Made in SG Market.

The weekend was spent visiting another interesting art market made up of local designers who have come together to create awareness of all things original and handmade. It was truly inspiring and it gave me so much to think about; about the art scene in Singapore, how it is growing and how much I long to be part of this and so much more.

 

 

 

 

 

In a world full of commercialization and shops selling almost similar items, originality in the local scene is like a breath of fresh air, an uncovering of treasure amidst rubble. I do hope to see this community growing and more people buying in to the notion of handmade and supporting small local businesses as such.

 

Till the next one!

Happy Valentine's.

"People fall in love without a reason, without even wanting to. You can't predict it. That's love." - Haruki Murakami

Inspiring Interiors

Tumblr's been my haven of inspiration and it has also given me a lot to think about for my future home that's gonna be ready some time in Sep this year? Previously, I shared about my love for a Scandinavian themed home décor with splashes of bohemian, country details and this has not changed a bit, if not even more inspired to do some after lots of tumblr and pinterest surfing.

Here are some personal favourites from Tumblr taken by really talented photographers!

 

 

 

 

I think I secretly want to be an interior designer. (:

Illustration & Watercolours.

One of the highlights for the month of Feb would have to be an illustration & watercolour painting I signed up for with Shop Wonderland. I did some painting when I was much younger and I can safely say I have since forgotten most of what I have learnt.

If you know me, drawing and painting's still my first love even though I scrapbook for most part now. A class like that, who can pass it up. So that's how I ended up in the beautiful shop, on a sunny Saturday morning, pencil and brush in my hands, having the time of my life.

 

Priscilla, our teacher was very helpful and she had so much talent! Ever so inspired now to keep practicing!

 

This painting's going to be framed and hung in my new home. Looking at this picture's making me hungry for something healthy. Coffee bean's mixed salad, maybe?

Going on to 2014.

2013. How should I begin to describe the year. There were hits & misses that's for sure. Things to give thanks for and things also to let go and let God. My biggest takeaway would perhaps be a greater clarity over a certain decision and the peace to slowly lay it down. It has been a tremendous blessing to be reminded by God over His control of the future through two verses:

Rev 3:8
I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.

Psalm 65:11
You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance.

For the second verse, it was amazing how God confirmed it again through my colleague Rachel who came to me with the exact same verse. God is so good, thank you for the assurances for the new year, I believe God knew about my innermost fears and the assurances came haha, like tidal waves!

//

I have 10 goals set for the year as per tradition:

1. Come up with a new and better bible reading plan.
2. Utilize the gym membership more.
3. Eat cleaner, eat healthier.
4. Re-open  Colourful Raindrops Co. (This has been my wish for the longest time, to put in more into growing this and I sense that 2014 is the time.)
5. Explore serving in church again. (After wandering around for 2 years, 2013 saw me being part of CG: Hallomai! Next step, to pray over the ministry to serve in.)
6. Let go. Await open doors.
7. Healing of the self. Self-care. In relations to No.6.
8. Learn new crafty skills: Silk Screen Printing, Painting, Graphics Design.
9. Learn to bake/cook.
10. Blog regularly. Read weekly. Learn from others.

And lastly, I present to you, my one little word for year 2014:

Perseverance

 

Happy blessed new year to all! Thanks for coming by! The new year will be fabulous, I truly believe so!

My Christmas List.

My favourite festive season of the year. The air would be filled with strains of Christmas carols, busy shoppers shuttling around buying gifts, the entire street of Orchard Road would be decorated with sparkly tinsels and clothed in reds and greens, the list is exhaustive. Yes, this is Christmas, my favourite day of the year.

In line with this happy occasion, thought I would share my Christmas list. These are things on my hit list!

From the left:
1. Silhouette Cameo- The "mother" of all cutters. Enough said. The mister got me this one for Christmas! Can't wait to start cutting!
2. Saltwater Sandals in brown. I do not know why I am so taken with this pair but I am and I have since ordered myself a pair over Amazon! Hah! Talk about patience.
3. The Flower Recipe Book. I am smitten by the beautiful pictures of these wild floral arrangements. Reviews says that the book's easy to follow instruction will guide reader in putting together their own bouquet easily. Yes please.
4. Silk Screen printing. A class I would really love to go for in 2014. Imagine the things I could do thereafter!
5. A frivilous desire: A pair of tortoise shell raybans! 
6. Am a huge fan of the volkswagen camper van so its not surprise I would want it in the LEGO version. Of course if I could just take a spin or even own a real one, that would be fab. But for now, models of the real thing would suffice.
7. A Singer sewing machine. My future scrapbook room will be perfect with one. Just saying. ;p
8. Mulberry Soft Leather Hobo. The braided strap and bag's slouchiness took my heart away.
9. A mint green coloured KitchenAid. This would of course make a perfect kitchen too. Heh.

So what's your list? Blessed Christmas and God bless you! (:

Layout | Awesome.

A layout completed long ago but never quite got around sharing it on the blog. Using mainly Crate Paper products. Painted that title myself. Getting quite over the use of alphabet thickers. Accumulated quite a fair bit over the years and its always the same issue of having too many leftovers of the same letters haha. One of my boldest colour yet as the base for this layout and I think I would love to use bolder colours more often!

I really love how easy it is to put a layout together by layering chipboard. I love the dimensions created by the chipboards on paper. It has become a personal obsession of mine to grab a crate paper chipboard sheet the moment a new one's launched.

December's almost coming to an end, are you excited for the new year because I am!