We are in the middle of March right now, which also means that my dehumidifiers are in full force most of the time these days. Speaking of rainy season that’s soon coming up, I have realized over the years that interesting or beautiful umbrellas are rather rare. Why is that? Can it be because we … 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
Have you ever been told not to judge a book by it’s cover? Well, you can’t help but to with the Penguin Classics that now come in hardcover editions. All the classics such as Pride and Prejudice, Wuthering Heights, Great Expectations and more now come in beautiful hardcover editions. The color and design play is beautiful … Continue reading
It doesn’t really matter whether or not you have a sweet tooth, or if you are addicted to chocolates, you cannot possibly dislike m&m’s. These colorful chocolate pebbles are candies that many of us grow up with, and some of us are simply inspired by these edible favorites. Are they the most delicious chocolates? Probably … 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
Have you heard of some people who claim to be able to “hear” colors and “see” music? While impossible to imagine what that realistically means, there is actually scientific truth to this condition known as synesthesia, where one stimulation is simultaneously perceived by more than one sense, for instance, sight and hearing. Synesthesia literally means … 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
What is life without colors? I cannot imagine. My love affair with colors has inspired me to write a post on crayons. Speaking of crayons, the first and probably only name that’d come to mind would be Crayola. Wikipedia actually has a list of Crayola color names. A few of my favorite names are “bittersweet” (a … 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
I came across these super fun and easy D.I.Y envelopes when surfing the net for custom Valentine’s notes on Julep. You can try these with your kids and send them to friends, loved ones for Valentine’s Day. Continue reading
The past couple of months have been super eventful as Chinese New Year came a little earlier than usual this year. Then we have Valentine’s Day in exactly 10 days. I personally feel a bit overwhelmed as I feel like I don’t really have enough time to prepare for each occasion. For those that are … Continue reading
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