We have been blessed with a gorgeously sunny (and hot) Tung Ng Festival long weekend here in Hong Kong, and these beautiful summer days have inspired me to do a blog post on floral garden cupcakes. There are so many lovely ideas out there, from very easy gummy candies flowers to beautifully crafted fondant flowers, from … Continue reading
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
Today’s Sweetpirations is sweet enough to rot your teeth! Marshmallow is essentially fluffly, spongy white sugar, molded into various shapes. While it is cool to make homemade marshmallows, it is equally fun to use store-bought marshmallows to create colorful barks, rice krispy treats, pops, s’mores, cookies and more! Here are some sweetpirations for you. 1. Easter Marshmallow Bark 2. Chocolate Covered … 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
A friend of mine has recently spent a weekend in Seoul, and she came back very excited to tell me about the Naksan Art Project. The Project was established in 2006 by the Ministry of Culture & Tourism in the Dongsung-dong district in Seoul. The aim is to turn this otherwise rather poorly developed housing area into … 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
Easter is a lovely Springtime holiday to celebrate the amazing resurrection of Jesus Christ, which signifies life and rebirth for men. Over the decades, people have come to portray the significance of Easter on to eggs. What a fantastic time to put our creativity at work! Have you had the chance to make some DIY … 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’m feeling kind of pastel lately, thanks to the warm weather. While I won’t be caught sporting fancy nail designs myself (I am quite conservative (or boring, so thinks my manicurist) when it comes to my nails), I do admire the creativity and attentiveness that nail artists put into designing and executing these mini fashion artworks. I have selected … Continue reading
I’m a big fan of illustrators and especially love those whom can make a rather boring map come to life! Emma Block is one extremely talented artist. Emma’s work is inspired by the people she meets in her everyday life, old photos, vintage clothes, travel, 1950s illustration and 1930s jazz. She has worked for clients … Continue reading
Everything changes when you have a baby – from your changing body to taste buds. Most women will keep photos of this very important period of their life for their memory book. Pregnancy belly painting is growing increasingly popular. It is a beautiful and unique way to celebrate your pregnancy and capture that moment forever. Here are a … Continue reading
Absinthe is this emerald-colored liquor that is beautiful to look at and very potent. Commonly known as “the green fairy”, it is probably the most well known for its alleged hallucinogenic effects and its popularity among intellects, writers and artists in late 19th century Europe – to induce creativity! Below are some creative pieces that … Continue reading
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