv2OiWD6ht5RgbYVY0J6xSlGEJ3eYTHU7fqDGrLPI8aqv3WZ9A/s1600-h/P1020356.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292550506695636578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJdYbAVPAWe4_zXByG_Oer6HkjozgOETKF8kSmSKkVz6KhsiQjCLOi9YZnPX4ifeijYP3tm16eNlksRzwGCqXQIv2OiWD6ht5RgbYVY0J6xSlGEJ3eYTHU7fqDGrLPI8aqv3WZ9A/s400/P1020356.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsEJBm3zCdlbqRwmoIK5dWNM72ihb2KCVOlMOHZly-8qcCy5qalKD2FpOHC0nsgcYB0HM9-HZ7eKwkpORul67lJSdnL_a_3tj0lgDhq12RnSRPGxZKJEUWy6Q_rQKiiFUgvnvzZg/s1600-h/P1020355.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292550506427530114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsEJBm3zCdlbqRwmoIK5dWNM72ihb2KCVOlMOHZly-8qcCy5qalKD2FpOHC0nsgcYB0HM9-HZ7eKwkpORul67lJSdnL_a_3tj0lgDhq12RnSRPGxZKJEUWy6Q_rQKiiFUgvnvzZg/s400/P1020355.JPG" border="0" /></a> What is more calming and delightful than a house filled with the aroma of freshly baked goods ?<br /><div>I bought 1 kg of cherries at Victoria market a few days ago at an amazingly cheap price of $5 ! After eating for 3 days, there was still a heapful of them. I couldn't go on stuffing myself and there were some puff pastry in the freezer and it dawned on me... 'why not bake those expensive cherry danishes you see in french cafes ?'</div><br /><div>A fast and satisfying bake. </div><div>No tears and sweat, just pit the cherries, simmer them in a little water, cinnamon powder, a pinch of brown sugar and a small dash of vanilla essence. </div><br /><div>Cook till slightly soft and gooey and start on cutting the puff pastry into squares... ( just thaw and cut them into reasonable sizes , depending on your preference)</div><div> </div><div>Make an indentation in the middle of the square by drawing a square with a butter knife, be careful not to cut through . After that, using a fork, do some holes all over the whole puff pastry and scoop the cherry mixture into the centre and egg wash the expose part of the pastry.</div><br /><div>Into the oven for about 12 to 15 minutes till it is all golden and lovely..</div><div>Serve on its own or with cream / icecream </div></div><div>Help yourself to the goodness of simple baking... </div><div> </div><div>With Chinese New Year coming in a week's time, I am tempted to bake pineapple tarts and coconut cookies.. yum<br />Enjoy your weekend.</div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div>shanwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07881408856608986368noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25586397.post-74289086871354180562009-01-04T14:46:00.004+11:002009-01-04T15:01:07.440+11:00what i would love to wear this season...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY-HjbXAAGcKpaR6hFyenNV09L0t0Lw6pakKrr_9vEmTLkJ6HsOP7Nll8j3scVSKnmkinH6Ay3RWa92zH63baJ0XUlWJLuDlJ_c5OWkkr14z0k0KUAo9cYIJF-uSxJvLOFch85Mg/s1600-h/38638_in_l.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287280641507262434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 331px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY-HjbXAAGcKpaR6hFyenNV09L0t0Lw6pakKrr_9vEmTLkJ6HsOP7Nll8j3scVSKnmkinH6Ay3RWa92zH63baJ0XUlWJLuDlJ_c5OWkkr14z0k0KUAo9cYIJF-uSxJvLOFch85Mg/s400/38638_in_l.gif" border="0" /></a><br />Shoespirations~<br /><div>1. <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/38638">Bow Pumps</a> from Fendi</div><div>2. <a href="http://www.oldnavy.com/browse/product.do?cid=37557&pid=624214&scid=624214012">Mary Jane pumps</a> fromOld Navy</div><div>3. <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/37638">Peep toe flats</a> from Stella McCartney</div><div>4. <a href="http://www.witchery.com.au/www/136/1001127/displayproduct/divine-twist-detail-pump--3682248_heels-wedges--3162143_.html">Twist pump</a> from Witchery</div><div> </div><div>I simply adore all these shoe finds on the internet. Simple earthy colours that look great in every season. I can simply slip them on during summer, or pair them with leggings or tights in winter.</div><div> </div><div>They will look great especially with dresses and skirts which are the only staples in my wardrobe now after a huge clean out ! lol..</div><div>I grown out of pants now and the only decent pair of pants are my weekend skinny jeans !</div><div> </div><div>Drool on !</div>shanwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07881408856608986368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25586397.post-52873258772160087552009-01-01T15:38:00.002+11:002009-01-01T15:41:55.645+11:00happy new year<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1MN9ax7IKaZvVd5AryEhQWp936cknKz_usgGLomSpcyr6gYvC4_-NXiBJ540PA4bV1AlcFsB8rre8TJindbdvo6yOUWZBcAPnndkQSOhmGmhW1qTDzGZIxnH0aUrHnB_lm3JHEw/s1600-h/nye20_gallery__600x400.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286180378659921922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1MN9ax7IKaZvVd5AryEhQWp936cknKz_usgGLomSpcyr6gYvC4_-NXiBJ540PA4bV1AlcFsB8rre8TJindbdvo6yOUWZBcAPnndkQSOhmGmhW1qTDzGZIxnH0aUrHnB_lm3JHEw/s400/nye20_gallery__600x400.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Happy new year !!</div><div>What a year of blogging, crafting, work, travel, life and love !</div><div> </div><div>Let's welcome 2009 =)</div><div>see you soon</div>shanwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07881408856608986368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25586397.post-59685958098241909832008-12-26T19:30:00.007+11:002008-12-26T22:06:26.281+11:00Etsy picksJust have to show you some of these interesting finds that i encountered on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> recently<br /><div></div><div>Each Friday, i will featured some lovely items / sellers as a good gesture to spread the love of handmade around...</div><div>Here are some that truly inspiring :</div><div>1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5337024">Makool</a> shop</div><div>Wonderful handmade clothes that are absolutely dreamy and fairy-tale like. I believe the best way to don any of them , is to mix and match with every pieces like leggings, cardigans and scarves.</div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14290206">Gold Spalding</a> dress </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284014845910477026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg53AzDSr-jMLLJrGZwyuTKGL-CNmd0FdVT_MOW4gI3MuE5yxqX3WrzvIWwYvG-EU_e7ysQ91wLYIDbAwausMgLMJAjlstZ3QCgawXqWNRcHjxrqnlgIJ68sH3_91RL13gOU7805g/s320/makool1.jpg" border="0" /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15323878">Bleu rosy finch </a>dress<br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284015535944509410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrmbObs_GYkBT0ldn7hQrCIhwK9qhdrCtPH6QPMD3CKBc5vzd_XfeDu9gCoOYs3eRGzqtnoOy8MTHEoR0cAIoP7538oEEYMuYQfPkUDR5CLTmOYoMj3lbtQcngmtKPD4VqpRaFOw/s320/il_fullxfull.38322112%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /> 2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5779095">Jacqleen Bleu</a> shop<br />Wonderfully detailed photographs that depicts dreams, sadness and everything else in between.<br />Found this picture strangely alluring...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13756794">There are ghosts around, so we don't make a sound</a> original photograph<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284016215481709522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmD8XCYKXTbdeCx3OowDvV_MqXq8YWGlqiX33b9uaervhhLI4IoL7Lif3sjpYxfpfhSIc2ezJTtaoZ5ZoM3iJ1Oyf19jZQJPgn1uTxLH91-BHXqqYXNugvFY3cSJPXjzzjTxrFFw/s320/il_430xN.48960242%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /> Go and have a look, you may be surprisedly amazed!shanwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07881408856608986368noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25586397.post-43798038144795004442008-12-26T14:32:00.004+11:002008-12-26T15:39:57.994+11:00Merry Christmas<div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQLKtPcgvGDMAR22sfeARKi4SVhNn12oy3tzejNj-bgHxGW2pksVb5nz1BVcV-CWO1wFx8zJgZlBRibYJincOfLGVBSf-W_TZYuoAgDTsht5U3vuxxqmdZLnufGqV5axJv2LMd1w/s1600-h/P1010993.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283936872903072290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQLKtPcgvGDMAR22sfeARKi4SVhNn12oy3tzejNj-bgHxGW2pksVb5nz1BVcV-CWO1wFx8zJgZlBRibYJincOfLGVBSf-W_TZYuoAgDTsht5U3vuxxqmdZLnufGqV5axJv2LMd1w/s320/P1010993.JPG" border="0" /></a> I leave you with this: sweet sticky date pudding i made yesterday & 2 pictures of awesome <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orchard_Road">Orchard Rd</a>, Singapore <div>( taken when i was there 2 weeks ago)<br /></div><div>Have a wonderful Christmas !</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283953204577525074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd87VVpQbVugafwKULJjz1EfbiIjq55ZOqCmFqveIAdAiQC6uYBVs6ylWhcGVlzOL_9AIFmlN8D_o05Qr8kaUdEk7aXtnt6te-YtVsvY2UjvGACho-1dtppedpbJeCL9PDoyi8Yg/s320/P1010750.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283953193926617666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYBBpn7y9SuoIL9V6ooawBrsiPeeAZdi341gmK8rmfVHJWJND6lA3ZFgjWw6Oi8tFzrGQgOsdrkHwBrlLWFpmp54hmMOcm1T54MQvM0GoJFXjb9VaMmIakI5_9ccl50bY6b9kdZQ/s320/P1010749.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>shanwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07881408856608986368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25586397.post-49199033199368496682008-12-26T01:54:00.005+11:002008-12-26T02:13:38.794+11:00Wardrobe revampHave you ever encountered a whole wardrobe full of clothes and nothing to wear ?<br />( we'll <em>keep that topic for another day</em>)<br /><br />Ever thought of giving them away to friends, the salvation army, or if you are utterly lazy and fed up, straight to the recycling bin ( <em>guilty, i had done that several times</em>) ?<br /><br />Try listing them on <a href="http://www.ebay.com/">ebay</a> as you may never know there is someone looking for your limited edition rock star t-shirt or one of kind special shade of grey mini skirt ... I have never really take that into consideration of listing clothes on ebay... but my girlfriend's shop has definitely inspired me to !<br /><br />Here is a shop you can drop by if you live in Singapore: <a href="http://shop.ebay.com.sg/merchant/girlosophies_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_mdoZ">Girlosophies</a><br /><br />Funky summer friendly halters, skirts and even a <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/Gorgeous-Yellow-Sun-Dress-from-37-Degrees_W0QQitemZ140289924935QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSG_Women_s_Clothing?hash=item140289924935&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1240%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318">gorgeous sunny yellow dress</a> that i absolutely heart.<br /><br />LoveLyshanwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07881408856608986368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25586397.post-33542604436829942982008-12-17T17:04:00.005+11:002008-12-17T17:21:31.952+11:00Meret Beret<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoG9Lv9hFiiSi3CcTnbzl-Fyl2oajYolpq1biKQZ0b04HqyZ0ObVNEu3YwboYGvMvzawh6dmW8KlqwVkA0GV-cG7tevkIKpeK_xZ_iybfyH2WhS9KUpoYrFcnybdLtP6IpNHp8dw/s1600-h/3036470134_2708395918.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280638896366897394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 284px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoG9Lv9hFiiSi3CcTnbzl-Fyl2oajYolpq1biKQZ0b04HqyZ0ObVNEu3YwboYGvMvzawh6dmW8KlqwVkA0GV-cG7tevkIKpeK_xZ_iybfyH2WhS9KUpoYrFcnybdLtP6IpNHp8dw/s320/3036470134_2708395918.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">Fiddling aorund for a cute beret to cover your head this Christmas ? (<em><em> even though it is summer over here in the southern hemisphere</em></em> )</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Or looking for a last minute quick knit gift?</span><br /><div><div><div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">Look no further than <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/meret-mystery-beret">Meret</a> , a savvy slouchy beret / beanie that ticks all boxes of style. With a mere 2 balls of worsted weight yarn, this is sure to be a delightful and satisfying knit.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">Download available <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/meret-mystery-beret#">here</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">Now i have plans to rummage my yarn stash this weekend to start on this beret...</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">Perfect for Giving !</span></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280638534857377474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwkn1ABGV6ckTmFmqg4FYNZC1TH1LNyUfhod6GvISeiDUCGjoU36qaw2Cgy2nk6K7U8jvHRK1Nq1TDaaKgvPbqnL4NZLgxwjJMFJhdlNVpZvGTygEr6O3loUQdY8EOqOoSpKdk1Q/s320/3110941111_4d1cb3ec1f.jpg" border="0" /><br />Pictures courtesy of Raverly<br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div></div></div></div>shanwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07881408856608986368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25586397.post-27122514845530567432008-12-17T14:48:00.004+11:002008-12-17T15:00:34.873+11:00New items in store ... count down to ChristmasMore new items in store now, will be updating more this weekend.<br />Free shipping for all items storewide, regardless of where you live and how much you buy.<br />But bear in mind that there is no guarantee that items will be received before Christmas even though i wish this isnt the case.<br /><br />Mention this blog post to get 10 % off as well.<br /><br /><script type='text/javascript' src='http://www.etsy.com/etsy_mini.js'></script><script type='text/javascript'>new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(5589248, 'shop','thumbnail',5,3).renderIframe();</script><br /><br />Click on any thumbnail to get to the shop.<br /><br />7 more sleeps to Christmas ! yayshanwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07881408856608986368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25586397.post-88035964686927929162008-12-16T23:08:00.006+11:002008-12-17T02:41:46.456+11:00back from all the mumbo jumboAugust - December !! <div><div><div><div><div><div>Months flew and not a post in sight...<br />There were times where i had written, drafted and criticised blog entries in my head but did not get a chance to publish it. Work, life, sickness, internet, time-poor, laziness are part of my absence... But excuses aside, here i am.</div><div><div><div><div><div><br /></div><div>Exciting things are happening so far:</div><div>My Etsy shop <a href="http://www.prettypeonies.etsy.com/">Prettypeonies</a> has finally taken flight, self sufficient and running, a breather at last.. </div><div>It is a creative outlet for all things whimisical and positive in an uncertain world</div><div><br /></div><div>On the knitting front, currently knitting February Lady , a lovely simple download from Raverly. I have been telling my friend how much the pattern resembled' Juliet ' from Zephyr.</div><div></div><div>Moreover, being back from a much anticipated trip to Thailand and Singapore where i piled up on food, loot and love, had re-enegerised me for festive and new year period ahead.</div><div>Here are some of the new items in my shop, made from supplies stockpiled in S'pore and Thailand<br /></div></div><div> </div><div>Carousel necklace</div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280365453147485938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxWbIyZyxcpJg7wDfAWoQBxM0WdvRhAztIK-ko6YAxp7CuNXH3UMjV5oFQOi4EPzQ90ic5MprSNQNL14GoKemP7nWLoR3byxwVqj65_tNL4Ru1ddOzHKgzeT6C3tv8jFWmUoR4xg/s320/P1010826.JPG" border="0" /> <div>Sea urchin Umbrella necklace<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280365452507464770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_bbDzQEUtoR64TCUBmtnwlND1Yh1gbkVV5cfgG3-sn37g8MSyP_Tf372ju2cTM5UU_flyouswovjVnLFgmf8Q60_ibdhKshG2DxYPcvmhSsRwzxSv5yIBlkpqwGYxVn7G85OkSQ/s320/P1010819.JPG" border="0" /><br />Handbag necklace<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280365444621208786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgFtDU936BIJmzkwIhP8-GJwsf_gJt2NrRPl7Rg1RkEfYOyszfjmJuKR0L3PkxCCiubajYHpTZ72pga9wnVo8j35Y52l-8IF0teVLVcDtuVc9HA30t-yNjmPFvYtBPGILepj6VoQ/s320/P1010810.JPG" border="0" />Birdcage necklace<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280365439902414242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 254px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbtOOZv_wByNE1TNoXjrTX2-CDENEne2fBjlH4eexeQEbo1H7YlCqKG8EIMQDCD84BnVVrKoDRYP_KZm0bEvKwcSkNHw7y7Fl8ypMh72YSW5fcQSoLTJTv0yD_sTm5wa0yCUKrog/s320/P1010834.JPG" border="0" />Effiel tower necklace<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280365434926684754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIwqLdtt2OD_V2lmAGifLr_nc_dCDTXydZrqvg15j-pjkruknHnEaKGIhIoitLG5zhrHl3NeC0678jCy_hdRyX3U4QbbEdDxQDxHHMUxzVW_uZICXCJEcfYEd69OeYemp2bfNUsA/s320/P1010868.JPG" border="0" /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br />All available in my<a href="http://www.prettypeonies.etsy.com/"> shop</a>shanwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07881408856608986368noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25586397.post-54594217031228370932008-08-04T22:35:00.007+10:002008-08-04T23:02:30.042+10:0028 thirty.. almost done<div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg81OjOMFGihppb4bJ2Cu5n0HZqcPGwO56FizRxRmeppM1hmIwHteToDNIfU8v6ily8NDEg75BtWVMWQyby1T5q9cUiLwVhFxKTs3p47bR5mgVrXIcGK8TWvH9HqMpkIfTHk3J2yQ/s1600-h/P1000470.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230643965808598514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg81OjOMFGihppb4bJ2Cu5n0HZqcPGwO56FizRxRmeppM1hmIwHteToDNIfU8v6ily8NDEg75BtWVMWQyby1T5q9cUiLwVhFxKTs3p47bR5mgVrXIcGK8TWvH9HqMpkIfTHk3J2yQ/s320/P1000470.JPG" border="0" /></a> It is finally done even though i didn't blogged about the process.<br /><div>Only buttons need to be attached and blocking and it is all ready for spring ..</div><div>Well, it is actually pretty far away from spring.. I think it will go very well with a nice black dress on the inside..</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230643970550828146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyIuCx1ioiNZNU21CQRCnNW2kio4yM7PG0_Ch980Gx1qBD4Lqx-kOuSWL1sdZNTcQBStjqgCxSZEiDnzE9fAbLbQ2caXl6q9t_tEI7juIUId-01X3kKvjBafWF1boIWVytbfZYww/s320/P1000471.JPG" border="0" />No real modification done on this project. Straightforward and simple. I stayed true to the design, making it cropped, but extended the sleeves.. love my sleeves to be long.. ( i have pretty lanky arms too )<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230643975132677570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbeLIvCjlcKQWGczqPqW1_pdwgGThRcaOsOmC_7RY3DhriEVhK87HyJGmI5PfPOyRltdPoRFIjI5jObqpDfRUyvntbTiwVGxp6Y_2X2r8Z8L8_O4n1j3xXme-28KNfxPUehktXBw/s320/P1000472.JPG" border="0" />Highly recommended for beginner knitters who want to take the next step.. At times, it is a mindless knit; 1 good circular needle will see you through it :)<br /><br /><div>2 staurdays ago, jennifer and i went to the craft fair and bought yarn ' accidentally' </div><div>Habu yarns are soo hard to come by and they were just there.. spotted by jen's roving eye for all things good.. we ended up going home with a few balls each..</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230643979959483794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvo8mMFZq1zzeJE6NZR39uzrFgPRzCpxqip2YvaZ8-BAG8tVnAZ6lRZ5P2TiBxAhfLR348lNJY2nSK3bk7d8O6O_tSCkO6V_GoW2AZeUodWGBm9oFA2QzEmYgdcMf4oIwMgUEtFw/s320/P1000473.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230643981930071218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXyCC0Is1JUIs6YSNF09GFonR7yrLlbZlFN8Vfr_bnXeygvmJevKCm_tOVvRwK0X3ydI0nygxAgixPwurVq_XJFje2Gd3sbZTb2De8oGO06mF7wZVyn7Qhh3XDjgcHXor8YLvKsQ/s320/P1000474.JPG" border="0" /> ' come on, it is habu.. it is a must have !!'<br /><div>I got some angora blend yarn in the process, was incessantly seduced by its' oh-so-fuzzy' that the idea of knitting another scarf was very tempting.. </div><div>Simple knit up using fisherman's rib.</div><div>Done in 4 nights of knitting in front of the TV</div><br /><div>More items in my <a href="http://www.prettypeonies.etsy.com/">shop</a>...</div><div>Go, treat yourself</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikr5eGsW5YvtozWm5a6S2uVDM0056QypWyQBI9WQGbF4WJWb0WLNVthTg2kfq9oupvunGHyi4D8mkL6iwQM5x47E50xUc4gvATKB0jQE7KmxXtAoUoESuLx4FvBBaEo9cT0OaSHw/s1600-h/P1000476.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230645882733060562" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikr5eGsW5YvtozWm5a6S2uVDM0056QypWyQBI9WQGbF4WJWb0WLNVthTg2kfq9oupvunGHyi4D8mkL6iwQM5x47E50xUc4gvATKB0jQE7KmxXtAoUoESuLx4FvBBaEo9cT0OaSHw/s200/P1000476.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizUnN148ZA0-hTpJIWjauzXO34geQxIE_3Bya4opXuuGU9cd5SaUbSZrPeZ9RgH0eQD7M3Qw6aUuTlsqBSwEUth7NGzR74EYlnxoHKA4RJmBB_EFDBRm_WJ9Px1imRyvmHP__XRA/s1600-h/P1000434.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230646551425417234" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizUnN148ZA0-hTpJIWjauzXO34geQxIE_3Bya4opXuuGU9cd5SaUbSZrPeZ9RgH0eQD7M3Qw6aUuTlsqBSwEUth7NGzR74EYlnxoHKA4RJmBB_EFDBRm_WJ9Px1imRyvmHP__XRA/s200/P1000434.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIVaCQDo9e5rRMAz_WIIej6lj6ItI3DqjIIR8zSxR-2tx06Y3rJfd9D9Wn98ekufRWvR4lX6fSn0vByQAvMCSd2w6Ojc4UWVFPieURMgFoYVRl9H2KSdrPE59SkoT5ArG_TEkLeA/s1600-h/P1000461.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230646202536615138" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIVaCQDo9e5rRMAz_WIIej6lj6ItI3DqjIIR8zSxR-2tx06Y3rJfd9D9Wn98ekufRWvR4lX6fSn0vByQAvMCSd2w6Ojc4UWVFPieURMgFoYVRl9H2KSdrPE59SkoT5ArG_TEkLeA/s200/P1000461.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIVaCQDo9e5rRMAz_WIIej6lj6ItI3DqjIIR8zSxR-2tx06Y3rJfd9D9Wn98ekufRWvR4lX6fSn0vByQAvMCSd2w6Ojc4UWVFPieURMgFoYVRl9H2KSdrPE59SkoT5ArG_TEkLeA/s1600-h/P1000461.JPG"></a></div></div></div></div></div>shanwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07881408856608986368noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25586397.post-91148291990813059782008-05-20T21:58:00.003+10:002008-05-20T22:14:17.873+10:00new projects in the pipeline<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb3QDPXKzXl2ITkoJOy_AX3HTWVDmQOfgRg96P-LttwtkVs9_OxyEaQyqqfqjjQFI6RFDBaESvuy78O5drDqpl8KxzvDLz47bniz-MKqnaZW8DyvOWx7sJ5HrDDHyp45UIpaF-2Q/s1600-h/web3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202429415647871042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb3QDPXKzXl2ITkoJOy_AX3HTWVDmQOfgRg96P-LttwtkVs9_OxyEaQyqqfqjjQFI6RFDBaESvuy78O5drDqpl8KxzvDLz47bniz-MKqnaZW8DyvOWx7sJ5HrDDHyp45UIpaF-2Q/s320/web3.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSrCQ5DivIi8CMW8acwY4-scePuMgUhBhc6xKiOpGGjhxDk6GTGgfw3XawjBAu-z8jQiFgSLeUvVKkwHQYNzsd51UZacsc_jDQy23wVctlzr-ODsQasCZugDfbplc_w67a8su7UA/s1600-h/web2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202429419942838354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSrCQ5DivIi8CMW8acwY4-scePuMgUhBhc6xKiOpGGjhxDk6GTGgfw3XawjBAu-z8jQiFgSLeUvVKkwHQYNzsd51UZacsc_jDQy23wVctlzr-ODsQasCZugDfbplc_w67a8su7UA/s320/web2.jpg" border="0" /></a>Guess what ! I took the plunge and downloaded <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.zephyrstyle.com/catalog/item/2367447/5358923.htm">28thirty</a>!<br /><br />After seeing so many knit bloggers raved about this cute snug little cardi, i have decided to knit this instead of tilted duster..<br />Now i will have trouble deciding what colour it will be... perhaps something tweedy like what <a href="http://yarnatheart.blogspot.com/">melita</a> did ..<br /><br />Also tried out a few new design inspirations over these few days.the <span style="color:#ff6666;">'Garden Party necklaces'...</span><br /><br />Handmade fabric buttons adorned with matching beads on the side, a fresh twist to how necklaces should be!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202429424237805666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6FRDZL7mCKVEA9hKf9-112ZCiHoxEFuG0_Ka_-9upt4HdaXuqyjFZw0jxJHEFvy_pODkcWY_Xgh08Ep9vOFFEVKUkREqTXnaeI52fOeRrsGGCvHBvgNyLtZI1Daleburs5kp8eQ/s320/DSCF4745.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#6666cc;">A walk in the woods</span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202429428532772994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI1DSKdlcmf0toqqx90oNCI6xIk98Fjtd311uz6xhZ1k4Qoov8vXfYn70DC4PssnnQgAn42rsjfvogPsGPZEQZpjzDSHnyaJEJ2Sdy4PHDUI4hYX9pOmHl1dgSgVjcyWLRHjFbaQ/s320/DSCF4757.JPG" border="0" /><span style="color:#6666cc;">Snowflakes at my window</span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202429424237805682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMyEBvMx6OPqXFJ6nVtwIvMxdJlms7xdeugwToVghUJtTTXoh0NLnSfum3347TpXqglVMC32lrQMEE-gMymi8EEi_gOb4KSo-kcpuvNDWYIzdHVrccWsLaKppHvDhS5CeuWvStSg/s320/DSCF4735.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center"> <span style="color:#6666cc;"> Dreamy calico in bloom</span></div>Going to start adding some bracelets to <a href="http://www.prettypeonies.etsy.com/">my shop</a> too ! I have completely miss that category out.. Argh!<br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>shanwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07881408856608986368noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25586397.post-17122507115992955292008-05-18T13:41:00.005+10:002008-05-18T14:00:00.085+10:00Kerchief scarf.. finally .. some knitting material to share !<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7sdUgQXMqx1FadeuPaw9N-VBWt1Ej8HOy029tpwhsAg2EoP0V9UTH2RWO_Q08HTDEcFpB7Al35czJ0PnddERMS6iHJ8qi5e6hej6jcdJGuSx6vJh7XWZzv7Ervjs8YfhIt73BUQ/s1600-h/DSCF4704.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5201559908108730386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7sdUgQXMqx1FadeuPaw9N-VBWt1Ej8HOy029tpwhsAg2EoP0V9UTH2RWO_Q08HTDEcFpB7Al35czJ0PnddERMS6iHJ8qi5e6hej6jcdJGuSx6vJh7XWZzv7Ervjs8YfhIt73BUQ/s320/DSCF4704.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoSL4v-QhbFXF-3x1OgqNoiC_NfO-tTLRSQI2gqCws9CrGtdz_2qyH_z73fSwJjrY_-JfhyphenhyphenoZ84bxGNgm33yP57xEny8MM3xU1vl0-fd5BfMtsLyVtpqH-dDCDlTFww3DtEszJng/s1600-h/DSCF4703.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5201559916698665010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoSL4v-QhbFXF-3x1OgqNoiC_NfO-tTLRSQI2gqCws9CrGtdz_2qyH_z73fSwJjrY_-JfhyphenhyphenoZ84bxGNgm33yP57xEny8MM3xU1vl0-fd5BfMtsLyVtpqH-dDCDlTFww3DtEszJng/s320/DSCF4703.JPG" border="0" /></a> Similar to the kerchief scarf in <em><span style="color:#ff6666;">Last Minute Gifts</span></em>.. I casted on 1 stitch and increased on each end till i feel satisfied, which is slightly less than 1 ball of zara yarn in gray.. Small and light.. perfect for days that are chilly but not cold enough to don the entire long chunky scarf . <div> </div><div>I have been creating many fabric buttons and have decided to use on of them to pin my scarf in place ! so chic ! </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5201559912403697698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRD4_d6FUqyoSOY_YkJEUW8nJl6oOZoJT93jMjoqYnvEbbywqWOQdw1uVKazS0DStjXlVuE8dXz8Zhyphenhyphenu5PMPXl3p1ZPUSAAL9u9tX8QecQ1LszY-ISMak-_LUEx4ENfzjkO40TWA/s320/DSCF4705.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Here are more buttons i have created.. Look at those orangey things.. They are spotted orange mushroom earring posts!</div><div></div><div>Have a good week ahead while i nurse my perpetual cold !</div><div></div><div>For those who lives in Melbourne, I am having a stall on the 24th MAY.Crafty bazaar where you can find many other sellers like myself..<br /></div><div> </div><div>Rosie Gallery78 Johnston Street</div><div>Collingwood, Melbourne, Australia</div><div> </div><div>(note there are 2 78 Johnston St, </div><div></div><div>one in Fitzroy, and one in Collingwood. We are at Collingwood, so it's the 78 past Wellington St).Time: 10 am - 1 pm</div>shanwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07881408856608986368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25586397.post-65063192591707468772008-05-16T21:04:00.004+10:002008-05-16T21:23:01.852+10:00In an ideal world..<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijqCmf0GIJaeIlkvWRzBTV6wqzz5VNKyBWmxdNWL1ovqCEiF9UMYB0zAaJFsGNx8EZabS-8dLyDkC2N_gGHdmnChM-yoDJu9sTZkxrwjJ2ZJHLjFGGadzm45oR_uVXzsbZ5u0RyA/s1600-h/2493900842_3e34211cc8_o.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200930746939473890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijqCmf0GIJaeIlkvWRzBTV6wqzz5VNKyBWmxdNWL1ovqCEiF9UMYB0zAaJFsGNx8EZabS-8dLyDkC2N_gGHdmnChM-yoDJu9sTZkxrwjJ2ZJHLjFGGadzm45oR_uVXzsbZ5u0RyA/s320/2493900842_3e34211cc8_o.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXMtVmlj8A7vHqi2rn_rAngBnjXhLa_EFIbhW8VLbFsWNWxKsaWavmexR0IFHuCKKRp2WW4R6y8xDEB0LU7Lcyb7IevKuOJuDgnQJWJzttRJbx4z_QSoHvsA7o9CmWxQhdEK85Bw/s1600-h/2493890358_32c4928b3d_o.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200930751234441202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXMtVmlj8A7vHqi2rn_rAngBnjXhLa_EFIbhW8VLbFsWNWxKsaWavmexR0IFHuCKKRp2WW4R6y8xDEB0LU7Lcyb7IevKuOJuDgnQJWJzttRJbx4z_QSoHvsA7o9CmWxQhdEK85Bw/s320/2493890358_32c4928b3d_o.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoUeRRJKqVpZ5nV4oBIgO-WJpafEbs61plDt3uffTuanMH2ZIEH2dto1N-jgUDVrxTDEdgC5yVQJzu16lMKNrbdvzHB__VebzfDdMVTCM0FVfvbzsHXRpwV-cLwM6hOKxUOLIJ-g/s1600-h/2493071705_e6f6e02196_o.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200930755529408514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoUeRRJKqVpZ5nV4oBIgO-WJpafEbs61plDt3uffTuanMH2ZIEH2dto1N-jgUDVrxTDEdgC5yVQJzu16lMKNrbdvzHB__VebzfDdMVTCM0FVfvbzsHXRpwV-cLwM6hOKxUOLIJ-g/s320/2493071705_e6f6e02196_o.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>My home will look like this..</div><div> </div><div>more drooling @ <a href="http://www.wohnidee.de/online/">Wohn Idee</a></div><div>Lovely German decor website</div><br /><div></div>shanwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07881408856608986368noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25586397.post-35018018885361933692008-05-11T18:25:00.004+10:002008-05-11T18:35:03.203+10:00New dress for my favourite girl!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil2SiWC3yUzCyKKZkjsAE7NQJV3dzG1vzIV6dofGdQsq4ub3R-wrrCxzyVOnSonqa5ivArDruUB3QYRcHaOFApytXDTfgSWR18W7scWNZpWpbzDUZmixD5lFvZOiTk54NhGQfjAQ/s1600-h/DSCF4690.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199033969122475970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil2SiWC3yUzCyKKZkjsAE7NQJV3dzG1vzIV6dofGdQsq4ub3R-wrrCxzyVOnSonqa5ivArDruUB3QYRcHaOFApytXDTfgSWR18W7scWNZpWpbzDUZmixD5lFvZOiTk54NhGQfjAQ/s320/DSCF4690.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_R_XwSwnvqlp9nslvPwQGG65j8hU8BIaOX9AOdY5AypZ2PPC7XfMIyCG1O0sNR8X7qUOBsVLq0Oq_xsesoY3OvUs7AJc7-ym1Ea-y_SetiylJ_f5TtWGqg4ZG9j57VG30xenZNQ/s1600-h/DSCF4692.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199033973417443282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_R_XwSwnvqlp9nslvPwQGG65j8hU8BIaOX9AOdY5AypZ2PPC7XfMIyCG1O0sNR8X7qUOBsVLq0Oq_xsesoY3OvUs7AJc7-ym1Ea-y_SetiylJ_f5TtWGqg4ZG9j57VG30xenZNQ/s320/DSCF4692.JPG" border="0" /></a> Parisian Chic dress from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a>..<br /><br />yes.. sometimes i do tend to buy more than i sell !<br /><br />I simply adored this black and white dress with little Effiel towers and lace.. Tres chic on my Blythe doll, Ashlette.<br /><br />Now i need to enjoy my lazy sunday, catch up with knitting and more blog reading ..shanwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07881408856608986368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25586397.post-64477685417423153352008-05-10T18:26:00.004+10:002008-05-10T18:40:40.340+10:00** update**<div>My poor blog has been pretty neglected for the past few weeks..</div><br /><div>Pretty busy here everyday ! First and foremost, i got my very own poppy bag finally..refer to my previous post, i even got it at a discounted price !thanks tina!</div><br /><div>Jennifer and i had a very lovely craft bazaar 2 saturdays ago.. Even though, it was pretty quiet but we still managed to make a few sales ..</div><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198664244149069826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcuDVVJglUclndodUDwlmEcNB0uATgNjkizPiUZtBC7_IL6YxIQm6LwuYkvEDaaxF3Pn_ggpAUMP_kg_hNaP0d3Fj7-_yEBXxNHLLVsXeu6QrlIEgMbBOzveoIn0LG6a4kHXCXjQ/s320/n740986010_1152652_8175.jpg" border="0" />Our jewelry display..<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198664248444037154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQlBtgSrknZ1pJAyv9925SvcZV3NY87qitZJ5Qn3B_T7m9xPp1EM6ZnMIn8dmkBCcTNOkfuptZY1C8XDZwUxyXQzyoQ6Lj71qDH_9R0jNaoWx0hsJU8g3pA13RTmp5rxFmT6nwqw/s320/n740986010_1152651_7915.jpg" border="0" />We shared the same table as we thought we didn't have much stuff to sell!!</p><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198664244149069842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUGJsL7k2Wf5y0jvozxQgIRHa-t4jdRhu8xUIcxiyqFkfr98LqnqtJNVYMyDvCRAD3KbY8o1hpn2l5FpF_IVlolYM7UJaQ-W7A-8IM66wnBKH0W1N5843Nj1cVLj14FRqBDseV9A/s320/n740986010_1152648_7127.jpg" border="0" />Combined glory ...on delicate plates<br /></p><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198664248444037170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTVI0yHp71cIoSBOxeDw6JNzHV590tc9HZ-45jyBnlJMlSrgC0ZQwnWAhopR4beOec35Ff45ZbC-6bzife1OMTeVNu5x5h5qc2JV2TcFj0yUBpDIldBgD1gN67kP4yIgmlxXwhg/s320/n740986010_1152655_8977.jpg" border="0" /></div>3 crafty jewelers <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198665657193310274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE9TFHlyKP9WlE1imEqn8CQ0ch1CS2uUPheHVNIG93RQokA-ivNpWhjcWOaNDUZf6OunLLwRKsEzObZU0X5QO7z_3MN9LnPHIy1Kg9si_1iTVZE2TnoZVR94K4K8OlwaVY7ui8Dg/s320/n740986010_1152644_6085.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p>The next bazaar will be on the 24/05 saturday </p><p>78 johnston street, Collingwood</p><p>10am to 1 pm.. see you there !!</p><p> </p>shanwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07881408856608986368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25586397.post-14323582187195435072008-04-12T18:00:00.002+10:002008-04-12T18:11:39.734+10:00Crafters are Bakers too<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCvP5WNoReO32jpsNOQ7rGcLj8q3Vpxu00DxF3g1VYsVGtCI1Rhb94_FJdf5x_2oc3Z6v8tsnW-MzVA_fQGDxWOjtslbSbkmS5FeoVMIGdYBTCAQxyxB4OC8FPHAwnfCJqm2VTlQ/s1600-h/DSCF4295.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188266164020470322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCvP5WNoReO32jpsNOQ7rGcLj8q3Vpxu00DxF3g1VYsVGtCI1Rhb94_FJdf5x_2oc3Z6v8tsnW-MzVA_fQGDxWOjtslbSbkmS5FeoVMIGdYBTCAQxyxB4OC8FPHAwnfCJqm2VTlQ/s320/DSCF4295.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp8gnSj56LxbrcWM2uIf6HWELyflMMldcZM1ftGPztMZNPWZMvlMfWuRaViLsA-xeGDMvq9i5Oq9JTGXHIeTHAoxbJGQVwsW0yzOiFdsqHzIGdJSswLwRZDKPJVUorI8bShQtbCQ/s1600-h/DSCF4296.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188266168315437634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp8gnSj56LxbrcWM2uIf6HWELyflMMldcZM1ftGPztMZNPWZMvlMfWuRaViLsA-xeGDMvq9i5Oq9JTGXHIeTHAoxbJGQVwsW0yzOiFdsqHzIGdJSswLwRZDKPJVUorI8bShQtbCQ/s320/DSCF4296.JPG" border="0" /></a> I absolutely adore Saturday mornings.<br />No fussy alarms, no cursing and figeting with troublsome wet contacts lens and of course, i get to eat my breakfast in peace. Or should i say make my breakfast in peace without being hurt by kitchen dramas.<br /><br />Have decided to bake some scones today after devouring some really scrumptious ones a few days ago.<br /><br />Recipe is from <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/43098">here </a><br /><br />What a relaxing bake in the morning that filled the house with lovely smells and H got to wake up to my delicious scones!<br /><br />I love my scones with the ' full' package. I seriously love eating cream and jams, yes i know it is bad for you but i really can't help it...shanwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07881408856608986368noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25586397.post-67356890699042926762008-04-08T21:56:00.004+10:002008-04-08T22:13:53.860+10:00Yay.. a featured itemThis sweet crochet earrings I made was featured in a design blog <a href="http://blog.lilyandtulip.com/">Lily and Tulip</a> under " comfy chic" post.. do check it out.. sweet.<br />Thanks Lily once again for featuring my work :)<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186843666562868258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUQczAXw2dRi_NOcPUh1tfyYY3T4owXccYVMHv6cZXYHK3giIdJgm7SUk01pNUn39Pa3M0bq7C1iN4DZKYS0_l9Z2MfYXCcECzYLSqRrrhKlMBgoZ993w5pwL3rAVrukbX1PwOWw/s320/DSCF4286.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186843666562868274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitaZI9kOtSALwL2RuPftSoyllF-WtVlQ1FkZ8n8lDGMi_I6Mu-sHl5IsxAiBzJPmlInspZVBNoV2L-rdaKpFvzo2eBCj49B6To_lW-GWOH-xLDbVQugxu1jUQVi4z0g_b4vVxDWg/s320/DSCF4284.JPG" border="0" /></p><p>More knitting projects lining up.. I hope i can get started on <a href="http://shop.interweave.com/store/Tilted-Duster-P198C55.aspx">tilted duster</a> from interweave and <a href="http://www.zephyrstyle.com/">28thirty</a> of zephyr soon!</p><p></p>shanwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07881408856608986368noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25586397.post-40079152791819870222008-03-31T19:48:00.002+11:002008-03-31T20:02:20.609+11:00UpdateBusy busy at work everyday.<br /><div></div><div>Nothing much is going now in my life except for the daily grind, crafting and a perpetual pining for the weekend . But i have finally started on ' <a href="http://www.sheepinthecity.prettyposies.com/archives/000079.html">my so called scarf' </a>using 2 balls of noro silk garden, the pattern is easy to remember yet challenging. Great for night knitting after a long hard day .</div><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183825524324492258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiofaOF4F1Gl_GIIWhpo22Mx_JdRCk9OLLQmmkzJMdY7idPCs9bRbGRda00H1ZRmacVhnW4WYs8iDCPtiCaDoCnTCB4fDzvK87PI3gKgALWayqmeKsTgR6ig2tYPi1AnYHMSaUFuQ/s320/DSCF4227.JPG" border="0" /></p><p>Something came in the mail today that made me very happy! I was absolutely surprised at this. Unexpected, thank you Shu , you made my day !<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183825528619459570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZGTSkwGU61oJftfFkcPzwuQl6YM1FlPvFRapCJXmPk1RzAJLedSz1jiTptxfNTvBseT3URdL3VD2E3keMQaUhfa6GglF9zpyb-BREnspkLTwY3kU3JdmtWEXGAYPRlnlk_yx6Tg/s320/DSCF4228.JPG" border="0" />2 chic-lits and a very soft handknitted blue scarf. Just in time for the cold change in weather here.. sweet... and more books for me to read while i commute ..Keep a lookout for yours, ok !<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183825532914426882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGsyxX2oH6DFOfdJSmxBXmfRukXT07j8PvaaSFQW4MKljW2Y_BAaI1RPKoceBScwyvzdve5jbZWEWAra1P4Z34kOzLCMha0QNMesu5JW5rxuqzwWsqhUO2cb-hXaDSDkoKGWk4Ow/s320/DSCF4230.JPG" border="0" />Made more earrings for my <a href="http://www.prettypeonies.etsy.com/">webshop</a> over the weekend.. I absolutely adored the green and peach drop earrings, going to make another pair for myself.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183825541504361490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0lQg7DrsWBWsZtnb17Jg6ggYm0R1dkdrfE1g7Ly6SBHQGfEjXtRuoOiLbJqXxCmsorzlwsiaGk8-8y5cuQuQFHLe3g2TMnao2RSJs4xOvAL1igAq9M7M7UmCkoNW5sYVwNav1xQ/s320/DSCF4223.JPG" border="0" />That's all for now..have a good week ahead :)</p>shanwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07881408856608986368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25586397.post-17239995002082560592008-03-30T21:27:00.003+11:002008-03-30T21:34:09.512+11:00Most wanted this season: the poppy bag<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0hPxdHOiCD7ntnNCMwxJxhFsia3vOXbXF-iuBA_RE7RGDlsaROm1WeuhxQAR77fKXA9nVWg2zzIk130TmHMFfpPpRFknMdXZ72e380SSS08rvyp9Vb2rwpT0ZudILW_uBTm07lA/s1600-h/412004ch.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183479757982327762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0hPxdHOiCD7ntnNCMwxJxhFsia3vOXbXF-iuBA_RE7RGDlsaROm1WeuhxQAR77fKXA9nVWg2zzIk130TmHMFfpPpRFknMdXZ72e380SSS08rvyp9Vb2rwpT0ZudILW_uBTm07lA/s320/412004ch.jpg" border="0" /></a> simple, fuss free. check !<br /><div>brownish tan. check !</div><div>1 sling handle. check !</div><div>slightly slouchy. check !</div><div>beautiful gold buckle at the front. check !</div><div> </div><div>I absolutely adore this bag from<a href="http://www.witchery.com.au/"> witchery </a>but it is sold out everywhere including its online store !Made with the soft leather and a design that is so timeless, i will probably use this all the time .</div><div> </div><div>Now, i need to look for similar options..</div><div> </div><div>luvvv the poppy bag !</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div>shanwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07881408856608986368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25586397.post-76998131463294417722008-03-21T14:18:00.002+11:002008-03-21T14:27:57.532+11:00check these out<a href="http://www.decor8.blogspot.com/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5180029559213843330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtP3HxYbLZFoHDsKG-_2dXiodxlBsLdR4hxed_5gh8wKFbPWczxa-782Z9aIh21uvVUJqD5UzFzYZypc3ro5Y_Uc7iNUuCsceN3LOjjfLjDjp4sXfEbjveQ_k7GoCCCiPrc6mtnQ/s200/decor8.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.bloesem.blogs.com/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5180029563508810642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH1x1RNoePBN6nt6OhKa3qXfegeF-X_cS05hyphenhyphenXPBsi-kHdzDdhRzPyqipW6bzzTjou74koLGxAjNHbryTDyRhTh8ho23sLnMMcXOjC-tKqJycl57aIOIUFUlAAtMKOFEK_6pvVgQ/s200/BloesemLogo_120x80.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://blog.modishhandmade.com/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5180029563508810658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFaCFE-bEY0Dlu0d_Z3pR_MgZX09j7vaOR-mPLlHgjD9AOm2Il0QCDaHdIocPWMOfJ8tXpm_K5DwnWLsVUACGd1NzgwjF74qoVZhMME4m9xEISf1CNxOCD3joeB0Z-YkgTqc6p7g/s200/modish.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5180029567803777970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkzWCBLwWGEM0VQC4oV7WOEk7mmb8uupH_8LSg6za5nKMWCgnAvp9WA6h0bTqb0HedTimAh39iA1Usci5lts_4V41PL1K3lSHho8UgWgvvP3H2poTrUmBC4x4iDfU31WoCSAkelA/s200/designsponge.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://poppytalkhandmade.com/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5180029567803777986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm-x3-cmvXUM53XsfHJIYtLerVyQWeCpEcVhAUcO4rAWNHqnAmJetrNy9Cs0RcrAWiKLK4lhnQfZIHcArTgIoNOwAGtfLd8XJ68HoT8K3DWHDnLmLvkBaxxQWpqnp3xtEVmwqT-A/s200/poppytalkfriend.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Here are some wonderful inspirational websites for crafty individuals.</div><div>Enjoy the long weekend:)</div>shanwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07881408856608986368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25586397.post-13902481965806232992008-03-09T12:54:00.003+11:002008-03-09T13:11:39.693+11:00Who's my favourite girl ?!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNINdClh0h0GIt2-ByxF14TWTw8xEGDQyyhIzHBoKUK9bd-EihNQgyV2GnB2i08EmoE0lLizOE0s57UsJnuSicHV7spyMApbKvMSDRNHKCvnrZZt7p1DNUmhFPLfp1F5DGi_HK0w/s1600-h/DSCF3657.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175556505607382194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNINdClh0h0GIt2-ByxF14TWTw8xEGDQyyhIzHBoKUK9bd-EihNQgyV2GnB2i08EmoE0lLizOE0s57UsJnuSicHV7spyMApbKvMSDRNHKCvnrZZt7p1DNUmhFPLfp1F5DGi_HK0w/s400/DSCF3657.JPG" border="0" /></a> SOMETHING ARRIVED IN THE MAIL!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-N0RUuDWLpqsLLFHtT-z6nD3cK0atpM9_8j5_u8L6Oadh8S4zJUlfu-M50Vlb0UHUB1KAZ47gUp0F-asRmtqXvg3ekGAJFFzW2llKmNd9zhN4-wO8yF2-5JzdoP3YAlkSIWmRsw/s1600-h/DSCF3659.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175556514197316802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-N0RUuDWLpqsLLFHtT-z6nD3cK0atpM9_8j5_u8L6Oadh8S4zJUlfu-M50Vlb0UHUB1KAZ47gUp0F-asRmtqXvg3ekGAJFFzW2llKmNd9zhN4-wO8yF2-5JzdoP3YAlkSIWmRsw/s400/DSCF3659.JPG" border="0" /></a> My long awaited Blythe Doll ! I have been contemplating to own it for years... <em>Literally years</em>...<br />It is finally here.. I can't wait to take it ( <em>sorry , it's her</em> ) out of the box and do some photography work !<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN1RTU5KR2h9POGeTEml5DMvv0lnbPcGKEYkyPHLsvgh2sdMKGh2-lNx3VY40nhXUzCHtagL-R9kVzhESKr3WugiikllHPLZqdwx7LKl3DRUDLKJwPvrte1LYcPZy6ssQm_dSppg/s1600-h/DSCF3788.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175555457635361922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN1RTU5KR2h9POGeTEml5DMvv0lnbPcGKEYkyPHLsvgh2sdMKGh2-lNx3VY40nhXUzCHtagL-R9kVzhESKr3WugiikllHPLZqdwx7LKl3DRUDLKJwPvrte1LYcPZy6ssQm_dSppg/s400/DSCF3788.JPG" border="0" /></a> Say Hello to Pretty.. Well, she doesn't have a name yet. What should i name her ? Any suggestions?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhufiBZLWcrXisQjzxxskZ_4mAKKqoByGUt0Htu3ZNKXqN5dS5AIgjOf9px7QjKPDtQIB4fVgoLZkAf0ldGL-7DQk5N2sjkUG8MoU1T23SCxHZZqeDw-BXUslRKD4yayc5vtV8eA/s1600-h/DSCF3789.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175555573599478930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhufiBZLWcrXisQjzxxskZ_4mAKKqoByGUt0Htu3ZNKXqN5dS5AIgjOf9px7QjKPDtQIB4fVgoLZkAf0ldGL-7DQk5N2sjkUG8MoU1T23SCxHZZqeDw-BXUslRKD4yayc5vtV8eA/s400/DSCF3789.JPG" border="0" /></a> This olive dress is bought from<em><span style="color:#ff6666;"> lepetitboutiqe</span></em>, an<a href="http://lepetitboutique.etsy.com/"> etsy</a> store. Hooray for handmade !</div><div>Let's enjoy a bit of sun today, shall we ?<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh81CZ-MnbBUNvJbhoPIzIX_uM3q3hfqvhBjqkoBD3Jfo1cS8Nku5AHejUeXX7rduXrOQsi-GRNNyW_FHtoWh0H2cqjfeo-Yq2gKooztKWu7ZIDys9wjHQt3Pq8V9CFGE6MF-HVUw/s1600-h/DSCF3790.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175555577894446242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh81CZ-MnbBUNvJbhoPIzIX_uM3q3hfqvhBjqkoBD3Jfo1cS8Nku5AHejUeXX7rduXrOQsi-GRNNyW_FHtoWh0H2cqjfeo-Yq2gKooztKWu7ZIDys9wjHQt3Pq8V9CFGE6MF-HVUw/s400/DSCF3790.JPG" border="0" /></a> Ooops.. You can see her pull tag peeking from behind.<br />Have just added some new items in my <a href="http://www.prettypeonies.etsy.com/">store</a>, check it out..<br /><br />Enjoy the glorious weekend :)shanwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07881408856608986368noreply@blogger.com2