These days personalization seems to be a part of our daily lives. From bags, to stationary to wedding gifts to car plates, it seems like everyone wants to put a unique stamp on their keepsakes. I’m addicted to personalization – from stationary to tote bags, you name it, I’ve gotten pretty much everything monogrammed. Here … Continue reading
Gummy bears have been around forever – they originated in Germany where a gentleman by the name of Hans Riegel, Sr., a confectioner from Bonn, started the Haribo company in 1920. In 1922, inspired by the trained bears seen at street festivities and markets in Europe through to the 19th century, he invented the Dancing … Continue reading
Don’t we all love looking at a buffet spread when we walk into a restaurant? The endless table of options is just so appealing to the eye. In recent years, dessert buffets have become a trend in both party planning and home entertaining. The colorful mix and match of baked goods and desserts of all … Continue reading
Have you ever gone shopping and loved your shopping bag so much you wanted to keep it and not recycle it? Well, I have.. Check out some of these cool and creative shopping bags that just make you wonder who the creative genius is behind the work. 1. Jump Rope Bag 2. Lipton Tea … Continue reading
I was rummaging through my pantry and came across my favorite plastic Easter cups and wanted to reuse them for this coming Easter. Instead of making something sweet and unhealthy.. figure I’d make cute fruit cups to give to my neighbors 🙂 This was a very simple task and all I needed was to buy … Continue reading
Easter is around the corner and tis’ the season to get creative. I feel so inspired by all the pastel colors and patterns. To start, why not buy some fun origami paper and fold away. Here are some very cute and inspirational Easter-inspired origami crafts that you can do with your kids. Check them out! … Continue reading
I have been preparing for my baby boy’s 1st birthday party lately. Being a “SweetP”, I suppose I have set this invisible standard for myself when it comes to planning my own baby’s party! I found this amazing vendor on Etsy to design my invitation card (I may share that with you on … Continue reading
I’m an organize-aholic and I love looking at the endless storage possibilities there is for all my craft materials. I love buying jars, crates, boxes – you name it. Space is limited in Hong Kong and we all know that we can always use more storage options in our households. On a gloomy day like … Continue reading
The weather’s been gloomy and rainy these days and I’m sure a boost of color would help boost that smile on you and your tot’s fact. Check out this quick and simple Crayon art tutorial from 52 Kitchen Adventures that you can do right at home with old crayons. Get Started! Let the sun out … Continue reading
They say, “A picture is worth a thousand words”. I can’t agree more. I love developing photos and keeping them in a nice photo album. These days with digital technology, we often forget to print out photos and frame them. They’re usually tucked away somewhere in our computer drive and as time flies by, forgotten … Continue reading
This Valentine’s day, we’ve teamed up with Brilliant Earthto create a box of love for their “Create A Little Love Campaign.” We took an old jewelry box and did a bit of D.I.Y to give it a small face lift. Within thirty minutes, we bedazzled the box away with flat-sided pearls and Swarovski diamonds. It’s … Continue reading
Paper cutouts, I remember doing lots of those when I was a small girl. I remember that I used to love them as a kid, because unfolding a paper cutout was like unwrapping a present. How many years has it been since I last folded up a piece of paper and trimmed out bits of … Continue reading
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